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Li P, Li Z, Sun Q, Zhang W, Huang X, Si M, Du X, Wang S. Protective effect and mechanism of Lycium ruthenicum Murray anthocyanins against retinal damage induced by blue light exposure. J Food Sci 2024; 89:5113-5129. [PMID: 38992868 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Lycium ruthenicum Murray (LR) is a medicine and edible plant in Northwest China, and L. ruthenicum Murray anthocyanins (LRA) are green antioxidants with various pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. However, the protective effect and mechanism of LRA against retinal damage induced by blue light exposure are poorly understood. This study explored the protective effects and potential mechanisms of LRA on retinal damage induced by blue light exposure in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that LRA could ameliorate oxidative stress injury by activating the antioxidant stress nuclear factor-related factor 2 pathway, promoting the expression of phase II detoxification enzymes (HO-1, NQO1) and endogenous antioxidant enzymes (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase), and reducing reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde levels. Additionally, LRA could inhibit inflammatory response by decreasing the expression of blue light exposure-induced nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway-related proteins (NF-κB and p-IκBα), as well as interleukin (IL)-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, IL-1β pro-inflammatory factors and pro-inflammatory chemokine VEGF, and increasing the expression of anti-inflammatory factor IL-10. Furthermore, LRA could ameliorate oxidative stress-induced apoptosis by upregulating Bcl-2 and downregulating Bax and Caspase-3 protein expression. All these results indicate that LRA can be used as an antioxidant dietary supplement for the treatment or prevention of retinal diseases.
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- Ping Li
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, College of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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Liu J, Zhou L, Wu X, Chen Z, Zheng X, Wang H, So KF, Ma L, Wang J, Chiu K. Lycium ruthenicum water extract preserves retinal ganglion cells in chronic ocular hypertension mouse models. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1404119. [PMID: 39021836 PMCID: PMC11252021 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1404119] [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: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Lycium ruthenicum Murray (LR), known as "black goji berry" or "black wolfberry", is widely utilized in chinese herbal medicine. LR fruit showed its antioxidant and/or anti-inflammation activity in treating cardiac injury, experimental colitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, fatigue, and aging. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Besides elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), oxidative stress and neuroinflammation were recognized to contribute to the pathogenesis of glaucoma. This study investigated the treatment effects of LR water extract (LRE) on retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) threatened by sustained IOP elevation in a laser-induced chronic ocular hypertension (COH) mouse model and the DBA/2J mouse strain. The antioxidation and anti-inflammation effects of LRE were further tested in the H2O2-challenged immortalized microglial (IMG) cell line in vitro. LRE oral feeding (2 g/kg) preserved the function of RGCs and promoted their survival in both models mimicking glaucoma. LRE decreased 8-hydroxyguanosine (oxidative stress marker) expression in the retina. LRE reduced the number of Iba-1+ microglia in the retina of COH mice, but not in the DBA/2J mice. At the mRNA level, LRE reversed the COH induced HO-1 and SOD-2 overexpressions in the retina of COH mice. Further in vitro study demonstrated that LRE pretreatment to IMG cells could significantly reduce H2O2 induced oxidative stress through upregulation of GPX-4, Prdx-5, HO-1, and SOD-2. Our work demonstrated that daily oral intake of LRE can be used as a preventative/treatment agent to protect RGCs under high IOP stress probably through reducing oxidative stress and inhibiting microglial activation in the retina.
