Objectives:Among cutaneous malignancies,melanoma stands out for its particularly aggressive nature,with therapeutic interventions becoming notably limited once the disease progresses.In this research,we investigate th...Objectives:Among cutaneous malignancies,melanoma stands out for its particularly aggressive nature,with therapeutic interventions becoming notably limited once the disease progresses.In this research,we investigate the tumor-suppressing capabilities of water-extracted Korean mistletoe(Viscum album var.coloratum)and its purified lectin component(V.album var.coloratum agglutinin,VCA)using two distinct mouse melanoma models:B16BL6 and B16F10 cell lines.Methods:The impact of water extract and VCA treatments on melanoma cells was assessed through multiple experimental approaches,examining cellular survival rates,programmed cell death pathways,multicaspase activity,and cell cycle distribution patterns.To elucidate the interconnections among various cellular responses,we employed a suite of statistical techniques encompassing correlation studies,principal component analysis(PCA)-based dimensionality reduction,and dendrogram-based clusteringmethodologies.Results:Thewater extract exhibited dosedependent cytotoxicity with IC50 values of 372.3±8.7μg/mL and 202.5±8.4μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.VCA showed more significant effects,with IC50 values of 0.1992±0.0041 and 0.1981±0.0098μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.Both agents induced substantial apoptosis with a significant progression from early to late apoptotic stages,reaching up to 59.4%total apoptotic cells for VCA treatment.This was confirmed by strong multicaspase activation,particularly in VCA-treated cells(up to 88.4%caspase-positive cells).The water extract showed modest effects on cell cycle distribution,with increases in G0/G1 phase(74.6%)in B16BL6 cells and S phase(19.2%)in B16F10 cells,while VCA treatment resulted in G2/M phase reduction(10.0%)in B16F10 cells.Correlation analysis revealed strong negative associations between cell viability and caspase activity(r=−0.843 to−0.878),while hierarchical clustering demonstrated distinct response patterns between low and high concentrations of both agents.Effect size analysis confirmed strong treatment impacts on cell viability(d=−5.89 to−6.12)and caspase activation(d=3.45 to 5.23).Conclusion:These findings suggest that Korean mistletoe water extract and its isolated lectin may affect both primary and metastatic melanoma cells through distinct mechanisms,demonstrating particular potency in caspase-dependent apoptosis induction.Our findings establish a robust foundation for developing novel therapeutic interventions derived from natural compounds to combat malignant melanoma with high metastatic potential.展开更多
Fungal symbionts co-evolve with hosts and microbial co-inhabitants to acquire an unpredictable potential for producing novel bioactive metabolites,but the knowledge about the topic remains patchy and superficial.Here ...Fungal symbionts co-evolve with hosts and microbial co-inhabitants to acquire an unpredictable potential for producing novel bioactive metabolites,but the knowledge about the topic remains patchy and superficial.Here we present the chemical characterization of acatulides A-G(1-7)as architecturally unprecedented macrolides from the solid-state culture of Acaulium album H-JQSF,an arthropod-associated fungus.The acatulide structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis,modified Mosher's method and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The plausible biosynthetic pathways for compounds 1-4 are proposed.Interestingly,acatulides B-D(2-4)and G(7)were demonstrated to be neuroprotective against the 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium(MPP+)-induced damage to SH-SY5Y cells and nematode Caenorhabditis elegans(C.elegans).展开更多
[ Objective] The purpose was to discuss drought resistance mechanism of Chenopodium album L. and supply theoretical basis and practical guidance for artificial cultivation and popularization of C. album. [ Method] C. ...[ Objective] The purpose was to discuss drought resistance mechanism of Chenopodium album L. and supply theoretical basis and practical guidance for artificial cultivation and popularization of C. album. [ Method] C. album seedlings grown to 6th leaf stage were conducted osmotic stress treatment with PEG6000 osmotic whose concentration was set up as 0, 5%, 10% and 20% and the various physiological indices of the 3rd -5th function leaves in upper plant were determined after being treated for 0, 1,3, 5, 7 and 9 d. [ Result] Under osmotic stress with 5% PGE, the relative water content （RWC） of C. album reduced less. Under osmotic stress with 10%, the RWC in seedling leaves of C. album decreased to 62% on the fifth day and the leaves began to wither. Under osmotic stress with 20%, the RWC in seedling leaves of C. album decreased to 61.9% on the third day and the leaves appeared withering, and the RWC decreased to 48.6% on the 7th day and the leaves were dry and yellow. Proline contents in seedling leaves of C. album under osmotic stress with 5%, 10% and 20% PEG were 7.64, 10.9 and 29.4 times of CK on the 7th day. [ Conclusion] C. album hed some adaptability to moderate osmotic stress, but the PEG osmotic stress with high concentration and long time might lead to severe damage on C. album.展开更多
