Objective Excessive aluminum （Al） exposure impairs neurocognitive function in humans and animals. Epidemiologic studies have shown a potential linkage between chronic Al exposure and Alzheimer’s disease. The presen...Objective Excessive aluminum （Al） exposure impairs neurocognitive function in humans and animals. Epidemiologic studies have shown a potential linkage between chronic Al exposure and Alzheimer’s disease. The present study aims to evaluate the effects of tetrahydroxy stilbene glucoside （TSG）, the extract from herbal medicine Polygoni Multiflori, on cognitive impairment and the over-expression of hippocampal amyloid precursor protein （APP） induced by chronic exposure to Al in rats. Methods Rats were treated with 0.3% aluminum chloride （AlCl3） prepared in the drinking water for 90 d. AlCl3-treated animals were then randomly assigned to receive vehicle, TSG （4 g/kg）, or Vitamin E （VE; 40 mg/kg） treatment for 5 months. VE served as a positive control. The effect of TSG was evaluated by passive avoidance task, and APP expression was evaluated by Western blotting. Results Following exposure to AlCl3 for 90 d, animals displayed a striking decrease （〉80%） in step-through latency in the passive avoidance task and a significant increase in the expression of APP in the hippocampus. Both TSG and VE significantly ameliorated the performance impairment in the passive avoidance task, and suppressed the over-expression of APP. Moreover, the effects of TSG, but not of VE, were in a time-dependent manner. Conclusion TSG may possess therapeutic effects against Alzheimer’s disease.展开更多
Two new triterpenoid glucosides ecliptasaponin A(3)and ecliptasaponin B(4)were isolated together with echinocystic acid(1)and oleanolic acid(2)from Eclipta alba(L.) Hassk.Their structures were deduced as 3β,16a-dihyd...Two new triterpenoid glucosides ecliptasaponin A(3)and ecliptasaponin B(4)were isolated together with echinocystic acid(1)and oleanolic acid(2)from Eclipta alba(L.) Hassk.Their structures were deduced as 3β,16a-dihydroxy olean-12-ene-28-oic acid-3β-O-β-D-glu-copyranoside(3)and 3β-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl(1-4)]-β-D-glucopyranosyl-16a-hydroxy olean-12-ene-28-oic acid 28-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(4),based on spectral analysis and chemical evidences as well as results ofhydrolysis.展开更多
A new glucoside, fastigitin A (1), namely 2-O-β-D-glucopyransyl-3-methyl-methyl pinalate, together with twelve known constituents (2-13), was isolated from the root of Rhodiola fastigiata (Hook. f. et Thoms.) S. H....A new glucoside, fastigitin A (1), namely 2-O-β-D-glucopyransyl-3-methyl-methyl pinalate, together with twelve known constituents (2-13), was isolated from the root of Rhodiola fastigiata (Hook. f. et Thoms.) S. H. Fu collected from Nujiang Lisu autonomous region, Yunnan, China. Their structures were identified by spectral (including 2D-NMR techniques) and chemical methods. Compounds 2 and 5-9 were obtained from this plant for the first time.展开更多
A new ceramide, (2S,3S,4R, 10E)-2-[(2'R)-2'-hydroxytetracosanoyl amino]-10-octadecene-1, 3,4-triol (1), together with twelve known compounds, cerebroside A, cerebroside B, cerebroside D, cytochalasin D, epoxyc...A new ceramide, (2S,3S,4R, 10E)-2-[(2'R)-2'-hydroxytetracosanoyl amino]-10-octadecene-1, 3,4-triol (1), together with twelve known compounds, cerebroside A, cerebroside B, cerebroside D, cytochalasin D, epoxycytochalasin D, cytochalasin C, loganin, cerevisterol, ergosta-7,22-dien-3beta, 5alpha, 6alpha-triol, ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one, ergosterol peroxide and ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol, was isolated from ethyl acetate fraction of Engleromyces goetzei P. Henn. The structure of new ceramide (1) was elucidated by spectral data and chemical method, especially by 2D-NMR techniques. All of the compounds except cytochalasin D were first obtained from this fungus.展开更多
A new flavone C glycoside, chrysin 8 C β D glucoside (1) and a known phenethyl alcohol glycoside, acteoside (2), were isolated for the first time from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis (Labiatae).
