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Liu Q, Zhuang S, Li S, Nong Y, Zhang Y, Liang J, Zhang Y, Liu C. Rapid screening, isolation, and activity evaluation of potential xanthine oxidase inhibitors in Polyporus umbellatus and mechanism of action in the treatment of gout. Phytochem Anal 2024; 35:116-134. [PMID: 37798938 DOI: 10.1002/pca.3279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Studies show that Polyporus umbellatus has some pharmacological effects in enhancing immunity and against gout. OBJECTIVES We aimed to establish new techniques for extraction, biological activity screening, and preparation of xanthine oxidase inhibitors (XODIs) from P. umbellatus. METHODS First, the extraction of P. umbellatus was investigated using the back propagation (BP) neural network genetic algorithm mathematical regression model, and the extraction variables were optimised to maximise P. umbellatus yield. Second, XODIs were rapidly screened using ultrafiltration, and the change of XOD activity was tested by enzymatic reaction kinetics experiment to reflect the inhibitory effect of active compounds on XOD. Meanwhile, the potential anti-gout effects of the obtained active substances were verified using molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and network pharmacology analysis. Finally, with activity screening as guide, a high-speed countercurrent chromatography (HSCCC) method combined with consecutive injection and two-phase solvent system preparation using the UNIFAC mathematical model was successfully developed for separation and purification of XODIs, and the XODIs were identified using MS and NMR. RESULTS The results verified that polyporusterone A, polyporusterone B, ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one, and ergosta-7,22-dien-3-one of P. umbellatus exhibited high biological affinity towards XOD. Their structures have been further identified by NMR, indicating that the method is effective and applicable for rapid screening and identification of XODIs. CONCLUSION This study provides new ideas for the search for natural XODIs active ingredients, and the study provide valuable support for the further development of functional foods with potential therapeutic benefits.
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- Qiang Liu
- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Central Laboratory, Changchun Normal University, Changchun, China
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Liu T, Han T, Liu C, Ge C, Jiang X, Liu Y, Kong F, Su X, Shi J, Su W, Li X, Chen Y, Zhang H, Ma Q, Qu D. Polyporus umbellatus polysaccharide iron-based nanocomposite for synergistic M1 polarization of TAMs and combinational anti-breast cancer therapy. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 251:126323. [PMID: 37586629 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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M1 polarization of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) is a promising approach to breaking through therapeutic barriers imposed by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). As a clinically-used immunopotentiator for cancer patients after chemotherapies; however, the immunomodulatory mechanism and potential of polyporus polysaccharide (PPS) remains unclear. Here, we present mannose-decorated PPS-loaded superparamagnetic iron-based nanocomposites (Man/PPS-SPIONs) for synergistic M1 polarization of TAMs and consequent combinational anti-breast cancer therapy. Once internalized by M2-like TAMs, PPS released from Man/PPS-SPIONs induces the M1 polarization via IFN-γ secretion and downstream NF-κB pathway activating. The SPIONs within the nanocomposites mediate a Fenton reaction, producing OH· and activating the subsequent NF-κB/MAPK pathway, further facilitating the M1 polarization. The Man/PPS-SPIONs thereby establish a positive feedback loop of M1 polarization driven by the "IFN-γ-Fenton-NF-κB/MAPK" multi-pathway, leading to a series of anti-tumoral immunologic responses in the TME and holding promising potential in combinational anticancer therapies. Our study offers a new strategy to amplify TME engineering by combinational natural carbohydrate polymers and iron-based materials.
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- Tingting Liu
- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Department of Oncology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China..
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China; Jiangsu Province Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210028, China..
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He D, Ren Y, Hua X, Zhang J, Zhang B, Dong J, Efferth T, Ma P. Phytochemistry and bioactivities of the main constituents of Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries. Phytomedicine 2022; 103:154196. [PMID: 35667259 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Edible fungi resources have good application prospects in the research and development of food, medicine, and health products. Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries, as a precious edible and medicinal fungus, has long been used by Chinese medicine to treat urinary systems and related kidney diseases. PURPOSE In recent years, researchers have discovered and isolated a variety of active compounds from P. umbellatus. Modern phytochemical and pharmacological experiments showed that the crude extract of P. umbellatus had many biological functions and could be widely used in the fields of food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics. This paper summarizes the active components of P. umbellatus, through elaborating its mechanism of action, further clarify the action substances, in order to improve the utilization rate of P. umbellatus, promote the development and application of P. umbellatus in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry. METHODS In this paper, the literatures related to P. umbellatus were summarized and classified by "China National Knowledge Instructure (CNKI)", "Google Scholar" and "Web of Science". Compared with other articles, this work systematically sorted out all the active substances with clear structures in P. umbellatus. On this basis, combined with the chemical composition of P. umbellatus, its functional efficacy was expounded, and the effects of different types of active substances in P. umbellatus were further presented. RESULTS The main chemical constituents of P. umbellatus include polysaccharide and sterol, and the secondary compounds include fatty acids, phenols and other small molecules. These active substances endowed P. umbellatus anti-cancer, antibacterial, diuretic, antioxidant, enhance immune system, promote hair growth and other pharmacological activities, which has been verified many times in vivo and in vitro experiments. CONCLUSION Modern in vitro or in vivo pharmacological experiments and clinical practice for the efficacy of P. umbellatus provides a strong support, and the separation of compounds in P. umbellatus has also deepened people's understanding of this traditional Chinese medicine, greatly promoted the development and application of P. umbellatus. However, the complex active substances of poring also hinder the research of P. umbellatus to some extent, and the mechanism of action and potential synergistic or antagonistic effect of the mixture of various active ingredients have not been clearly analyzed. How to use the bioactivity-guided separation strategy to identify more bioactive components and analyze the molecular mechanism of the main active components have become the main problems of P. umbellatus research, but also provides a direction for the further study of it.
