In this study,a novel polysaccharide GPA-G 2-H was derived from ginseng.Furthermore,the coherent study of its structural characteristics,fermented characteristics in vitro,as well as antioxidant mechanism of fermented...In this study,a novel polysaccharide GPA-G 2-H was derived from ginseng.Furthermore,the coherent study of its structural characteristics,fermented characteristics in vitro,as well as antioxidant mechanism of fermented product FGPA-G 2-H on Aβ25-35-induced PC 12 cells were explored.The structure of GPA-G 2-H was determined by means of zeta potential analysis,FTIR,HPLC,XRD,GC-MS and NMR.The backbone of GPA-G 2-H was mainly composed of→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→with branches substituted at O-3.Notably,GPA-G 2-H was degraded by intestinal microbiota in vitro with total sugar content and pH value decreasing,and short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)increasing.Moreover,GPA-G 2-H significantly promoted the proliferation of Lactobacillus,Muribaculaceae and Weissella,thereby making positive alterations in intestinal microbiota composition.Additionally,FGPA-G 2-H activated the Nrf 2/HO-1 signaling pathway,enhanced HO-1,NQO 1,SOD and GSH-Px,while inhabited Keap 1,MDA and LDH,which alleviated Aβ-induced oxidative stress in PC 12 cells.These provide a solid theoretical basis for the further development of ginseng polysaccharides as functional food and antioxidant drugs.展开更多
Background As living standards improve,consumers are placing greater emphasis on the enhancement of fish flesh quality,making its improvement increasingly critical.Plant-derived polysaccharides positively affect the i...Background As living standards improve,consumers are placing greater emphasis on the enhancement of fish flesh quality,making its improvement increasingly critical.Plant-derived polysaccharides positively affect the improvement of animal flesh quality.Panax ginseng leaf polysaccharides(PGLP)have a similar composition and lower cost compared with Panax ginseng root polysaccharides.However,its function and application effects in grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)are unclear.Methods A total of 540 sub-adult grass carp(679±1.29 g),one of the important economic fish species,were used as experimental models and fed diets supplemented with 0,100,200,300,400,or 500 mg/kg PGLP for 60 d.After 60 d,grass carp were weighed,and their muscles were collected to explore the effects of PGLP on the growth and development of myofibers and energy metabolism-related parameters.Results Our study found that PGLP increased the growth performance and muscle nutritional composition as well as improved muscle hardness,springiness,cohesiveness,chewiness,and hyperplasia of myofibers of sub-adult grass carp.Besides,PGLP promoted muscle energy metabolism by increasing creatine,glycogen,pyruvate,and acetyl-CoA contents and creatine kinase(CK),pyruvate kinase(PK),phosphofructokinase(PFK),and hexokinase(HK)activities,while decreasing lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)activity and lactate content in fish muscle.Finally,our study found that PGLP enhanced mitochondrial function by increasing the protein expression of mitochondrial complexes I–V,biogenesis,and fusion and decreasing autophagy and fission in fish muscle.Conclusions PGLP improved growth performance and flesh quality of sub-adult grass carp,which may be related to enhancing hyperplasia of myofibers by promoting energy metabolism.We concluded that the recommended amount of PGLP in sub-adult grass carp feed to optimize growth performance is 100–200 mg/kg.This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of PGLP in fish feed and for the analysis of the mechanism of nutrition and feed regulating fish flesh quality,which is of great significance.展开更多
Metabolomics covers a wide range of applications in life sciences,biomedicine,and phytology.Data acquisition(to achieve high coverage and efficiency)and analysis(to pursue good classification)are two key segments invo...Metabolomics covers a wide range of applications in life sciences,biomedicine,and phytology.Data acquisition(to achieve high coverage and efficiency)and analysis(to pursue good classification)are two key segments involved in metabolomics workflows.Various chemometric approaches utilizing either pattern recognition or machine learning have been employed to separate different groups.However,insufficient feature extraction,inappropriate feature selection,overfitting,or underfitting lead to an insufficient capacity to discriminate plants that are often easily confused.Using two ginseng varieties,namely Panax japonicus(PJ)and Panax japonicus var.major(PJvm),containing the similar ginsenosides,we integrated pseudo-targeted metabolomics and deep neural network(DNN)modeling to achieve accurate species differentiation.A pseudo-targeted metabolomics approach was optimized through data acquisition mode,ion pairs generation,comparison between multiple reaction monitoring(MRM)and scheduled MRM(sMRM),and chromatographic