OBJECTIVE Psoriasis is an immune system meditated disease,especially T cells.It disturbed many people around the world and hard to therapy.Paeonia lactiflora Pall has been used as a medicine in china for thousands of ...OBJECTIVE Psoriasis is an immune system meditated disease,especially T cells.It disturbed many people around the world and hard to therapy.Paeonia lactiflora Pall has been used as a medicine in china for thousands of years.Recent studies has found that the main component of Paeonia lactiflora Pall can alleviates the immune response in many diseases.In this study,we researched the effects and possible mechanisms of total glucosides of paeony(TGP)on animal psoriasis in order to study the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of TGP in 5%propranolol creaminduced psoriasis in guinea pigs and Imiquimod(IMQ)cream-induced psoriasis in mice.METHODS The effect of TGP was evaluated using a psoriasis-like model of guinea pigs and mice.Ear thickness was accessed,and pathology injury was observed by HE staining.The levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6,IL-12,IL-17,IL-23,TNF-α,and IFN-γ,skin IL-17A,IL-22 and orphan nuclear receptor(RORγt)mRNA expression,proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),total or phosphorylated signal transducers and activators of transcription(STAT1 and STAT3)were determined by ELISA,real time PCR,immu⁃nohistochemical staining,and Western blotting,respectively.RESULTS Compared with model group,TGP treatment decreased the ear thickness,improved pathology of psoriasis,alleviated IMQ-induced keratinocyte proliferation,reduced the inflammatory cytokine,and downregulated IL-17A,IL-22,and RORγt mRNA in mice.Further study indicated that TGP inhibited STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation in lesion skins of psoriasis-like mice.CONCLUSION TGP alleviates the symptoms of psoriasis-like guinea pigs and mice,and the possible mechanism may relate to inhibit T helper 17(TH17)cell differentiation and keratinocytes proliferation by inhibiting STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation.展开更多
AIM: To study the effects of total glucosides of peony (TGP) on immunological hepatic fibrosis induced by human albumin in rats.METHODS: Sixty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into: Normal group, m...AIM: To study the effects of total glucosides of peony (TGP) on immunological hepatic fibrosis induced by human albumin in rats.METHODS: Sixty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into: Normal group, model group, TGP (60 and 120 mg/kg) treatment groups and colchicines (0.1 mg/kg) treatment group. On the day before the rats were killed, those in TGP or colchicine groups received TGP or colchicine as above from the first day of tail vein injection of human albumin. The rats in normal and model groups were only administered with the same volume of vehicle. At the end of the 16th wk, rats in each group were killed. Blood and tissue specimens were taken. Levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), nitric oxide (NO), content of malondialdehyde (MDA), activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), were measured by biochemical methods. Serum procollagen type Ⅲ (PC Ⅲ) and laminin (LN) were determined by radioimmunoassay. Liver collagen level was determined by measuring hydroxyproline content in fresh liver samples. Hepatic tissue sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and examined under a light microscope.RESULTS: Histological results showed that TGP improved the human albumin-induced alterations in the liver structure, alleviated lobular necrosis and significantly lowered collagen content. The antifibrotic effect of TGP was also confirmed by decreased serum content of LN and PCⅢ in TGP-treated group. Moreover, the treatment with TGP effectively reduced the hydroxyproline contentin liver homogenates. However, the level of ALT and AST increased in fibrotic rat but had no significance compared with normal control, whereas the ratio of A/G decreased without significance. TGP had no effect on level of ALT, AST and the ratio of A/G. Furthermore, TGP treatment significantly blocked the increase in MDA and NO, associated with a partial elevation in liver total antioxidant capacity including SOD and GSH-px.CONCLUSION: TGP has beneficial effects on hepaticfibrosis in rats by inhibition of collagen synthesis and decreasing oxidative stress.展开更多