[Objective] The aim of this study was to reveal the evolvement structures,especially the crystal characteristics of Chenopodium album L.under saline stress,so as to providing the first-hand data for utilizing biologic...[Objective] The aim of this study was to reveal the evolvement structures,especially the crystal characteristics of Chenopodium album L.under saline stress,so as to providing the first-hand data for utilizing biological techniques to control saline environment.[Method] Employing high definition display method of plant crystal structure and paraffin-section method,we performed a comparative study on the evolvement structures of C.album growing in high salinity areas in the coast of Egyptian Red Sea and common salinity areas in the grasslands in Changling County of Jilin Province.[Result] The regionally distributed crystal and the developed assimilating tissue of C.album are the key structural characteristics to antagonize the saline stress during the evolving process.Stem cortex of C.album growing in both the high salinity areas in coast of Egyptian Red Sea and common salinity areas in the grasslands in Changling County of Jilin Province has similar discontinuous crystal rings.Assimilating tissue in C.album growing in high salinity areas is highly developed than that in common salinity environment.Comparative analysis indicates that the developed stratum corneum and marrow is also the key structural characteristics to antagonize the saline stress.[Conclusion] Our results provide a valuable approach to study the salt-tolerance mechanism of plant using structural botanical techniques,i.e.,crystal may become the identification characteristics of salt tolerant plant.展开更多
The effects of different concentrations of NaCl stresses on seed germina- tion and seedling growth of Canavium album （Lour.） Raeuseh. were investigated. In addition, the amylase activity was measured. The results sh...The effects of different concentrations of NaCl stresses on seed germina- tion and seedling growth of Canavium album （Lour.） Raeuseh. were investigated. In addition, the amylase activity was measured. The results showed that the four Canavium album Raeuseh cultivars were sensitive to NaCI stress in varying de- grees. When the NaCI concentration was less than 0.8%, the seed germination rates of the four Canavium album Raeuseh cultivars were all higher than 90%. However, with the increased NaCI concentration, the water intake by seed germina- tion was inhibited, the amylase activity was decreased, and the germination rate, germination index and vigor index were all trended to be decreased, which differed among the four test cultivars. When the NaCl concentration was less than 0.4%, the seedling growths of the four Canavium album Raeuseh cultivars were not af- fected. But when the NaCI concentration was increased, the critical salinities inhibit- ing radicle growth were different among the four cultivars （Huiyuan, 1.0%; Chayao No.1, 1.2%; Sanfang, 1.4%; Frantoio, 1.6%）. Among the four test cuttivars, the sen- sitivities to NaCl stress ranked as Huiyuan 〉 Chayao No.1 〉 Sanfang 〉 Frantoio.展开更多
【背景】海洋来源真菌次级代谢产物由于具有化学结构新颖和生物活性多样的特点,是药物发现新的源泉之一。【目的】研究Parengyodontium album SCSIO 40430次级代谢产物及其抑菌活性。【方法】利用常压柱色谱、半制备HPLC等色谱学方法对P...【背景】海洋来源真菌次级代谢产物由于具有化学结构新颖和生物活性多样的特点,是药物发现新的源泉之一。【目的】研究Parengyodontium album SCSIO 40430次级代谢产物及其抑菌活性。【方法】利用常压柱色谱、半制备HPLC等色谱学方法对P.albumSCSIO40430发酵液粗提物进行分离纯化;通过HR-ESI-MS、1H、13CNMR等光谱学方法,并结合文献数据,确定其产生的化合物结构;对分离得到的化合物进行抑菌活性测试。【结果】分离到3个苯并二氢吡喃酮类化合物,结构确定为Deoxyphomalone(1)、2-Ethyl-3,5-dihydroxy-11-methylchroman-9-one (2)、2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-5-methoxy-11-methylchroman-9-one (3)。【结论】获得3个苯并二氢吡喃酮类化合物;活性测定结果显示化合物2对耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌(MRSAATCC43300)、苏云金芽孢杆菌(B.thuringiensisSCSIOBT01)有较好的生长抑制活性(MIC 16μg/mL)。展开更多
以福建主栽的橄榄(Canarium album (Lour.) Rauesch.)品种‘长营’种子为材料,观察其成熟种子及不同发育时期种子的形态结构,对数量性状进行测量与统计分析,并运用概率分级建立形态指标的正态分布分级标准。结果显示,橄榄种子表型性状...以福建主栽的橄榄(Canarium album (Lour.) Rauesch.)品种‘长营’种子为材料,观察其成熟种子及不同发育时期种子的形态结构,对数量性状进行测量与统计分析,并运用概率分级建立形态指标的正态分布分级标准。结果显示,橄榄种子表型性状和形态结构变异较大,各数量性状变异系数为6.77%~19.04%,具有丰富的遗传多样性;橄榄种子心室类型有12种,其中三心室占比最高(97.80%);胚数量0~4个不等;经K-S检验,各数量性状符合正态分布,依据各性状可划分为5级分级标准。本研究为橄榄种质的系统学研究提供了种子形态方面的新内容,可为橄榄资源描述的标准化及遗传育种研究提供一定的参考。展开更多
Santalum album （Indian Sandalwood） is found in the mountainous regions of the intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. Few studies have been conducted on sandalwood ecology in this region, and ours is the first recorded stud...Santalum album （Indian Sandalwood） is found in the mountainous regions of the intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. Few studies have been conducted on sandalwood ecology in this region, and ours is the first recorded study of essential oil content and chemical composition of heartwood. We harvested two trees with State permission and took cross-sections for analysis. We demonstrated a difference in the heartwood formation and oil yield of the trees. The composition of the oil was found to be consistent between trees and along the trunk of the tree. Main aromatic compounds were santalols and other compounds are recorded in lesser quantities. Results of this study comply with the other published work on sandalwood elsewhere. This initial study on S. album in Sri Lanka provided promising results for the future of sandalwood agroforestry.展开更多
为筛选1株产蛋白酶的海洋菌种,课题组从厦门市红树林中筛选得到1株产蛋白酶的丝状真菌,并对其细胞形态进行了扫描电镜观察,经提取其ITS序列于Genbank进行比对并构建进化树,将其鉴定为Parengyodontium album HX2019006。该菌株在海水培...为筛选1株产蛋白酶的海洋菌种,课题组从厦门市红树林中筛选得到1株产蛋白酶的丝状真菌,并对其细胞形态进行了扫描电镜观察,经提取其ITS序列于Genbank进行比对并构建进化树,将其鉴定为Parengyodontium album HX2019006。该菌株在海水培养基中可生产蛋白酶,通过对其培养基组分及发酵条件进行单因素优化,获得较高的蛋白酶产量后,选择培养基中麦芽糖浓度、蛋白胨浓度和培养时间3个因素进行3水平响应面优化,在优化后的培养基和发酵条件下,发酵液蛋白酶活力为71. 1 U/m L,较初始条件提高125. 7%。展开更多
