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Li J, Chen Y, Yu K, Zhang M, Li Q, Tang S, Liu Y, Li H, Zhang Z. Rapid chemical characterization and pharmacological mechanism of Fining Granules in the treatment of chronic bronchitis based on UHPLC-Q-exactive orbitrap mass spectrometer and network pharmacology. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31804. [PMID: 38845898 PMCID: PMC11154603 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31804] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Background Senecio cannabifolius Less. is a perennial herb belonging to the Compositae family that has been used in traditional medicine as an antitussive and expectorant for treating chronic bronchitis and acute respiratory infections. Traditionally, Feining Granules are prepared from water extracts of the raw plant material. However, the chemical composition and pharmacological mechanisms of Feining Granules have not been thoroughly investigated. Methods A systematic strategy for the rapid detection and identification of the constituents of Feining Granules was developed using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-exactive orbitrap mass spectrometry (MS) with parallel reaction monitoring. Results Overall, 162 compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, organic acids, and others, were identified unambiguously and tentatively by comparing the retention times and MS fragmentation with reference standards and literature data. Ninety-nine of these were reported for the first time to the best of our knowledge. Network pharmacology suggests that Feining Granules can be used to treat chronic bronchitis as they contain active components associated with the ALB, VEGFA, and SRC target genes influenced by HIF-1, VEGF, and other signaling pathways. Conclusion These results provide information that can help understand the effective substances of S. cannabifolius Less. and improve quality control.
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- Jiaxin Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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- Nursing School, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan Province, 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Dong Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, 418000, China
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Batinić P, Jovanović A, Stojković D, Čutović N, Cvijetić I, Gašić U, Carević T, Zengin G, Marinković A, Marković T. A novel source of biologically active compounds - The leaves of Serbian herbaceous peonies. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102090. [PMID: 38766273 PMCID: PMC11101739 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102090] [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: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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In order to gain further insight into how various extraction techniques (maceration, microwave-, and ultrasound-assisted extractions) affect the chemical profile and biological activities of leaf extracts from Paeonia tenuifolia L., Paeonia peregrina Mill., and Paeonia officinalis L., this research was performed. The targeted chemical characterization of the extracts was achieved using the Ultra-High-Performance-Liquid-Chromatography-Linear-Trap-Mass-Spectrometry OrbiTrap instrumental technique, while Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy was conducted to investigate the structural properties of the examined leaf extracts. According to the results, the species P. officinalis, Božurna locality as the origin of the plant material, and microwave-assisted extraction produced the maximum polyphenol yield, (491.9 ± 2.7 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/mL). The ethanolic extracts exhibited moderate antioxidant activity as evaluated by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and phosphomolybdenum tests. With MIC values of 0.125 mg/mL, the leaf extracts produced by ultrasound-assisted extraction and maceration (Deliblato sands and Bogovo gumno) had the best antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella Typhimurium. Ultrasound-assisted extraction has proven to produce the most effective antimicrobial agents. Inhibitory potential towards glucosidase, amylase, cholinesterases, and tyrosinase was evaluated in enzyme inhibition assays and molecular docking simulations. Results show that leaves of P. tenuifolia L. obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction had the highest acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory activity. Namely, the complexity of the polyphenol structures, the extraction method, the used locality, and the different mechanisms of the reactions between bioactives from leaf extracts and other components (free radicals, microorganisms, and enzymes) are the main factors that influence the results of the antioxidant tests, as well as the antibacterial and enzyme-inhibitory activities of the extracts. Hydroxymethyl-phenyl pentosyl-hexoside and acetyl-hydroxyphenyl-hexoside were the first time identified in the leaf extract of the Paeonia species. Due to their proven biological activities and the confirmed existence of bioactive compounds, leaf extracts may find use in foodstuffs, functional foods, and pharmaceutical products.