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- Jinfeng Liu
- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability, The Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Precision Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Guangdong-Hongkong-Macau Institute of CNS Regeneration, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Biopharmaceutical and Health Engineering, Tsinghua University Shenzhen Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Biomedical Health Technology and Engineering, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Chu PY, Hsu CL, Lin YA, Pan YC, Dai YH, Yu YC, Yang JC, Ma WL, Chen YJL, Lee CL, Wu YC. Effects of Citrus depressa Hayata juice on high-fat diet-induced obesity in HBV transgenic mice. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24438. [PMID: 38312542 PMCID: PMC10835261 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24438] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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The present study investigated the potential anti-obesity properties of Citrus depressa Hayata (CDH) juice in HBV transgenic mice, as well as the impact of fermentation on the effectiveness of the juice. The results revealed that fermentation increased the levels of polyphenols and hesperidin in CDH juice. The animal study demonstrated that both juices were effective in mitigating the weight gain induced by a high-fat diet by correcting metabolic parameter imbalances, reducing hepatic lipid accumulation, and reversing hepatic immune suppression. Furthermore, fermented juice exhibited superior efficacy in managing body weight and inhibiting the expansion of white adipose tissue (WAT). Fermented juice significantly enhanced adiponectin production and PPARγ expression in WAT, while also reducing hypertrophy. This study offers valuable insights into the potential role of CDH juices in combating obesity associated with high fat consumption and underscores the promise of CDH juice as a functional beverage.
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- Pei-Yi Chu
- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Business Administration, National Chiayi University, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- .Ph.D. Program for Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, China Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, and Organ Transplantation Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, and Organ Transplantation Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Cosmeceutics, China Medical University, Taichung 40604, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research and Development Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Hu YK, Bai XL, Shi GY, Zhang YM, Liao X. Polyphenolic glycosides with unusual four-membered ring possessing anti-Parkinson's disease potential from black wolfberry. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2023:113775. [PMID: 37392937 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2023.113775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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This work reports the isolation of seven undescribed polyphenolic glycosides (1-7) together with fourteen known compounds (8-21) from the fruit of Lycium ruthenicum Murray. The structures of the undescribed compounds were identified based on comprehensive spectroscopic methods including IR, HRESIMS, NMR and ECD, and chemical hydrolysis. Compounds 1-3 possess an unusual four-membered ring, while 11-15 were firstly isolated from this fruit. Interestingly, compounds 1-3 inhibited monoamine oxidase B with IC50 of 25.36 ± 0.44, 35.36 ± 0.54, and 25.12 ± 1.59 μM, respectively, and showed significant neuroprotective effect on PC12 cells injured by 6-OHDA. Moreover, compound 1 improved the lifespan, dopamine level, climbing behaviour, and olfactory ability of the PINK1B9 flies, a Drosophila model of Parkinson's disease. This work presents the first in vivo neuroprotective evidence of the small molecular compounds in L. ruthenicum Murray fruit, indicating its good potential as neuroprotectant.
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- Yi-Kao Hu
- Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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- Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Bi Y, Liu X, Liu Y, Wang M, Shan Y, Yin Y, Meng X, Sun F, Li H, Li Z. Molecular and biochemical investigations of the anti-fatigue effects of tea polyphenols and fruit extracts of Lycium ruthenicum Murr. on mice with exercise-induced fatigue. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1223411. [PMID: 37416624 PMCID: PMC10319583 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1223411] [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: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Background: The molecular mechanisms regulating the therapeutic effects of plant-based ingredients on the exercise-induced fatigue (EIF) remain unclear. The therapeutic effects of both tea polyphenols (TP) and fruit extracts of Lycium ruthenicum (LR) on mouse model of EIF were investigated. Methods: The variations in the fatigue-related biochemical factors, i.e., lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), in mouse models of EIF treated with TP and LR were determined. The microRNAs involved in the therapeutic effects of TP and LR on the treatment of mice with EIF were identified using the next-generation sequencing technology. Results: Our results revealed that both TP and LR showed evident anti-inflammatory effect and reduced oxidative stress. In comparison with the control groups, the contents of LDH, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and IL-2 were significantly decreased and the contents of SOD were significantly increased in the experimental groups treated with either TP or LR. A total of 23 microRNAs (21 upregulated and 2 downregulated) identified for the first time by the high-throughput RNA sequencing were involved in the molecular response to EIF in mice treated with TP and LR. The regulatory functions of these microRNAs in the pathogenesis of EIF in mice were further explored based on Gene Ontology (GO) annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses with a total of over 20,000-30,000 target genes annotated and 44 metabolic pathways enriched in the experimental groups based on GO and KEGG databases, respectively. Conclusion: Our study revealed the therapeutic effects of TP and LR and identified the microRNAs involved in the molecular mechanisms regulating the EIF in mice, providing strong experimental evidence to support further agricultural development of LR as well as the investigations and applications of TP and LR in the treatment of EIF in humans, including the professional athletes.