AIM: To study the chemical constituents of the roots and stem bark of Kadsura coccinea. METHOD: Compounds were isolated by column chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20, and finally purified by prep-HPLC. The...AIM: To study the chemical constituents of the roots and stem bark of Kadsura coccinea. METHOD: Compounds were isolated by column chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20, and finally purified by prep-HPLC. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods, including 1D- and 2D-NMR, and HR-ESI-MS. RESULTS: Two compounds were determined as(7′S,8′S,8R)-(8β,8′α)- dimethyl-4,4′-dihydroxy-5,3′-dimethoxy-5′-cyclolignan glucoside(1) and micrandiactone H(2), respectively. CONCLUSION: Compunds 1 and 2 are new and neither showed inhibitory effects on nitric oxide(NO) production in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 macrophages.展开更多
Five new diterpenoids isolated from Siegesbeckia pubescens, pubesides A similar toE, were established as ent-2 alpha ,15,16-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-2-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside (1), ent-15,16,19-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-...Five new diterpenoids isolated from Siegesbeckia pubescens, pubesides A similar toE, were established as ent-2 alpha ,15,16-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-2-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside (1), ent-15,16,19-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside (2), beta -D-glucopyranosyl-ent-15,16-dihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-oiclate (3), ent-2-oxo-15,16,19-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-O-beta -D-gluco-pyranoside (4), ent-2-oxo-15,16,19-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside-15,16-acetonide (5) by 1D and 2D NMR techniques.展开更多
A new acylated secoiridoidal glucoside,named gentiorigenoside A(1),was isolated from the root of Centiarm rigescens(Gentianaceae),together with eight known compounds,gentiopicroside(2),6'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl gen...A new acylated secoiridoidal glucoside,named gentiorigenoside A(1),was isolated from the root of Centiarm rigescens(Gentianaceae),together with eight known compounds,gentiopicroside(2),6'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl gentiopicroside(3),loganic acid(4),6'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl loganic acid(5),sweroside(6),2'-(o,m-dihydoxybenzyl)-sweroside(7),swertiamarin(8)and secologanoside(9).heir structures were elucidated on the basis of detailed spectroscopic analysis.Iridoidal glucosides 3,5 and 9 were isolated for the first time from the title plant.展开更多
Objective: To explore better therapy and reduce the rate of re-relapse of primary nephritic syndrome in children who had been treated with corticosteroids but relapsed. Methods: Eighty relapsers were enrolled from Jan...Objective: To explore better therapy and reduce the rate of re-relapse of primary nephritic syndrome in children who had been treated with corticosteroids but relapsed. Methods: Eighty relapsers were enrolled from Jan. 1994 to Apr. 2000, who were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group (n=39) had been treated with tripterysium glucosides for three months,with the control group (n=41) members were treated with cyclophosphmide (CTX) by intermission intravenous pulse, with total dose of CTX not being more than 150 mg/kg. Prednisone, meanwhile, was given to both groups. The total treatment period of prednisone was prolonged by 12-18 months. Results: After following up for 3-7 years, the re-relapse rates of both groups were observed. The re-relapse rate of the treatment group was 28.2% to 29.3% in the CTX-controlled group. The re-relapse rates between two groups were almost similar, and with no observed significant difference (P>0.05). The side effect of tripterysium glucosides was less than that of CTX. Conclusion: For the treatment of relapsing nephritic syndrome in children, the combination of tripterysium glucosides and prolonged corticosteroid therapy is as effective as the regimen of CTX plus prolonged use of prednisone.