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Ma X, Niu Y, Nan S, Zhang W. Effect of Salvia sclarea L. extract on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and immune function in lambs. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1367843. [PMID: 38659454 PMCID: PMC11039921 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1367843] [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: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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The aim of this experiment is to explore the effects of salvia sclarea extract on the growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, and immune function of lambs. Sixty female lambs (Chinese Merino sheep) aged 2 months and weighing 20 ± 2 kg were selected and randomly divided into five groups of twelve lambs in each. While the control group (CK) received only basal feed, the experimental group was supplemented with different concentrations of salvia sclarea extract in the basal feed at 0.04 mL/kg (group CL1), 0.08 mL/kg (group CL2), 0.12 mL/kg (group CL3), and 0.16 mL/kg (group CL4). The feeding period was 85 days, including 15 days of pre-feeding and 70 days of regular feeding. Body weight and feed intake were recorded during the test period, and blood was collected at the end of the test for the determination of immune and antioxidant indices. The results showed that the average daily gain and average daily feed intake of lambs were significantly increased in CL3 group compared to CK group (p < 0.05). Also, the apparent nutrient digestibility of crude protein and neutral detergent fiber was significantly increased (p < 0.05). The Dry matter, acid detergent fiber and Ether extract were not significantly different (p > 0.05). The serum levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and antioxidant capacity were significantly higher in the CL2, CL3, and CL4 groups compared to CK group, while malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower (p < 0.05). The serum levels of immune globulin A, immune globulin G, immune globulin M, interferon-γ, and interleukin-10 were significantly higher and the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β were significantly lower in the CL2, CL3, and CL4 groups (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the addition of salvia sclarea extract to the ration promotes growth performance and nutrient digestion in lambs. Improvement of immune response by increasing immunoglobulin and cytokine concentrations. And it enhances the antioxidant status by increasing the antioxidant enzyme activity in lambs. Introduction This study aimed to explore the effects of Salvia sclarea extract on the growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, and immune function of the lambs. Methods Sixty female lambs (Chinese Merino sheep) aged 2 months and weighing 20 ± 2 kg were selected and randomly divided into five groups of 12 lambs each. The control group (CK) received only basal feed, whereas the experimental group was supplemented with different concentrations of salvia sclarea extract in the basal feed at 0.04, 0.08, 0.12, and 0.16 mL/kg (CL1, CL2, CL3, and CL4, respectively). The feeding period was 85 days, including 15 days of pre-feeding and 70 days of regular feeding. Body weight and feed intake were recorded during the test period, and blood was collected at the end of the test to determine immune and antioxidant indices. Results The results showed that the average daily weight gain and feed intake of the lambs were significantly higher in the CL3 group than in the CK group (p < 0.05). In addition, the apparent nutrient digestibility of crude protein and neutral detergent fiber increased significantly (p < 0.05). The dry matter, acid detergent fiber, and ether extract were not significantly different (p > 0.05). Serum levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase and antioxidant capacity were significantly higher in the CL2, CL3, and CL4 groups than in the CK group, whereas malondialdehyde levels were significantly lower (p < 0.05). The serum levels of immune globulin immune globulin A, immune globulin G, immune globulin M, interferon-γ, and interleukin-10 were significantly higher and the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β were significantly lower in the CL2, CL3, and CL4 groups (p < 0.05). Discussion In conclusion, the addition of the S. sclarea extract to the diet promoted growth performance and nutrient digestion in lambs. Immune response was improved by increasing Ig and cytokine concentrations. It enhances antioxidant status by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity in lambs.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi, China
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Wang Z, Yu J, Zhao L, Niu T, Wang X. Efficient discovery of active isolates from Dioscorea spongiosa by the combination of bioassay-guided macroporous resin column chromatography and high-speed counter-current chromatography. J Sep Sci 2024; 47:e2300741. [PMID: 38356225 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.202300741] [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: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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In the present study, twelve compounds from Dioscorea spongiosa were successfully purified by an efficient technique combined bioassay-guided fractionation macroporous resin column chromatography (MRCC) pretreatment and high-speed counter-current chromatography (HSCCC) separation for the first time. Then, D101 MRCC was used to fractionate the crude extract into five parts, which further applied the bioassay-guided fractionation strategy to screen the active fractions of 2 and 4. As for the separation, 200 mg Fr.2 was purified by HSCCC using EtOAc/n-BuOH/H2 O (2:2:3, v/v), leading to annulatomarin (1), dioscoresides C (2), diosniponol C (3), methyl protodioscin (4), pseudoprotodioscin (5), protogracillin (6), as well as 200 mg Fr.4 yielding montroumarin (7), dioscorone A (8), diosniponol D (9), protodioscin (10), gracillin (11), and dioscin (12) using CH2 Cl2 /MeOH/H2 O (3:3:2, v/v) with the purities over 95.0%. Finally, the isolates were assayed for their anti-inflammatory, urico-lowering, and anti-diabetic activities in vitro, which indicated that the steroidal saponins of 5, 6, and 11 showed all these three activities.