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- Yingxin Bi
- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Key Laboratory for Molecular Enzymology and Engineering, The Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun, China
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- Department of Burns Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Science and Technology, Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA, United States
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
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- College of Biological and Food Engineering, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Changchun, China
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Peng Y, Dong W, Chen G, Mi J, Lu L, Xie Z, Xu W, Zhou W, Sun Y, Zeng X, Cao Y, Yan Y. Anthocyanins from Lycium ruthenicum Murray Ameliorated High-Fructose Diet-Induced Neuroinflammation through the Promotion of the Integrity of the Intestinal Barrier and the Proliferation of Lactobacillus. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:2864-2882. [PMID: 36725206 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c06713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In the present study, we found that anthocyanins from Lycium ruthenicum Murray (ACN) potently ameliorated a high-fructose diet (HFrD)-induced neuroinflammation in mice. ACN improved the integrity of the intestinal barrier and suppressed the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) signaling pathway to ameliorate the neuroinflammation, which was verified by Tlr4-/- mice. Furthermore, ACN could modulate the HFrD-induced dysbiosis of gut microbiota. The fecal microbiota transplantation from ACN-induced mice was sufficient to attenuate the neuroinflammation, while the amelioration of neuroinflammation by ACN was blocked upon gut microbiota depletion. In addition, ACN-induced increment of the relative abundance of Lactobacillus might be responsible for the alleviation of the neuroinflammation, which was further confirmed in the promoting effect of ACN on the growth of Lactobacillus in vitro. Overall, these results provided the evidence of a comprehensive cross-talk mechanism between ACN and neuroinflammation in HFrD-fed mice, which was mediated by reducing gut microbiota dysbiosis and maintaining the intestinal barrier integrity.
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- Yujia Peng
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750002, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750002, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750002, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210095, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750002, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750002, China
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Sun M, Ye H. Natural Foods for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. J Med Food 2023; 26:1-13. [PMID: 36579939 DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2022.k.0052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common chronic liver diseases worldwide. The etiology of NAFLD is highly heterogeneous, which occurs and develops under the joint action of metabolism, inflammation, genetics, environment, and gut microbiota. At present, the principal therapeutic modalities targeting NAFLD are lifestyle interventions such as weight loss through diet and exercise. At present, there is no established therapy for the treatment of NAFLD, and many therapies are associated with a variety of side effects. A great number of in vitro and in vivo experiments have indicated that there are many natural foods that have therapeutic potential for NAFLD. This review summarizes the natural foods and their mechanisms that were found in recent years, furthermore, provides further information relevant to the treatment of NAFLD.
