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Nazir MM, Inam S, Ijaz MU, Zafar N, Yeni DK, Asad F, Farzeen I, Ashraf A. In vivo and in silico elucidation of possible potential and mechanisms involved in the analgesic action of ethanolic extract of Lavandula Stoechas. J Pharm Pharmacol 2024; 76:1178-1198. [PMID: 38984979 DOI: 10.1093/jpp/rgae072] [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: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Our research focused on plant's ethanolic extract Lavandula stoechas flower part to investigate the potential analgesic effects and possible pathways involvements. METHODS Four experimental tests were performed on Swiss albino mice with five animals in each group at different doses (50, 100, and 200mg/kg); formalin test, tail-flick test, acetic acid-induced writhing, and hot-plate test. The opioidergic, noradrenergic, cholinergic, and K channel blockers in the analgesic actions were also carried out for the potential route involvement. KEY FINDING The percentage inhibition for abdominal writhing's and formalin activity showed a dose-dependent manner for early and late phases reducing abdominal writhing's and time period of licking, respectively. Tail immersion and hot-plate test demonstrated a substantial and dose-dependent increase in the latency time and time period of paw liking and jumping response respectively. GC-MS showed the abundantly present compounds were octadecatrienoic acid (34.35%), n-hexadecanoic acid (12.98%). In silico analyses have revealed three compounds that had good interactions with 6y3c receptor proteins, demonstrating strong binding affinities and satisfying docking parameters. CONCLUSIONS Overall, these studies showed that ethanolic extract of L. stoechas is an important medicinal plant, with both central and peripheral antinociceptive and analgesic activities supporting its traditional use for therapeutic purposes.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Necmettin Erbakan, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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Xiong H, Yang Y, Guo W, Yuan J, Yang W, Gao M. Study on quality difference between Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC and Iris tectorum Maxim. based on chemical chromatogram analysis, biological activity evaluation and in vivo distribution rule. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117091. [PMID: 37634753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117091] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC. (BC) and Iris tectorum Maxim. (ITM) have been widely used in recent years due to their remarkable curative effects on sore throat, cough and asthma. but they are often misused due to their similar appearance. A comprehensive comparison of the chemical composition, biological activity, pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution between the two active differential components has not been performed. Differences in their specific effects have not been fully elucidated. AIM OF THE STUDY This work aims at differentiating between BC and ITM in terms of appearance, chemical composition, biological activity, pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the HPLC-FP method was used to find the differences between the chemical components of BC and ITM. The pharmacological experiments were used to compare the differences in activity, including in vitro anti-inflammatory activity with LPS-induced inflammation model of RAW 264.7 cells, inhibition of AChE activity, and the regulation of isolated small intestinal smooth muscle in mice. The pharmacokinetic and tissue distribution profiles were used to analyze the differences between the two in rats. RESULTS The types of isoflavones in BC and ITM are basically the same, but their contents in ITM is much higher than that in BC. At the same doses, the release of TNF-α, NO, IL-1β and IL-6 from RAW 264.7 cells in the ITM group was lower than that of the BC group, and the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of ITM was stronger than that of BC. Meanwhile, ITM had stronger inhibition ability to inhibit AChE activity than BC. The BC extract exhibited an inhibitory effect on the isolated small intestinal smooth muscle of mice, and the ITM extract showed stimulatory effect at low concentration and inhibitory effect at high concentration. There were significant differences in drug-time profiles, kinetic parameters and tissue distribution. CONCLUSIONS There are significant differences in the multidimensional aspects of appearance, chemical composition, biological activity, pharmacokinetics, and tissue distribution between BC and ITM. This study provides a theoretical basis for the quality control, pharmacological efficacy and clinical application of the two herbs.
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- Hao Xiong
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 330004, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 330004, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 330004, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 330004, Nanchang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ministry of Education, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 330004, Nanchang, China.
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 330004, Nanchang, China.