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- Di He
- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, No.22 Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, No.22 Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- College of Innovation and Experiment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, No.22 Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, No.22 Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz 55128, Germany.
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, No.22 Xinong Road, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100, China.
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Liu C, Choi MW, Xue X, Cheung PCK. Immunomodulatory Effect of Structurally Characterized Mushroom Sclerotial Polysaccharides Isolated from Polyporus rhinocerus on Bone Marrow Dendritic Cells. J Agric Food Chem 2019; 67:12137-12143. [PMID: 31566976 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b03294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study evaluated the immunomodulatory effects of two high-molecular-weight and structurally different mushroom polysaccharides, an alkali-soluble polysaccharide (mPRSon) and a water-soluble polysaccharide-protein complex (PRW), isolated previously from the sclerotia of Pleurotus rhinocerus, on the maturation of murine bone-marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs). The effects of mPRSon and PRW on the expression of morphological change, surface molecules, phagocytic activity, and cytokine release in BMDCs were determined by flow cytometry and a mouse cytokine array. The results showed that both mPRSon and PRW could induce phenotypic and functional maturation of BMDCs. At the same time, mPRSon upregulated the expression of membrane phenotypic marker CD86 and PRW markedly upregulated CD40, CD80, and CD86. In addition, mPRSon could bind to the dectin-1 receptor and stimulate the release of MIP-1α, MIP-2, and IL-2, while PRW could bind to complement receptor 3 and toll-like receptor 2 with an upregulation of the expression of IL-2, IL-6, MIP-1α, MIP-2, RANTES, IL-12p40p70, IL-12p70, TIMP-1, IFN-γ, KC, MCP-1, and GCSF. The study provides additional information on how structural differences in sclerotial polysaccharides influence their immunomodulatory activities on BMDCs involving different PAMP receptors. It is anticipated that more understanding of the interactions between the sclerotial polysaccharides and their receptors in immune cells can facilitate their future application for cancer immunotherapy.
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- Chaoran Liu
- Medical Research Center , The People's Hospital of Longhua , Shenzhen , 518109 , People's Republic of China
- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories , Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories , Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
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- Medical Research Center , The People's Hospital of Longhua , Shenzhen , 518109 , People's Republic of China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories , Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
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Liu C, Cheung PCK. Structure and Immunomodulatory Activity of Microparticulate Mushroom Sclerotial β-Glucan Prepared from Polyporus rhinocerus. J Agric Food Chem 2019; 67:9070-9078. [PMID: 31343168 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b03206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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In this study, an immunologically active novel microparticulate mushroom β-glucan (PRA-1p) was prepared using an alkali-soluble glucan PRA-1 by an emulsification and cross-linking method. PRA-1 was a hyperbranched (1→3),(1→6)-β-d-glucan with a degree of branching of 0.89, isolated from the sclerotia of Polyporus rhinocerus. PRA-1 had a rod-like conformation, while PRA-1p exhibited a monodisperse and homogeneous spherical conformation with a diameter ranging from 0.3 to 2.0 μm in water. PRA-1p significantly induced nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species production as well as morphological changes of murine macrophages (RAW 264.7 cells) and upregulated their phagocytic activity. Furthermore, PRA-1p treatment markedly enhanced the secretion of cytokines, including cutaneous T cell-attracting chemokine 27, granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor, monocyte chemoattractant protein 1, macrophage inflammatory protein 1α, macrophage inflammatory protein 2, regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted, soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 1, and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases. Activation of RAW 264.7 cells triggered by PRA-1p was associated with activation of inducible nitric oxide synthase, nuclear factor κB, extracellular signal-regulated kinase, and protein kinase B. This work suggests that novel PRA-1p derived from the mushroom sclerotia of P. rhinocerus has potential application as an immunostimulatory agent.