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- Mengxia Sun
- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Chen S, Wang H, Hu N. Long-Term Dietary Lycium ruthenicum Murr. Anthocyanins Intake Alleviated Oxidative Stress-Mediated Aging-Related Liver Injury and Abnormal Amino Acid Metabolism. Foods 2022; 11:3377. [PMID: 36359989 PMCID: PMC9658481 DOI: 10.3390/foods11213377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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In recent years, the relationship between Lycium ruthenicum Murr. anthocyanins (LRA) and health has attracted increasing attention. The purpose of this study is to investigate the anti-aging effect and mechanism of LRA through a D-galactose (DG)-induced aging rat model. Our results showed that the long-term intake of LRA, for 8 weeks, improved motor function, reduced serum aging markers, promoted the endogenous antioxidant system, and suppressed the serum inflammatory cytokines in aging rats. Besides, the LRA treatment alleviated DG-induced liver injuries by relieving the inflammation and inhibiting Fas/FasL-mediated cell death. More importantly, the abnormal serum metabolome profiles of the aging rats were restored by the LRA, relating to 38 metabolites and 44 pathways. Specifically, the LRA significantly affected the amino acid and protein-related metabolic pathways by regulating the levels of L-threonine, L-aspartic acid, glycine, L-histidine, D-homocysteine, L-homocitrulline, L-homoserine, guanidineacetic acid, and kynurenine. These results have important implications for the development of LRA as an anti-aging and liver-protective ingredient.
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- Shasha Chen
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xining 810008, China
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xining 810008, China
- Huzhou China-Science Innovation Centre of Plateau Biology, Huzhou 313000, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research and CAS Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Xining 810008, China
- Huzhou China-Science Innovation Centre of Plateau Biology, Huzhou 313000, China
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Semwal P, Painuli S, Jamloki A, Rauf A, Rahman MM, Olatunde A, Hemeg HA, Abu-Izneid T, Naz S, Punia Bangar S, Lorenzo JM, Simal-Gandara J. Himalayan Wild Fruits as a Strong Source of Nutraceuticals, Therapeutics, Food and Nutrition Security. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2121407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Prabhakar Semwal
- Department of Life Sciences, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, India
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- Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology, Premnagar Dehradun, India
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- High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Centre (HAPPRC), H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Khyber, Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al-Medinah Al-Monawara, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Program, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bacha Khan University Charsadda, Khyber, Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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- Nutrition and Bromatology Group, Analytical Chemistry and Food Science Department, Faculty of Science, Universidade de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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Advance on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Lycium ruthenicum MURR. Pharm Chem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-022-02718-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Sharma R, Raghuvanshi R, Kumar R, Thakur MS, Kumar S, Patel MK, Chaurasia OP, Saxena S. Current findings and future prospective of high-value trans Himalayan medicinal plant Lycium ruthenicum Murr: a systematic review. CLINICAL PHYTOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s40816-021-00328-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background
The genus Lycium is commercially known for its nutrient dense goji-berries, among these berries, black goji-berries obtained from Lycium ruthenicum Murr are highly valued and widely used as traditional medicine in trans-himalayan cold desert Ladakh and as functional food in several countries.
Methods
The current collection of data and literature was done by exploring different scientific portals like SciFinder, Google scholar, PubMed, Dictonary of Natural Products, Institute for Scientific Information, Web of Science and Scopus by searching keywords like black goji berry, crystal pearl, and trans-Himalayan plant.
Results
Fruits of L. ruthenicum Murr, are overwhelmingly enriched in anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, polysaccharides, spermine and spermidine alkaloids. The presence of these bioactive phyto-chemicals has been linked with reported anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, anti-atherosclerosis and neuro-protective properties of black goji berries. A unique color of these berries makes them exceptional as compared to other berries.
Conclusions
In this article, we have reviewed the variety of high value phytochemicals of Lycium ruthenicum Murr, with a special focus on health promoting anthocyanins which will provide an insight to the readers for exploring novel applications of L. ruthenicum Murr in field of medicine and food industries.