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- Zhenqiang Wang
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory for Natural Active Pharmaceutical Constituents Research in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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- Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory for Natural Active Pharmaceutical Constituents Research in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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- Chemical Technology Research Institute of Shandong, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Jinan, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory for Natural Active Pharmaceutical Constituents Research in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory for Applied Technology of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments of Shandong Province, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
- Key Laboratory for Natural Active Pharmaceutical Constituents Research in Universities of Shandong Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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Guo G, Muhammad T, Aimaiti Z, Dolkun A, Tian M, Zhao Q, Reheman A. Precise evaluation of batch adsorption kinetics of plant total polyphenols based on a flow-injection online spectrophotometric method. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:589-598. [PMID: 38193655 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay02023a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Efficient evaluation of adsorption kinetics of plant total polyphenols is essential for the design of adsorption separation of bioactive compounds. The conventional method uses manual sampling with poor reproducibility. Here, we developed a new method for on-line determination of total polyphenol content (TPC) in plant extracts by applying the Folin-Ciocalteu method in flow-injection analysis (FIA). The FIA parameters were optimized and a standard curve with excellent linearity was established. Precise determination of TPC with a satisfactory sample throughput of 20 h-1 was achieved for the adsorption kinetic study. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model was found to better describe the kinetic parameters of the batch adsorption/desorption process. The developed method proved to be accurate compared with the conventional method. The FIA method holds significant promise for studying and monitoring adsorption processes, due to its automatic on-line nature, low consumption of reagents and samples, and the ability to generate large quantities of highly accurate adsorption data.
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- Gaowei Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, P. R. China.
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Toxicant and Drug Toxicology, Medical College, Ningde Normal University, Ningde, Fujian 352100, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830017, Xinjiang, P. R. China.
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Toxicant and Drug Toxicology, Medical College, Ningde Normal University, Ningde, Fujian 352100, P. R. China
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Ye G, Jimo R, Lu Y, Kong Z, Axi Y, Huang S, Xiong Y, Zhang L, Chen G, Xiao Y, Li P, Gou K, Zeng R. Multifunctional natural microneedles based methacrylated Bletilla striata polysaccharide for repairing chronic wounds with bacterial infections. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127914. [PMID: 37939765 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The expeditious healing of chronic wounds with bacterial infections poses a formidable challenge in clinical practice because of the persistent bacterial presence, excessive inflammation, and the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in clinical practice. Thus, in this study, natural antimicrobial material microneedles (MNs) with multifunctional properties were prepared by adding peony leaf extract (PLE) into a matrix of methacrylated Bletilla striata polysaccharide (BSPMA) and methacrylated chitosan (CSMA) via cross-linking under ultra-violet light to accelerate the rapid healing of chronic wounds with bacterial infections. Results showed that BCP-MNs effectively inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) by disrupting bacterial cell membranes and accelerated the healing of infected wounds by enhancing cell migration, epidermal regeneration, pro-collagen deposition, and angiogenesis and reducing inflammation. Furthermore, BCP-MNs not only possessed good mechanical properties, stability, and biocompatibility but also showed potent antioxidant effects to eliminate excessive ROS accumulation in the wound bed. In conclusion, BCP-MNs possess multifunctional wound-healing properties and can serve as excellent wound dressing in to treat infected wounds.
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- Gengsheng Ye
- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China
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- ChengDu Institute for Drug Control & NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Monitoring and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Chinese Materia Medica), Chengdu 610000, China
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- Sichuan Credit Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Luzhou 646100, China
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- Heishui County Science and Technology and Agriculture Animal Husbandry Bureau, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 623500, China
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- Chengdu integrated TCM &Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu 610017, China
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- Institute of Tibetan Plateau, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China; ChengDu Institute for Drug Control & NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Monitoring and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Chinese Materia Medica), Chengdu 610000, China; Sichuan Credit Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Luzhou 646100, China; Chengdu integrated TCM &Western Medicine Hospital, Chengdu 610017, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610225, China; ChengDu Institute for Drug Control & NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Monitoring and Evaluation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Chinese Materia Medica), Chengdu 610000, China.