Low-pressure discharge is applied for stimulation of germination of two seed lots of Lamb＇s Quarters （Chenopodium album agg.） with different starting germinations （17%, 8%） and in different stages of dormancy. Di...Low-pressure discharge is applied for stimulation of germination of two seed lots of Lamb＇s Quarters （Chenopodium album agg.） with different starting germinations （17%, 8%） and in different stages of dormancy. Different exposition durations with cold plasma treatment were applied. The variable of the ratio cumulative germination was calculated. The Richards＇ equation was used for curve-fitting and simulation of the growth curves. Population parameters, namely Vi - viability, Me - time, Qu - dispersion, and Sk - skewness, counted from the curves described the germination rate well. Significant differences among Qu confirmed the erratic dormancy and gradual germination of Lamb＇s Quarters. No difference in the Me parameter was found between two tested seed lots, and no interspecies characteristics were changed using low-pressure discharge. The results suggested that plasma treatment changed seed germination in Lamb＇s Quarters seeds.展开更多
Two new flavonoid glycosides, named viscumneoside XⅡ(1), and viscumneoside XⅢ(2);a new dihydrogen flavonoid glycoside product named viscumneoside XⅣ(3), were isolated from the aerial part of Viscum album, along wit...Two new flavonoid glycosides, named viscumneoside XⅡ(1), and viscumneoside XⅢ(2);a new dihydrogen flavonoid glycoside product named viscumneoside XⅣ(3), were isolated from the aerial part of Viscum album, along with seven known compounds(4-10). Their structures were identified by analysis of spectroscopic data. In addition, cytotoxicity assay showed that 1, 2 and 3 possessed significant inhibitory activities against C6, A549 and MDA-MB-231(the inhibition rate arrived about 50%, 70% and74% respectively with IC50 ≤ 60.00 μmol·L^-1), while the inhibition of TF-1 and Hela was not significant.展开更多
The contents of total phenolics and extractable condensed tannins in the leaves, twigs and stem bark of Canarium album were determined. The structural heterogeneity of condensed tannins from stem bark was characterize...The contents of total phenolics and extractable condensed tannins in the leaves, twigs and stem bark of Canarium album were determined. The structural heterogeneity of condensed tannins from stem bark was characterized by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry （MALDI-TOF MS） and nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR） analyses The results show the predominance of signals representative of procyanidins and prodelphinidins. In addition, epicatechin and epigallocatechin polymers with galloylated procyanidin or prodelphinidin were also observed. The tannins were screened for their potential antioxidant activities using l,l-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl （DPPH） and ferric reducing/antioxidant power （FRAP） model systems. Tannins extracted from leaves, twigs and stem bark all showed a very good DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing power.展开更多
We studied the effects of different culture media on the growth of India sandalwood （Santalum album L.） seedlings in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Five different growth substrates, lateritic subso...We studied the effects of different culture media on the growth of India sandalwood （Santalum album L.） seedlings in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Five different growth substrates, lateritic subsoil, burnt soil, agricultural soil, peaty soil and coconut dust, were used as the basic culture materials and seven different treatments of composition were used as potting media. Kuhnia rosmarinifolia Vent. was used as a primary host plant for all treatments. Statistically significant differences were found between treatments in respects of survival rate （p 〈 0.001）, height （p 〈 0.001）, ground diameter （p 〈 0.001） and biomass （p = 0.002）, as well as for quality index （p 〈 0.001） of S. album seedlings after 6-month growth in containers with different culture media. Among all treatments, the treatment combining burnt soil, peat and coconut dust in a weight ratio of 1：1：1 plus 2% calcium super-phosphate as basal manure achieved the best performance for most of the seedling growth parameters, including survival rate （98%）, height （35.81 cm）, ground diameter （0.56 cm）, biomass （4.46 g） and quality index （0.65）, followed by the treatment using only burnt soil plus 2% calcium super-phosphate as the culture medium （survival rate 86%, height 29.23 cm, ground diameter 0.48 cm, biomass 3.36 g and quality index 0.52）, while the treatment using only lateritic subsoil plus the basal manure as the medium obtained the poorest results in survival rate （38%）, height （12.04 cm）, ground diameter （0.19 cm）, biomass （0.26 g） and quality index （0.043）. Increasing the proportion of lateritic subsoil in the medium when mixed with peat and coconut dust did not show statistically significant differences in survival, height, ground diameter, biomass nor in quality index. In consideration of cost, using burnt soil plus 2% calcium super-phosphate as basal manure may be the optimum culture medium for large-scale production of Indian sandal- wood seedlings in Guangdong, southern China.展开更多