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Liu P, Zhou W, Xu W, Peng Y, Yan Y, Lu L, Mi J, Zeng X, Cao Y. The Main Anthocyanin Monomer from Lycium ruthenicum Murray Fruit Mediates Obesity via Modulating the Gut Microbiota and Improving the Intestinal Barrier. Foods 2021; 11:foods11010098. [PMID: 35010223 PMCID: PMC8750395 DOI: 10.3390/foods11010098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Anthocyanins have been shown to exert certain antiobesity properties, but the specific relationship between anthocyanin-induced beneficial effects and the gut microbiota remains unclear. Petunidin-3-O-[rhamnopyranosyl-(trans-p-coumaroyl)]-5-O-(β-D-glucopyranoside) (P3G) is the main anthocyanin monomer from the fruit of Lycium ruthenicum Murray. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the antiobesity and remodeling effects of P3G on gut microbiota through a high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity mouse model and a fecal microbiota transplantation experiment. P3G was found to reduce body weight gain, fat accumulation, and liver steatosis in HFD-induced obese mice. Moreover, supplementation with P3G alleviated the HFD-induced imbalance in gut microbiota composition, and transferring the P3G-regulated gut microbiota to recipient mice provided comparable protection against obesity. This is the first time evidence is provided that P3G has an antiobesity effect by changing the intestinal microbiota. Our present data highlight a link between P3G intervention and enhancement in gut barrier integrity. This may be a promising option for obesity prevention.
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- Peiyun Liu
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (P.L.); (W.Z.); (W.X.); (Y.P.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (P.L.); (W.Z.); (W.X.); (Y.P.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (P.L.); (W.Z.); (W.X.); (Y.P.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (P.L.); (W.Z.); (W.X.); (Y.P.)
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China; (Y.Y.); (L.L.); (J.M.)
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China; (Y.Y.); (L.L.); (J.M.)
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China; (Y.Y.); (L.L.); (J.M.)
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (P.L.); (W.Z.); (W.X.); (Y.P.)
- Correspondence: (X.Z.); (Y.C.); Tel.: +86-25-84396791 (X.Z.); +86-951-6886783 (Y.C.)
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, China; (Y.Y.); (L.L.); (J.M.)
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, China
- Correspondence: (X.Z.); (Y.C.); Tel.: +86-25-84396791 (X.Z.); +86-951-6886783 (Y.C.)
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Peng Y, Yan Y, Wan P, Chen C, Chen D, Zeng X, Cao Y. Prebiotic effects in vitro of anthocyanins from the fruits of Lycium ruthenicum Murray on gut microbiota compositions of feces from healthy human and patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Tian B, Zhao J, Xie X, Chen T, Yin Y, Zhai R, Wang X, An W, Li J. Anthocyanins from the fruits of Lycium ruthenicum Murray improve high-fat diet-induced insulin resistance by ameliorating inflammation and oxidative stress in mice. Food Funct 2021; 12:3855-3871. [PMID: 33704297 DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02936j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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A high-fat diet (HFD) promotes tissue inflammation, oxidative stress and insulin resistance (IR), thereby contributing to the development of obesity and diabetes. Anthocyanins from Lycium ruthenicum (AC) have demonstrated anti-obesity effects and modulated IR. To investigate the mechanism by which AC attenuates the adverse effects of consuming a HFD, C57BL/6J mice were fed a HFD supplemented with AC or a control diet without AC for 12 weeks. AC supplementation decreased the amount of weight gain, hepatic lipid, and sequentially improved dyslipidemia, inflammation, oxidative stress, and IR in HFD-fed mice. Molecular data revealed that AC inhibited hepatic inflammation by reducing TLR4/NF-κB/JNK in the liver tissues and ameliorated oxidative stress by activating the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway. Thus, AC might activate IRS-1/AKT and prevent HFD-induced gluconeogenesis and IR by ameliorating inflammation and oxidative stress. Modulation of inflammation and oxidative stress with AC may represent a promising target for the treatment of IR and provide insight into the mechanism by which AC protects against obesity.
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- Baoming Tian
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China. and Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, P. R. China. and National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, P. R. China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, P. R. China. and National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology Research, Ningxia Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, P. R. China. and National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, P. R. China.