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- Chaoran Liu
- Shenzhen Institute of Standards and Technology , Shenzhen , Guangdong 518055 , People's Republic of China
- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories , Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences , The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , New Territories , Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
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Guo N, Bai Z, Jia W, Sun J, Wang W, Chen S, Wang H. Quantitative Analysis of Polysaccharide Composition in Polyporus umbellatus by HPLC-ESI-TOF-MS. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24142526. [PMID: 31295903 PMCID: PMC6681038 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24142526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polyporus umbellatus is a well-known and important medicinal fungus in Asia. Its polysaccharides possess interesting bioactivities such as antitumor, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory effects. A qualitative and quantitative method has been established for the analysis of 12 monosaccharides comprising polysaccharides of Polyporus umbellatus based on high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization–ion trap–time of flight–mass spectrometry. The hydrolysis conditions of the polysaccharides were optimized by orthogonal design. The results of optimized hydrolysis were as follows: neutral sugars and uronic acids 4 mol/L trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), 6 h, 120 °C; and amino sugars 3 mol/L TFA, 3 h, 100 °C. The resulting monosaccharides derivatized with 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone have been well separated and analyzed by the established method. Identification of the monosaccharides was carried out by analyzing the mass spectral behaviors and chromatography characteristics of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone labeled monosaccharides. The results showed that polysaccharides in Polyporus umbellatus were composed of mannose, glucosamine, rhamnose, ribose, lyxose, erythrose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, glucose, galactose, xylose, and fucose. Quantitative recoveries of these monosaccharides in the samples were in the range of 96.10–103.70%. This method is simple, accurate, and sensitive for the identification and quantification of monosaccharides, and can be applied to the quality control of Polyporusumbellatus as a natural medicine.
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- Ning Guo
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd, Puning 515300, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd, Puning 515300, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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Liu GK, Li N, Song SY, Zhang YJ, Wang JR. Three exopolysaccharides from the liquid fermentation of Polyporus umbellatus and their bioactivities. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 132:629-640. [PMID: 30857963 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.03.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The exopolysaccharides were extracted and separated from the broth of the liquid fermentation of P. umbellatus, and the antioxidant activities and other relative bioactivities were investigated, aiming to find clues for a wider use in the future. Three novel exopolysaccharides of PPS1, PPS2 and PPS3 with molecular weight of 3.7×104-6.9×104Da were obtained. Monosaccharide analysis showed that they were mainly composed of mannose, along with galactose and glucose with different molar ratio, and their structural features were also investigated by FT-IR, NMR and SEM. The antioxidant activity assay in vitro showed these exopolysaccharides exhibited a significant scavenging effect on DPPH· and other free radicals in a dose-dependent manner. Significantly, the stimulate nitric oxide production and phagocytic activity implied that the polysaccharides could enhance the immunity of RAW 264.7 macrophages. Other assays revealed that they have obvious cellular aging delaying activity and the DNA damage protecting activity. In conclusion, these three exopolysaccharides might have potential applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products.
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- Guo-Ku Liu
- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A & F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northwest A&F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A & F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Northwest A & F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Northwest A & F University, 22 Xinong Road, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Liu CP, Zhang X, Tan QL, Xu WX, Zhou CY, Luo M, Li X, Huang RY, Zeng X. NF-κB pathways are involved in M1 polarization of RAW 264.7 macrophage by polyporus polysaccharide in the tumor microenvironment. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0188317. [PMID: 29155869 PMCID: PMC5695768 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Bladder cancer is one of the most malignant tumors closely associated with macrophages. Polyporus polysaccharide (PPS) has shown excellent efficacy in treating bladder cancer with minimal side effects. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of PPS in inhibiting bladder cancer remain unclear. In this study, we used macrophages cultured alone or with T24 human bladder cancer cell culture supernatant as study models. We found that PPS enhanced the activities of IFN-γ-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages, as shown by the release of inducible nitric oxide synthase (INOS), secretion of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-6, phagocytosis activity, as well as expression of M1 phenotype indicators, such as CD40, CD284 and CD86. PPS acted upstream in activation cascade of nuclear factor (NF)-κB signaling pathways by interfering with IκB phosphorylation. In addition, PPS regulated NF-κB (P65) signaling by interfering with Toll-like receptor (TLR)-4, INOS and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2. Our results indicate that PPS activates macrophages through TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathways.
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- Chun-Ping Liu
- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
- Discipline of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine in Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
- Discipline of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine in Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Clinical Research on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, Guangzhou, China
- * E-mail: (XZ); (RYH)
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- Department of Integrated Chinese medicine immunization and Section Rheumatology Research, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, China
- Discipline of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine in Guangzhou University of Chinese medicine, Guangzhou, China
- * E-mail: (XZ); (RYH)
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Liu C, Chen J, Chen L, Huang X, Cheung PCK. Immunomodulatory Activity of Polysaccharide-Protein Complex from the Mushroom Sclerotia of Polyporus rhinocerus in Murine Macrophages. J Agric Food Chem 2016; 64:3206-3214. [PMID: 27054263 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b00932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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A novel water-soluble polysaccharide-protein complex (PRW1) isolated from the sclerotia of an edible mushroom Polyporus rhinocerus which was purified by membrane ultrafiltration could significantly activate murine macrophages RAW264.7 in vitro. PRW1 had a molecular weight of less than 50 kDa and was found to be a highly branched heteropolysaccharide-protein complex composed of 45.7 ± 0.97% polysaccharide and 44.2 ± 0.41% protein. Based on the results of total acid hydrolysis, methylation analysis, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, the carbohydrate moiety of PRW1 was found to be a β-d-mannoglucan with its backbone containing →1)-d-Glcp-(4→, →1)-d-Glcp-(6→, and →1)-d-Manp-(2→ residues (molar ratio of 5:4:6) and having terminal d-Glcp as side chain (degree of branching of 0.62). In vitro studies showed that PRW1 significantly induced NO production and enhanced the release of a variety of cytokines including G-CSF, GM-CSF, IL-6, IL12p40/70, MCP-1, MCP-5, MIP-1-α, MIP-2, RANTES, sTNFRI, and TNF-α. Mechanistically, PRW1 treatment triggered ERK phosphorylation to activate macrophages within 15 min and significantly increased the expression level of inducible NOS after 6 h. In summary, this study indicates that PRW1 derived from the sclerotia of P. rhinocerus is a potential immunomodulatory agent for cancer immunotherapy.