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mechanism underlying anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effect of total glucosides of paeony(TGP) based on toll-like receptor 2(TLR2) mediated tumor necrosis factor(TNF) receptor-asso...OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mechanism underlying anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effect of total glucosides of paeony(TGP) based on toll-like receptor 2(TLR2) mediated tumor necrosis factor(TNF) receptor-associated factor 6(TRAF6)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB) pathway activation in rats with rheumatoid arthritis.METHODS: Adjuvant arthritis(AA) model was developed by complete freund’s adjuvant(CFA) immunization. TGP(100, 50, 25 mg/kg) and celecoxib(2.8 mg/kg) were administered by intragastric administration for 21 d. Right hind paw swelling was assessed every 2 d. After 21 d, synovial changes of the ankle were detected by histopathology. CD4+and CD8+ T cell amounts in peripheral blood were measured by flow-cytometrically. Gene and protein levels of toll-like receptor(TLR)2, TRAF6, tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 6(FASLG)in the spleen were assessed by RT-qPCR and Western Bolt, respectively. Nuclear expression of NF-κB p65 was detected by NF-κB p65 Assay Kit.RESULTS: Paw swelling and synovium lesions were obviously aggravated in AA rats. These symptoms were significantly relieved by TGP.The ratio of CD4+/CD8+ T cell was increased in AA rats, while TGP reduced this increased ratio.Gene and protein levels of splenic TLR2, TFAR6 and FASLG, and nuclear NF-κB p65 in AA rats were significantly increased, but overtly inhibited by TGP.CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that TGP’s anti-inflammatory effect onRA in rats with CFA may be related to the downregulation of TLR2/TRAF6/NF-κB pathway and the regulation of T cell subsets.展开更多
Two new glycosides were isolated and characterized by spectral analysis from the seeds of Cassia obtusifolia and the leaves of Cassia angustifolia. The structure was elucidated as 1-hydroxyl-2-acetyl-3,8-dimethoxynaph...Two new glycosides were isolated and characterized by spectral analysis from the seeds of Cassia obtusifolia and the leaves of Cassia angustifolia. The structure was elucidated as 1-hydroxyl-2-acetyl-3,8-dimethoxynaphthalene-6-O-β-D-apiofuranosyl- （1→2）-β-D-glucopyranoside and 2-acetyl-3-methyl-8-methoxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone-6-O-β-D-glucopyranoside.展开更多
Cognitive impairment is the main clinical manifestation of Alzheimer's disease(AD),and amyloid-β(AB)deposition and senile plaques are the characteristic neuropathological hallmarks in AD brains.This study aimed t...Cognitive impairment is the main clinical manifestation of Alzheimer's disease(AD),and amyloid-β(AB)deposition and senile plaques are the characteristic neuropathological hallmarks in AD brains.This study aimed to explore the effect and mechanism of tetrahydroxy stilbene glucoside(TSG)on cognitive function in APP/PS 1 mice during long-term administration.Here,we treated APP/PS1 model mice of AD with different doses of TSG(50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg)for 5 to 17 months by gavage,and we further observed whether TSG could ameliorate the cognitive decline in APP/PS1 mice using behavioral tests,and investigated the possible mechanisms by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.Our results showed that TSG treatment rescued the spatial and non-spatial learning and memory impairments of APP/PS1 mice at Morris water maze test and novel object recognition test.Furthermore,Aβ40/42 deposition in the cortex and hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice treated with TSG was significantly reduced compared to the wild type mice using the immunohistochemical technique.Finally,Western blotting showed that TSG primarily decreased the APP expression to avoid the Aβplaque deposition in the cortex and hippocampus of mice.These results reveal the beneficial effects of TSG in APP/PSI-AD mice,which may be associated with the reduction of Aβdeposits in the brain.展开更多
A newα-tetralonyl glucoside,6'-O-acetyl-juglanoside E(1),and a new dihydrophaseic acid glucoside,dihydrophaseic acid 1-O-(6-O-acetyl)-glucopyranoside(2),together with two known ones,juglanoside E(3)and dihydropha...A newα-tetralonyl glucoside,6'-O-acetyl-juglanoside E(1),and a new dihydrophaseic acid glucoside,dihydrophaseic acid 1-O-(6-O-acetyl)-glucopyranoside(2),together with two known ones,juglanoside E(3)and dihydrophaseic acid(4),were isolated from the pellicle of the walnut(Juglans regia).The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis,including IR,HRESIMS,1D and 2D NMR data.展开更多