Mistletoes are parasite plants growing on various tree species,taking nutrients from the host.Beneficial compounds of mistletoe were used in medicine and these mistletoes were commonly collected from oak species that ...Mistletoes are parasite plants growing on various tree species,taking nutrients from the host.Beneficial compounds of mistletoe were used in medicine and these mistletoes were commonly collected from oak species that were not well identified.We analyzed the nutritional value by measuring proximate and mineral components of Korean mistletoe(Viscum album var.coloratum)from various host trees.Carbohydrate was the most proximate component in both leaves and twigs followed crude protein,crude fiber,crude ash and crude fat.While the contents of the proximate components and minerals varied among hosts and between plant parts,leaves contained higher crude protein and ash,and more minerals except for magnesium than twigs,although no significant difference was found inmistletoe grown on Prunus mandshurica.There were significant differences of proximate and mineral contents depending on the host species.Mistletoe grown on Chaenomeles sinensis contained higher levels of carbohydrates,crude fat,crude ash,magnesium,calcium,sodium,iron,and zinc than mistletoe grown on other species.Mistletoe grown on P.mandshurica contained high mineral levels of potassium,copper and phosphorous.The nutritional value of mistletoes were greatly influenced by the host species but among the hosts,specific nutrients accumulated in leaves more than in twigs,and vice versa.Based on the analysis,Korean mistletoe contains relatively good quality of nutrients and has high potential for dietary supplements as well as for medicinal compounds.展开更多
BACKGROUND Advanced pancreatic cancer(aPC)has a poor prognosis with limited survival benefit from current standard treatment.Viscum album extracts(VAE)are used by many cancer patients,showing immune-stimulating effect...BACKGROUND Advanced pancreatic cancer(aPC)has a poor prognosis with limited survival benefit from current standard treatment.Viscum album extracts(VAE)are used by many cancer patients,showing immune-stimulating effects,improved quality of life,and a survival benefit in patients with aPC.CASE SUMMARY A 59-year-old architect developed epigastric pain.A cystic lesion of the pancreas of 45-mm diameter was detected.In a follow-up magnetic resonance imaging,about one year later,multiple lesions were seen in the corpus and the tail of the pancreas;CA-19-9 was elevated to 58.5 U/mL.A distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy was performed,and a tumor of 7 cm×5 cm×3.5 cm was excised.Histologic investigation showed an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmassociated invasive adenocarcinoma with invasion of the lymph vessels,perineural invasion,and positive nodes(2/27);surgical margins showed tumor cells,and the tumor was classified as pT3 N1 M0 R1.The patient was treated with radiation of the tumor bed and capecitabine/oxaliplatin followed by gemcitabine and FOLFIRINOX.Seven months after surgery,a liver metastasis was detected and treatment with FOLFIRINOX was started.Four months after detection of the metastasis,the patient opted for additional treatment with VAE.Another month later,the metastasis was treated with radiofrequency ablation(RFA).Eight months later,the hepatic lesion recurred and was again treated with RFA.Thecontinuous VAE treatment was increased in dose,and the patient stayed recurrence-free for the next 39 mo in good health and working full-time(as of the time this case report was written).CONCLUSION We present the case of a patient with aPC with R1-resection with development of liver metastasis during the course of treatment who showed an overall survival of 63 mo and a relapse-free survival of 39 mo under increasing VAE therapy.The possible synergistic effect on tumor control of RFA treatment and immunestimulatory effects of VAE should be further investigated.展开更多
Objective To screen forα-glucosidase inhibitor active compounds in the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album)based on UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS technology and to evaluate its hypoglycemic activity in viv...Objective To screen forα-glucosidase inhibitor active compounds in the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album)based on UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS technology and to evaluate its hypoglycemic activity in vivo.Methods Acarbose was used as the positive control,and the median inhibitory concentration(IC50)was used as the evaluation index ofα-glucosidase inhibitory activity to establish an in vitroα-glucosidase inhibition model.Further,UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS technology was used to screen and identify the active compounds ofα-glucosidase inhibitors in the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album)in order to further verify the activity of the main active monomer and to perform homologous modeling and molecular docking of yeast-derivedα-glucosidase and human-derivedα-glucosidase,while the hypoglycemic activity was evaluated in diabetic mice.Results This study successfully identified 15 compounds with potentialα-glucosidase inhibitory activity,including Chikusetsusaponin IVa,from the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album).Simultaneously,we verified the activity of the main active monomer Chikusetsusaponin IVa,and showed that it has strongα-glucosidase inhibitory activity.Theα-glucosidase inhibitory concentration IC50 was(565.2±1.026)μg/m L,and the IC50 of acarbose,which was lower than the positive control,was(706.6±1.058)μg/m L.The docking energies of Chikusetsusaponin IVa were–6.1 and–7.7 kcal/mol with yeast-derivedα-glucosidase and human-derivedα-glucosidase molecules,respectively.Both showed strong binding activity,and the levels of alanine aminotransaminase(ALT),aspartate aminotransaminase(AST),UREA,Creatinine(CREA),and cholesterol(CHO)were significantly decreased by Chikusetsusaponin IVa(P<0.05).In addition,it could repair damaged liver and pancreas cells of diabetic mice to some extent.Conclusion This study provides a basis for screeningα-glucosidase inhibitors and structural modifications of the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album).展开更多