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Rong J, Fu F, Han C, Wu Y, Xia Q, Du D. Tectorigenin: A Review of Its Sources, Pharmacology, Toxicity, and Pharmacokinetics. Molecules 2023; 28:5904. [PMID: 37570873 PMCID: PMC10421414 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Tectorigenin is a well-known natural flavonoid aglycone and an active component that exists in numerous plants. Growing evidence suggests that tectorigenin has multiple pharmacological effects, such as anticancer, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective. These pharmacological properties provide the basis for the treatment of many kinds of illnesses, including several types of cancer, diabetes, hepatic fibrosis, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer's disease, etc. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive summary and review of the sources, extraction and synthesis, pharmacological effects, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and delivery strategy aspects of tectorigenin. Tectorigenin may exert certain cytotoxicity, which is related to the administration time and concentration. Pharmacokinetic studies have demonstrated that the main metabolic pathways in rats for tectorigenin are glucuronidation, sulfation, demethylation and methoxylation, but that it exhibits poor bioavailability. From our perspective, further research on tectorigenin should cover: exploring the pharmacological targets and mechanisms of action; finding an appropriate concentration to balance pharmacological effects and toxicity; attempting diversified delivery strategies to improve the bioavailability; and structural modification to obtain tectorigenin derivatives with higher pharmacological activity.
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- Juan Rong
- West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Pancreatitis Centre and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (J.R.); (C.H.)
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- Advanced Mass Spectrometry Center, Research Core Facility, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (F.F.); (Y.W.)
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- West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Pancreatitis Centre and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (J.R.); (C.H.)
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- Advanced Mass Spectrometry Center, Research Core Facility, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (F.F.); (Y.W.)
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- West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Pancreatitis Centre and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (J.R.); (C.H.)
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- West China Centre of Excellence for Pancreatitis, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Sichuan Provincial Pancreatitis Centre and West China-Liverpool Biomedical Research Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (J.R.); (C.H.)
- Advanced Mass Spectrometry Center, Research Core Facility, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; (F.F.); (Y.W.)
- Proteomics-Metabolomics Platform, Research Core Facility, West China-Washington Mitochondria and Metabolism Centre, Institutes for Systems Genetics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Chen C, Li X, Kano Y, Yuan D, Qu J. Oriental traditional herbal Medicine--Puerariae Flos: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 306:116089. [PMID: 36621660 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.116089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pueraria Flos (PF), a traditional herbal medicine, is botanically from the dried flowers of Pueraria lobate (Willd.) Ohwi. (Chinese: ) or Pueraria thomsonii Benth. (Chinese: ). It has a long history of thousands of years in China for awakening the spleen, clearing the lungs, relieving alcohol. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review aims to report the up-to-date research progress in ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, metabolism and therapeutic application of PF, so as to provide a strong basis for future clinical treatment and scientific research. MATERIALS AND METHODS Relevant information on PF was collected from scientific literature databases including PubMed, CNKI and other literature sources (Ph.D. and M.Sc. dissertations and Chinese herbal classic books) by using the keyword "Puerariae". RESULTS Briefly, phytochemical research report has isolated 39 flavonoids, 19 saponins and 25 volatile oils from PF. Flavonoids and saponins are the most important bioactive compounds, and most of the quality control studies focus on these two types of compounds. Modern pharmacological studies have revealed their significant biological activities in relieving alcoholism, hepatoprotective, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidation, which provides theoretical support for the traditional use. CONCLUSIONS Comprehensive analysis showed that pharmacological activity of most purified compounds from PF had not been reported. Kakkalide, tectoridin and their deglycosylated metabolites (irisolidone and tectorigenin) has been focused on excessively due to their higher content and better activities. This leads to low development and resources waste. Interestingly, PF made a breakthrough in the field of food. Many kinds of fat-lowering foods such as PILLBOX Onaka have been popular in Japan market, which received extensive attention. Therefore, we suggest that future research can be paid attention on the development of the plant's function in the field of food and medicine, as well as the transformation from experimental to clinical.
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- Cai Chen
- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222, Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116011, China; Institute of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, No. 9, South Road of Lvshun, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222, Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116011, China; Institute (College) of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, No. 9, South Road of Lvshun, Dalian, 116044, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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- Clinical Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, No. 222, Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116011, China; Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, 103 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110016, China.
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Patel DK. Medicinal Importance, Pharmacological Activities and Analytical Aspects of an Isoflavone Glycoside Tectoridin. CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/1570193x19666220411133129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background:
Polyphenols are a group of plant secondary metabolites that are produced in plants as a protective system against oxidative stress, UV radiation, pathogens and predator’s attack. Flavonoids are major class of plant phenolics found to be present in fruits, vegetables, tea and red wine. Tectoridin also called 40,5,7-thrihydroxy-6-methoxyisoflavone-7-Ob-D-glucopyranoside is an isoflavone glycoside found to be present in the flower of Porites lobata.