elution gradient.In total,1980 ion pairs were monitored within 23 min,allowing for the most comprehensive ginseng metabolome analysis.The established DNN model demonstrated excellent classification performance(in terms of accuracy,precision,recall,F1 score,area under the curve,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC))using the entire metabolome data and feature-selection dataset,exhibiting superior advantages over random forest(RF),support vector machine(SVM),extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost),and multilayer perceptron(MLP).Moreover,DNNs were advantageous for automated feature learning,nonlinear modeling,adaptability,and generalization.This study confirmed practicality of the established strategy for efficient metabolomics data analysis and reliable classification performance even when using small-volume samples.This established approach holds promise for plant metabolomics and is not limited to ginseng.展开更多
Biomacromolecules derived from plant-based traditional Chinese medicines play a pivotal role in natural drug research.Ginseng,the root of Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer,has attracted significant attention due to its diverse ...Biomacromolecules derived from plant-based traditional Chinese medicines play a pivotal role in natural drug research.Ginseng,the root of Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer,has attracted significant attention due to its diverse pharmacological activities and broad therapeutic applications.This review focuses on specific active macromolecules obtained from ginseng,including pectin,exosomes,proteins,and dietary fibers.These components possess unique structural characteristics and biological activities that offer novel insights into the multifaceted applications of ginseng.To systematically assess this field,we reviewed literature published over the past 60 years and identified 119 relevant studies investigating the structural composition,pharmacological activity,and potential applications of P.ginseng biomacromolecules.By highlighting their crucial role in promoting health and enhancing disease resistance,this review synthesizes the latest research findings on ginseng’s pharmacological effects,providing new perspectives and strong theoretical support for clinical drug development.展开更多
Objective:To assess the protective effects of Panax ginseng(PG)against copper sulfate(CuSO_(4))-induced kidney toxicity in rats.Methods:The rats were randomly allocated into four groups:control,CuSO_(4),PG,and PG+CuSO...Objective:To assess the protective effects of Panax ginseng(PG)against copper sulfate(CuSO_(4))-induced kidney toxicity in rats.Methods:The rats were randomly allocated into four groups:control,CuSO_(4),PG,and PG+CuSO_(4).The experiment continued for 14 days,during which CuSO_(4) was provided at a dosage of 100 mg/kg body weight per day and PG at 300 mg/kg body weight by oral gavage per day.Upon completion of the experiment,kidney sections were used for histological and histomorphometric analyses.The histochemical method was applied to ascertain the density of the glomerular mesangial matrix.The expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and caspase-3 were examined using immunohistochemistry.The levels of malondialdehyde and glutathione,along with the activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase in the kidney,were measured.Results:PG treatment exhibited a marked protective effect against CuSO_(4)-induced renal damage,as evidenced by improved histopathological lesions,significantly reduced glomerular mesangial matrix density,VEGF in distal tubules,caspase-3 expression,and malondialdehyde levels in renal tissue,as well as enhanced superoxide dismutase and catalase activities.Conclusions:PG treatment ameliorates CuSO_(4)-induced kidney injury in rats.Further studies are warranted to verify its efficacy and elucidate the underlying mechanism of its nephroprotective action.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC),a chronic and challenging condition,necessitates the development of more effective treatments owing to the unsatisfactory efficacy and side effects associated with current medications...BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC),a chronic and challenging condition,necessitates the development of more effective treatments owing to the unsatisfactory efficacy and side effects associated with current medications.