A novel dimeric procyanidin glucoside,catechin 3-O-acetate-（4 α→8）-catechin 3-O-acetate-3＇-O- β-D-glucopyranoside（1）, along with five flavonoids and one lignan were isolated from the aerial parts of Polygonum ...A novel dimeric procyanidin glucoside,catechin 3-O-acetate-（4 α→8）-catechin 3-O-acetate-3＇-O- β-D-glucopyranoside（1）, along with five flavonoids and one lignan were isolated from the aerial parts of Polygonum aviculare.Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analyses including 1D,2D NMR,MS and CD methods.展开更多
The reactions of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(p-hydroxyphenyl) porphyrin 1 and 5-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-10,15,20-tris(p-methoxyphenyl) porphyrin 2 with 1-bromo-2,3,4,6-O-acetyl-alpha -D- glucoside 3 respectively afforded 5,10,15,20...The reactions of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(p-hydroxyphenyl) porphyrin 1 and 5-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-10,15,20-tris(p-methoxyphenyl) porphyrin 2 with 1-bromo-2,3,4,6-O-acetyl-alpha -D- glucoside 3 respectively afforded 5,10,15,20-tetrakis[p-(2,3,4,6-O-acetyl-glucoside)-1-O-phenyl]porphyrin 4 and 5,10,15-tris(p-methoxyphenyl)-20-[p-(2,3,4,6-O-acetyl-glucoside)-1-O-phenyl] porphyrin 5. Their metal complexes Co-II(4), Mn-II (4) and Co-II(5), Mn-II'(5) also have been prepared. These new compounds have been identified by IR, UV-visible,H-1 NMR spectra and elemental analysis.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province, China (No.20227)
文摘Objective Excessive aluminum （Al） exposure impairs neurocognitive function in humans and animals. Epidemiologic studies have shown a potential linkage between chronic Al exposure and Alzheimer’s disease. The present study aims to evaluate the effects of tetrahydroxy stilbene glucoside （TSG）, the extract from herbal medicine Polygoni Multiflori, on cognitive impairment and the over-expression of hippocampal amyloid precursor protein （APP） induced by chronic exposure to Al in rats. Methods Rats were treated with 0.3% aluminum chloride （AlCl3） prepared in the drinking water for 90 d. AlCl3-treated animals were then randomly assigned to receive vehicle, TSG （4 g/kg）, or Vitamin E （VE; 40 mg/kg） treatment for 5 months. VE served as a positive control. The effect of TSG was evaluated by passive avoidance task, and APP expression was evaluated by Western blotting. Results Following exposure to AlCl3 for 90 d, animals displayed a striking decrease （〉80%） in step-through latency in the passive avoidance task and a significant increase in the expression of APP in the hippocampus. Both TSG and VE significantly ameliorated the performance impairment in the passive avoidance task, and suppressed the over-expression of APP. Moreover, the effects of TSG, but not of VE, were in a time-dependent manner. Conclusion TSG may possess therapeutic effects against Alzheimer’s disease.
文摘Two new triterpenoid glucosides ecliptasaponin A(3)and ecliptasaponin B(4)were isolated together with echinocystic acid(1)and oleanolic acid(2)from Eclipta alba(L.) Hassk.Their structures were deduced as 3β,16a-dihydroxy olean-12-ene-28-oic acid-3β-O-β-D-glu-copyranoside(3)and 3β-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl(1-4)]-β-D-glucopyranosyl-16a-hydroxy olean-12-ene-28-oic acid 28-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(4),based on spectral analysis and chemical evidences as well as results ofhydrolysis.
文摘A new glucoside, fastigitin A (1), namely 2-O-β-D-glucopyransyl-3-methyl-methyl pinalate, together with twelve known constituents (2-13), was isolated from the root of Rhodiola fastigiata (Hook. f. et Thoms.) S. H. Fu collected from Nujiang Lisu autonomous region, Yunnan, China. Their structures were identified by spectral (including 2D-NMR techniques) and chemical methods. Compounds 2 and 5-9 were obtained from this plant for the first time.
文摘A new ceramide, (2S,3S,4R, 10E)-2-[(2'R)-2'-hydroxytetracosanoyl amino]-10-octadecene-1, 3,4-triol (1), together with twelve known compounds, cerebroside A, cerebroside B, cerebroside D, cytochalasin D, epoxycytochalasin D, cytochalasin C, loganin, cerevisterol, ergosta-7,22-dien-3beta, 5alpha, 6alpha-triol, ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one, ergosterol peroxide and ergosta-5,7,22-trien-3-ol, was isolated from ethyl acetate fraction of Engleromyces goetzei P. Henn. The structure of new ceramide (1) was elucidated by spectral data and chemical method, especially by 2D-NMR techniques. All of the compounds except cytochalasin D were first obtained from this fungus.
文摘A new flavone C glycoside, chrysin 8 C β D glucoside (1) and a known phenethyl alcohol glycoside, acteoside (2), were isolated for the first time from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis (Labiatae).