In the present study,two new acetylene conjugate compounds,dibutyl(2Z,6Z)-octa-2,6-dien-4-yne dioate(1),and dibutyl(2E,6E)-octa-2,6-dien-4-yne dioate(2),were isolated from the dry stem leaves of Viscum album,along wit...In the present study,two new acetylene conjugate compounds,dibutyl(2Z,6Z)-octa-2,6-dien-4-yne dioate(1),and dibutyl(2E,6E)-octa-2,6-dien-4-yne dioate(2),were isolated from the dry stem leaves of Viscum album,along with nine known compounds(3–11).Their structures were confirmed on the basis of spectroscopic data.Compounds 1 and 8 showed antioxidant activity against xanthine oxidase(XOD)and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)hydroxyl(DPPH),with the IC_(50) of 1.22 and 1.33μmol·L^(–1),and the SC_(50 )of 4.34 and 8.22μmol·L^(–1),respectively.展开更多
Santalum album Linn. is an evergreen and hemi-parasitic tree, the heartwood-sandalwood of which was used during a long history in traditional Chinese medicine. Kuhnia rosmarinifolia Vent. is a good host for 1- or 2-ye...Santalum album Linn. is an evergreen and hemi-parasitic tree, the heartwood-sandalwood of which was used during a long history in traditional Chinese medicine. Kuhnia rosmarinifolia Vent. is a good host for 1- or 2-year-old growing S. album. The interaction between S. album and K. rosmarinifolia is still little known. Many studies have been carried out on a number of plants for identification and diversity of endophytes. In this study, in total 25 taxa of endophytic fungi were isolated from the roots of S. album and the roots of K. rosmarinifolia. The most frequently isolated genera were Penicillium sp. 1 and Fusarium sp. 1 in the roots of S. album and K. rosmadnifolia, respectively. S. album is a root parasite of K. rosmarinifolia. The interesting result is that they apparently do not share the same endophytic fungi isolates. This study for the first time explored the content of endophytic fungi from S. album and K. rosmarinifolia, which provides important information for further studies.展开更多
文摘Objectives:Among cutaneous malignancies,melanoma stands out for its particularly aggressive nature,with therapeutic interventions becoming notably limited once the disease progresses.In this research,we investigate the tumor-suppressing capabilities of water-extracted Korean mistletoe(Viscum album var.coloratum)and its purified lectin component(V.album var.coloratum agglutinin,VCA)using two distinct mouse melanoma models:B16BL6 and B16F10 cell lines.Methods:The impact of water extract and VCA treatments on melanoma cells was assessed through multiple experimental approaches,examining cellular survival rates,programmed cell death pathways,multicaspase activity,and cell cycle distribution patterns.To elucidate the interconnections among various cellular responses,we employed a suite of statistical techniques encompassing correlation studies,principal component analysis(PCA)-based dimensionality reduction,and dendrogram-based clusteringmethodologies.Results:Thewater extract exhibited dosedependent cytotoxicity with IC50 values of 372.3±8.7μg/mL and 202.5±8.4μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.VCA showed more significant effects,with IC50 values of 0.1992±0.0041 and 0.1981±0.0098μg/mL for B16BL6 and B16F10 cells,respectively.Both agents induced substantial apoptosis with a significant progression from early to late apoptotic stages,reaching up to 59.4%total apoptotic cells for VCA treatment.This was confirmed by strong multicaspase activation,particularly in VCA-treated cells(up to 88.4%caspase-positive cells).The water extract showed modest effects on cell cycle distribution,with increases in G0/G1 phase(74.6%)in B16BL6 cells and S phase(19.2%)in B16F10 cells,while VCA treatment resulted in G2/M phase reduction(10.0%)in B16F10 cells.Correlation analysis revealed strong negative associations between cell viability and caspase activity(r=−0.843 to−0.878),while hierarchical clustering demonstrated distinct response patterns between low and high concentrations of both agents.Effect size analysis confirmed strong treatment impacts on cell viability(d=−5.89 to−6.12)and caspase activation(d=3.45 to 5.23).Conclusion:These findings suggest that Korean mistletoe water extract and its isolated lectin may affect both primary and metastatic melanoma cells through distinct mechanisms,demonstrating particular potency in caspase-dependent apoptosis induction.Our findings establish a robust foundation for developing novel therapeutic interventions derived from natural compounds to combat malignant melanoma with high metastatic potential.
基金co-financed by the grants from National Nature Science Foundation of China(Nos.81991523 and 81991524)National Science and Technology Innovation 2030-Major Program of“Brain Science and Brain-Like Research”(No.2022ZD0211804)。
文摘Fungal symbionts co-evolve with hosts and microbial co-inhabitants to acquire an unpredictable potential for producing novel bioactive metabolites,but the knowledge about the topic remains patchy and superficial.Here we present the chemical characterization of acatulides A-G(1-7)as architecturally unprecedented macrolides from the solid-state culture of Acaulium album H-JQSF,an arthropod-associated fungus.The acatulide structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis,modified Mosher's method and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The plausible biosynthetic pathways for compounds 1-4 are proposed.Interestingly,acatulides B-D(2-4)and G(7)were demonstrated to be neuroprotective against the 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium(MPP+)-induced damage to SH-SY5Y cells and nematode Caenorhabditis elegans(C.elegans).