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),known for its multi-stage and multi-targeted approach,has a long history in treating gastrointestinal diseases and offering a promising alternative UC treatment.Panax ginseng(P.ginseng),a commonly used remedy for UC in TCM,exemplifies this potential,although the specific components and mechanisms through which its therapeutic effects are exerted remain to be fully elucidated,highlighting the need for further research to unlock its full potential as a treatment option.AIM To investigate the key constituents and biological pathways through which P.ginseng exerts therapeutic effects on UC.METHODS Network pharmacology investigated the UC-alleviating mechanism of P.ginseng,including“active ingredient-target-disease”network analysis,and Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses.Panaxadiol(PD;active ingredient of P.ginseng)was tested in a mouse model of 3%dextran sulfate sodium-induced UC,with assessments of body weight,Disease Activity Index scores,and colon length.Colitis and intestinal barrier integrity were analyzed via hematoxylin-eosin and Alcian blue and periodic acid-Schiff staining,immunohistochemistry,real time-quantitative PCR,and western blotting.RESULTS By integrating and analyzing the targets of P.ginseng and UC,15 critical hub genes were discovered.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis revealed the mechanisms involved to be linked to MAPK and PI3K-Akt signaling.Among the 10 main active ingredients identified as potentially effective,PD was most abundant and was validated in vivo to mitigate weight loss,reduce Disease Activity Index scores,and prevent colon shortening.PD also reduced inflammation and suppressed expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators.In addition,PD increased expression of mucin and tight junction proteins.Ultimately,PD counteracted effects of dextran sulfate sodium by inhibiting phosphorylation of NF-кB and MAPK,while increasing phosphorylation of AMPK and expression of NRF2 and NQO1.CONCLUSION PD alleviates colitis and aids intestinal barrier repair,partly via modulation of the MAPK/NF-кB and AMPK/NRF2/NQO1 pathways.These findings also suggest new research methods for treatment of UC with TCM.展开更多
[Objectives]Farmland ginseng cultivation,as a sustainable alternative to traditional forest-clearing ginseng planting,requires systematic evaluation of soil optimization strategies.This study aimed to quantify the lin...[Objectives]Farmland ginseng cultivation,as a sustainable alternative to traditional forest-clearing ginseng planting,requires systematic evaluation of soil optimization strategies.This study aimed to quantify the linkage between soil improvement outcomes and ginseng(Panax ginseng)yield across five regions in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.[Methods]Soil improvement trials were conducted using farmland soils,with forest soils as the baseline.Soil nutrient contents were measured via soil agrochemical analysis method using a continuous flow analyzer.Statistical approaches,including significance tests,correlation analysis,and regression analysis,were applied to identify key factors influencing yield.[Results]Ginseng yield exhibited a significant positive correlation with organic matter content and available phosphorus,but a negative correlation with electrical conductivity,ammonium nitrogen,and available potassium.Wangqing and Liucai regions achieved post-improvement yields equivalent to 94%and 88%of forest soil yields,respectively,demonstrating the highest soil similarity to forest ecosystems.[Conclusions]Region-specific soil improvement protocols in Wangqing and Liucai show high replicability and efficacy.These strategies can serve as benchmarks for sustainable farmland ginseng cultivation,minimizing ecological disruption while maintaining productivity.展开更多
This editorial is based on the network pharmacology and in vivo study by Qin et al,which investigated the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Panax ginseng(P.ginseng)in ulcerative colitis.The key findings from the stu...This editorial is based on the network pharmacology and in vivo study by Qin et al,which investigated the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Panax ginseng(P.ginseng)in ulcerative colitis.The key findings from the study included the identification of the targets of P.ginseng and ulcerative colitis,elucidation of mechanistic pathways,and in vivo validation of the pharmacological activity and therapeutic effect of panaxadiol,a key active component of P.ginseng.This editorial provides additional context regarding the evidence supporting the use of ginseng and other commonly used complementary therapies that clinicians may encounter.We also aim to highlight potential similarities between the mechanisms of popular complementary and conventional medical therapies.展开更多