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Adam G, Cojocaru FD, Verestiuc L, Cioanca O, Vasilache IA, Adam AM, Mircea C, Nechita A, Harabor V, Huzum B, Harabor A, Hancianu M. Assessing the Antioxidant Properties, In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Antitumoral Effects of Polyphenol-Rich Perilla leaves Extracts. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 13:58. [PMID: 38247482 PMCID: PMC10812795 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13010058] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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(1) Background: This study aimed to outline the antioxidant, antitumoral, and cytotoxic proprieties of various types of Perilla frutescens extracts obtained from the leaves of the species. (2) Methods: We determined total polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins contents, as well as the in vitro antioxidant, antitumoral, and cytotoxic actions in three types of ethanolic extracts (E1, E2, E3) and in three types of acetone: ethanol extracts (A1, A2, A3) of Perilla frutescens according to standardized procedures. (3) Results: We found that Perilla frutescens ethanolic extracts had the highest total phenol and anthocyanins concentrations. The flavonoids concentration was not statistically different between the extracts. The iron chelating capacity, hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity, superoxide anion radical scavenging capacity, and lipoxygenase inhibition capacity showed a significant increase with higher concentrations of Perilla frutescens extracts, particularly the ethanolic extracts. Perillyl alcohol had greater cytotoxic capacity in the MG-63 cell line and E1 extract showed similar significant cytotoxic effects in the A431 cell line. (4) Conclusions: Both ethanolic and acetone-ethanol extracts from Perilla frutescens exhibited important antioxidant and antitumoral actions in vitro, which proportionally increased with concentration. The cytotoxic threshold determined in this study for various types of extracts could help determine the best dosage with the maximum antioxidant and antitumoral potential. Our results could serve as a basis for further studies that will investigate the cytotoxic effects of Perilla frutescens variants on various types of cancer cell lines.
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- Gigi Adam
- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania (C.M.); (M.H.)
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Street, 800216 Galati, Romania; (A.N.); (V.H.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, 700454 Iasi, Romania; (F.D.C.); (L.V.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi, 700454 Iasi, Romania; (F.D.C.); (L.V.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania (C.M.); (M.H.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Street, 800216 Galati, Romania; (A.N.); (V.H.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania (C.M.); (M.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Street, 800216 Galati, Romania; (A.N.); (V.H.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Street, 800216 Galati, Romania; (A.N.); (V.H.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University, 35 Al. I. Cuza Street, 800216 Galati, Romania; (A.N.); (V.H.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 Universitatii Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania (C.M.); (M.H.)
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Zhang L, Tong Y, Fang Y, Pei J, Wang Q, Li G. Exploring the hypolipidemic effects of bergenin from Saxifraga melanocentra Franch: mechanistic insights and potential for hyperlipidemia treatment. Lipids Health Dis 2023; 22:203. [PMID: 38001454 PMCID: PMC10668478 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-023-01973-2] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to explore the hypolipidemic effects of bergenin extracted from Saxifraga melanocentra Franch (S. melanocentra), which is a frequently utilized Tibetan medicinal plant known for its diverse bioactivities. Establishing a quality control system for black stem saxifrage is crucial to ensure the rational utilization of its medicinal resources. METHODS A one-step polyamide medium-pressure liquid chromatography technique was applied to isolate and prepare bergenin from a methanol extract of S. melanocentra. A zebrafish model of hyperlipidemia was used to investigate the potential hypolipidemic effects of bergenin. RESULTS The results revealed that bergenin exhibited substantial hypo efficacy in vivo. Specifically, bergenin significantly reduced the levels of triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) while simultaneously increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) levels. At the molecular level, bergenin exerted its effects by inhibiting the expression of FASN, SREBF1, HMGCRα, RORα, LDLRα, IL-1β, and TNF while promoting the expression of IL-4 at the transcriptional level. Molecular docking analysis further demonstrated the strong binding affinity of bergenin to proteins such as FASN, SREBF1, HMGCRα, RORα, LDLRα, IL-4, IL-1β, and TNF. CONCLUSIONS Findings indicate that bergenin modulates lipid metabolism by regulating lipid and cholesterol synthesis as well as inflammatory responses through signaling pathways associated with FASN, SREBF1, and RORα. These results position bergenin as a potential candidate for the treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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- Li Zhang
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810001, P. R. China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810001, P. R. China
- Center for Mitochondria and Healthy Aging, College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, P. R. China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810001, P. R. China
- Center for Mitochondria and Healthy Aging, College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, P. R. China
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- Qinba State Key Laboratory of biological resources and ecological environment, Province Key Laboratory of Bioresources, College of Bioscience and bioengineering, QinLing-Bashan Mountains Bioresources Comprehensive Development C. I. C, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong, 723001, Shaanxi, China
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- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research, Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xining, 810001, P. R. China.