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Present work focused on the biological importance, therapeutic potential and pharmacological activities of tectoridin in medicine. Numerous scientific data has been collected from different literature databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed and Scopus in order to know the health beneficial potential of tectoridin. Pharmacological data have been analyzed in the present work to know the biological effectiveness of tectoridin against human disorders. Analytical data of tectoridin have been collected and analyzed in the present work in order to know the importance of modern analytical method in the isolation, separation and identification of tectoridin.
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Scientific data analysis revealed the biological importance and therapeutic benefit of tectoridin in medicine, signifying the therapeutic potential of tectoridin in the healthcare systems. Biological activities of tectoridin are mainly due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet, anti-angiogenic, hepatoprotective, anti-tumor, estrogenic, antioxidant and hypoglycemic activity. However effectiveness of tectoridin against rat lens aldose reductase, nitric oxide, skeletal and cardiac muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum and enzymes have been also presented in this work. Analytical data signified the importance of modern analytical techniques for the separation, identification and isolation of tectoridin.
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Present work signified the biological importance and therapeutic benefit of tectoridin in the medicine and other allied health sectors.
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- Dinesh Kumar Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, 211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Han J, Xu K, Yan Q, Sui W, Zhang H, Wang S, Zhang Z, Wei Z, Han F. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of Flos Puerariae by using chemical fingerprint in combination with chemometrics method. J Pharm Anal 2021; 12:489-499. [PMID: 35811625 PMCID: PMC9257449 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In order to better control the quality of Flos Puerariae (FP), qualitative and quantitative analyses were initially performed by using chemical fingerprint and chemometrics methods in this study. First, the fingerprint of FP was developed by HPLC and the chemical markers were screened out by similarity analysis (SA), hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA), principal components analysis (PCA), and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). Next, the chemical constituents in FP were profiled and identified by HPLC coupled to Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (HPLC-FT-ICR MS). Then, the characteristic constituents in FP were quantitatively analyzed by HPLC. As a result, 31 common peaks were assigned in the fingerprint and 6 of them were considered as qualitative markers. A total of 35 chemical constituents were detected by HPLC-FT-ICR MS and 16 of them were unambiguously identified by comparing retention time, UV absorption wavelength, accurate mass, and MS/MS data with those of reference standards. Subsequently, the contents of glycitin, genistin, tectoridin, glycitein, genistein, and tectorigenin in 13 batches of FP were detected, ranging from 0.4438 to 11.06 mg/g, 0.955 to 1.726 mg/g, 9.81 to 57.22 mg/g, 3.349 to 41.60 mg/g, 0.3576 to 0.989 mg/g, and 2.126 to 9.99 mg/g, respectively. In conclusion, fingerprint analysis in combination with chemometrics methods could discover chemical markers for improving the quality control standard of FP. It is expected that the strategy applied in this study will be valuable for further quality control of other traditional Chinese medicines. The qualitative and quantitative analysis were carried out for Flos Puerariae. Fingerprints were combined with different chemometrics to discover the qualitative markers FP. Thirty five constituents of FP were characterized by HPLC-FT-ICR MS. Six chemical constituents were simultaneously determined by HPLC.
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- Jing Han
- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, the Fourth People's Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, 110031, China
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- Science and Technology Institute of Shenyang Open University, Shenyang, 110003, China
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- Shenyang Harmony Health Medical Laboratory, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, 110016, China
- Corresponding author.