Coptis chinensis Franch.and Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.are traditional herbal medicines with millennia of documented use and broad therapeutic applications,including anti-diabetic properties.However,the synergistic effect ...Coptis chinensis Franch.and Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.are traditional herbal medicines with millennia of documented use and broad therapeutic applications,including anti-diabetic properties.However,the synergistic effect of total alkaloids from Coptis chinensis and total ginsenosides from Panax ginseng on type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)and its underlying mechanism remain unclear.The research demonstrated that the optimal ratio of total alkaloids from Coptis chinensis and total ginsenosides from Panax ginseng was 4∶1,exhibiting maximal efficacy in improving insulin resistance and gluconeogenesis in primary mouse hepatocytes.This combination demonstrated significant synergistic effects in improving glucose tolerance,reducing fasting blood glucose(FBG),the weight ratio of epididymal white adipose tissue(eWAT),and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)in leptin receptor-deficient(db/db)mice.Subsequently,a T2DM liver-specific network was constructed based on RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)experiments and public databases by integrating transcriptional properties of disease-associated proteins and protein-protein interactions(PPIs).The network recovery index(NRI)score of the combined treatment group with a 4∶1 ratio exceeded that of groups treated with individual components.The research identified that activated adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)/acetyl-CoA carboxylase(ACC)signaling in the liver played a crucial role in the synergistic treatment of T2DM,as verified by western blot experiment in db/db mice.These findings demonstrate that the 4∶1 combination of total alkaloids from Coptis chinensis and total ginsenosides from Panax ginseng significantly improves insulin resistance and glucose and lipid metabolism disorders in db/db mice,surpassing the efficacy of individual treatments.The synergistic mechanism correlates with enhanced AMPK/ACC signaling pathway activity.展开更多
Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),especially the plant-based,represents complex chemical system containing various primary and secondary metabolites.These botanical metabolites are structurally diversified and exhibit...Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),especially the plant-based,represents complex chemical system containing various primary and secondary metabolites.These botanical metabolites are structurally diversified and exhibit significant difference in the acidity,alkalinity,molecular weight,polarity,and content,etc,which thus poses great challenges in assessing the quality of TCM[1].展开更多
Objective To see the dynamic of fungi, bacilli and actinomyces communities from root region of ginseng with different growing years.Method With ginseng root region soils from several sampling sites of Jilin Province a...Objective To see the dynamic of fungi, bacilli and actinomyces communities from root region of ginseng with different growing years.Method With ginseng root region soils from several sampling sites of Jilin Province as materials, concentrations of fungi, bacilli and antinomyces were evaluated by spread-plate method. Result Though there are differences on statistic data among soil samples, commonly with the increasing of growing years, concentration of fungi in ginseng root region increased, which were on the contrary for bacilli and antinomyces, and bacilli changed even more significant than antinomyces. Conclusion Concentrations of soil microorganisms can be influenced by soil type, planting mode and growing years simultaneously, but growing years influenced even more significantly.展开更多
[Objective]The research aimed study the amplification condition of SRAP-PCR of ginseng genome and set up the optimized amplification system/[Method]The effects of template DNA,primer,dNTP mixture and Mg^2＋ on PCR res...[Objective]The research aimed study the amplification condition of SRAP-PCR of ginseng genome and set up the optimized amplification system/[Method]The effects of template DNA,primer,dNTP mixture and Mg^2＋ on PCR results were discussed.[Result] The optimized amplification procedure was as follows：pre-denaturing at 94 ℃ for 2 min;denaturing at 94 ℃ for 30 s,annealing at 48 ℃ for 30 s and extending at 72 ℃ for 1 min,40 cycles;extending at 72 ℃ for 7 min.The optimum reaction system was as follows：30 ng DNA template,2.0 μM upstream primer and downstream primer,0.3 mM dNTP mixture,2.5 Mm Mg2＋,the total volume was 25 μl.[Conclusion]The optimization amplification system for SRAP-PCR of ginseng was set up,which provided rapid and simplified test methods with good repeatability for SRAP analysis of the genetic relationship and genetic diversity of ginseng.展开更多
[ Objective] The paper was to obtain biocontrol strains with good control effects against ginseng soil-borne disease through screening. [ Method] Dilu- tion plate method and plate confrontation culture method were use...[ Objective] The paper was to obtain biocontrol strains with good control effects against ginseng soil-borne disease through screening. [ Method] Dilu- tion plate method and plate confrontation culture method were used to isolate and screen biocontrol bacteria from the rhizosphere soil of diseased ginseng. The strains were identified through morphology, physiological and biochemical characteristics and 16S rDNA. [ Result ] With Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium oxysporum and Fu- sarium solani as the indicator strains, two biocontrol strains B59 and X1 with strong antagonistic effects were screened from the rhizosphere soil of diseased ginseng in Tieli farm of Heilongjiang Province, and they were identified to be Bacillus subtilis. The inhibition rates of two biocontrol strains against eight different fungi were all greater than 90%. The primary study indicated that B59 and X1 strains could secrete antifungal active substances. [ Conclusion] Two biocontrol Bacillus subti- lis strains 1359 and X1 all had strong antagonistic effect against ginseng soil-borne disease, which had certain potential for development and utilization.