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Arslan M, Xiaobo Z, Tahir HE, Shi J, Zareef M, Rakha A, Bilal M. Rapid Screening of Phenolic Compounds from Wild Lycium ruthenicum Murr. Using Portable near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy Coupled Multivariate Analysis. ANAL LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2020.1772807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Muhammad Arslan
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Liu X, Du J, Khan MA, Cheng J, Wei C, Mei Z, Chen H, He T, Fu J. Analysis of genetic diversity and similarities between different Lycium varieties based on ISSR analysis and RAMP‑PCR markers. WORLD ACADEMY OF SCIENCES JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.3892/wasj.2020.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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- Xiaoyan Liu
- Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000,
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- Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410013, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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- Research Center for Preclinical Medicine, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, P.R. China
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Gao H, Yuan X, Wang Z, Gao Q, Yang J. Profiles and neuroprotective effects of Lycium ruthenicum polyphenols against oxidative stress-induced cytotoxicity in PC12 cells. J Food Biochem 2019; 44:e13112. [PMID: 31800113 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 11/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Lycium ruthenicum Murr. (L. ruthenicum Murr.) is one of the perennial shrubs, which is commonly consumed as ethnic medicine and nutraceutical food. Herein, we detected eight polyphenols (including protocatechuic acid, catechin, p-coumaric acid, rutin, quercetin, syringic acid, caffeic acid, and ferulic acid) from Lycium ruthenicum. Furthermore, this study researched the potential neuroprotective mechanism of L. ruthenicum Murr. polyphenols (LRP) on PC12 cells under H2 O2 -induced oxidative stress. The results showed that pretreatment with LRP significantly mitigates H2 O2 -induced cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner for PC12 cells. LRP pretreatment also ameliorated the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species and restored mitochondrial membrane potential as well as prevented the activation of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9 on PC12 cells under oxidative stress-induced apoptosis. This suggests that LRP will be a promising, safe candidate for delaying the onset and progress of neurodegenerative diseases associated with oxidative stress. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Lycium ruthenicum Murr. belonging to the Solanaceae family, which is widespread throughout the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. It is one of the well-known perennial shrubs. Moreover, it is well known for containing a considerable amount of polyphenols. It has been reported that Lycium ruthenicum has anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidative activities. Our results suggest that Lycium ruthenicum rich in polyphenols could contribute to delay in the onset and progress of neurodegenerative diseases associated with oxidative stress. Hence, LRP could be labeled as a neuroprotective food, ingredient or supplement in the formulation of food products for the population under oxidative stress induced related neurological changes.
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- Hua Gao
- Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Luo Y, Fang JL, Yuan K, Jin SH, Guo Y. Ameliorative effect of purified anthocyanin from Lycium ruthenicum on atherosclerosis in rats through synergistic modulation of the gut microbiota and NF-κB/SREBP-2 pathways. J Funct Foods 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2019.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Peng Y, Yan Y, Wan P, Chen D, Ding Y, Ran L, Mi J, Lu L, Zhang Z, Li X, Zeng X, Cao Y. Gut microbiota modulation and anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanins from the fruits of Lycium ruthenicum Murray in dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis in mice. Free Radic Biol Med 2019; 136:96-108. [PMID: 30959170 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2019.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 233] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In the present study, the therapeutic effects of crude anthocyanins (ACN) from the fruits of Lycium ruthenicum Murray and the main monomer of ACN, petunidin 3-O-[rhamnopyranosyl-(trans-p-coumaroyl)]-5-O-[β-d-glucopyranoside] (P3G), on the dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis in mice were investigated. Both ACN and P3G showed intestinal anti-inflammatory effects, evidenced by restoration of various physical signs (body weight, feed quantity, solid fecal weight and colon length were increased, and DAI score was decreased), reduction of the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and related mRNA (such as TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and IFN-γ), and promotion of the intestinal barrier function by histological and immunofluorescence analysis (proteins such as ZO-1, occludin and claudin-1 were increased). Furthermore, the effects on gut microbiota community of DSS-induced colitis in mice have been investigated. It was found that Porphyromonadaceae, Helicobacter, Parasutterella, Parabacteroides, Oscillibacter and Lachnospiraceae were the key bacteria associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Taken together, P3G and ACN ameliorated DSS-induced colitis in mice through three aspects including blocking proinflammatory cytokines, increasing tight junction protein and modulating gut microbiota. What's more, P3G showed better anti-inflammatory effects than ACN.