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- Petar Batinić
- Institute for Medicinal Plant Research, ''Dr. Josif Pančić'', Tadeuša Košćuška 1 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy INEP, Banatska 31b 11080, Belgrade – Zemun, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142 11060, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medicinal Plant Research, ''Dr. Josif Pančić'', Tadeuša Košćuška 1 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Students Square 10-13 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142 11060, Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade, Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”, National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142 11060, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Selcuk University, Science Faculty, Department of Biology, 42130, Konya, Turkey
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- University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4 11060, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medicinal Plant Research, ''Dr. Josif Pančić'', Tadeuša Košćuška 1 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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Fan M, Guo M, Chen G, Rakotondrabe TF, Muema FW, Hu G. Exploring potential inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase, lactate dehydrogenases, and glutathione reductase from Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel. based on multi-target ultrafiltration-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and molecular docking. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 332:118356. [PMID: 38763372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Parasitic infections impose a significant burden on public health worldwide. European pharmacopoeia records and ethnopharmacological studies indicate that Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel. has traditionally been used to treat a variety of parasitic infections, while the potential antiparasitic compounds remain ambiguous. AIM OF THE STUDY Acetylcholinesterase (AChE), lactate dehydrogenases (LDH), and glutathione reductase (GR) are the key target enzymes in the survival of parasites. The aim of our work was to screen antiparasitic compounds targeting AChE, LDH, and GR from H. abyssinica. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ultrafiltration-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UF-LC-MS) combined with molecular docking was used in this study. Therein, the alamarBlue® and Ellman's methods were employed to reveal the antitrypanosomal effect and AChE inhibitory activity. Meanwhile, the UF-LC-MS was carried out to screen the potential active compounds from H. abyssinica. Subsequently, molecular docking was performed to evaluate the binding mechanisms of these active compounds with AChE, LDH, and GR. Finally, the AChE inhibitory activity of potential inhibitors was detected in vitro. RESULTS H. abyssinica exhibited significant antitrypanosomal and AChE inhibitory activity. Corilagin, brevifolin carboxylic acid, brevifolin, quercetin, and methyl ellagic acid were recognized as potential AChE inhibitors by UF-LC-MS, while methyl brevifolin carboxylate was identified as AChE, LDH, and GR multi-target inhibitor, with binding degree ranged from 20.96% to 49.81%. Molecular docking showed that these potential inhibitors had a strong affinity with AChE, LDH, and GR, with binding energies ranging from -6.98 to -9.67 kcal/mol. These findings were further supported by the observation that corilagin, quercetin, brevifolin carboxylic acid, and methyl brevifolin carboxylate displayed significant AChE inhibitory activity compared with the positive control (gossypol, 0.42 ± 0.04 mM), with IC50 values of 0.15 ± 0.05, 0.56 ± 0.03, 0.99 ± 0.01, and 1.02 ± 0.03 mM, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the antiparasitic potential of H. abyssinica, supporting the traditional use of H. abyssinica in local ethnopharmacology to treat parasites. At the same time, corilagin, brevifolin carboxylic acid, brevifolin, quercetin, methyl ellagic acid, and methyl brevifolin carboxylate exert their anti-parasitic effects by inhibiting AChE, LDH, and GR, and they are expected to be natural lead compounds for the treatment of parasitic diseases.
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- Minxia Fan
- Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315300, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; Hubei Jiangxia Laboratory, Wuhan, 430299, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plant Germplasm Enhancement and Specialty Agriculture, Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430074, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China; Hubei Jiangxia Laboratory, Wuhan, 430299, China
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Zou C, Chen Q, Li J, Lin X, Xue X, Cai X, Chen Y, Sun Y, Wang S, Zhang Y, Meng J. Identification of potential anti-inflammatory components in Moutan Cortex by bio-affinity ultrafiltration coupled with ultra-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1358640. [PMID: 38384290 PMCID: PMC10880116 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1358640] [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: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Moutan Cortex (MC) has been used in treating inflammation-associated diseases and conditions in China and other Southeast Asian countries. However, the active components of its anti-inflammatory effect are still unclear. The study aimed to screen and identify potential cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors in MC extract. The effect of MC on COX-2 was determined in vitro by COX-2 inhibitory assays, followed by bio-affinity ultrafiltration in combination with ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (BAUF-UPLC-MS). To verify the reliability of the constructed approach, celecoxib was applied as the positive control, in contrast to adenosine which served as the negative control in this study. The bioactivity of the MC components was validated in vitro by COX-2 inhibitor assay and RAW264.7 cells. Their in vivo anti-inflammatory activity was also evaluated using LPS-induced zebrafish inflammation models. Finally, molecular docking was hired to further explore the internal interactions between the components and COX-2 residues. The MC extract showed an evident COX-2-inhibitory effect in a concentration-dependent manner. A total of 11 potential COX-2 inhibitors were eventually identified in MC extract. The COX-2 inhibitory activity of five components, namely, gallic acid (GA), methyl gallate (MG), galloylpaeoniflorin (GP), 1,2,3,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose (TGG), and 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-β-D-glucopyranose (PGG), were validated through both in vitro assays and experiments using zebrafish models. Besides, the molecular docking analysis revealed that the potential inhibitors in MC could effectively inhibit COX-2 by interacting with specific residues, similar to the mechanism of action exhibited by celecoxib. In conclusion, BAUF-UPLC-MS combining the molecular docking is an efficient approach to discover enzyme inhibitors from traditional herbs and understand the mechanism of action.