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- Center for Mitochondria and Healthy Aging, College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, P. R. China.
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Jiao P, He X, Ma S, Wang S, Niu Q. Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Antioxidants from Perilla frutescens Leaves Based on Tailor-Made Deep Eutectic Solvents: Optimization and Antioxidant Activity. Molecules 2023; 28:7554. [PMID: 38005276 PMCID: PMC10674400 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227554] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The development of natural antioxidants to replace synthetic compounds is attractive. Perilla frutescens leaves were proven to be rich in antioxidants. The extraction of antioxidants from Perilla leaves via ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) based on choline chloride-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) was studied. Firstly, several DESs were prepared, and their extraction effects were compared. Secondly, the extraction process was optimized by single-factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM). Finally, the optimization results were verified and compared with the results of traditional solvent-based UAE. The effects of solvents on the surface cell morphology of Perilla frutescens leaves were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Choline chloride-acetic acid-based DES (ChCl-AcA) extract showed a relatively high ferric-reducing antioxidant activity (FRAP) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhyldrazyl radical scavenging rate (DPPH). Under the optimal operating conditions (temperature 41 °C, liquid-solid ratio 33:1, ultrasonic time 30 min, water content 25%, ultrasonic power 219 W), the experimental results are as follows: DPPH64.40% and FRAP0.40 mM Fe(II)SE/g DW. The experimental and predicted results were highly consistent with a low error (<3.38%). The values of the DPPH and FRAP were significantly higher than that for the water, ethanol, and butanol-based UAE. SEM analysis confirmed that ChCl-AcA enhanced the destruction of the cell wall, so that more antioxidants were released. This study provides an eco-friendly technology for the efficient extraction of antioxidants from Perilla frutescens leaves. The cytotoxicity and biodegradability of the extract will be further verified in a future work.
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- Pengfei Jiao
- Research Center of Henan Provincial Agricultural Biomass Resource Engineering and Technology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, China
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- Research Center of Henan Provincial Agricultural Biomass Resource Engineering and Technology, College of Life Science and Agricultural Engineering, Nanyang Normal University, Nanyang 473061, China
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Peng F, Chen L, Wang X, Yu Z, Cheng C, Yang Y. Effect of Chestnut ( Castanea Mollissima Blume) Bur Polyphenol Extract on Shigella dysenteriae: Antibacterial Activity and the Mechanism. Molecules 2023; 28:6990. [PMID: 37836834 PMCID: PMC10574539 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196990] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Shigella dysenteriae is a highly pathogenic microorganism that can cause human bacillary dysentery by contaminating food and drinking water. This study investigated the antibacterial activity of chestnut bur polyphenol extract (CBPE) on S. dysenteriae and the underlying mechanism. The results showed that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of CBPE for S. dysenteriae was 0.4 mg/mL, and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) was 1.6 mg/mL. CBPE treatment irreversibly disrupted cell morphology, decreased cell activity, and increased cell membrane permeability, cell membrane depolarization, and cell content leakage of S. dysenteriae, indicating that CBPE has obvious destructive effects on the cell membrane and cell wall of S. dysenteriae. Combined transcriptomic and metabolomics analysis revealed that CBPE inhibits S. dysenteriae by interfering with ABC protein transport, sulfur metabolism, purine metabolism, amino acid metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, and some other pathways. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and treatment of S. dysenteriae infection with extract from chestnut burs.
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- Fei Peng
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066000, China; (F.P.); (L.C.); (Z.Y.); (C.C.)
- Engineering Research Center of Chestnut Industry Technology, Ministry of Education, Qinhuangdao 066000, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066000, China; (F.P.); (L.C.); (Z.Y.); (C.C.)
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066000, China; (F.P.); (L.C.); (Z.Y.); (C.C.)
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066000, China; (F.P.); (L.C.); (Z.Y.); (C.C.)