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- Yujia Peng
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, Ningxia, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China.
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Chen S, Zhou H, Zhang G, Meng J, Deng K, Zhou W, Wang H, Wang Z, Hu N, Suo Y. Anthocyanins from Lycium ruthenicum Murr. Ameliorated d-Galactose-Induced Memory Impairment, Oxidative Stress, and Neuroinflammation in Adult Rats. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:3140-3149. [PMID: 30813721 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b06402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Lycium ruthenicum Murr. (LR) is a perennial shrub commonly used as a nutritional food and medicine. Herein, we identified 12 anthocyanins from LR, with petunidin derivatives constituting approximately 97% of the total anthocyanin content. Furthermore, the potential mechanism of anthocyanins exerting neuroprotective effects in d-galactose (d-gal)-treated rats was explored. Behavioral results showed that anthocyanins relieved d-gal-induced memory disorder. Additionally, anthocyanins reduced receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) and suppressed oxidative stress caused by d-gal. Anthocyanins suppressed microgliosis and astrocytosis and reduced the overexpression of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), interleukin-1-β (IL-1β), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Moreover, anthocyanins lowered C-jun N-terminal kinase ( p-JNK), caspase-3 levels, and the B-cell lymphoma 2-associated X protein/B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bax/Bcl-2) ratio. Thus, anthocyanins from LR attenuated memory disfunction, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration caused by d-gal, possibly through the RAGE/NF-κB/JNK pathway, representing a promising, safe candidate for prevention and therapy of neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Shasha Chen
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture , Qinghai University , Xining 810016 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture , Qinghai University , Xining 810016 , China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research , Xining , 810001 , People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture , Qinghai University , Xining 810016 , China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research , Xining , 810001 , People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Xining , 810008 , China
- State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture , Qinghai University , Xining 810016 , China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research , Xining , 810001 , People's Republic of China
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Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Herbs and Supplements in Patients with NAFLD. Diseases 2018; 6:diseases6030080. [PMID: 30201879 PMCID: PMC6165515 DOI: 10.3390/diseases6030080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Our aim is to review the efficacy of various herbs and supplements as a possible therapeutic option in the treatment and/or prevention of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We performed a systematic review of medical literature using the PubMed Database by searching the chemical names of many common herbs and supplements with “AND (NAFLD or NASH)”. Studies and medical literature that discussed the roles and usage of herbs and supplements in NAFLD and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) from inception until 20 June 2018 were reviewed. Many studies have claimed that the use of various herbs and supplements may improve disease endpoints and outcomes related to NAFLD and/or NASH. Improvement in liver function tests were noted. Amelioration or reduction of lobular inflammation, hepatic steatosis, and fibrosis were also noted. However, well-designed studies demonstrating improved clinical outcomes are lacking. Furthermore, experts remain concerned about the lack of regulation of herbs/supplements and the need for further research on potential adverse effects and herb–drug interactions. In conclusion, preliminary data on several herbs have demonstrated promising antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-adipogenic properties that may help curtail the progression of NAFLD/NASH. Clinical trials testing the safety and efficacy must be completed before widespread use can be recommended.
