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Liu YY, Dou GJ, Xiao YC, Chen XY, Wei LX, Zhou WB. Therapeutic potential of Cordyceps sinensis targeting oxidative stress and inflammatory response in the treatment of COPD rats: insights from metabolomics analysis. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2024:1-18. [PMID: 39287960 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2024.2403611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 09/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of wild Cordyceps sinensis on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) rats through metabolomics approach, combined with biochemical parameters evaluations. Consequently, C. sinensis exhibited regulatory effects on the lung's metabolic profiles in COPD rats. Treatment with C. sinensis potentially modulated glycerophospholipid metabolism, glutathione metabolism, and tryptophan metabolism, thereby alleviating oxidative stress (by decreasing MDA and GSSG, while increasing SOD and GSH) and inflammatory response (by inhibiting TNF-α, IL-8, and MMP-9) in COPD rats while improving lung tissue damage.
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- Ying-Ying Liu
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining 810008, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810001, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining 810008, China
- College of Tibetan Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining 810008, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810001, China
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- Guoke Ningbo Life Science and Health Industry Research Institute, Ningbo 315032, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining 810008, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining 810008, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810001, China
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Dai Y, Yu L, Ao J, Wang R. Analyzing the differences and correlations between key metabolites and dominant microorganisms in different regions of Daqu based on off-target metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36944. [PMID: 39286152 PMCID: PMC11402928 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Daqu is usually produced in an open environment, which makes its quality unstable. The microbial community of Daqu largely determines its quality. Therefore, in order to improve the fermentation characteristics of Daqu, samples were collected from Jinsha County (MT1), Xishui County (MT2), and Maotai Town (MT3) in Guizhou Province to explore the microbial diversity of Daqu and its impact on Daqu's metabolites.Off-target metabolomics was used to detect metabolites, and high-throughput sequencing was used to detect microorganisms. Metabolomics results revealed that MT1 and MT2 had the highest relative fatty acid content, whereas MT3 had the highest organooxygen compound content. Principal component analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis revealed significant differences in the metabolites among the three groups, followed by the identification of 33 differential metabolites (key metabolites) filtered using the criteria of variable importance in projection >1 and p < 0.001. According to the microbiological results, Proteobacteria was the dominant bacteria phylum in three samples. Gammaproteobacteria was the dominant class in MT1(26.84 %) and MT2(36.54 %), MT3 is Alphaproteobacteria(25.66 %). And Caulobacteraceae was the dominant family per the abundance analysis, MTI was 24.32 %, MT2 and MT3 were 33.71 % and 24.40 % respectively. Three samples dominant fungi phylum were Ascomycota, and dominant fungi family were Thermoascaceae. Pseudomonas showed a significant positive connection with various fatty acyls, according to correlation analyses between dominant microorganisms (genus level) and key metabolites. Fatty acyls and Thermomyces showed a positive correlation, but Thermoascus had the reverse relation. These findings offer a theoretical framework for future studies on the impact of metabolites on Baijiu quality during fermentation.
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- Yijie Dai
- School of Biology and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, China
- Key Laboratory for Critical Degradation Technologies of Pesticide Residues in Superior Agricultural Products, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, China
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- Key Laboratory for Critical Degradation Technologies of Pesticide Residues in Superior Agricultural Products, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, China
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- School of Biology and Environmental Engineering, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, China
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- Key Laboratory for Critical Degradation Technologies of Pesticide Residues in Superior Agricultural Products, Guiyang University, Guiyang, 550005, China
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Xie B, Li J, Lou Y, Chen Q, Yang Y, Zhang R, Liu Z, He L, Cheng Y. Reprogramming macrophage metabolism following myocardial infarction: A neglected piece of a therapeutic opportunity. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 142:113019. [PMID: 39217876 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.113019] [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: 05/11/2024] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Given the global prevalence of myocardial infarction (MI) as the leading cause of mortality, there is an urgent need to devise novel strategies that target reducing infarct size, accelerating cardiac tissue repair, and preventing detrimental left ventricular (LV) remodeling. Macrophages, as a predominant type of innate immune cells, undergo metabolic reprogramming following MI, resulting in alterations in function and phenotype that significantly impact the progression of MI size and LV remodeling. This article aimed to delineate the characteristics of macrophage metabolites during reprogramming in MI and elucidate their targets and functions in cardioprotection. Furthermore, we summarize the currently proposed regulatory mechanisms of macrophage metabolic reprogramming and identify the regulators derived from endogenous products and natural small molecules. Finally, we discussed the challenges of macrophage metabolic reprogramming in the treatment of MI, with the goal of inspiring further fundamental and clinical research into reprogramming macrophage metabolism and validating its potential therapeutic targets for MI.