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066000, China; (F.P.); (L.C.); (Z.Y.); (C.C.)
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Active Components and Functions in Natural Products, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao 066000, China; (F.P.); (L.C.); (Z.Y.); (C.C.)
- Engineering Research Center of Chestnut Industry Technology, Ministry of Education, Qinhuangdao 066000, China
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Liu J, Wang J, Shen G, Meng H, Zhou J, Xia M, Zheng Y, Wang M. Extraction methods and compositions of polyphenols in Shanxi aged vinegar. J Chromatogr A 2023; 1705:464169. [PMID: 37390766 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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The extraction, purification, qualification, and quantification of polyphenols (PPs) in vinegar are challenging owing to the complex matrix of vinegar and the specific physicochemical and structural properties of PPs. This study aimed to develop a simple, efficient, low-cost method for enriching and purifying vinegar PPs. The enrichment and purification effects of five solid phase extraction (SPE) columns and five macroporous adsorption resins (MARs) for PPs were compared. The results show that SPE columns were more effective in purifying vinegar PPs than MARs. Among them, the Strata-XA column showed a higher recovery (78.469 ± 0.949%), yield (80.808 ± 2.146%), and purity (86.629 ± 0.978%) than other columns. In total, 48 PPs were identified and quantified using SPE and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry from the SPE column extracts; phenolic acids, such as 4-hydroxyphenyllactic acid, vanillic acid, 4-hydroxycinnamic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, protocatechuic acid, and 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propionic acid, occupy a major position in SAV. Furthermore, considering the potential applications of PPs, the concentrates were characterized based on their bioactive properties. They exhibited high total PP, flavonoid, and melanoidin contents and excellent anti-glycosylation and antioxidant activities. These results indicate that the established methodology is a high-efficiency, rapid-extraction, and environment-friendly method for separating and purifying PPs, with broad application prospects in the food, chemical, and cosmetic industries.
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- Jing Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Vinegar Fermentation Science and Engineering, Shanxi Zilin Vinegar Industry Co, Ltd, Taiyuan, 030400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China; Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Vinegar Fermentation Science and Engineering, Shanxi Zilin Vinegar Industry Co, Ltd, Taiyuan, 030400, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, College of Biotechnology, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, 300457, China.
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Kang YH, Zhou T, Wu SX, Li XJ, Huang XY, Xia R, Ling YH, Zhou HT, Zhang SW, Yin WY. Effects of Rosa roxburghii Tratt on Ulcerative Colitis: An Integrated Analysis of Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2023; 51:1477-1499. [PMID: 37530508 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x23500672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Rosa roxburghii Tratt is a traditional Chinese plant that has been used to treat different inflammatory diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanism of action of Rosa roxburghii Tratt extract (RRTE) against ulcerative colitis (UC) using network pharmacology and experimental validation. HPLC-Q/Orbitrap MS was used to rapidly identify the substances contained in RRTE after extracting the active components from the fruit. Then, network pharmacology combined with molecular docking was used to explore the critical target and potential mechanism of RRTE against UC using the active ingredients in RRTE as the research object. Data are presented in a visual manner. Finally, the pharmacological effects of RRTE in alleviating UC were further verified using a DSS-induced UC model of NCM460. The results showed that 25 components in RRTE were identified. A total of 250 targets of the active components and 5376 targets associated with UC were collected. Furthermore, a systematic analysis of the Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) networks suggests that epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), phosphoinositide-3-kinase regulatory subunit 1 (PIK3R1), and serine/threonine kinase 1 (AKT1) are critical targets for RRTE in the treatment of UC. A comprehensive regulatory network analysis showed that RRTE alleviated UC through the EGFR-mediated PI3K/Akt pathway, and molecular docking showed that active components could strongly bind to EGFR, PIK3R1, and AKT1. In addition, RRTE alleviated dextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS)-induced cell injury and significantly decreased the protein expression levels of EGFR, PIK3R1, and p-AKT in NCM460 cells in vitro. Furthermore, RRTE significantly regulated the expression of the apoptosis-related proteins Apoptotic protease-activating factor 1 (Apaf1), cleaved caspase-3, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl2), and Bcl2 associated X protein (Bax). In conclusion, the components of RRTE are complex, and RRTE can relieve UC through the EGFR-mediated PI3K/Akt pathway.