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Valorising green waste will greatly enhance and promote the sustainable management of this large volume resource. One potential way to achieve this is the extraction of high value human health promoting chemicals (e.g., polyphenols) from this material. Our primary aim was to identify the main polyphenols present in four contrasting green waste feedstocks, namely Smyrnium olusatrum, Urtica dioica, Allium ursinum and Ulex europaeus, using UPLC-HDMSE. Polyphenol-rich Camellia sinensis (green tea) was used as a reference material. Samples were extracted and analysed by UPLC-HDMSE, which was followed by data processing using Progenesis QI and EZ Info. A total of 77 high scoring polyphenolic compounds with reported benefits to human health were tentatively identified in the samples, with abundances varying across the plant types; A. ursinum was seen to be the least abundant in respect to the polyphenols identified, whereas U. europaeus was the most abundant. Important components with a diverse range of bioactivity, such as procyanidins, (−)-epigallocatechin, naringenin, eriodictyol and iso-liquiritigenin, were observed, plus a number of phytoestrogens such as daidzein, glycitin and genistein. This research provides a route to valorise green waste through the creation of nutritional supplements which may aid in the prevention of disease.
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Ma Y, Shang Y, Zhong Z, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Feng J, Wei Z. A new isoflavone glycoside from flowers of Pueraria Montana var. lobata (Willd.) Sanjappa & Pradeep. Nat Prod Res 2019; 35:1459-1464. [PMID: 31434500 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2019.1655021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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A new isoflavone glycoside, named 3'-hydroxytectorigenin-7-O-β-D-xylosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside (1) was isolated from the flowers of Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willd.) Sanjappa & Pradeep. The structure of compound 1 was characterised by HR-ESI-MS and NMR spectroscopic methods. In radical scavenging activity test using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), compound 1 showed moderate activity with IC50 value of 42 ± 4.2 μg/mL.
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- Yilong Ma
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, P.R. China
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Gong P, Deng F, Zhang W, Ji J, Liu J, Sun Y, Hu J. Tectorigenin attenuates the MPP +-induced SH-SY5Y cell damage, indicating a potential beneficial role in Parkinson's disease by oxidative stress inhibition. Exp Ther Med 2017; 14:4431-4437. [PMID: 29067118 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.5049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Tectorigenin is a plant isoflavonoid primarily derived from the flowers of Pueraria thomsonii Benth. Although various biological properties of tectorigenin have been reported, such as its antioxidant activity, the effects of tectorigenin on the cellular models of Parkinson's disease have not yet been elucidated. The aims of the current study were to investigate whether tectorigenin prevents neurotoxicity induced by MPP+ (also known as 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium) in SH-SY5Y cells and to elucidate the underlying protective mechanism. Cell viability and lactate dehydrogenase release were measured. The morphological changes of apoptotic cells were observed by Hoechst 33258 staining. Caspase-3, superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase activity was measured using commercially available ELISA kits. The expression of cytochrome c, Bax, Bcl-2 and NADPH oxidase were detected by western blot analysis. The results indicated that treatment with MPP+ causes a significant decrease in the viability of cells and an increase in apoptosis, as evidenced by the upregulation of apoptotic cells, caspase-3 activity and cytochrome c expression. By contrast, these effects were all reversed by pretreatment with tectorigenin in SH-SY5Y cells. Tectorigenin also inhibited the MPP+-induced changes of Bax and Bcl-2 levels. In addition, pretreatment with tectorigenin mitigated the MPP+-caused increases in the levels of reactive oxygen species and NADPH oxidase protein in SH-SY5Y cells. Simultaneously, tectorigenin abolished the downregulation of antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase, that was induced by MPP+. In conclusion, the present study data indicate that the neuroprotective effect of tectorigenin against MPP+-induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis may be involved in attenuating oxidative stress and enhancing antioxidant defense.