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Education Department of Jiangsu Province(02KJD18007)the Key Laboratory Program of Bio-re-sources of Jiangsu Province(KJS03042)the Key Program of Natural Science Foundation of Xuzhou Normal University(06XLA11)~~
文摘[ Objective] The purpose was to discuss drought resistance mechanism of Chenopodium album L. and supply theoretical basis and practical guidance for artificial cultivation and popularization of C. album. [ Method] C. album seedlings grown to 6th leaf stage were conducted osmotic stress treatment with PEG6000 osmotic whose concentration was set up as 0, 5%, 10% and 20% and the various physiological indices of the 3rd -5th function leaves in upper plant were determined after being treated for 0, 1,3, 5, 7 and 9 d. [ Result] Under osmotic stress with 5% PGE, the relative water content （RWC） of C. album reduced less. Under osmotic stress with 10%, the RWC in seedling leaves of C. album decreased to 62% on the fifth day and the leaves began to wither. Under osmotic stress with 20%, the RWC in seedling leaves of C. album decreased to 61.9% on the third day and the leaves appeared withering, and the RWC decreased to 48.6% on the 7th day and the leaves were dry and yellow. Proline contents in seedling leaves of C. album under osmotic stress with 5%, 10% and 20% PEG were 7.64, 10.9 and 29.4 times of CK on the 7th day. [ Conclusion] C. album hed some adaptability to moderate osmotic stress, but the PEG osmotic stress with high concentration and long time might lead to severe damage on C. album.
基金Supported by Program from the Education Department of Jilin Prov-ince(2011191,2011359 )Natural Science Fund from Chang-chun Normal University~~
文摘[Objective] The aim of this study was to reveal the evolvement structures,especially the crystal characteristics of Chenopodium album L.under saline stress,so as to providing the first-hand data for utilizing biological techniques to control saline environment.[Method] Employing high definition display method of plant crystal structure and paraffin-section method,we performed a comparative study on the evolvement structures of C.album growing in high salinity areas in the coast of Egyptian Red Sea and common salinity areas in the grasslands in Changling County of Jilin Province.[Result] The regionally distributed crystal and the developed assimilating tissue of C.album are the key structural characteristics to antagonize the saline stress during the evolving process.Stem cortex of C.album growing in both the high salinity areas in coast of Egyptian Red Sea and common salinity areas in the grasslands in Changling County of Jilin Province has similar discontinuous crystal rings.Assimilating tissue in C.album growing in high salinity areas is highly developed than that in common salinity environment.Comparative analysis indicates that the developed stratum corneum and marrow is also the key structural characteristics to antagonize the saline stress.[Conclusion] Our results provide a valuable approach to study the salt-tolerance mechanism of plant using structural botanical techniques,i.e.,crystal may become the identification characteristics of salt tolerant plant.
基金Supported by Major New Product Development Project of Department of Science and Technology of Yunnan Province(2013-2016,1601006030)~~
文摘The effects of different concentrations of NaCl stresses on seed germina- tion and seedling growth of Canavium album （Lour.） Raeuseh. were investigated. In addition, the amylase activity was measured. The results showed that the four Canavium album Raeuseh cultivars were sensitive to NaCI stress in varying de- grees. When the NaCI concentration was less than 0.8%, the seed germination rates of the four Canavium album Raeuseh cultivars were all higher than 90%. However, with the increased NaCI concentration, the water intake by seed germina- tion was inhibited, the amylase activity was decreased, and the germination rate, germination index and vigor index were all trended to be decreased, which differed among the four test cultivars. When the NaCl concentration was less than 0.4%, the seedling growths of the four Canavium album Raeuseh cultivars were not af- fected. But when the NaCI concentration was increased, the critical salinities inhibit- ing radicle growth were different among the four cultivars （Huiyuan, 1.0%; Chayao No.1, 1.2%; Sanfang, 1.4%; Frantoio, 1.6%）. Among the four test cuttivars, the sen- sitivities to NaCl stress ranked as Huiyuan 〉 Chayao No.1 〉 Sanfang 〉 Frantoio.
文摘以福建主栽的橄榄(Canarium album (Lour.) Rauesch.)品种‘长营’种子为材料,观察其成熟种子及不同发育时期种子的形态结构,对数量性状进行测量与统计分析,并运用概率分级建立形态指标的正态分布分级标准。结果显示,橄榄种子表型性状和形态结构变异较大,各数量性状变异系数为6.77%~19.04%,具有丰富的遗传多样性;橄榄种子心室类型有12种,其中三心室占比最高(97.80%);胚数量0~4个不等;经K-S检验,各数量性状符合正态分布,依据各性状可划分为5级分级标准。本研究为橄榄种质的系统学研究提供了种子形态方面的新内容,可为橄榄资源描述的标准化及遗传育种研究提供一定的参考。
基金the financial support provided by Sadaharitha Plantations Ltdservices provided by Wescorp Sandalwood Ltd
文摘Santalum album （Indian Sandalwood） is found in the mountainous regions of the intermediate zone of Sri Lanka. Few studies have been conducted on sandalwood ecology in this region, and ours is the first recorded study of essential oil content and chemical composition of heartwood. We harvested two trees with State permission and took cross-sections for analysis. We demonstrated a difference in the heartwood formation and oil yield of the trees. The composition of the oil was found to be consistent between trees and along the trunk of the tree. Main aromatic compounds were santalols and other compounds are recorded in lesser quantities. Results of this study comply with the other published work on sandalwood elsewhere. This initial study on S. album in Sri Lanka provided promising results for the future of sandalwood agroforestry.