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- Yu-Hong Kang
- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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- West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610041, P. R. China
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Xu YD, Guo YJ, Mao HR, Xiong ZX, Luo MY, Luo RQ, Lu S, Huang L, Hong Y. Integration of transcriptomics and proteomics to elucidate inhibitory effect and mechanism of rosmarinic acid from Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. in treating Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Chin Med 2023; 18:67. [PMID: 37280712 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00772-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Dermatophyte caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a global disease with a growing prevalence that is difficult to cure. Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. is an edible and medicinal plant. Ancient books of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern pharmacological studies have shown that it has potential anti-fungi activity. This is the first study to explore the inhibitory effects of compounds from P. frutescens on Trichophyton mentagrophytes and its mechanism of action coupled with the antifungal activity in vitro from network pharmacology, transcriptomics and proteomics. METHODS Five most potential inhibitory compounds against fungi in P. frutescens was screened with network pharmacology. The antifungal activity of the candidates was detected by a broth microdilution method. Through in vitro antifungal assays screening the compound with efficacy, transcriptomics and proteomics were performed to investigate the pharmacological mechanisms of the effective compound against Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Furthermore, the real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was applied to verify the expression of genes. RESULTS The top five potential antifungal compounds in P. frutescens screened by network pharmacology are: progesterone, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid and rosmarinic acid. In vitro antifungal assays showed that rosmarinic acid had a favorable inhibitory effect on fungi. The transcriptomic findings exhibited that the differentially expressed genes of fungus after rosmarinic acid intervention were mainly enriched in the carbon metabolism pathway, while the proteomic findings suggested that rosmarinic acid could inhibit the average growth of Trichophyton mentagrophytes by interfering with the expression of enolase in the glycolysis pathway. Comparison of real-time PCR and transcriptomics results showed that the trends of gene expression in glycolytic, carbon metabolism and glutathione metabolic pathways were identical. The binding modes and interactions between rosmarinic acid and enolase were preliminary explored by molecular docking analysis. CONCLUSION The key findings of the present study manifested that rosmarinic acid, a medicinal compound extracted from P. frutescens, had pharmacological activity in inhibiting the growth of Trichophyton mentagrophytes by affecting its enolase expression to reduce metabolism. Rosmarinic acid is expected to be an efficacious product for prevention and treatment of dermatophytes.
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- Yang-Ding Xu
- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- International Center for TCM Communication Studies, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Foreign Languages, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China
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- Guangzhou Wellhealth Bio-Pharmaceutical CO., Ltd, Guangzhou, 510200, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, 430065, China.
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Shi J, Li T, Dong J, Wu Y, Wang W, Wang C. Neurotoxicity and Structure-Activity Relationships of Resveratrol and its two Natural Analogs, 4,4′-Dihydroxystilbene and Pinosylvin. Nat Prod Commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x221113707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Resveratrol (RES) and its two natural analogues, 4,4′-dihydroxystilbene (DHS) and pinosylvin (PIN), are very important polyphenols and have attracted considerable pharmaceutical interest because of their diverse biological activities. However, their adverse effects on motor nerves and glioma cells have not been properly assessed. Herein, we surveyed the toxicity and analyzed the structure-activity relationship of these three polyphenols using transgenic zebrafish ( Danio rerio) and U87. Results indicated that, in zebrafish embryos, both DHS (1 and 10 μg/mL) with hydroxyl groups at the 4 and 4′ positions, and PIN (1 and 10 μg/mL) with hydroxyl groups at the 3 and 5 positions inhibited motor neuron growth more effectively than RES (1 and 10 μg/mL) with hydroxyl groups at the 3, 4′, and 5 positions, although their appearance is normal. Both the DHS- (10 μg/mL) and PIN (10 μg/mL) -treated groups significantly reduced the swimming distance of zebrafish compared with the RES (10 μg/mL) -treated group. In addition, DHS with the hydroxyl groups at the 4 and 4′ positions (0.002, 0.02, 0.2, 2, and 20 μM) inhibited U87 cell aggregation in a concentration-dependent manner; PIN with the hydroxyl groups at the 3 and 5 positions (0.002, 0.02, 0.2, 2, and 20 μM) promoted U87 cell aggregation in a concentration-dependent manner, while RES with three hydroxyl groups promoted U87 cell aggregation at concentrations from 0.2 to 2 μM. Taken together, DHS and PIN are more neurotoxic than RES. The position and number of hydroxyl groups significantly affected the ability of the polyphenols to aggregate into tumors in the U87 cell.
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- Jianwu Shi
- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Blood Purification Centre, Third People’s Hospital of Rugao, Rugao, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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