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- Baoping Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China; Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong 510006, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Key Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine, Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China; Chinese Medicine Guangdong Laboratory, Guangdong, Hengqin, China.
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Zeng L, Fu YQ, Gao Y, Wang F, Liang S, Yin JF, Fauconnier ML, Ke L, Xu YQ. Dynamic changes of key metabolites in Longjing green tea during processing revealed by widely targeted metabolomic profiling and sensory experiments. Food Chem 2024; 450:139373. [PMID: 38640534 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139373] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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In this study, widely targeted metabolomics and chemometrics were utilized to comprehensively analyse the formation of taste compounds in Longjing green tea. A total of 580 non-volatile metabolites were identified by using ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry, and alterations in three metabolic pathways were investigated. Notably, the fixation process reduced phosphatidic acid levels, resulting in the formation of lyso-phosphatidylcholine and lyso-phosphatidylethanolamine, as well as the release of esterified polyunsaturated fatty acids. Baiye No.1 had high levels of L-glutamic acid and l-glutamine, while Longjing 43 showed elevated levels of flavones. Correlation analysis and sensory verification indicated that the specific concentration of L-leucine could decrease the umami of the tea. These findings advance our understanding of Longjing green tea quality improvement and cultivar development.
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- Lin Zeng
- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liege, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium
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- School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
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- Tea Research Institute Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Tea Biology and Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, 9 South Meiling Road, Hangzhou 310008, China.
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Qi S, Zeng T, Wu P, Sun L, Dong Z, Xu L, Xiao P. Widely targeted metabolomic analysis reveals effects of yellowing process time on the flavor of vine tea ( Ampelopsis grossedentata). Food Chem X 2024; 22:101446. [PMID: 38846795 PMCID: PMC11154209 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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The bitter and astringent taste and miscellaneous smell of vine tea prevent its further development. In this study, we used a processing technology that mimics yellow tea to improve the flavor of vine tea and revealed its internal reasons through metabolomics. Sensory evaluation showed the yellowing process for 6-12 h reduced the bitterness and astringency significantly, and enriched the aroma. The improvement of taste was mainly related to the down-regulation of anthocyanins (54.83-97.38%), the hydrolysis of gallated catechins (34.80-47.81%) and flavonol glycosides (18.56-44.96%), and the subsequent accumulation of d-glucose (33.68-78.04%) and gallic acid (220.96-252.09%). For aroma, increase of total volatile metabolite content (23.88-25.44%) and key compounds like geraniol (239.32-275.21%) induced the changes. These results identified the positive effects of yellowing process on improvements in vine tea flavor and the key compounds that contribute to these changes.