基金supported by the Institutional Research Plan No.AV0Z60870520(erá)the research plans MSM 0021620834(Tichy)MSM 4674788501(patenka) that are financed by the Ministry of Education,Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
文摘Low-pressure discharge is applied for stimulation of germination of two seed lots of Lamb＇s Quarters （Chenopodium album agg.） with different starting germinations （17%, 8%） and in different stages of dormancy. Different exposition durations with cold plasma treatment were applied. The variable of the ratio cumulative germination was calculated. The Richards＇ equation was used for curve-fitting and simulation of the growth curves. Population parameters, namely Vi - viability, Me - time, Qu - dispersion, and Sk - skewness, counted from the curves described the germination rate well. Significant differences among Qu confirmed the erratic dormancy and gradual germination of Lamb＇s Quarters. No difference in the Me parameter was found between two tested seed lots, and no interspecies characteristics were changed using low-pressure discharge. The results suggested that plasma treatment changed seed germination in Lamb＇s Quarters seeds.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Development Fund(No.2009ZX09301-007)the Scientific Research Projects of Shannxi Academy of Sciences(No.2016K-17)+4 种基金the Projects of Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Department(No.2016SF-264)Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in The Public Interest(Grant 389,No.201203062)Support Plan for Young 392 Talents of Science and Technology Association of Colleges and Universities in Shaanxi Province 393(No.20150105)Key Research and Development Plan Project of Shaanxi Province(No.2018SF-034)Scientific Research from Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education(Nos.14JS100 and 17JK0243)
文摘Two new flavonoid glycosides, named viscumneoside XⅡ(1), and viscumneoside XⅢ(2);a new dihydrogen flavonoid glycoside product named viscumneoside XⅣ(3), were isolated from the aerial part of Viscum album, along with seven known compounds(4-10). Their structures were identified by analysis of spectroscopic data. In addition, cytotoxicity assay showed that 1, 2 and 3 possessed significant inhibitory activities against C6, A549 and MDA-MB-231(the inhibition rate arrived about 50%, 70% and74% respectively with IC50 ≤ 60.00 μmol·L^-1), while the inhibition of TF-1 and Hela was not significant.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30671646)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, China (No. NCET-07-0725)the Program for Innovative Research Team in Science and Technology in Fujian Province University, China
文摘The contents of total phenolics and extractable condensed tannins in the leaves, twigs and stem bark of Canarium album were determined. The structural heterogeneity of condensed tannins from stem bark was characterized by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry （MALDI-TOF MS） and nuclear magnetic resonance （NMR） analyses The results show the predominance of signals representative of procyanidins and prodelphinidins. In addition, epicatechin and epigallocatechin polymers with galloylated procyanidin or prodelphinidin were also observed. The tannins were screened for their potential antioxidant activities using l,l-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl （DPPH） and ferric reducing/antioxidant power （FRAP） model systems. Tannins extracted from leaves, twigs and stem bark all showed a very good DPPH radical scavenging activity and ferric reducing power.
基金sponsored by the National Science and Technology Support Project "High efficient cultivation techniques of sandalwood plantation in south China (2006BAD24B0903)" a "Special construction project for improved variety experiment orchard (4400-32990190)".
文摘We studied the effects of different culture media on the growth of India sandalwood （Santalum album L.） seedlings in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Five different growth substrates, lateritic subsoil, burnt soil, agricultural soil, peaty soil and coconut dust, were used as the basic culture materials and seven different treatments of composition were used as potting media. Kuhnia rosmarinifolia Vent. was used as a primary host plant for all treatments. Statistically significant differences were found between treatments in respects of survival rate （p 〈 0.001）, height （p 〈 0.001）, ground diameter （p 〈 0.001） and biomass （p = 0.002）, as well as for quality index （p 〈 0.001） of S. album seedlings after 6-month growth in containers with different culture media. Among all treatments, the treatment combining burnt soil, peat and coconut dust in a weight ratio of 1：1：1 plus 2% calcium super-phosphate as basal manure achieved the best performance for most of the seedling growth parameters, including survival rate （98%）, height （35.81 cm）, ground diameter （0.56 cm）, biomass （4.46 g） and quality index （0.65）, followed by the treatment using only burnt soil plus 2% calcium super-phosphate as the culture medium （survival rate 86%, height 29.23 cm, ground diameter 0.48 cm, biomass 3.36 g and quality index 0.52）, while the treatment using only lateritic subsoil plus the basal manure as the medium obtained the poorest results in survival rate （38%）, height （12.04 cm）, ground diameter （0.19 cm）, biomass （0.26 g） and quality index （0.043）. Increasing the proportion of lateritic subsoil in the medium when mixed with peat and coconut dust did not show statistically significant differences in survival, height, ground diameter, biomass nor in quality index. In consideration of cost, using burnt soil plus 2% calcium super-phosphate as basal manure may be the optimum culture medium for large-scale production of Indian sandal- wood seedlings in Guangdong, southern China.
基金supported by Kangwon National University and NRF,Korea(No.2017R1D1A3B03032994)
文摘Mistletoes are parasite plants growing on various tree species,taking nutrients from the host.Beneficial compounds of mistletoe were used in medicine and these mistletoes were commonly collected from oak species that were not well identified.We analyzed the nutritional value by measuring proximate and mineral components of Korean mistletoe(Viscum album var.coloratum)from various host trees.Carbohydrate was the most proximate component in both leaves and twigs followed crude protein,crude fiber,crude ash and crude fat.While the contents of the proximate components and minerals varied among hosts and between plant parts,leaves contained higher crude protein and ash,and more minerals except for magnesium than twigs,although no significant difference was found inmistletoe grown on Prunus mandshurica.There were significant differences of proximate and mineral contents depending on the host species.Mistletoe grown on Chaenomeles sinensis contained higher levels of carbohydrates,crude fat,crude ash,magnesium,calcium,sodium,iron,and zinc than mistletoe grown on other species.Mistletoe grown on P.mandshurica contained high mineral levels of potassium,copper and phosphorous.The nutritional value of mistletoes were greatly influenced by the host species but among the hosts,specific nutrients accumulated in leaves more than in twigs,and vice versa.Based on the analysis,Korean mistletoe contains relatively good quality of nutrients and has high potential for dietary supplements as well as for medicinal compounds.