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- Caomin Zou
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- Affiliated Cancer Hospital and Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Key Laboratory of Digital Quality Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Engineering Technology Research Center for Chinese Materia Medica Quality of Universities in Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatization, Guangzhou, China
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Zhou H, Li T, Li B, Sun S. Skin health properties of Paeonia lactiflora flower extracts and tyrosinase inhibitors and free radical scavengers identified by HPLC post-column bioactivity assays. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18569. [PMID: 37560664 PMCID: PMC10407147 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18569] [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: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Skin health is a major concern across the world. The Paeonia lactiflora Pall. flower (PLPF) is well-known in China as an edible ornamental flower, that has been traditionally prescribed for the treatment of irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea. However, its chemical constituents and bioactivities have not been systematically stuided. This study tentatively identified 27 compounds in aqueous and ethanol extracts of PLPF using ultra-performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry, including four monoterpene glycosides, six phenols, six tannins, ten flavonoids and a hydroxycinnamic acid amide. Online antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor screening assays based on post-column bioactivity tests were used to screen for bioactive compounds in the extracts. Online and offline bioactivity assays showed that both extracts exhibited notable antioxidant properties against DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP, potent antiglycation capacity, and significant inhibition of tyrosinase, cyclooxygenase-2, and collagenase. Gallic acid derivatives were the main contributors to the antioxidant and antityrosinase capacity and may also inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 and collagenase, but they exhibited weak antiglycation capacity. The antiglycation effects may be due to the synergistic action of gallic acid and specific flavonoids. PLPF is a promising source of bioactive compounds for the development of natural skin health products.
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- Huiji Zhou
- Amway (Shanghai) Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, Shanghai, China
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- Amway (Shanghai) Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, Shanghai, China
- Amway (China) Botanical R&D Center, Wuxi, 214145, China
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- Amway (Shanghai) Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, Shanghai, China
- Amway (China) Botanical R&D Center, Wuxi, 214145, China
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- Amway (Shanghai) Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 201203, Shanghai, China
- Amway (China) Botanical R&D Center, Wuxi, 214145, China
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Marković T, Čutović N, Carević T, Gašić U, Stojković D, Xue J, Jovanović A. Paeonia peregrina Mill Petals as a New Source of Biologically Active Compounds: Chemical Characterization and Skin Regeneration Effects of the Extracts. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11764. [PMID: 37511520 PMCID: PMC10380736 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Paeonia peregrina Mill. is a perennial herbaceous plant species, known for the medicinal value of all of its plant parts, although the chemical composition of the petals is unknown. This study aimed to determine the chemical fingerprint of the petals and also establish the optimal extraction parameters, extraction medium, and extraction method for petals collected from different localities in Serbia. The optimization was performed in order to acquire extracts that are rich in the contents of total polyphenol content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC), and also exhibit strong antioxidant activity. In addition, the influence of the extracts on several human skin pathogens was evaluated, as well as their ability to aid wound closure and act as anti-inflammatory agents. Both the extraction medium and the applied technique significantly influenced the skin-beneficial biological activities, while methanol proved to be a more favorable extraction medium. In conclusion, the extraction conditions that yielded the extract with the richest phenolic content with satisfactory biological potential varied between the assays, while the most promising locality in Serbia for the collection of P. peregrina petals was Pančevo (South Banat).