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization Project,China(No.2023YFC3504000)the Science and Technology Development Project of Jilin Province,China(No.20240404043ZP)the Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project of Changchun Science and Technology Bureau and Chinese Academy of Sciences,China(No.23SH14)。
文摘In this study,a novel polysaccharide GPA-G 2-H was derived from ginseng.Furthermore,the coherent study of its structural characteristics,fermented characteristics in vitro,as well as antioxidant mechanism of fermented product FGPA-G 2-H on Aβ25-35-induced PC 12 cells were explored.The structure of GPA-G 2-H was determined by means of zeta potential analysis,FTIR,HPLC,XRD,GC-MS and NMR.The backbone of GPA-G 2-H was mainly composed of→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→with branches substituted at O-3.Notably,GPA-G 2-H was degraded by intestinal microbiota in vitro with total sugar content and pH value decreasing,and short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)increasing.Moreover,GPA-G 2-H significantly promoted the proliferation of Lactobacillus,Muribaculaceae and Weissella,thereby making positive alterations in intestinal microbiota composition.Additionally,FGPA-G 2-H activated the Nrf 2/HO-1 signaling pathway,enhanced HO-1,NQO 1,SOD and GSH-Px,while inhabited Keap 1,MDA and LDH,which alleviated Aβ-induced oxidative stress in PC 12 cells.These provide a solid theoretical basis for the further development of ginseng polysaccharides as functional food and antioxidant drugs.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20250)the earmarked fund for CARS(CARS-45)+2 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFD2400600)Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Talent Project(2023JDRC0043)Sichuan Innovation Team of National Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System(SCCXTD-2024-15)。
文摘Background As living standards improve,consumers are placing greater emphasis on the enhancement of fish flesh quality,making its improvement increasingly critical.Plant-derived polysaccharides positively affect the improvement of animal flesh quality.Panax ginseng leaf polysaccharides(PGLP)have a similar composition and lower cost compared with Panax ginseng root polysaccharides.However,its function and application effects in grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)are unclear.Methods A total of 540 sub-adult grass carp(679±1.29 g),one of the important economic fish species,were used as experimental models and fed diets supplemented with 0,100,200,300,400,or 500 mg/kg PGLP for 60 d.After 60 d,grass carp were weighed,and their muscles were collected to explore the effects of PGLP on the growth and development of myofibers and energy metabolism-related parameters.Results Our study found that PGLP increased the growth performance and muscle nutritional composition as well as improved muscle hardness,springiness,cohesiveness,chewiness,and hyperplasia of myofibers of sub-adult grass carp.Besides,PGLP promoted muscle energy metabolism by increasing creatine,glycogen,pyruvate,and acetyl-CoA contents and creatine kinase(CK),pyruvate kinase(PK),phosphofructokinase(PFK),and hexokinase(HK)activities,while decreasing lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)activity and lactate content in fish muscle.Finally,our study found that PGLP enhanced mitochondrial function by increasing the protein expression of mitochondrial complexes I–V,biogenesis,and fusion and decreasing autophagy and fission in fish muscle.Conclusions PGLP improved growth performance and flesh quality of sub-adult grass carp,which may be related to enhancing hyperplasia of myofibers by promoting energy metabolism.We concluded that the recommended amount of PGLP in sub-adult grass carp feed to optimize growth performance is 100–200 mg/kg.This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of PGLP in fish feed and for the analysis of the mechanism of nutrition and feed regulating fish flesh quality,which is of great significance.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.:2022YFC3501805)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:82374030)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Program of Tianjin in China(Grant No.:23ZYJDSS00030)the Tianjin Outstanding Youth Fund,China(Grant No.:23JCJQJC00030)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation-Tianjin Joint Support Program(Grant No.:2023T030TJ).