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- Ping Gong
- Department of Geriatrics, Third Hospital of Peking University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Disease Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital Affiliated to The Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Third Hospital of Peking University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Third Hospital of Peking University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Third Hospital of Peking University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Third Hospital of Peking University, Beijing 100191, P.R. China
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Li L, Liu JZ, Luo M, Wang W, Huang YY, Efferth T, Wang HM, Fu YJ. Efficient extraction and preparative separation of four main isoflavonoids from Dalbergia odorifera T. Chen leaves by deep eutectic solvents-based negative pressure cavitation extraction followed by macroporous resin column chromatography. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2016; 1033-1034:40-48. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Zhang L, Wei K, Xu J, Yang D, Zhang C, Wang Z, Li M. Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC-An ethnopharmacological, phytochemical and pharmacological review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 186:1-13. [PMID: 27032710 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Revised: 03/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Belamcanda chinensis (L.) DC is the sole species in the genus Belamcanda Adans. (Iridaceae), found mainly in Northeast Asia. Bombus chinensis has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its multiple therapeutic uses in the form of antipyretic agents, antidote, expectorant, antiphlogistic and analgesic. AIM OF THE REVIEW This manuscript comprehensively summarizes the various studies published in recent years on the botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, biological activity and toxicology of B. chinensis. We hope to provide a foundation for future studies on the mechanism of action and development of better therapeutic agents based on B. chinensis. MATERIAL AND METHODS All information available on B. chinensis was collected using electronic search engines, such as PubMed, SciFinder Scholar, CNKI, TPL (www.theplantlist.org), Google Scholar and Web of Science. RESULTS The analysis shown that ethno-medical uses of B. chinensis have been recorded in China, Japan and Korea since a long time. Based on a phytochemical investigation, this plant contains flavonoids, terpenoids, quinones, phenolic compounds, ketones, organic acids, etc. Crude extracts and pure compounds isolated from B. chinensis exhibited various biological effects. CONCLUSIONS In light of its long traditional use and the modern phytochemical and pharmacological studies summarized here, B. chinensis is known to be a promising medicinal plant with the isolated extracts and chemical components showing a wide range of biological activities. Thus, it is imperative that the necessary programs and value assessment of B. chinensis be established for further studies. It is also important that the synergistic or antagonistic effects of this traditional herbal medicine are investigated in depth to identify more bioactive components by bioactivity-guided isolation strategies, and to illustrate the mechanisms of action targeting on ethnomedical uses. Future clinical studies can also focus on the main therapeutic aspects, toxicity and adverse effects of B. chinensis.
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- Le Zhang
- Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia, Baotou 014060, China; Guangxi key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning 530023, China
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- Guangxi key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning 530023, China
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- Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia, Baotou 014060, China; Guangxi key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning 530023, China
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- Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia, Baotou 014060, China
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- Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia, Baotou 014060, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840, USA
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- Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia, Baotou 014060, China; Guangxi key Laboratory of Medicinal Resources Protection and Genetic Improvement, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning 530023, China; Inner Mongolia Research Center of Characteristic Medicinal Plants Cultivation and Protection Engineering Technology, Inner Mongolia, Baotou 014060, China.
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Belamcandae chinensis rhizoma – a review of phytochemistry and bioactivity. Fitoterapia 2015; 107:1-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2015.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2015] [Revised: 08/28/2015] [Accepted: 08/30/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Li Y, Wang Q, He J, Yan J, Li H. Fluorescence spectroscopy and docking study in two flavonoids, isolated tectoridin and its aglycone tectorigenin, interacting with human serum albumin: a comparison study. LUMINESCENCE 2015; 31:38-46. [DOI: 10.1002/bio.2918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2014] [Revised: 03/12/2015] [Accepted: 03/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Yuanzhi Li
- College of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610065 People's Republic of China
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Preparation, characterization and in vitro/vivo evaluation of tectorigenin solid dispersion with improved dissolution and bioavailability. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2015; 41:413-22. [DOI: 10.1007/s13318-015-0265-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Qu J, Wu Z, Gao J, Wen H, Wang T, Yuan D. Excretion of tectoridin metabolites in rat urine and bile orally administrated at different dosages and their inhibitory activity against aldose reductase. Fitoterapia 2014; 99:99-108. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2014.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2014] [Revised: 09/04/2014] [Accepted: 09/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Excretion of tectorigenin in rat urine orally administrated at different dosages by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2014; 40:255-66. [DOI: 10.1007/s13318-014-0202-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2013] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wang S, Gong T, Lu J, Kano Y, Yuan D. Simultaneous determination of tectorigenin and its metabolites in rat plasma by ultra performance liquid chromatography/quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2013; 933:50-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2013.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2013] [Revised: 06/02/2013] [Accepted: 06/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The therapeutic effects of tectorigenin on chemically induced liver fibrosis in rats and an associated metabonomic investigation. Arch Pharm Res 2012; 35:1479-93. [DOI: 10.1007/s12272-012-0819-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2011] [Revised: 02/21/2012] [Accepted: 02/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Jiang CP, Ding H, Shi DH, Wang YR, Li EG, Wu JH. Pro-apoptotic effects of tectorigenin on human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:1753-64. [PMID: 22553399 PMCID: PMC3332288 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i15.1753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2011] [Revised: 09/03/2011] [Accepted: 10/14/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the effects of tectorigenin on human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) HepG2 cells.