基金Supported by Stiftung Integrative Medizin Stuttgart,Germany
文摘BACKGROUND Advanced pancreatic cancer(aPC)has a poor prognosis with limited survival benefit from current standard treatment.Viscum album extracts(VAE)are used by many cancer patients,showing immune-stimulating effects,improved quality of life,and a survival benefit in patients with aPC.CASE SUMMARY A 59-year-old architect developed epigastric pain.A cystic lesion of the pancreas of 45-mm diameter was detected.In a follow-up magnetic resonance imaging,about one year later,multiple lesions were seen in the corpus and the tail of the pancreas;CA-19-9 was elevated to 58.5 U/mL.A distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy was performed,and a tumor of 7 cm×5 cm×3.5 cm was excised.Histologic investigation showed an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmassociated invasive adenocarcinoma with invasion of the lymph vessels,perineural invasion,and positive nodes(2/27);surgical margins showed tumor cells,and the tumor was classified as pT3 N1 M0 R1.The patient was treated with radiation of the tumor bed and capecitabine/oxaliplatin followed by gemcitabine and FOLFIRINOX.Seven months after surgery,a liver metastasis was detected and treatment with FOLFIRINOX was started.Four months after detection of the metastasis,the patient opted for additional treatment with VAE.Another month later,the metastasis was treated with radiofrequency ablation(RFA).Eight months later,the hepatic lesion recurred and was again treated with RFA.Thecontinuous VAE treatment was increased in dose,and the patient stayed recurrence-free for the next 39 mo in good health and working full-time(as of the time this case report was written).CONCLUSION We present the case of a patient with aPC with R1-resection with development of liver metastasis during the course of treatment who showed an overall survival of 63 mo and a relapse-free survival of 39 mo under increasing VAE therapy.The possible synergistic effect on tumor control of RFA treatment and immunestimulatory effects of VAE should be further investigated.
基金funding support from the Program of the Educational Commission of Hunan Province of China(No.20B418)。
文摘Objective To screen forα-glucosidase inhibitor active compounds in the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album)based on UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS technology and to evaluate its hypoglycemic activity in vivo.Methods Acarbose was used as the positive control,and the median inhibitory concentration(IC50)was used as the evaluation index ofα-glucosidase inhibitory activity to establish an in vitroα-glucosidase inhibition model.Further,UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS technology was used to screen and identify the active compounds ofα-glucosidase inhibitors in the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album)in order to further verify the activity of the main active monomer and to perform homologous modeling and molecular docking of yeast-derivedα-glucosidase and human-derivedα-glucosidase,while the hypoglycemic activity was evaluated in diabetic mice.Results This study successfully identified 15 compounds with potentialα-glucosidase inhibitory activity,including Chikusetsusaponin IVa,from the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album).Simultaneously,we verified the activity of the main active monomer Chikusetsusaponin IVa,and showed that it has strongα-glucosidase inhibitory activity.Theα-glucosidase inhibitory concentration IC50 was(565.2±1.026)μg/m L,and the IC50 of acarbose,which was lower than the positive control,was(706.6±1.058)μg/m L.The docking energies of Chikusetsusaponin IVa were–6.1 and–7.7 kcal/mol with yeast-derivedα-glucosidase and human-derivedα-glucosidase molecules,respectively.Both showed strong binding activity,and the levels of alanine aminotransaminase(ALT),aspartate aminotransaminase(AST),UREA,Creatinine(CREA),and cholesterol(CHO)were significantly decreased by Chikusetsusaponin IVa(P<0.05).In addition,it could repair damaged liver and pancreas cells of diabetic mice to some extent.Conclusion This study provides a basis for screeningα-glucosidase inhibitors and structural modifications of the total saponins of Baibiandou(Lablab Semen Album).
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Development Fund(No.2009ZX09301-007)
文摘In the present study,two new acetylene conjugate compounds,dibutyl(2Z,6Z)-octa-2,6-dien-4-yne dioate(1),and dibutyl(2E,6E)-octa-2,6-dien-4-yne dioate(2),were isolated from the dry stem leaves of Viscum album,along with nine known compounds(3–11).Their structures were confirmed on the basis of spectroscopic data.Compounds 1 and 8 showed antioxidant activity against xanthine oxidase(XOD)and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)hydroxyl(DPPH),with the IC_(50) of 1.22 and 1.33μmol·L^(–1),and the SC_(50 )of 4.34 and 8.22μmol·L^(–1),respectively.
基金supported by the National Mega-Project for Innovative Drugs(No.2012ZX09301002-001-032)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31170016)
文摘Santalum album Linn. is an evergreen and hemi-parasitic tree, the heartwood-sandalwood of which was used during a long history in traditional Chinese medicine. Kuhnia rosmarinifolia Vent. is a good host for 1- or 2-year-old growing S. album. The interaction between S. album and K. rosmarinifolia is still little known. Many studies have been carried out on a number of plants for identification and diversity of endophytes. In this study, in total 25 taxa of endophytic fungi were isolated from the roots of S. album and the roots of K. rosmarinifolia. The most frequently isolated genera were Penicillium sp. 1 and Fusarium sp. 1 in the roots of S. album and K. rosmadnifolia, respectively. S. album is a root parasite of K. rosmarinifolia. The interesting result is that they apparently do not share the same endophytic fungi isolates. This study for the first time explored the content of endophytic fungi from S. album and K. rosmarinifolia, which provides important information for further studies.