文摘Metabolomics covers a wide range of applications in life sciences,biomedicine,and phytology.Data acquisition(to achieve high coverage and efficiency)and analysis(to pursue good classification)are two key segments involved in metabolomics workflows.Various chemometric approaches utilizing either pattern recognition or machine learning have been employed to separate different groups.However,insufficient feature extraction,inappropriate feature selection,overfitting,or underfitting lead to an insufficient capacity to discriminate plants that are often easily confused.Using two ginseng varieties,namely Panax japonicus(PJ)and Panax japonicus var.major(PJvm),containing the similar ginsenosides,we integrated pseudo-targeted metabolomics and deep neural network(DNN)modeling to achieve accurate species differentiation.A pseudo-targeted metabolomics approach was optimized through data acquisition mode,ion pairs generation,comparison between multiple reaction monitoring(MRM)and scheduled MRM(sMRM),and chromatographic elution gradient.In total,1980 ion pairs were monitored within 23 min,allowing for the most comprehensive ginseng metabolome analysis.The established DNN model demonstrated excellent classification performance(in terms of accuracy,precision,recall,F1 score,area under the curve,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC))using the entire metabolome data and feature-selection dataset,exhibiting superior advantages over random forest(RF),support vector machine(SVM),extreme gradient boosting(XGBoost),and multilayer perceptron(MLP).Moreover,DNNs were advantageous for automated feature learning,nonlinear modeling,adaptability,and generalization.This study confirmed practicality of the established strategy for efficient metabolomics data analysis and reliable classification performance even when using small-volume samples.This established approach holds promise for plant metabolomics and is not limited to ginseng.
基金supported by the grants of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.82474070)Jilin Science&Technology Development Plan(Grant No.20230204003YY).
文摘Biomacromolecules derived from plant-based traditional Chinese medicines play a pivotal role in natural drug research.Ginseng,the root of Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer,has attracted significant attention due to its diverse pharmacological activities and broad therapeutic applications.This review focuses on specific active macromolecules obtained from ginseng,including pectin,exosomes,proteins,and dietary fibers.These components possess unique structural characteristics and biological activities that offer novel insights into the multifaceted applications of ginseng.To systematically assess this field,we reviewed literature published over the past 60 years and identified 119 relevant studies investigating the structural composition,pharmacological activity,and potential applications of P.ginseng biomacromolecules.By highlighting their crucial role in promoting health and enhancing disease resistance,this review synthesizes the latest research findings on ginseng’s pharmacological effects,providing new perspectives and strong theoretical support for clinical drug development.
文摘Objective:To assess the protective effects of Panax ginseng(PG)against copper sulfate(CuSO_(4))-induced kidney toxicity in rats.Methods:The rats were randomly allocated into four groups:control,CuSO_(4),PG,and PG+CuSO_(4).The experiment continued for 14 days,during which CuSO_(4) was provided at a dosage of 100 mg/kg body weight per day and PG at 300 mg/kg body weight by oral gavage per day.Upon completion of the experiment,kidney sections were used for histological and histomorphometric analyses.The histochemical method was applied to ascertain the density of the glomerular mesangial matrix.The expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and caspase-3 were examined using immunohistochemistry.The levels of malondialdehyde and glutathione,along with the activity of superoxide dismutase and catalase in the kidney,were measured.Results:PG treatment exhibited a marked protective effect against CuSO_(4)-induced renal damage,as evidenced by improved histopathological lesions,significantly reduced glomerular mesangial matrix density,VEGF in distal tubules,caspase-3 expression,and malondialdehyde levels in renal tissue,as well as enhanced superoxide dismutase and catalase activities.Conclusions:PG treatment ameliorates CuSO_(4)-induced kidney injury in rats.Further studies are warranted to verify its efficacy and elucidate the underlying mechanism of its nephroprotective action.
基金Supported by Provincial Key Cultivation Laboratory for Digestive Disease Research,Shanxi Province’s“Si Ge Yi Pi”Science and Technology Driven Medical Innovation Project,No.2021SYS13,No.2020SYS13 and No.2021MX03.