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- Tatjana Marković
- Institute for Medicinal Plants Research "Dr Josif Pančić", Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Medicinal Plants Research "Dr Josif Pančić", Tadeuša Košćuška 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković"-National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Bulevar Despota Stefana 142, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy INEP, University of Belgrade, Banatska 31b, Zemun, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia
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Zhang J, Li Y, Wang B, Song J, Li M, Chen P, Shen Z, Wu Y, Mao C, Cao H, Wang X, Zhang W, Lu T. Rapid evaluation of Radix Paeoniae Alba and its processed products by near-infrared spectroscopy combined with multivariate algorithms. Anal Bioanal Chem 2023; 415:1719-1732. [PMID: 36763106 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-04570-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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It is well known that the processing method of herbal medicine has a complex impact on the active components and clinical efficacy, which is difficult to measure. As a representative herb medicine with diverse processing methods, Radix Paeoniae Alba (RPA) and its processed products differ greatly in clinical efficacy. However, in some cases, different processed products are confused for use in clinical practice. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly control the quality of RPA and its processed products. Giving that the time-consuming and laborious operation of traditional quality control methods, a comprehensive strategy of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with multivariate algorithms was proposed. This strategy has the advantages of being rapid and non-destructive, not only qualitatively distinguishing RPA and various processed products but also enabling quantitative prediction of five bioactive components. Qualitatively, the subspace clustering algorithm successfully differentiated RPA and three processed products, with an accuracy rate of 97.1%; quantitatively, interval combination optimization (ICO), competitive adaptive reweighted sampling (CARS), and competitive adaptive reweighted sampling combined with successive projections algorithm (CARS-SPA) were used to optimize the PLS model, and satisfactory results were obtained in terms of wavelength selection. In conclusion, it is feasible to use NIR spectroscopy to rapidly evaluate the effect of processing methods on the quality of RPA, which provides a meaningful reference for quality control of other herbal medicines with numerous processing methods.
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- Jiuba Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine of Lingnan (Southern China), Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China. .,College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230038, China. .,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Pieces of New Manufacturing Technology, Hefei, 230038, China.
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- College of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 138 Xianlin Rd, Nanjing, 210023, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang L, Peng CY, Wang PX, Xu L, Liu JH, Xie X, Lu L, Tu ZC. Hypoglycemic and H 2O 2-induced oxidative injury protective effects and the phytochemical profiles of the ethyl acetate fraction from Radix Paeoniae Alba. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1126359. [PMID: 36908916 PMCID: PMC9998525 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1126359] [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: 12/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Radix Paeonia Alba (RPA) is often used as food and medicine. This study aimed to enrich and identify the antioxidant and hypoglycemic bioactive compounds from RPA. The results indicated that the ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) showed the highest total phenolic content, DPPH, ABTS+ scavenging ability, and α-glucosidase inhibition ability (IC50 = 7.27 μg/ml). The EAF could alleviate H2O2-induced oxidative stress in HepG2 cells by decreasing the MDA and ROS levels, improving cell apoptosis, increasing the enzyme activity of GPX-Px, CAT, SOD, Na+/K+-ATP, and Ca2+/Mg2+-ATP, and stimulating T-AOC expression, which also enhanced the glucose uptake of insulin-resistant HepG2 cells. In addition, the EAF significantly reduced the fasting blood glucose level and improved glucose tolerance in diabetic mice. An HPLC-QTOF-MS/MS analysis displayed that procyanidin, digallic acid isomer, methyl gallate, tetragalloylglucose isomer, dimethyl gallic acid, and paeoniflorin were the major compounds in the EAF. These findings are meaningful for the application of the EAF in the medicinal or food industry to prevent and treat oxidative stress and diabetes mellitus.
