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Abilkassymova A, Turgumbayeva A, Sarsenova L, Tastambek K, Altynbay N, Ziyaeva G, Blatov R, Altynbayeva G, Bekesheva K, Abdieva G, Ualieva P, Shynykul Z, Kalykova A. Exploring Four Atraphaxis Species: Traditional Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities. Molecules 2024; 29:910. [PMID: 38398660 PMCID: PMC10891555 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29040910] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Atraphaxis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Polygonaceae, with approximately 60 species. Species of Atraphaxis are much-branched woody plants, forming shrubs or shrubby tufts, primarily inhabiting arid zones across the temperate steppe and desert regions of Central Asia, America, and Australia. Atraphaxis species have been used by diverse groups of people all over the world for the treatment of various diseases. However, their biologically active compounds with therapeutic properties have not been investigated well. Studying the biologically active components of Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis spinosa L., and Atraphaxis pyrifolia is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it can unveil the therapeutic potential of these plants, aiding in the development of novel medicines or natural remedies for various health conditions. Understanding their bioactive compounds enables scientists to explore their pharmacological properties, potentially leading to the discovery of new drugs or treatments. Additionally, investigating these components contributes to preserving traditional knowledge and validating the historical uses of these plants in ethnomedicine, thus supporting their conservation and sustainable utilization. These herbs have been used as an anti-inflammatory and hypertension remedies since the dawn of time. Moreover, they have been used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders and problems related to skin in traditional Kazakh medicine. Hence, the genus Atraphaxis can be considered as a potential medicinal plant source that is very rich in biologically active compounds that may exhibit great pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antiulcer, hypoglycemic, wound healing, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, and so on. This study aims to provide a collection of publications on the species of Atraphaxis, along with a critical review of the literature data. This review will constitute support for further investigations on the pharmacological activity of these medicinal plant species.
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- Alima Abilkassymova
- Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (L.S.); (Z.S.); (A.K.)
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- Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (L.S.); (Z.S.); (A.K.)
- School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW, UK
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- Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (L.S.); (Z.S.); (A.K.)
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- Institute of Ecology, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan;
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- Institute of Ecological Problems, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi Ave. 71, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Biology, Taraz Regional University Named after M.Kh.Dulaty, Taraz 080000, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kazakh-Russian Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan;
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- School of Pharmacy, JSC “S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University”, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan;
- Neonatology and Neonatal Surgery Department, JSC “Scientific Center of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery”, Almaty 050060, Kazakhstan
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- JSC “Scientific Centre for Anti-Infectious Drugs”, Almaty 010000, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi 71, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (G.A.); (P.U.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Al-Farabi 71, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (G.A.); (P.U.)
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- Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (L.S.); (Z.S.); (A.K.)
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- Higher School of Medicine, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (L.S.); (Z.S.); (A.K.)
- School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6UW, UK
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Genetic Diversity of Oxytropis Species from the Center of the Genus Origin: Insight from Molecular Studies. DIVERSITY 2023. [DOI: 10.3390/d15020244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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The genus Oxytropis (Fabaceae) was formed from the ancient species of Astragalus presumably approximately 5.6 Ma ago in Southern Siberia. Our study summarized data on the genetic diversity of 69 populations of 31 Oxytropis species in the center of origin of the genus based on the sequencing of plastid genome markers. Most of the populations (82.6%) are characterized by high gene diversity (0.600–1.000), which indicates a relatively stable state. Phylogenetic relationships between most Oxytropis species remain unresolved. Three genetic complexes and four phyletic lineages have been identified. Some species form weakly differentiated complexes, which is probably caused by their relatively recent divergence and the demography processes, as well as interspecific hybridization and polyploidy characteristic of Oxytropis species.
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Kholina A, Kozyrenko M, Artyukova E, Sandanov D, Selyutina I. Genetic diversity of Oxytropis section Xerobia (Fabaceae) in one of the centres of speciation. Genetica 2021; 149:89-101. [PMID: 33713007 DOI: 10.1007/s10709-021-00115-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of Oxytropis caespitosa, O. grandiflora, O. eriocarpa, O. mixotriche, O. nitens, O. peschkovae and O. triphylla, section Xerobia subgenus Oxytropis, in one of the main speciation centres of the genus Oxytropis (Baikal Siberia and adjacent territories of Northeastern Mongolia) were studied based on sequence analysis of the psbA-trnH, trnL-trnF and trnS-trnG intergenic spacers of cpDNA, as well as the ITS nrDNA. Most populations are characterized by a high level of chloroplast genetic diversity (h varied from 0.327 to 1.000 and π from 0.0001 to 0.0090) due to the ancient origin for some species and to hybridization and polyploidy for others. 67 haplotypes were identified, of which six were shared. Phylogenetic relationships among species could not be satisfactorily resolved. Only the haplotypes of O. triphylla formed a group with rather high support. Probably, O. caespitosa, O. grandiflora, O. mixotriche and O. nitens constitute a single genetic complex. As regards the ITS nrDNA polymorphism, we detected only two ribotypes (RX1, RX2). Both were found in O. caespitosa, O. eriocarpa, O. mixotriche and O. peschkovae, while RX1 was present in O. nitens and O. triphylla, RX2 in O. grandiflora. The absence of diagnostic species-specific variants for the markers studied, together with the sharing of cpDNA haplotypes and nrDNA ribotypes between species, and the resulting polytomies on the phylogenetic trees, confirm the hypothesis on the hybrid origin of some of them. Obviously, the reproductive barriers within the sect. Xerobia are weak. However, morphological differences between the species of the sect. Xerobia are clearly pronounced, even when they grow in sympatry.