文摘BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC),a chronic and challenging condition,necessitates the development of more effective treatments owing to the unsatisfactory efficacy and side effects associated with current medications.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),known for its multi-stage and multi-targeted approach,has a long history in treating gastrointestinal diseases and offering a promising alternative UC treatment.Panax ginseng(P.ginseng),a commonly used remedy for UC in TCM,exemplifies this potential,although the specific components and mechanisms through which its therapeutic effects are exerted remain to be fully elucidated,highlighting the need for further research to unlock its full potential as a treatment option.AIM To investigate the key constituents and biological pathways through which P.ginseng exerts therapeutic effects on UC.METHODS Network pharmacology investigated the UC-alleviating mechanism of P.ginseng,including“active ingredient-target-disease”network analysis,and Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses.Panaxadiol(PD;active ingredient of P.ginseng)was tested in a mouse model of 3%dextran sulfate sodium-induced UC,with assessments of body weight,Disease Activity Index scores,and colon length.Colitis and intestinal barrier integrity were analyzed via hematoxylin-eosin and Alcian blue and periodic acid-Schiff staining,immunohistochemistry,real time-quantitative PCR,and western blotting.RESULTS By integrating and analyzing the targets of P.ginseng and UC,15 critical hub genes were discovered.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis revealed the mechanisms involved to be linked to MAPK and PI3K-Akt signaling.Among the 10 main active ingredients identified as potentially effective,PD was most abundant and was validated in vivo to mitigate weight loss,reduce Disease Activity Index scores,and prevent colon shortening.PD also reduced inflammation and suppressed expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators.In addition,PD increased expression of mucin and tight junction proteins.Ultimately,PD counteracted effects of dextran sulfate sodium by inhibiting phosphorylation of NF-кB and MAPK,while increasing phosphorylation of AMPK and expression of NRF2 and NQO1.CONCLUSION PD alleviates colitis and aids intestinal barrier repair,partly via modulation of the MAPK/NF-кB and AMPK/NRF2/NQO1 pathways.These findings also suggest new research methods for treatment of UC with TCM.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation Cultivation Project of Lishui University(036/2024)Municipal-Level Project:Pathways for Establishing Low-carbon Pilot Counties(FGLS202210).
文摘[Objectives]Farmland ginseng cultivation,as a sustainable alternative to traditional forest-clearing ginseng planting,requires systematic evaluation of soil optimization strategies.This study aimed to quantify the linkage between soil improvement outcomes and ginseng(Panax ginseng)yield across five regions in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture.[Methods]Soil improvement trials were conducted using farmland soils,with forest soils as the baseline.Soil nutrient contents were measured via soil agrochemical analysis method using a continuous flow analyzer.Statistical approaches,including significance tests,correlation analysis,and regression analysis,were applied to identify key factors influencing yield.[Results]Ginseng yield exhibited a significant positive correlation with organic matter content and available phosphorus,but a negative correlation with electrical conductivity,ammonium nitrogen,and available potassium.Wangqing and Liucai regions achieved post-improvement yields equivalent to 94%and 88%of forest soil yields,respectively,demonstrating the highest soil similarity to forest ecosystems.[Conclusions]Region-specific soil improvement protocols in Wangqing and Liucai show high replicability and efficacy.These strategies can serve as benchmarks for sustainable farmland ginseng cultivation,minimizing ecological disruption while maintaining productivity.
文摘This editorial is based on the network pharmacology and in vivo study by Qin et al,which investigated the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Panax ginseng(P.ginseng)in ulcerative colitis.The key findings from the study included the identification of the targets of P.ginseng and ulcerative colitis,elucidation of mechanistic pathways,and in vivo validation of the pharmacological activity and therapeutic effect of panaxadiol,a key active component of P.ginseng.This editorial provides additional context regarding the evidence supporting the use of ginseng and other commonly used complementary therapies that clinicians may encounter.We also aim to highlight potential similarities between the mechanisms of popular complementary and conventional medical therapies.
基金supported by the Pioneer and Leading Goose R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2024C03106)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20513)+1 种基金Ningbo Top Medical and Health Research Program(No.2022030309)the Innovation Team and Talents Cultivation Program of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.ZYYCXTD-D-202002).