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- Chaoran Liu
- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR), China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR), China
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- Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Engineering Research Center of Biomass Resources and Environment, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Qingdao 266101, China
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR), China
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Choong YK, Lan J, Lee HL, Chen XD, Wang XG, Yang YP. Differential identification of mushrooms sclerotia by IR macro-fingerprint method. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2016; 152:34-42. [PMID: 26186395 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2015.07.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2014] [Revised: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Many macrofungus sclerotia are well-known medicinal herbs, health food and nutritional supplements. However, the prevalent adulterant commercial products are major hindrances to their incorporation into mainstream medical use in many countries. The mushroom sclerotia of Lignosus rhinocerotis, Poria cocos, Polyporus umbellatus, Pleurotus tuber-regium and Omphalia lapidescens are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. In this study, IR macro-fingerprint method was used in the identification of these sclerotia. The results showed that the spectrum of L. rhinocerotis (LR) was comparable with P. cocos with 94.4% correlation, except that the peak at 1543cm(-1) of LR appeared in lower intensity. The spectrum of P. umbellatus and P. tuber-regium was also correlated (91.5%), as both spectra could be clearly discriminated in that P. umbellatus spectrum has small base peaks located at the range of 1680-1500cm(-1). O. lapidescens was not comparable with all the other sclerotia as its spectrum was totally different. Its base peak was broad and derivated equally along the range. The first IR has revealed the dissimilarity among five mushrooms sclerotia. The second derivative and 2DIR further enhanced the identification in detail.
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- Yew Keong Choong
- Phytochemistry Unit, Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Medical Entomology Unit, WHO Collaborating Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- National Research Institute for Family Planning of China, Beijing 100081, PR China
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Liu M, Song C, Xing Y, Guo S. [Molecular cloning and characterization of two oxidative stress related genes from medicinal fungus Polyporus umbellatus]. Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao 2015; 55:1284-1290. [PMID: 26939456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To clone the NADPH gene (PuNOX) and Glyoxal oxidase gene (PuGLOX) from a medicinal fungus Polyporus umbellatus, and to carry out the bioinformatic analysis. METHODS We used the Rapid Amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) technique to obtain the full length cDNA of these two genes. We used a series of bioinformatic tools to characterize physiochemical properties of the two deduced protein. The analyses of multiple alignment and phylogenetic trees were performed using Bioeditor and MEGA 5.0 softwares. RESULTS The entire cDNA of PuNOX and PuGLOX were 1674 bp, 1723 bp in length and encoded a 557-amino acid protein and 515-amino acid protein with a molecular weight of 63.845 kDa and 55.891 kDa and the isoelectric point of 5.58 and 4.82, respectively. PuNOX had high identities (74 to 80%) with NADPH peroxidase from other fungus. From the evolutionary tree, PuNOX was closely related to that of Pleurotus ostreatus. PuGLOX had high identities (> 50%) with Glyoxal oxidases from various fungus. Phylogenetic tree analysis suggested that PuGLOX was closely related to that of Phanerochaete chrysosporium. CONCLUSION Molecular characterization of the two oxidative stress related genes will be useful for further functional determination of the genes involved in the sclerotium development of Polyporus umbellatus.
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Jiang Z, Huang R, Zhang X, Hu J, Zhao J, Zeng X. [Regulatory effects of polyporus polysaccharide on the expressions of cytokines released from M1 macrophages]. Xi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi 2014; 30:1030-1033. [PMID: 25270203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the regulatory effects of polyporus polysaccharide (PPS) on mRNA expressions of interleukin 1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) and IL-10 in M1 macrophages. METHODS RAW264.7 macrophages were randomly divided into five groups, negative control, M1 macrophayes, 50 μg/mL PPS, 100 μg/mL PPS, and 200 μg/mL PPS. M1 macrophages was induced by interferon γ (IFN-γ). Flow cytometry was subsequently used to examine the expressions of biomakers of M1 macrophages , such as CD16/CD32 and CD86. To observe the effects of PPS on M1 macrophages at graded levels, real-time PCR was performed to evaluate the mRNA expressions of IL-1β, IL-10, iNOS, TGF-β and TNF-α. RESULTS The expressions of CD16/CD32 and CD86 in RAW264.7 macrophages significantly increased by IFN-γ, as compared with the cells without IFN-γ treatment. The mRNA levels of IL-1β, iNOS, IL-10, TGF-β and TNF-α were raised by 100 μg/mL PPS at 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 hours (P<0.01). Moreover, the mRNA expressions of these factors could be elevated by the 6 hour-treatment of PPS at different concentrations (P<0.01). CONCLUSION M1 macrophages of can be induced from RAW264.7 cells by stimulation of IFN-γ alone. In addition, PPS can promote the mRNA expressions of IL-1β, iNOS, IL-10, TGF-β and TNF-α in M1 macrophages.