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- Shunyao Qi
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Wang T, Tang C, He H, Cao Z, Xiao M, He M, Qi J, Li Y, Li X. Evaluation of Cordyceps sinensis Quality in 15 Production Areas Using Metabolomics and the Membership Function Method. J Fungi (Basel) 2024; 10:356. [PMID: 38786711 PMCID: PMC11122220 DOI: 10.3390/jof10050356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Cordyceps sinensis is a precious medicinal and edible fungus, which is widely used in body health care and disease prevention. The current research focuses on the comparison of metabolite characteristics between a small number of samples and lacks a comprehensive evaluation of the quality of C. sinensis in a large-scale space. In this study, LC-MS/MS, principal component analysis (PCA), hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), and the membership function method were used to comprehensively evaluate the characteristics and quality of metabolites in 15 main producing areas of C. sinensis in China. The results showed that a total of 130 categories, 14 supercategories, and 1718 metabolites were identified. Carboxylic acids and derivatives, fatty acyls, organo-oxygen compounds, benzene and substituted derivatives, prenol lipids, and glycerophospholipids were the main components of C. sinensis. The HCA analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis of 559 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) showed that the accumulation models of fatty acids and conjugates and carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates in glycerophospholipid metabolism and arginine and proline metabolism may be one of the reasons for the quality differences in C. sinensis in different producing areas. In addition, a total of 18 biomarkers were identified and validated, which had a significant discrimination effect on the samples (p < 0.05). Overall, YS, BR, and ZD, with the highest membership function values, are rich and balanced in nutrients. They are excellent raw materials for the development of functional foods and provide scientific guidance for consumers to nourish health care.
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- Tao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; (T.W.); (C.T.); (H.H.); (Z.C.); (M.X.); (M.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; (T.W.); (C.T.); (H.H.); (Z.C.); (M.X.); (M.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; (T.W.); (C.T.); (H.H.); (Z.C.); (M.X.); (M.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; (T.W.); (C.T.); (H.H.); (Z.C.); (M.X.); (M.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; (T.W.); (C.T.); (H.H.); (Z.C.); (M.X.); (M.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; (T.W.); (C.T.); (H.H.); (Z.C.); (M.X.); (M.H.)
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- College of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Northwest A&F University, Xianyang 712100, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Science, Xining 810016, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; (T.W.); (C.T.); (H.H.); (Z.C.); (M.X.); (M.H.)
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Wang F, Fan J, An Y, Meng G, Ji B, Li Y, Dong C. Tracing the geographical origin of endangered fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis, especially from Nagqu, using UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. Food Chem 2024; 440:138247. [PMID: 38154283 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138247] [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: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Ophiocordyceps sinensis (OS), known as "soft gold", played an important role in local economic development. OS from different producing areas was difficult to be discriminated by the appearance. Nagqu OS, a distinguished and safeguarded geographical indication product, commands a premium price in market. The real claim of OS geographical origins is urgently required. Here, 81 OS samples were collected from Tibetan Plateau in China to explore markers for tracing origins. OS from Xigazê can be distinguished by dark color of head of caterpillar. Then 57 samples, a fully representative training-sample set, were used to set up OPLS-DA models by nontargeted metabolomics from UPLC-QTOF-MS. Certain markers were successfully identified and validation using 21 blind test samples confirmed that the markers can trace the geographical origin of OS, especially Nagqu samples. It was affirmed that UPLC-QTOF-MS-based untargeted metabolomics coupled with OPLS-DA was a reliable strategy to trace the geographical origins of OS.
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- Fen Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- Nagqu City Inspection and Testing Center, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region 852000, China
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- Nagqu City Inspection and Testing Center, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region 852000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225127, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225127, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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Li R, Wu X, Jiao X, Zhang X, Wang C, Han L, Song M, Zhang Y, Pan G, Zhang Z. Chemical profiles, differentiation, and quality evaluation of Radix et Rhizoma Thalictri Foliolosi based on LC-MS. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 237:115747. [PMID: 37806142 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2023.115747] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Radix et Rhizoma Thalictri Foliolosi (RRTF) belongs to one of the alkaloid-rich traditional Chinese medicines in Ranunculaceae, which possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and several other pharmacological activities. However, due to lack of research on chemical composition, serious confusion in the origin, and ambiguity in pharmacological mechanisms, it is quite urgent to establish quality control standards based on modern research and to increase the widespread usage. Aiming to clarify the differential compounds among three species of RRTF (TFD, TFB, and TCW), targeted and untargeted acquisition strategies based on high resolution mass spectrometry were established. Plant metabolomics analysis and multivariate statistical analysis were accomplished to screen out differential markers which were answerable for categorizing different species of RRTF. A network pharmacology analysis was further performed to predict the bioactive constituents and pharmacological mechanisms. Moreover, multi-components quantitative analysis under multiple reaction monitoring mode and multiple logistic regression analysis were conducted to estimate the rationality of the quality markers (Q-markers). Ultimately, the targeted alkaloid detection list was built as premise relying on alkaloid cleavage pathway, and a total 87 compounds were identified. The 25 representative differential metabolites were screened out successfully and divided into three categories to differentiate TFD, TFB, and TCW. 14 active components and 25 presumptive targets of RRTF were found to play a central role according to network pharmacology analysis. The abundance of screened 12 Q-marker showed significant differences in the three varieties. In conclusion, the study systematically investigated the material basis of RRTF, distinguished and evaluated the quality of RRTF effectively, and predicted its pharmacodynamic material basis.