文摘Coptis chinensis Franch.and Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.are traditional herbal medicines with millennia of documented use and broad therapeutic applications,including anti-diabetic properties.However,the synergistic effect of total alkaloids from Coptis chinensis and total ginsenosides from Panax ginseng on type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)and its underlying mechanism remain unclear.The research demonstrated that the optimal ratio of total alkaloids from Coptis chinensis and total ginsenosides from Panax ginseng was 4∶1,exhibiting maximal efficacy in improving insulin resistance and gluconeogenesis in primary mouse hepatocytes.This combination demonstrated significant synergistic effects in improving glucose tolerance,reducing fasting blood glucose(FBG),the weight ratio of epididymal white adipose tissue(eWAT),and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)in leptin receptor-deficient(db/db)mice.Subsequently,a T2DM liver-specific network was constructed based on RNA sequencing(RNA-seq)experiments and public databases by integrating transcriptional properties of disease-associated proteins and protein-protein interactions(PPIs).The network recovery index(NRI)score of the combined treatment group with a 4∶1 ratio exceeded that of groups treated with individual components.The research identified that activated adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK)/acetyl-CoA carboxylase(ACC)signaling in the liver played a crucial role in the synergistic treatment of T2DM,as verified by western blot experiment in db/db mice.These findings demonstrate that the 4∶1 combination of total alkaloids from Coptis chinensis and total ginsenosides from Panax ginseng significantly improves insulin resistance and glucose and lipid metabolism disorders in db/db mice,surpassing the efficacy of individual treatments.The synergistic mechanism correlates with enhanced AMPK/ACC signaling pathway activity.
文摘Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),especially the plant-based,represents complex chemical system containing various primary and secondary metabolites.These botanical metabolites are structurally diversified and exhibit significant difference in the acidity,alkalinity,molecular weight,polarity,and content,etc,which thus poses great challenges in assessing the quality of TCM[1].
基金Supported by National Key Technology R & D Program(2006BAI09B04-01)Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education ofChina(200800231060)~~
文摘Objective To see the dynamic of fungi, bacilli and actinomyces communities from root region of ginseng with different growing years.Method With ginseng root region soils from several sampling sites of Jilin Province as materials, concentrations of fungi, bacilli and antinomyces were evaluated by spread-plate method. Result Though there are differences on statistic data among soil samples, commonly with the increasing of growing years, concentration of fungi in ginseng root region increased, which were on the contrary for bacilli and antinomyces, and bacilli changed even more significant than antinomyces. Conclusion Concentrations of soil microorganisms can be influenced by soil type, planting mode and growing years simultaneously, but growing years influenced even more significantly.
文摘[Objective]The research aimed study the amplification condition of SRAP-PCR of ginseng genome and set up the optimized amplification system/[Method]The effects of template DNA,primer,dNTP mixture and Mg^2＋ on PCR results were discussed.[Result] The optimized amplification procedure was as follows：pre-denaturing at 94 ℃ for 2 min;denaturing at 94 ℃ for 30 s,annealing at 48 ℃ for 30 s and extending at 72 ℃ for 1 min,40 cycles;extending at 72 ℃ for 7 min.The optimum reaction system was as follows：30 ng DNA template,2.0 μM upstream primer and downstream primer,0.3 mM dNTP mixture,2.5 Mm Mg2＋,the total volume was 25 μl.[Conclusion]The optimization amplification system for SRAP-PCR of ginseng was set up,which provided rapid and simplified test methods with good repeatability for SRAP analysis of the genetic relationship and genetic diversity of ginseng.
基金Supported by Major Scientific and Technological Project in Heilongjiang Province (GA08B101)~~
文摘[ Objective] The paper was to obtain biocontrol strains with good control effects against ginseng soil-borne disease through screening. [ Method] Dilu- tion plate method and plate confrontation culture method were used to isolate and screen biocontrol bacteria from the rhizosphere soil of diseased ginseng. The strains were identified through morphology, physiological and biochemical characteristics and 16S rDNA. [ Result ] With Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium oxysporum and Fu- sarium solani as the indicator strains, two biocontrol strains B59 and X1 with strong antagonistic effects were screened from the rhizosphere soil of diseased ginseng in Tieli farm of Heilongjiang Province, and they were identified to be Bacillus subtilis. The inhibition rates of two biocontrol strains against eight different fungi were all greater than 90%. The primary study indicated that B59 and X1 strains could secrete antifungal active substances. [ Conclusion] Two biocontrol Bacillus subti- lis strains 1359 and X1 all had strong antagonistic effect against ginseng soil-borne disease, which had certain potential for development and utilization.