METHODS: Tectorigenin, one of the main components of rhizome of Iris tectorum, was prepared by simple methods, such as extraction, filtration, concentration, precipitation and recrystallization. HepG2 cells were incubated with tectorigenin at different concentrations, and their viability was assessed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Apoptosis was detected by morphological observation of nuclear change, agarose gel electrophoresis of DNA ladder, and flow cytometry with Hoechst 33342, Annexin V-EGFP and propidium iodide staining. Generation of reactive oxygen species was quantified using DCFH-DA. Intracellular Ca2+ was monitored by Fura 2-AM. Mitochondrial membrane potential was monitored using Rhodamine 123. Release of cytochrome c from mitochondria to cytosol was detected by Western blotting. Activities of caspase-3, -8 and -9 were investigated by Caspase Activity Assay Kit.
RESULTS: The viability of HepG2 cells treated by tectorigenin decreased in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The concentration that reduced the number of viable HepG2 cells by 50% (IC50) after 12, 24 and 48 h of incubation was 35.72 mg/L, 21.19 mg/L and 11.06 mg/L, respectively. However, treatment with tectorigenin at 20 mg/L resulted in a very slight cytotoxicity to L02 cells after incubation for 12, 24 or 48 h. Tectorigenin at a concentration of 20 mg/L greatly inhibited the viability of HepG2 cells and induced the condensation of chromatin and fragmentation of nuclei. Tectorigenin induced apoptosis of HepG2 cells in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Compared with the viability rate, induction of apoptosis was the main mechanism of the anti-proliferation effect of tectorigenin in HepG2 cells. Furthermore, tectorigenin-induced apoptosis of HepG2 cells was associated with the generation of reactive oxygen species, increased intracellular [Ca2+]i, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential, translocation of cytochrome c, and activation of caspase-9 and -3.
CONCLUSION: Tectorigenin induces apoptosis of HepG2 cells mainly via mitochondrial-mediated pathway, and produces a slight cytotoxicity to L02 cells.
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Liu Y, Cheng G, Han T, Yang H, Ibrahim S, Huang W. Microbial transformation of tectoridin from Pueraria flos by Lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. Food Chem 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.08.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Han T, Cheng G, Liu Y, Yang H, Hu YT, Huang W. In vitro evaluation of tectoridin, tectorigenin and tectorigenin sodium sulfonate on antioxidant properties. Food Chem Toxicol 2012; 50:409-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2011.10.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2011] [Revised: 10/14/2011] [Accepted: 10/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Xiong Y, Yang Y, Yang J, Chai H, Li Y, Yang J, Jia Z, Wang Z. Tectoridin, an isoflavone glycoside from the flower of Pueraria lobata, prevents acute ethanol-induced liver steatosis in mice. Toxicology 2010; 276:64-72. [PMID: 20637825 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2010.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2010] [Revised: 07/06/2010] [Accepted: 07/07/2010] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the flower of Pueraria lobata (Puerariae Flos) has been used in therapy to counteract the problems associated with alcohol drinking and liver injury. In this study, we investigated the hepatoprotective effects and its mechanisms of tectoridin, an isoflavone glycoside from the flower of P. lobata (Willd.) Ohwi. Ethanol (5g/kg) was given orally every 12h for a total of three doses. 1h after the last dose of ethanol, tectoridin (25, 50 and 100mg/kg) was given intragastrically five times in three consecutive days. The mice were sacrificed at 4h after tectoridin treatment. Peroxisome proliferators-activated receptor alpha (PPARalpha), sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP)-1c and their target genes were evaluated by biochemical analysis and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Mitochondria were isolated for the mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT) and membrane potential (DeltaPsi(m)) assay. Acute ethanol exposure resulted in the significant increase of the alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and triglyceride (TG) levels and hepatic mitochondria dysfunction shown as the increase of MPT and the decrease of DeltaPsi(m). However, tectoridin treatment dramatically attenuated these effects. In addition, tectoridin remarkably alleviated the over-production of thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance. Furthermore, tectoridin inhibited the decrease of PPARalpha expression and its target genes, including medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD), acyl-CoA oxidase (ACO) and cytochrome P450 4A (CYP 4A) at mRNA and enzyme activity levels. These data showed that tectoridin protected against ethanol-induced liver steatosis mainly through modulating the disturbance of PPARalpha pathway and ameliorating mitochondrial function.