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- Rongrong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Component-based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin Key Laboratory of TCM Chemistry and Analysis, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 10 Poyanghu Road, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, PR China; Haihe Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Jinghong 666100, PR China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Jinghong 666100, PR China
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- Second Affiliated hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 69 Zengchan Road, Hebei District, Tianjin 300250, PR China.
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Southern Medicine Utilization, Yunnan Branch of Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Jinghong 666100, PR China.
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Ma Y, Li J, Xue Y, Xu Y, Liu C, Su D. Comprehensive improvement of nutrients and volatile compounds of black/purple rice by extrusion-puffing technology. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1248501. [PMID: 37885443 PMCID: PMC10598597 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1248501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Introduction Black/purple rice is a pigmented rice variety that contains high levels of anthocyanins, flavonoids, and other valuable bioactive compounds. Owing to its robust anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, black/purple rice exerts a beneficial effect on human health. Extrusion puffing technology has emerged as a promising means of improving rice flavor with lesser effect on nutrient content. In this study, metabolomics approach was used to conduct comprehensive metabolomics analyses aimed at examining the impact of extrusion puffing on black/purple rice nutritional value and flavor. Methods Firstly, the basic nutrient composition contents and extrudate characteristics of black/purple rice and Extrusion puffed black/purple rice were conducted. Then metabolomics profiling analyses of black/purple rice samples were performed to explore the impact of the extrusion puffing process on nutrient content and bioactive properties, in which we quantitatively determined the flavonoids and evaluated relative contents of volatile compounds. Results These analyses revealed that following extrusion puffing, black/purple rice exhibited significant improvements in the content of nutrients including flavonoids, minerals, and proteins together. Extrusion puffing additionally increased the diversity of volatile compounds within black/purple rice. Discussion These results suggest that extrusion puffing represents an effective means of substantially improving the functional and nutritional properties of black/purple rice, offering beneficial effects on consumer health. Overall, these data provide novel insights into the quality of extrusion puffed black/purple rice that will guide future efforts to establish how extrusion puffing can alter the nutrient content in a range of foods, thereby supporting the further development of a range of healthy food products.
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- Yanrong Ma
- Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Weifang, China
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- Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Weifang, China
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- Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Weifang, China
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- Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Weifang, China
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- School of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences, Weifang, China
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Wang F, Hu Y, Chen H, Chen L, Liu Y. Exploring the roles of microorganisms and metabolites in the 30-year aging process of the dried pericarps of Citrus reticulata 'Chachi' based on high-throughput sequencing and comparative metabolomics. Food Res Int 2023; 172:113117. [PMID: 37689884 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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GuangChenpi (GCP), the dried pericarps of Citrus reticulata 'Chachi', has been consumed daily as a food and dietary supplement in China for centuries. Its health benefits are generally recognized to be dependent on storage time. However, the specific roles of microorganisms and metabolites during long-term storage are still unclear. In this study, comparative metabolomics and high-throughput sequencing techniques were used to investigate the effects of co-existing microorganisms on the metabolites in GCP stored from 1 to 30 years. In total, 386 metabolites were identified and characterized. Most compounds were flavonoids (37%), followed by phenolic acids (20%). Seventeen differentially upregulated metabolites were identified as potential key metabolites in GCP, and 8 of them were screened out as key active ingredients by Venn diagram comparative analyses and verified by network pharmacology and molecular docking. In addition, long-term storage could promote the accumulation of secondary metabolites. Regarding the GCP microbiota, Xeromyces dominated the whole 30-year aging process.Moreover, Spearman correlation analysis indicated that Bacillus thuringiensis and Xeromyces bisporus, the dominant bacterial and fungal species, were strongly associated with the key active metabolites. Our results suggested that the change of active ingredients caused by the dominant microbial is one of the mechanisms affecting the GCP aging process. Our study provides novel functional insights and research perspectives on microorganism-associated metabolite changes that may improve the GCP aging process.