基金China Pharmaceutical University "Double First-Class" University project(CPU2018GY32)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2016ZX09101031)
文摘OBJECTIVE Psoriasis is an immune system meditated disease,especially T cells.It disturbed many people around the world and hard to therapy.Paeonia lactiflora Pall has been used as a medicine in china for thousands of years.Recent studies has found that the main component of Paeonia lactiflora Pall can alleviates the immune response in many diseases.In this study,we researched the effects and possible mechanisms of total glucosides of paeony(TGP)on animal psoriasis in order to study the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of TGP in 5%propranolol creaminduced psoriasis in guinea pigs and Imiquimod(IMQ)cream-induced psoriasis in mice.METHODS The effect of TGP was evaluated using a psoriasis-like model of guinea pigs and mice.Ear thickness was accessed,and pathology injury was observed by HE staining.The levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6,IL-12,IL-17,IL-23,TNF-α,and IFN-γ,skin IL-17A,IL-22 and orphan nuclear receptor(RORγt)mRNA expression,proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA),total or phosphorylated signal transducers and activators of transcription(STAT1 and STAT3)were determined by ELISA,real time PCR,immu⁃nohistochemical staining,and Western blotting,respectively.RESULTS Compared with model group,TGP treatment decreased the ear thickness,improved pathology of psoriasis,alleviated IMQ-induced keratinocyte proliferation,reduced the inflammatory cytokine,and downregulated IL-17A,IL-22,and RORγt mRNA in mice.Further study indicated that TGP inhibited STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation in lesion skins of psoriasis-like mice.CONCLUSION TGP alleviates the symptoms of psoriasis-like guinea pigs and mice,and the possible mechanism may relate to inhibit T helper 17(TH17)cell differentiation and keratinocytes proliferation by inhibiting STAT1 and STAT3 phosphorylation.
基金Supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (863 Program), No. 2002AA2Z3235
文摘AIM: To study the effects of total glucosides of peony (TGP) on immunological hepatic fibrosis induced by human albumin in rats.METHODS: Sixty adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into: Normal group, model group, TGP (60 and 120 mg/kg) treatment groups and colchicines (0.1 mg/kg) treatment group. On the day before the rats were killed, those in TGP or colchicine groups received TGP or colchicine as above from the first day of tail vein injection of human albumin. The rats in normal and model groups were only administered with the same volume of vehicle. At the end of the 16th wk, rats in each group were killed. Blood and tissue specimens were taken. Levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), nitric oxide (NO), content of malondialdehyde (MDA), activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), were measured by biochemical methods. Serum procollagen type Ⅲ (PC Ⅲ) and laminin (LN) were determined by radioimmunoassay. Liver collagen level was determined by measuring hydroxyproline content in fresh liver samples. Hepatic tissue sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and examined under a light microscope.RESULTS: Histological results showed that TGP improved the human albumin-induced alterations in the liver structure, alleviated lobular necrosis and significantly lowered collagen content. The antifibrotic effect of TGP was also confirmed by decreased serum content of LN and PCⅢ in TGP-treated group. Moreover, the treatment with TGP effectively reduced the hydroxyproline contentin liver homogenates. However, the level of ALT and AST increased in fibrotic rat but had no significance compared with normal control, whereas the ratio of A/G decreased without significance. TGP had no effect on level of ALT, AST and the ratio of A/G. Furthermore, TGP treatment significantly blocked the increase in MDA and NO, associated with a partial elevation in liver total antioxidant capacity including SOD and GSH-px.CONCLUSION: TGP has beneficial effects on hepaticfibrosis in rats by inhibition of collagen synthesis and decreasing oxidative stress.
基金supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-12-0977)the National New Drug Innovation Great Project of China(2011ZX09307-002-02)+1 种基金the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in a University(PCSIRT-IRT1193)the Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)
文摘AIM: To study the chemical constituents of the roots and stem bark of Kadsura coccinea. METHOD: Compounds were isolated by column chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20, and finally purified by prep-HPLC. Their structures were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods, including 1D- and 2D-NMR, and HR-ESI-MS. RESULTS: Two compounds were determined as(7′S,8′S,8R)-(8β,8′α)- dimethyl-4,4′-dihydroxy-5,3′-dimethoxy-5′-cyclolignan glucoside(1) and micrandiactone H(2), respectively. CONCLUSION: Compunds 1 and 2 are new and neither showed inhibitory effects on nitric oxide(NO) production in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 macrophages.