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- Yu Xiong
- Center for Gene Diagnosis, Zhongnan Hospital, Wuhan University, 185 Donghu Road, Wuhan 430071, China
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Kang KA, Zhang R, Piao MJ, Lee KH, Kim BJ, Kim SY, Kim HS, Kim DH, You HJ, Hyun JW. Inhibitory effects of glycitein on hydrogen peroxide induced cell damage by scavenging reactive oxygen species and inhibiting c-Jun N-terminal kinase. Free Radic Res 2009; 41:720-9. [PMID: 17516245 DOI: 10.1080/10715760701241618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The present study investigated the cytoprotective properties of glycitein, a metabolite formed by the transformation of glycitin by intestinal microflora, against oxidative stress. Glycitein was found to scavenge intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, and thereby preventing lipid peroxidation and DNA damage. Glycitein inhibited apoptosis of Chinese hamster lung fibroblast (V79-4) cells exposed to hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) via radical scavenging activity. Glycitein abrogated the activation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) induced by H(2)O(2) treatment and inhibited DNA binding activity of activator protein-1 (AP-1), a downstream transcription factor of JNK. Taken together, these findings suggest that glycitein protected H(2)O(2) induced cell death in V79-4 cells by inhibiting ROS generation and JNK activation.
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- Kyoung Ah Kang
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Applied Radiological Science Research Institute, Cheju National University, Jeju-si, South Korea
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Zhang WD, Qi LW, Yang XL, Lu YW, Li P, Yang ZL. Determination of Tectorigenin in Rat Plasma: Application to a Pharmacokinetic Study After Oral Administration of Tectorigenin or Its Prodrug Tectoridin. Chromatographia 2008. [DOI: 10.1365/s10337-008-0798-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Zhang WD, Qi LW, Yang XL, Huang WZ, Li P, Yang ZL. Identification of the major metabolites of tectorigenin in rat bile by liquid chromatography combined with time-of-flight and ion trap tandem mass spectrometry. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2008; 22:2677-2684. [PMID: 18668634 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.3660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A novel methodology for the identification of tetorigenin and its metabolites in rat bile has been created using liquid chromatography (LC) combined with time-of-flight (TOF) and ion trap multiple mass spectrometry (IT-MSn). As a means to discriminate amongst unknown organic compounds in complex biological matrices, the proposed methodology relies upon the combination of LC/TOF-MS to provide accurate mass measurements in generating a molecular formula while benefiting from the complementary structural information provided by the LC/IT-MSn. In this study, the combined approach has been applied to the metabolic fingerprinting chromatograms of rat bile samples before and after tectorigenin administration. All possible metabolites are investigated based on accurate mass data and isotope function using LC/TOF-MS and structural confirmation using LC/IT-MSn. Seven phase II metabolities of tectorigenin in rat bile have been successfully elucidated using this novel LC approach and are being reported for the first time.
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- Wei-Dong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicines (China Pharmaceutical University), Ministry of Education; Nanjing 210009, People's Republic of China
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- Botanical Medicine Academy, Vashon, Washington and Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington
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Shin JE, Bae EA, Lee YC, Ma JY, Kim DH. Estrogenic Effect of Main Components Kakkalide and Tectoridin of Puerariae Flos and Their Metabolites. Biol Pharm Bull 2006; 29:1202-6. [PMID: 16755017 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.29.1202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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To understand the relationship between the metabolism and estrogenic activity of kakkalide and tectoridin, main isoflavones in the flower of Pueraria thunbergiana (family Leguminosae), these isoflavones and their metabolites by human intestinal microflora as well as their estrogenic effects were investigated. All human fecal specimens metabolized kakkalide and tectoridin. All isolated kakkalide-hydrolyzing intestinal bacteria also hydrolyzed kakkalide and tectoridin to irisolidone and tectorigenin, respectively. When the estrogenic effects of kakkalide and tectoridin were compared with those of their metabolites irisolidone and tectorigenin, the metabolites more potently increased proliferation of MCF-7 cells than kakkalide and tectoridin. These metabolites also potently induced estrogen-response c-fos and pS2 mRNA expression. These results suggest that kakkalide and tectoridin may be metabolized mainly to irisolidone and tectorigenin, respectively, by intestinal microflora in the intestines, and which may be subsequently absorbed into the blood where they can express their estrogenic effect.