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- Zebo Jiang
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Xing YM, Li HL, Guo SX. [Physicochemical properties of medicinal fungus Polyporus umbellatus sclerotial exudate]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2014; 39:40-43. [PMID: 24754165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study was conducted to investigate the physicochemical properties of Polyporus umbellatus sclerotial exudate. Morphological characteristics of the sclerotia and its exudate were observed during different stages of sclerotial formation. The pH of the exudate was detected at different time during cultivation. A phenol-sulfuric acid method was employed to determine the polysaccharide content of P. umbellatus sclerotial exudate during cultivating time. Additionally, the protein content was measured by means of BCA protein assay. Furthermore, CAT content was detected using ultraviolet absorption method. That the protein content of the exudate and CAT specific activity rose gradually during the passage of the cultivating time indicated a high level of oxidative stress during P. umbellatus sclerotial exudate formation. The results showed that the pH of the exudate increased gradually and then dropped down during sclerotial formation. That the pH of the exudate maintained the acidity state during the cultivation indirectly indicated that acidic environment would help sclerotial formation. The exudate produced gradually and was absorbed by the sclerotia itself.
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Wu H, Zhu H, Li X, Liu Z, Zheng W, Chen T, Yu B, Wong KH. Induction of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in A549 human lung adenocarcinoma cells by surface-capping selenium nanoparticles: an effect enhanced by polysaccharide-protein complexes from Polyporus rhinocerus. J Agric Food Chem 2013; 61:9859-66. [PMID: 24053442 DOI: 10.1021/jf403564s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Surface-capping agents play key roles in cellular uptake and biological activity of functional nanomaterials. In the present study, functionalized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have been successfully synthesized using Polyporus rhinocerus water-soluble polysaccharide-protein complexes (PRW) as the capping agent during the reduction of selenium salts. The acquired monodisperse, spherical PRW-SeNPs presented desirable size distribution and stability in the solution. Moreover, PRW surface decoration significantly enhanced the cellular uptake of SeNPs via endocytosis. Exposure to PRW-SeNPs significantly inhibited the growth of A549 cells through induction of apoptosis and G2/M phase arrest (IC50 = 4.06 ± 0.25 μM) supported by an increase of sub-G1 and G2/M phase cell populations, DNA fragmentation, and chromatin condensation. Caspase-3/8 activation induced by PRW-SeNPs indicated that the activation of death receptors was the main cause of PRW-SeNP-induced apoptosis. Collectively, the results suggest that it is highly efficient to use PRW as a surface decorator of SeNPs to enhance cellular uptake and anticancer efficacy, and the PRW-SeNPs are potential chemopreventive agents for lung cancer therapy.
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- Hualian Wu
- Department of Chemistry, Jinan University , Guangzhou 510632, China
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Zhao YY. Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and quality control of Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries: a review. J Ethnopharmacol 2013; 149:35-48. [PMID: 23811047 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2013] [Revised: 06/18/2013] [Accepted: 06/18/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries (Polyporaceae, Zhuling ) has been commonly used in medicine for a wide range of ailments related to the edema, scanty urine, vaginal discharge, urinary dysfunction, as well as jaundice and diarrhea. AIM OF THE REVIEW The present paper reviewed the traditional uses, propagation, phytochemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and quality control of Polyporus umbellatus. MATERIALS AND METHODS All the available information on Polyporus umbellatus was collected via a library and electronic search (using Web of Science, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Splinker, Google Scholar, etc.). RESULTS Phytochemical studies showed the presence of many valuable secondary metabolites such as steroids, polysaccharides, anthraquinones and nucleosides. Crude extracts and isolated compounds showed a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities including diuretic, nephroprotective, anti-cancer, immuno-enhancing, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activities. The pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated that the ergosterol and ergone had a high distribution and absorption in the plasma and the two main components of Polyporus umbellatus were mainly excreted by faeces. The determination of multiple chemical components was successfully applied to the quality control of Polyporus umbellatus. CONCLUSIONS Modern phytochemical, pharmacological and metabonomic investigations showed that the crude extracts and isolated compounds from Polyporus umbellatus possess many kinds of biological functions, especially in the diuretic activities and the treatment of kidney diseases as well as anti-cancer, immuno-enhancing and hepatoprotective activities. The pathways of the distribution, absorption, metabolism and excretion of main steroidal compounds were clarified by pharmacokinetic studies. Most of the pharmacological studies were conducted using crude and poorly characterized extracts of Polyporus umbellatus in animals especially in case of diuretic activities and the treatment of kidney diseases. Thus, more bioactive components especially diuretic compounds should be identified using bioactivity-guided isolation strategies and the possible mechanism of action as well as potential synergistic or antagonistic effects of multi-component mixtures derived from Polyporus umbellatus need to be evaluated integrating pharmacological, pharmacokinetic, bioavailability-centered and physiological approaches. In addition, more experiments including in vitro, in vivo and clinical studies should be encouraged to identify any side effects or toxicity. These achievements will further expand the existing therapeutic potential of Polyporus umbellatus and provide a beneficial support to its future further clinical use in modern medicine.