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- Fu Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of TCM, State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of TCM, State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of TCM, State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of TCM, State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of TCM, State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Zhou J, Pi N, Guo Y, He X, Wang J, Luo R, Wang M, Yu H. The mechanism of action of Ophiocordyceps sinensis mycelia for prevention of acute lung injury based on non-targeted serum metabolomics. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287331. [PMID: 37327224 PMCID: PMC10275419 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a fungus with medicinal value in treating lung diseases, but no study has reported how to prevent acute lung injury using this fungus. The mice were divided into normal, model, positive control, and O. sinensis groups to observe lung histopathological sections and transmission electron microscopy, along with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining to closely identify structural differences resulting from destruction between the groups. The results of the H&E staining showed that, compared with the normal group, the model group showed alveolar collapse. Compared with the model group, the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the alveolar cavity of the O. sinensis group was significantly reduced. Mitochondrial plate-like cristae were observed in type II alveolar cells of the normal group, with normal coloration of the mitochondrial matrix. Type II alveolar cells in the model group showed obvious edema. The statuses of type II alveolar cells in the O. sinensis and positive groups were similar to that in the normal group. Twenty-nine biomarkers and 10 related metabolic pathways were identified by serum metabolomics screening. The results showed that O. sinensis mycelia had a significant effect on the prevention of lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation.
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- Jinna Zhou
- College of Ecology and Environment Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
- School of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa City, China
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- Institute of Medical Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Kunming, China
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- Institutional Center for Shared Technologies and Facilities of Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- School of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa City, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- Plant Science College, Tibet Agriculture & Animal Husbandry University, Nyingchi, China
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- College of Ecology and Environment Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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Zhang Y, Su R, Yuan H, Zhou H, Jiangfang Y, Liu X, Luo J. Widely Targeted Volatilomics and Metabolomics Analysis Reveal the Metabolic Composition and Diversity of Zingiberaceae Plants. Metabolites 2023; 13:700. [PMID: 37367858 PMCID: PMC10301730 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13060700] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Zingiberaceae plants are widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries; however, research on the chemical composition and interspecific differences in the metabolome and volatilome of Zingiberaceae plants is still limited. In this study, seven species of Zingiberaceae plants were selected, including Curcuma longa L., Zingiber officinale Rosc., Alpinia officinarum Hance, Alpinia tonkinensis Gagnep, Amomum tsaoko Crevost et Lemarie, Alpinia hainanensis K. Schum. and Amomum villosum Lour. Myristica fragrans Houtt. was also selected due to its flavor being similar to that of the Zingiberaceae plant. The metabolome and volatilome of selected plants were profiled by widely targeted approaches; 542 volatiles and 738 non-volatile metabolites were detected, and β-myrcene, α-phellandrene and α-cadinene were detected in all the selected plants, while chamigren, thymol, perilla, acetocinnamone and cis-α-bisabolene were exclusively detected in certain Zingiberaceae plants. Differential analysis showed that some terpenoids, such as cadalene, cadalene-1,3,5-triene, cadalene-1,3,8-triene and (E)-β-farnesene, and some lipids, including palmitic acid, linoleic acid and oleic acid were amongst the most varied compounds in Zingiberaceae plants. In conclusion, this study provided comprehensive metabolome and volatilome profiles for Zingiberaceae plants and revealed the metabolic differences between these plants. The results of this study could be used as a guide for the nutrition and flavor improvement of Zingiberaceae plants.