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- Ji-eun Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Dongdaemun-ku, Seoul, Korea
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Kang KA, Lee KH, Chae S, Zhang R, Jung MS, Kim SY, Kim HS, Kim DH, Hyun JW. Cytoprotective effect of tectorigenin, a metabolite formed by transformation of tectoridin by intestinal microflora, on oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide. Eur J Pharmacol 2005; 519:16-23. [PMID: 16102749 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2005.06.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2005] [Revised: 06/27/2005] [Accepted: 06/28/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In the present study, the antioxidative properties of tectorigenin, a metabolite formed by transformation of tectoridin by intestinal microflora, were investigated. Tectorigenin was found to scavenge intracellular reactive oxygen species, and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical, and thus prevented lipid peroxidation. The radical scavenging activity of tectorigenin protected the viability of Chinese hamster lung fibroblast (V79-4) cells exposed to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) via activation of extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) pathway. Furthermore, tectorigenin reduced the apoptotic cells formation and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase induced by H2O2. Tectorigenin increased the activities of cellular antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and also increased their protein level. Taken together, these findings suggest that tectorigenin protected V79-4 cells against H2O2 damage, by enhancing the antioxidative activity and by activating ERK pathway.
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- Kyoung Ah Kang
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Applied Radiological Science Research Institute, Cheju National University, Jeju-si 690-756, Republic of Korea
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Lee HU, Bae EA, Kim DH. Hepatoprotective Effect of Tectoridin and Tectorigenin on tert-Butyl Hyperoxide-Induced Liver Injury. J Pharmacol Sci 2005; 97:541-4. [PMID: 15821336 DOI: 10.1254/jphs.scz040467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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To clarify the hepatoprotective effects of tectoridin and tectorigenin from Puerariae Flos, their effects on tert-butyl hyperoxide (t-BHP)-injured HepG2 cells and mice were investigated. When tectorigenin at a dose of 50 mg/kg was intraperitoneally administered to mice injured by t-BHP, it significantly inhibited the increase the activities of plasma ALT and AST by 39% and 41%, respectively, in the t-BHP-treated group. The inhibitory effect of tectorigenin is much more potent than that of a commercially available dimethyl diphenyl bicarboxylate. Orally administered tectoridin showed hepatoprotective activity. However, when tectoridin was intraperitoneally administrated to mice, no hepatoprotective activity was observed. Tectorigenin also protected against the cytotoxicity of HepG2 cells induced by t-BHP. This protection may have originated from the inhibition of apoptosis. Tectorigenin may be hepatoprotective and tectoridin should be a prodrug that is transformed to tectorigenin.
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- Hae-Ung Lee
- College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Lee HU, Bae EA, Kim DH. Hepatoprotective Effects of Irisolidone on tert-Butyl Hyperoxide-Induced Liver Injury. Biol Pharm Bull 2005; 28:531-3. [PMID: 15744084 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.28.531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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To clarify the hepatoprotective effects of kakkalide and its metabolite irisolidone by human fecal microflora, their effects on tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP)-injured HepG2 cells and mice were investigated. Irisolidone protected HepG2 cells against cytotoxicity induced by t-BHP. However, kakkalide did not protect cytotoxicity. When kakkalide 100 mg/kg was orally administered to mice injured by t-BHP, it significantly inhibited the increase in plasma alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activities by 84% and 85% of t-BHP-treated control group, respectively. The inhibitory effect of kakkalide is much more potent than that of silybin, a hepatoprotective agent. However, intraperitoneally administered kakkalide did not exhibit hepatoprotective activity. When irisolidone was intraperitoneally administered to mice, it exhibited potent hepatoprotective activity. Based on these findings, irisolidone can be hepatoprotective and kakkalide may be a prodrug transformed to irisolidone.
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- Hae-Ung Lee
- Kyung Hee University, College of Pharmacy, Hoegi, Dongdaemun-ku, Seoul, Korea
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