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- Ying-Yong Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, No. 229 Taibai North Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, PR China.
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Hun Son K, Young Heo M. Inhibitory effects of Korean indigenous plants on tyrosinase and melanogenesis. J Cosmet Sci 2013; 64:145-158. [PMID: 23578837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/06/2012] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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To search for new depigmenting cosmetic ingredients from Korean herbal extracts of traditional Korean medicines (TKMs), we screened about 17 TKM extracts collected in the Republic of Korea. Samples were prepared from the natural plants, including medicinal plants such as Chrysanthemum indicum (flower), using methanol, methylene chloride, ethyl acetate (EtOAc), n-butyl alcohol, and water as the extraction and/or the partitioning solvents. We then tested their inhibitory effects on melanogenesis by using in vitro tyrosinase inhibition assay, in vitro l-3,4-dihydroxy-indole-2-carboxylic acid (l-DOPA) auto-oxidation assay, and B16 melanoma cells. In addition, cytotoxicity testing (NR50 and MTT50) was conducted to evaluate safety. From the results of these assays, four fractions with good efficacy and low toxicity were selected among them, including EtOAc fraction of Smilax china (rhizome), Paeonia lactiflora (root), and Polyporus umbellatus (sclerotium), and BuOH fraction of Evodia officinalis (fruit). In the inhibition assay of intracellular tyrosinase activity and melanogenesis in B16 melanoma cell line, the four plant fractions showed dose-dependent inhibitory effects, and the EtOAc fraction of P. lactiflora showed the highest activity among the four fractions. The EtOAc fraction of P. lactiflora was found to be the most effective substrate.
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- Kyung Hun Son
- Cosmetics Evaluation Division, Korea Food and Drug Administration, Chungcheongbuk-do 363-700, Republic of Korea
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Sun Y, Liang X, Zhao Y, Fan J. A sensitive spectrofluorometric method for determination of ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one in rat plasma, feces, and urine for application to pharmacokinetic studies using cerium(III) as a probe. Appl Spectrosc 2013; 67:106-111. [PMID: 23317677 DOI: 10.1366/12-06760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one (ergone) isolated from Polyporus umbellatus possesses a variety of pharmacological activities in vivo and in vitro, including cytotoxic, diuretic, and immunosuppressive effect. The interaction of cerium ions (Ce(3+)) with ergone was studied by fluorescence and absorption spectroscopy. Spectra data revealed that Ce(3+) ions exhibited emission maxima around 350 nm when the excitation wavelength was fixed at 255 or 290 nm, and the fluorescence of Ce(3+) ions was quenched by the addition of ergone, indicating that a Ce(3+)-ergone complex was formed. According to the modified Benesi-Hildebrand equation, the binding constant of interaction of Ce(3+) ions with ergone was obtained at room temperature. Based on this, a sensitive spectrofluorometric method using Ce(3+) ions as a probe was applied for the identification and quantification of ergone in rat plasma, feces, and urine. The linear ranges of the calibration curves were 1.31 to 4.50 μM for plasma, 1.12-9.87 μM for feces, and 1.28-3.42 μM for urine, and the ergone recoveries were found to be 97.1 ± 0.9%, 98.2 ± 0.7% and 96.5 ± 1.4% for plasma, feces, and urine, respectively. The intraday and inter-day relative standard deviations were less than 9.7%. The proposed spectrofluorometric method is simple and rapid for the quantitative determination of ergone in rat plasma, feces, and urine, and it is affordable for most laboratories because it has few requirements and uses low cost, easy to operate equipment.
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- Yang Sun
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Arts and Science, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710069, China.
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Kim TH, Kim JS, Kim ZH, Huang RB, Wang RS. Khz (fusion of Ganoderma lucidum and Polyporus umbellatus mycelia) induces apoptosis by increasing intracellular calcium levels and activating JNK and NADPH oxidase-dependent generation of reactive oxygen species. PLoS One 2012; 7:e46208. [PMID: 23056263 PMCID: PMC3466234 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0046208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Accepted: 08/29/2012] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Khz is a compound derived from the fusion of Ganoderma lucidum and Polyporus umbellatus mycelia that inhibits the growth of cancer cells. The results of the present study show that Khz induced apoptosis preferentially in transformed cells and had only minimal effects on non-transformed cells. Furthermore, Khz induced apoptosis by increasing the intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) and activating JNK to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) via NADPH oxidase and the mitochondria. Khz-induced apoptosis was caspase-dependent and occurred via a mitochondrial pathway. ROS generation by NADPH oxidase was critical for Khz-induced apoptosis, and although mitochondrial ROS production was also required, it appeared to occur secondary to ROS generation by NADPH oxidase. Activation of NADPH oxidase was demonstrated by the translocation of regulatory subunits p47phox and p67phox to the cell membrane and was necessary for ROS generation by Khz. Khz triggered a rapid and sustained increase in [Ca2+]i, which activated JNK. JNK plays a key role in the activation of NADPH oxidase because inhibition of its expression or activity abrogated membrane translocation of the p47phox and p67phox subunits and ROS generation. In summary, these data indicate that Khz preferentially induces apoptosis in cancer cells, and the signaling mechanisms involve an increase in [Ca2+]i, JNK activation, and ROS generation via NADPH oxidase and mitochondria.