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- Alla Kholina
- Federal Scientific Centre of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russia.
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- Federal Scientific Centre of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russia
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- Federal Scientific Centre of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok, Russia
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- Institute of General and Experimental Biology, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ulan-Ude, Russia
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- Central Siberian Botanical Garden, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Genomic Phylogeography of Gymnocarpos przewalskii (Caryophyllaceae): Insights into Habitat Fragmentation in Arid Northwestern China. DIVERSITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/d12090335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Extensive range of deserts and gobis (rocks) had promoted habitat fragmentation of species in arid northwestern China. Distribution of endangered Gymnocarpos przewalskii Maxim. covers most of gobis (rocks) and desert terrain across arid regions of northwestern China. In the present study, we had employed genomic phylogeographical analysis to investigate population structure of G. przewalskii and test the effect of environmental conditions on spatial pattern of genetic diversity. Results showed four groups were identified from east to west: Edge of the Alxa Desert, Hexi Corridor, Hami Basin, and North edge of the Tarim Basin. Genetic diversity was at an equal level among four groups. General linear model (GLM) analysis showed spatial pattern of genetic diversity was significant correlated with three habitat variables including habitat suitability at present (Npre) and last glacial maximum (LGM) (NLGM) periods, and locality habitat stability (NStab). It concluded that habitat fragmentation had triggered lineage divergences of G. przewalskii in response to long-term aridification. Genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) could increase the ability of clarifying population structures in comparison with traditional molecular markers. Spatial pattern of genetic diversity was determined by fragmented habitats with high habitat suitability (Npre and NLGM) and stability (NStab). At last, we propose to establish four conservation units which are in consistent with the population grouping to maintain the genetic integrity of this endangered species.
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Yin H, Wang L, Shi Y, Qian C, Zhou H, Wang W, Ma XF, Tran LSP, Zhang B. The East Asian Winter Monsoon Acts as a Major Selective Factor in the Intraspecific Differentiation of Drought-Tolerant Nitraria tangutorum in Northwest China. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9091100. [PMID: 32867062 PMCID: PMC7570063 DOI: 10.3390/plants9091100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The influence of Quaternary climate fluctuation on the geographical structure and genetic diversity of species distributed in the regions of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP) has been well established. However, the underlying role of the East Asian monsoon system (EAMS) in shaping the genetic structure of the population and the demography of plants located in the arid northwest of China has not been explored. In the present study, Nitraria tangutorum, a drought-tolerant desert shrub that is distributed in the EAMS zone and has substantial ecological and economic value, was profiled to better understand the influence of EAMS evolution on its biogeographical patterns and demographic history. Thus, the phylogeographical structure and historical dynamics of this plant species were elucidated using its five chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) fragments. Hierarchical structure analysis revealed three distinct, divergent lineages: West, East-A, and East-B. The molecular dating was carried out using a Bayesian approach to estimate the time of intraspecies divergence. Notably, the eastern region, which included East-A and East-B lineages, was revealed to be the original center of distribution and was characterized by a high level of genetic diversity, with the intraspecific divergence time dated to be around 2.53 million years ago (Ma). These findings, combined with the data obtained by ecological niche modeling analysis, indicated that the East lineages have undergone population expansion and differentiation, which were closely correlated with the development of the EAMS, especially the East Asian winter monsoon (EAWM). The West lineage appears to have originated from the migration of N. tangutorum across the Hexi corridor at around 1.85 Ma, and subsequent colonization of the western region. These results suggest that the EAWM accelerated the population expansion of N. tangutorum and subsequent intraspecific differentiation. These findings collectively provide new information on the impact of the evolution of the EAMS on intraspecific diversification and population demography of drought-tolerant plant species in northwest China.
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- Hengxia Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China;
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- College of Ecological Environment and Resources, Qinghai Nationalities University, Xining 810007, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Conservation and Sustainable Utilization, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Stress Physiology and Ecology in Cold and Arid Regions, Gansu Province, Department of Ecology and Agriculture Research, Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; (C.Q.); (X.-F.M.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Restoration Ecology in Cold Region of Qinghai Province, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining 810008, China;
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- Department of Life Sciences, Qinghai Normal University, Xining 810008, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Stress Physiology and Ecology in Cold and Arid Regions, Gansu Province, Department of Ecology and Agriculture Research, Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; (C.Q.); (X.-F.M.)
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, 03 Quang Trung, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Stress Adaptation Research Unit, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, 1-7-19 22, Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan
- Correspondence: (L.-S.P.T.); (B.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China;
- College of Eco-Environmental Engineering, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
- Correspondence: (L.-S.P.T.); (B.Z.)
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