基金Projec twas supported by the Applied Basic Research Foundation of Yunnan Province (97C089M).
文摘Five new diterpenoids isolated from Siegesbeckia pubescens, pubesides A similar toE, were established as ent-2 alpha ,15,16-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-2-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside (1), ent-15,16,19-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside (2), beta -D-glucopyranosyl-ent-15,16-dihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-oiclate (3), ent-2-oxo-15,16,19-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-O-beta -D-gluco-pyranoside (4), ent-2-oxo-15,16,19-trihydroxypimar-8(14)-en-19-O-beta -D-glucopyranoside-15,16-acetonide (5) by 1D and 2D NMR techniques.
基金This work was supported by the Opening Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China,Kunming Institute of Botany,the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘A new acylated secoiridoidal glucoside,named gentiorigenoside A(1),was isolated from the root of Centiarm rigescens(Gentianaceae),together with eight known compounds,gentiopicroside(2),6'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl gentiopicroside(3),loganic acid(4),6'-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl loganic acid(5),sweroside(6),2'-(o,m-dihydoxybenzyl)-sweroside(7),swertiamarin(8)and secologanoside(9).heir structures were elucidated on the basis of detailed spectroscopic analysis.Iridoidal glucosides 3,5 and 9 were isolated for the first time from the title plant.
文摘Objective: To explore better therapy and reduce the rate of re-relapse of primary nephritic syndrome in children who had been treated with corticosteroids but relapsed. Methods: Eighty relapsers were enrolled from Jan. 1994 to Apr. 2000, who were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group (n=39) had been treated with tripterysium glucosides for three months,with the control group (n=41) members were treated with cyclophosphmide (CTX) by intermission intravenous pulse, with total dose of CTX not being more than 150 mg/kg. Prednisone, meanwhile, was given to both groups. The total treatment period of prednisone was prolonged by 12-18 months. Results: After following up for 3-7 years, the re-relapse rates of both groups were observed. The re-relapse rate of the treatment group was 28.2% to 29.3% in the CTX-controlled group. The re-relapse rates between two groups were almost similar, and with no observed significant difference (P>0.05). The side effect of tripterysium glucosides was less than that of CTX. Conclusion: For the treatment of relapsing nephritic syndrome in children, the combination of tripterysium glucosides and prolonged corticosteroid therapy is as effective as the regimen of CTX plus prolonged use of prednisone.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81273900):Studies on Epigenetic Mechanisms Associated with the Classical Decoction of HanBi(Wutou Decoction)and ReBi(Baihu Plus Guizhi Decoction)Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81773972):Based on succinate/GPR91 Pathway Connected Abnormal Glucose Metabolism Exacerbates Inflammation to Investigate the"Dispelling Pyretic Arthralgia"Mechanism of Baihu Guizhi Decoction
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate the mechanism underlying anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effect of total glucosides of paeony(TGP) based on toll-like receptor 2(TLR2) mediated tumor necrosis factor(TNF) receptor-associated factor 6(TRAF6)/nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB) pathway activation in rats with rheumatoid arthritis.METHODS: Adjuvant arthritis(AA) model was developed by complete freund’s adjuvant(CFA) immunization. TGP(100, 50, 25 mg/kg) and celecoxib(2.8 mg/kg) were administered by intragastric administration for 21 d. Right hind paw swelling was assessed every 2 d. After 21 d, synovial changes of the ankle were detected by histopathology. CD4+and CD8+ T cell amounts in peripheral blood were measured by flow-cytometrically. Gene and protein levels of toll-like receptor(TLR)2, TRAF6, tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 6(FASLG)in the spleen were assessed by RT-qPCR and Western Bolt, respectively. Nuclear expression of NF-κB p65 was detected by NF-κB p65 Assay Kit.RESULTS: Paw swelling and synovium lesions were obviously aggravated in AA rats. These symptoms were significantly relieved by TGP.The ratio of CD4+/CD8+ T cell was increased in AA rats, while TGP reduced this increased ratio.Gene and protein levels of splenic TLR2, TFAR6 and FASLG, and nuclear NF-κB p65 in AA rats were significantly increased, but overtly inhibited by TGP.CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that TGP’s anti-inflammatory effect onRA in rats with CFA may be related to the downregulation of TLR2/TRAF6/NF-κB pathway and the regulation of T cell subsets.