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- Lu Zhang
- National R&D Center of Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.,Jiangxi Deshang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Yichun, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center of Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center of Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center of Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center of Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center of Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiangxi Deshang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Yichun, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center of Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Zhang L, Deng M, Wang SY, Ding Q, Liu JH, Xie X, Huang YH, Tu ZC. Mitigation of Paeoniae Radix Alba extracts on H 2O 2-induced oxidative damage in HepG2 cells and hyperglycemia in zebrafish, and identification of phytochemical constituents. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1135759. [PMID: 36908919 PMCID: PMC9995737 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1135759] [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: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Paeoniae Radix Alba (PRA), as a Traditional Chinese Medicine, is widely used in Chinese cuisine due to high health-benefits and nutrition, but the effect of different polarity of solvents on the extraction of antioxidant and hypoglycemic constituents, as well as the major active compounds remain unclear. In this research, 40, 70, and 95% ethanol were firstly applied to extract the polyphenols from PRA, the extraction yields, total phenolics, and total flavonoids content, free radical scavenging ability, α-glucosidase inhibition ability, and anti-glycation ability of extracts were evaluated spectroscopically. The oxidative damage protection, hypoglycemic activity, and alleviation on peripheral nerve damage were evaluated by H2O2-induced HepG2 cells and hyperglycemic zebrafish models. UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS was used to identify the major chemical constituents. The results showed that 40, 70, and 95% ethanol exhibited insignificant difference on the extraction of phenolics and flavonoids from PRA. All extracts showed promising DPPH⋅ and ABTS⋅+ scavenging ability, α-glucosidase inhibition and anti-glycation ability. In addition, PRA extracts could restore the survival rate of HepG2 cells induced by H2O2, and alleviate the oxidative stress by reducing the content of MDA and increasing the levels of SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px. The 70% ethanol extract could also mitigate the blood glucose level and peripheral motor nerve damage of hyperglycemic zebrafish. Thirty-five compounds were identified from 70% ethanol extract, gallotannins, gallic acid and its derivatives, and paeoniflorin and its derivatives were the dominant bioactive compounds. Above results could provide important information for the value-added application of PRA in functional food and medicinal industry.
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- Lu Zhang
- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.,Jiangxi Deshang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Yichun, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- National R&D Center for Freshwater Fish Processing, College of Life Science, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.,State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Chemical Profile and Skin-Beneficial Activities of the Petal Extracts of Paeonia tenuifolia L. from Serbia. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15121537. [PMID: 36558988 PMCID: PMC9787298 DOI: 10.3390/ph15121537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Without being aware of its chemical makeup, many ancient societies have used Steppe peony in their traditional medicine. Given that modern phytopreparation intended for use on human skin requires, above all, knowledge of its chemical composition, the goal of this study was to make a screening of the composition of aqueous and methanolic extracts of the petals of P. tenuifolia L. and to examine them for various skin-beneficial properties. The extracts were prepared by maceration, ultrasound-assisted, and microwave-assisted extraction procedures. The chemical profiling was conducted by the use of UHPLC-LTQ-OrbiTrap MS and UHPLC/MS, and spectrophotometric methods for the determination of total polyphenol and total flavonoid contents. The biological activities entailed antioxidant ABTS, DPPH, CUPRAC (Cupric Ion Reducing Antioxidant Capacity), and FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power) assays, antimicrobial (antibacterial and antifungal) and antibiofilm activities, cytotoxicity, wound healing potential, as well as the adhesion and invasion of Staphylococcus lugdunensis. The results showed that the petals are rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids, which are commonly associated with numerous biological activities. The aqueous extracts were more efficient in the majority of the bioactivity assays then the methanolic ones, whereas the optimal extraction method varied between the assays. This study is the first step towards the safe use of the aqueous extracts of P. tenuifolia petals for therapeutic skin treatments.
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Zhang L, Qin S, Tang S, E S, Li K, Li J, Cai W, Sun L, Li H. Qualitative Analysis of Multiple Phytochemical Compounds in Tojapride Based on UHPLC Q-Exactive Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196639. [PMID: 36235176 PMCID: PMC9571116 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Tojapride is composed of Caulis Perillae, Rhizoma Cyperi, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Citrus aurantium L., Coptis chinensis Franch, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Reynoutria japonica Houtt, Tetradium ruticarpum, and Cleistocactus sepium. It has the effects of inhibiting gastric acid and relieving pain. It is clinically used for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease. To further study the pharmacodynamic properties of Tojapride, the systematic characterization of the chemical constituents in Tojapride was investigated using ultra-performance liquid chromatography with Q-Exactive Orbitrap mass spectrometry combined with parallel reaction monitoring for the first time. Eventually, a total of 222 compounds, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and glycyrrhizic acid derivatives, were identified based on the chromatographic retention times, MS/MS2 information, and bibliography data; a total of 218 of these were reported for the first time as being present in Tojapride. This newly developed approach provides a powerful tool for extending our understanding of chemical constituents of Tojapride, which can be further extended to other TCMP composition research.