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Zhang G, Chen S, Zhou W, Meng J, Deng K, Zhou H, Hu N, Suo Y. Rapid qualitative and quantitative analyses of eighteen phenolic compounds from Lycium ruthenicum Murray by UPLC-Q-Orbitrap MS and their antioxidant activity. Food Chem 2018; 269:150-156. [PMID: 30100417 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.06.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 06/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Lycium ruthenicum Murray (LR) is a functional food, and it has long been used in traditional folk medicine. However, detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses related to its phenolic compounds remains scarce. This work reports, for the first time, the establishment of a rapid method for simultaneous identification and quantification of 25 phenolic compounds by UPLC-quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap MS). This method was validated by LODs, LOQs, precision, repeatability, stability, mean recovery, recovery range and RSD. The confirmed method was applied to the analysis of phenolic compounds in LR. Finally, 18 phenolic compounds in LR were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. Among them, 11 constituents were detected for the first time, which included two flavonoids (catechin and naringenin) and seven phenolic acids (gallic acid, vanillic acid, 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, veratronic acid, benzoic acid, ellagic acid and salicylic acid). Moreover, Phloretin and protocatechuate, belonging to the dihydrochalcone flavonoid and protocatechuic acid respectively, were also identified and quantified. The total phenolics content (20.17 ± 2.82 mg/g) and the total anthocyanin content (147.43 ± 1.81 mg/g) were determined. In addition, the antioxidant activities of the LR extract were evaluated through 2,2-azinobis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activity, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and total antioxidant activity (T-AOC) assays.
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- Gong Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Yanan University Affiliated Hospital, Yanan, Shaanxi Province 716000, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture (Qinghai University), Xining 810016, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture (Qinghai University), Xining 810016, China; Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Xining 810001, PR China.
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Wang H, Li J, Tao W, Zhang X, Gao X, Yong J, Zhao J, Zhang L, Li Y, Duan JA. Lycium ruthenicum studies: Molecular biology, Phytochemistry and pharmacology. Food Chem 2018; 240:759-766. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Revised: 07/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Xu L, Yan L, Tao W. Pilose antler peptide attenuates high-fat-diet-induced liver injury. Toxicol Mech Methods 2017; 28:279-285. [PMID: 29117763 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2017.1402978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Lixin Xu
- Nantong Third People's Hospital, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Nantong Third People's Hospital, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Center for Translational Systems Biology and Neuroscience, School of Basic Biomedical Science, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Chen S, Zeng Z, Hu N, Bai B, Wang H, Suo Y. Simultaneous optimization of the ultrasound-assisted extraction for phenolic compounds content and antioxidant activity of Lycium ruthenicum Murr. fruit using response surface methodology. Food Chem 2017; 242:1-8. [PMID: 29037664 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.08.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
Lycium ruthenicum Murr. (LR) is a functional food that plays an important role in anti-oxidation due to its high level of phenolic compounds. This study aims to optimize ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of obtained extracts from LR using response surface methodology (RSM). A four-factor-three-level Box-Behnken design (BBD) was employed to discuss the following extracting parameters: extraction time (X1), ultrasonic power (X2), solvent to sample ratio (X3) and solvent concentration (X4). The analysis of variance (ANOVA) results revealed that the solvent to sample ratio had a significant influence on all responses, while the extraction time had no statistically significant effect on phenolic compounds. The optimum values of the combination of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities were obtained for X1=30min, X2=100W, X3=40mL/g, and X4=33% (v/v). Five phenolic acids, including chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, syringic acid, p-coumaric acid and ferulic acid, were analyzed by HPLC. Our results indicated that optimization extraction is vital for the quantification of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity in LR, which may be contributed to large-scale industrial applications and future pharmacological activities research.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shasha Chen
- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture (Qinghai University), Xining 810016, China; University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture (Qinghai University), Xining 810016, China; University of Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture (Qinghai University), Xining 810016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining 810008, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture (Qinghai University), Xining 810016, China.
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Tang J, Yan Y, Ran L, Mi J, Sun Y, Lu L, Gao Y, Zeng X, Cao Y. Isolation, antioxidant property and protective effect on PC12 cell of the main anthocyanin in fruit of Lycium ruthenicum Murray. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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