文摘Two new glycosides were isolated and characterized by spectral analysis from the seeds of Cassia obtusifolia and the leaves of Cassia angustifolia. The structure was elucidated as 1-hydroxyl-2-acetyl-3,8-dimethoxynaphthalene-6-O-β-D-apiofuranosyl- （1→2）-β-D-glucopyranoside and 2-acetyl-3-methyl-8-methoxyl-1,4-naphthoquinone-6-O-β-D-glucopyranoside.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81803537)the"Major New Drug Creation"of Major Science and Technology Project(No.2015ZX09101-016)+1 种基金Capital Science and Technology Leading Talent Training Project(No.Z191100006119017)Beijing Hospitals Authority Ascent Plan(No.DFL20190803)。
文摘Cognitive impairment is the main clinical manifestation of Alzheimer's disease(AD),and amyloid-β(AB)deposition and senile plaques are the characteristic neuropathological hallmarks in AD brains.This study aimed to explore the effect and mechanism of tetrahydroxy stilbene glucoside(TSG)on cognitive function in APP/PS 1 mice during long-term administration.Here,we treated APP/PS1 model mice of AD with different doses of TSG(50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg)for 5 to 17 months by gavage,and we further observed whether TSG could ameliorate the cognitive decline in APP/PS1 mice using behavioral tests,and investigated the possible mechanisms by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.Our results showed that TSG treatment rescued the spatial and non-spatial learning and memory impairments of APP/PS1 mice at Morris water maze test and novel object recognition test.Furthermore,Aβ40/42 deposition in the cortex and hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice treated with TSG was significantly reduced compared to the wild type mice using the immunohistochemical technique.Finally,Western blotting showed that TSG primarily decreased the APP expression to avoid the Aβplaque deposition in the cortex and hippocampus of mice.These results reveal the beneficial effects of TSG in APP/PSI-AD mice,which may be associated with the reduction of Aβdeposits in the brain.
基金supported by a program for New Century Excellent Talents in University from MOE(No.NCET-08-0925)together with a grant from the Natural Science Foundation of China(21002084)+2 种基金grants from the Natural Science Foundation of the Yunnan Province(Nos.2008CD066,2010CD017)an Undergraduates Innovative Experiment Project from MOE(101067320)as well as grants from Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry for Nature Resource,MOE(Nos.2009102204,2009102202).
文摘A newα-tetralonyl glucoside,6'-O-acetyl-juglanoside E(1),and a new dihydrophaseic acid glucoside,dihydrophaseic acid 1-O-(6-O-acetyl)-glucopyranoside(2),together with two known ones,juglanoside E(3)and dihydrophaseic acid(4),were isolated from the pellicle of the walnut(Juglans regia).The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic analysis,including IR,HRESIMS,1D and 2D NMR data.
基金grants from the National Science&Technology Major Project"Key New Drug Creation and Manufacturing Program",China(No.2009ZX09301-001)the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(No.30901851)
文摘A novel dimeric procyanidin glucoside,catechin 3-O-acetate-（4 α→8）-catechin 3-O-acetate-3＇-O- β-D-glucopyranoside（1）, along with five flavonoids and one lignan were isolated from the aerial parts of Polygonum aviculare.Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analyses including 1D,2D NMR,MS and CD methods.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(projects No.29972035).
文摘The reactions of 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(p-hydroxyphenyl) porphyrin 1 and 5-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-10,15,20-tris(p-methoxyphenyl) porphyrin 2 with 1-bromo-2,3,4,6-O-acetyl-alpha -D- glucoside 3 respectively afforded 5,10,15,20-tetrakis[p-(2,3,4,6-O-acetyl-glucoside)-1-O-phenyl]porphyrin 4 and 5,10,15-tris(p-methoxyphenyl)-20-[p-(2,3,4,6-O-acetyl-glucoside)-1-O-phenyl] porphyrin 5. Their metal complexes Co-II(4), Mn-II (4) and Co-II(5), Mn-II'(5) also have been prepared. These new compounds have been identified by IR, UV-visible,H-1 NMR spectra and elemental analysis.