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- Liying Zhang
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
- School of Pharmacy, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261000, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (H.L.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (H.L.)
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Qin S, Yan F, E S, Xiong P, Tang S, Yu K, Zhang M, Cheng Y, Cai W. Comprehensive characterization of multiple components of Ziziphus jujuba Mill using UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:4270-4295. [PMID: 36514751 PMCID: PMC9731542 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Ziziphus jujuba Mill is the dried ripe fruit of the Rhamnaceae family; it is widely distributed in Shandong, Henan, Liaoning, and other places in China. In folk medicine, it was used to restore vital energy, as a blood tonic, and for the treatment of spleen deficiency. To date, a complete investigation of the compounds of Z. jujuba has rarely been performed. Therefore, a reliable strategy based on UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS, combined with trace data acquisition mode (parallel reaction monitoring scanning, PRM) and multiple data processing methods, is necessary for the characterization of compounds in the Z. jujuba. Ultimately, 295 compounds, including 69 flavonoids, 60 alkaloids, 82 phenylpropanoids, 52 organic acids, and 32 other components, were identified in the Z. jujuba; of these, 270 have been reported in Z. jujuba for the first time. This study provides deep insights into the chemistry of Z. jujuba and could be useful for further studies aimed at identifying the factors contributing to the health benefits attributed to this fruit.
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- Shi‐han Qin
- School of PharmacyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina,School of Pharmaceutical SciencesHunan University of MedicineHuaihuaChina
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- School of PharmacyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina
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- School of PharmacyWeifang Medical UniversityWeifangChina,School of Pharmaceutical SciencesHunan University of MedicineHuaihuaChina
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesHunan University of MedicineHuaihuaChina
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesHunan University of MedicineHuaihuaChina
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesHunan University of MedicineHuaihuaChina
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesHunan University of MedicineHuaihuaChina
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- Department of PharmacologyYale University School of MedicineNew HavenConnecticutUSA
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- School of Pharmaceutical SciencesHunan University of MedicineHuaihuaChina
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Zhu L, Ma S, Li K, Xiong P, Qin S, Cai W. Systematic Screening of Chemical Constituents in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Arnebiae Radix by UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry. Molecules 2022; 27:2631. [PMID: 35565981 PMCID: PMC9104353 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Arnebiae Radix (dried root of Arnebia euchroma (Royle) Johnst.) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat macular eruptions, measles, sore throat, carbuncles, burns, skin ulcers, and inflammation. Previous studies have shown that shikonins and shikonofurans are two of their main bioactive ingredients. However, systematic investigations of their constituents have rarely been conducted. It is necessary to establish a rapid and effective method to identify the chemical constituents of Arnebiae Radix. This will help to further improve the effective resource utilization rate of this plant. In this study, a rapid and effective UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap mass spectrometry method was established to simultaneously analyze chemical ingredients in Arnebiae Radix within a short period of time. Based on the results of a full scan MS, the MS2 database (mzVault and mzCloud), the diagnostic fragment ions, the retention time, and the bibliography, a total of 188 compounds were identified, with 114 of those being reported from Arnebiae Radix for the first time. The results of this study lay the foundation for obtaining a thorough understanding of the active ingredients in Arnebiae Radix and its quality control. This method may be widely used for the chemical characterization of different samples.
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- Lian Zhu
- College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China; (L.Z.); (S.M.)
- Sino-Pakistan Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (K.L.); (P.X.); (S.Q.)
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- College of Food Science and Pharmacy, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China; (L.Z.); (S.M.)
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- Sino-Pakistan Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (K.L.); (P.X.); (S.Q.)
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- Sino-Pakistan Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (K.L.); (P.X.); (S.Q.)
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- Sino-Pakistan Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (K.L.); (P.X.); (S.Q.)
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- Sino-Pakistan Center on Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua 418000, China; (K.L.); (P.X.); (S.Q.)
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