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- Youjin Zhang
- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (R.S.); (H.Y.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, China
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- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (R.S.); (H.Y.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, China
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- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (R.S.); (H.Y.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, China
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- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (R.S.); (H.Y.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, China
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- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (R.S.); (H.Y.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, China
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- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (R.S.); (H.Y.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, China
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- Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory, Sanya Nanfan Research Institute of Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China; (Y.Z.); (R.S.); (H.Y.)
- College of Tropical Crops, Hainan University, Haikou 570288, China
- National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement and National Center of Plant Gene Research (Wuhan), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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Yin M, Li C, Wang Y, Fu J, Sun Y, Zhang Q. Comparison analysis of metabolite profiling in seeds and bark of Ulmus parvifolia, a Chinese medicine species. PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR 2022; 17:2138041. [PMID: 36317599 PMCID: PMC9629078 DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2022.2138041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Ulmus parvifolia (U. parvifolia) is a Chinese medicine plant whose bark and leaves are used in the treatment of some diseases such as inflammation, diarrhea and fever. However, metabolic signatures of seeds have not been studied. The seeds and bark of U. parvifolia collected at the seed ripening stage were used for metabolite profiling analysis through the untargeted metabolomics approach. A total of 2,578 and 2,207 metabolites, while 503 and 132 unique metabolites were identified in seeds and bark, respectively. Additionally, 574 differential metabolites (DEMs) were detected in the two different organs of U. parvifolia, which were grouped into 52 classes. Most kinds of metabolites classed into prenol lipids class. The relative content of flavonoids class was the highest. DEMs contained some bioactive compounds (e.g., flavonoids, terpene glycosides, triterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids) with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activities. Most kinds of flavonoids and sesquiterpenes were up-regulated in seeds. There were more varieties of terpene glycosides and triterpenoids showing up-regulated in bark. The pathway enrichment was performed, while flavonoid biosynthesis, flavone and flavonol biosynthesis were worthy of attention. This study identified DEMs with pharmaceutical value between seeds and bark during seed maturation and offered a molecular basis for alternative or complementary use of seeds and bark of U. parvifolia as a Chinese medicinal material.
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- MingLong Yin
- Forestry College, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, China
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- Forestry College, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an, China
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- Institute of Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding, Taishan Academy of Forestry Sciences, Tai’an, China
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- Institute of Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding, Taishan Academy of Forestry Sciences, Tai’an, China
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- Institute of Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding, Taishan Academy of Forestry Sciences, Tai’an, China
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- Institute of Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding, Taishan Academy of Forestry Sciences, Tai’an, China
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UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS-Based Untargeted Metabolomics and Molecular Networking Reveal the Differential Chemical Constituents of the Bulbs and Flowers of Fritillaria thunbergii. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27206944. [PMID: 36296537 PMCID: PMC9609367 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Both the bulbs and flowers of Fritillaria thunbergii Miq. (BFT and FFT) are widely applied as expectorants and antitussives in traditional Chinese medicine, but few studies have been conducted to compare the chemical compositions of these plant parts. In this study, 50% methanol extracts of BFT and FFT were analyzed via UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS, and the feasibility of using non-targeted UHPLC-HRMS metabolomics and molecular networking to address the authentication of bulb and flower samples was evaluated. Principal component analysis (PCA), Orthogonal Partial Least Squares-Discriminant Analysis (OPLS-DA), and heat map analysis showed there were dissimilar metabolites in BFT and FFT. As a result, 252 and 107 peaks in positive ion mode and negative mode, respectively, were considered to represent significant difference variables between BFT and FFT. Then, MS/MS-based molecular networking of BFT and FFT was constructed to perform an in-depth characterization of the peaks using different variables. A total of 31 alkaloids with significant differences were annotated in this paper, including seven cis-D/E-vevanine without C20-OH and one trans-D/E-cevanine with C20-OH, thirteen trans-D/E-cevanine without C20-OH, five cevanine N-oxide, and five veratramine. Among the 31 alkaloids, eight alkaloids had higher FFT than BFT contents, while all the flavonoids identified in our work had greater FFT than BFT contents. The influence of different ingredients on the pharmacological activities of BFT and FFT should be investigated in future studies.
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