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- Tae Hwan Kim
- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Clinical Medicine, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Graduate School of Information Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmacology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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Li X, Xu W. TLR4-mediated activation of macrophages by the polysaccharide fraction from Polyporus umbellatus(pers.) Fries. J Ethnopharmacol 2011; 135:1-6. [PMID: 20600759 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2010.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2009] [Revised: 04/11/2010] [Accepted: 06/04/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus) is well-known to reduce the risk of a variety of diseases. In this study, we explored the molecular mechanism of its immunostimulatory potency in immune responses of macrophages, using polysaccharides prepared from Polyporus umbellatus (PPS). MATERIALS AND METHODS Splenocyte proliferation was analyzed with (3)H-TdR incorporation method. Nitric oxide (NO) was measured by Griess method and cytokines of culture supernatants was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The fluoresceinamine-labeled PPS (Flu-PPS) and dextran (Flu-dextran) were prepared by the cyanogen bromide activation method. The cell-binding activity of Flu-PPS was analyzed with FACS and confocal microscopy. NF-κB activity was measured by ELISA assay. RESULTS We found that PPS is able to strongly upregulate the functions of macrophages such as Nitric oxide (NO) production and cytokine expression. Compared with C3H/HeJ group, PPS significantly stimulated the proliferation of splenocytes and the production of TNF-α, IL-1β and NO of peritoneal macrophages from C3H/HeN mice. The function blocking antibodies to TLR-4, but not TLR-2 and CR3, markedly suppressed PPS-mediated TNF-α and IL-1β production. Flow cytometric and confocal laser-scanning microscopy analysis shown that fluorescence-labeled PPS (f-PPS) can bind specifically to the target cells, and the binding can blocked by unlabeled PPS and anti-TLR4, but not anti-TLR2 and CR3 monoclonal antibodies. Nuclear translocation and DNA binding activity of NF-κB was significantly induced by PPS. CONCLUSIONS Therefore, our data suggest that PPS may exert its immunostimulating potency via TLR-4 activation of signaling pathway.
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- Xingqun Li
- First Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou 325035, PR China
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The steroids ergone (1), (22E, 24R)-ergosta-7,22-dien-3β-ol (2), 5α,8α-epidioxy-(22E,24R) -ergosta-6,22-dien-3β-ol (3), ergosta-6,22-dien-3β,5α,6β-triol (4), and polyporusterone B (5) were isolated from Polyporus umbellatus by bioassay-guided approach. They showed potent anticancer activity against HepG2 cells. Ergone displayed remarkable anticancer activity against HepG2, Hep-2, and Hela cancer cells, of which HepG2 cells were the most sensitive. Furthermore, the cytotoxic effects of ergone on normal human cells (HUVEC) were smaller than on cancer cells. The results showed that ergone had more selective cytotoxic activity against cancer cells than against normal cells.
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- Ying-Yong Zhao
- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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Zhang G, Zeng X, Han L, Wei JA, Huang H. Diuretic activity and kidney medulla AQP1, AQP2, AQP3, V2R expression of the aqueous extract of sclerotia of Polyporus umbellatus FRIES in normal rats. J Ethnopharmacol 2010; 128:433-437. [PMID: 20083182 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2010.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2009] [Revised: 12/29/2009] [Accepted: 01/11/2010] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Zhuling, sclerotia of Polyporus umbellatus FRIES, a Traditional Chinese Medicine, has long been used as a diuretic. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diuretic effect on the urinary electrolyte concentration (Na(+), K(+), and Cl(-)) and regulation of the relative mRNA expression of aquaporin-1 (AQP1), aquaporin-2 (AQP2), aquaporin-3 (AQP3) and vasopressin V(2) receptor (V(2)R) post-oral administration of sclerotia of Polyporus umbellata aqueous extract in normal rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Aqueous extract of sclerotia of Polyporus umbellatus (50 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg, 500 mg/kg) or the reference drug, furosemide (10mg/kg) were administrated orally to male SD rats and their urine output was quantified and collected 24h and 8 days after the treatment. The kidney medulla AQP1, AQP2, AQP3 and V(2)R mRNA relative expressions were measured with RT-PCR. RESULTS After single dose of the exact of sclerotia of Polyporus umbellata, urine output was found to be significantly increased, which began at 4h, and at 24h after the treatment, the sclerotia of Polyporus umbellatus extract and furosemide treatment produced the similar total volume of urine excreted. The extract increases urinary levels of Na(+), K(+), and Cl(-), to about the same extent, while furosemide increased urinary levels of Na(+) and Cl(-). After the 8-day doses, all two substances induced significant diuresis, natriuresis and chloriuresis. These two substances do not regulate the AQP1 and AQP3 mRNA level in normal rat kidney medulla. The AQP2 mRNA level of sclerotia of Polyporus umbellata extract was down-regulated significantly, the V(2)R mRNA level of sclerotia of Polyporus umbellata extract 50mg/kg dose group and 250 mg/kg dose group were down-regulated significantly too. Interestingly, the low-dose group had higher effect on regulation of AQP2 and V(2)R mRNA level. CONCLUSION Aqueous extract of sclerotia of Polyporus umbellatus has conspicuous diuretic effect confirming its ethnopharmacological use. From the pattern of excretion of water, sodium, potassium, chlorine, AQP2 and V2R mRNA level, it may be logically concluded that it has effect from down-regulating AQP2, and down-regulate AQP2 by down-regulating V(2)R.
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- Guowei Zhang
- Guangdong Provincial Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Guangdong Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Neihuanxi Road, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006 Guangdong Province, China
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Zhao YY, Xie RM, Chao X, Zhang Y, Lin RC, Sun WJ. Bioactivity-directed isolation, identification of diuretic compounds from Polyporus umbellatus. J Ethnopharmacol 2009; 126:184-187. [PMID: 19665537 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2009.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2009] [Revised: 07/18/2009] [Accepted: 07/30/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Polyporus umbellatus is a fungus used as a diuretic medicine. The objective of this study was to isolate and elucidate the diuretic constituents of n-hexane, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and water extracts of Polyporus umbellatus and to evaluate their diuretic activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS The n-hexane, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and water extracts of Polyporus umbellatus were tested by diuretic experiment of normal rats in metabolic cage. The n-hexane extract and n-butanol extract were prepared separately by the bioassay-guided approach. Three isolated compounds doses (5, 10 and 20 mg/kg BW) were orally administered to normal rats. Water excretion rate, pH and content of Na(+), K(+) and Cl(-) were measured in the urine of saline-loaded rats. RESULTS n-Hexane extract (P<0.05), n-butanol extract (P<0.05) and three isolated compounds (ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one, ergosterol and d-mannitol) displayed diuretic activity. CONCLUSIONS The ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one was the strongest diuretic constituent in the three compounds. Ergosterol and D-mannitol were found to be also responsible for duiretic effects in Polyporus umbellatus for the first time. Data show that 20 mg/kg dose of the ergosterol for urine out put became significantly higher than in the control rats, but the ratio of Na(+)/K(+) almost unaltered in the three doses. The highest dose of the D-mannitol was significant and increased the cumulative urine output. Regarding the electrolyte excretion, data show that the doses 10 and 20 mg/kg produce significant increase for excretion of Na(+) and Cl(-). The present results provide a quantitative basis explaining application of Polyporus umbellatus as a diuretic medicine. The result proved that its diuretic effects were also due to the contribution of multi-components in clinical application.
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- Ying-Yong Zhao
- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Zhao YY, Zhao Y, Zhang YM, Lin RC, Sun WJ. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the diuretic component ergone in Polyporus umbellatus by HPLC with fluorescence detection and HPLC-APCI-MS/MS. Pharmazie 2009; 64:366-370. [PMID: 19618671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Polyporus umbellatus is a widely used anti-aldosteronic diuretic in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). A new, sensitive and selective high-performance liquid chromatography-fluorescence detector (HPLC-FLD) and high-performance liquid chromatography-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-mass spectrometry (HPLC-APCI-MS/MS) method for quantitative and qualitative determination of ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one(ergone), which is the main diuretic component, was provided for quality control of P. umbellatus crude drug. The ergone in the ethanolic extract of P. umbellatus was unambiguously characterized by HPLC-APCI, and further confirmed by comparing with a standard compound. The trace ergone was detected by the sensitive and selective HPLC-FLD. Linearity (r2 > 0.9998) and recoveries of low, medium and high concentration (100.5%, 100.2% and 100.4%) were consistent with the experimental criteria. The limit of detection (LOD) of ergone was around 0.2 microg/mL. Our results indicated that the content of ergone in P. umbellatus varied significantly from habitat to habitat with contents ranging from 2.13 +/- 0.02 to 59.17 +/- 0.05 microg/g. Comparison among HPLC-FLD and HPLC-UV or HPLC-APCI-MS/MS demonstrated that the HPLC-FLD and HPLC-APCI-MS/MS methods gave similar quantitative results for the selected herb samples, the HPLC-UV methods gave lower quantitative results than HPLC-FLD and HPLC-APCI-MS/MS methods. The established new HPLC-FLD method has the advantages of being rapid, simple, selective and sensitive, and could be used for the routine analysis of P. umbellatus crude drug.
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- Ying-Yong Zhao
- Biomedicine Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province, Northwest University, No.229 Taibai North Road, Xi'an 710069, China
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Ren G, Zhou CX, Xiao CQ, Li LD, Fu CX. [Progress on antineoplastic constituents derived from polypore fungi]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2008; 33:1377-1380. [PMID: 18837334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Polypore fungi is a cluster of important pharmacological fungi with significant antitumor activity. In recent years, the antineoplastic constituents from polypore fungi have been comprehensively studied. Through investigating the domestic and overseas studied paper, the antitumor active constituents derived from polypore fungi including high molecular weight compounds such as polysaccharides, glycopeptides, glycoproteins, lectins, and lipid soluble low molecular weight compounds such as terpenoids, steroids, phenolics, benzopyranones, were reviewed. In addition, the significance in the exploitation of new drug for antitumor by the application of polypore fungi was discussed at the end of this paper.
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- Gang Ren
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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