Objective:To determine the effects of Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium(EHDF)on physical stress,changes in the whole-body cortisol level and behaviour in zebrafish(Danio rerio).Methods:One hundred and seventy-four fish were ra...Objective:To determine the effects of Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium(EHDF)on physical stress,changes in the whole-body cortisol level and behaviour in zebrafish(Danio rerio).Methods:One hundred and seventy-four fish were randomly divided into 4[adrenocorticotropin hormone(ACTH)challenge test:4 fish per group]or 6 groups(behavioural test:10–12 fish per group,whole-body cortisol:4 fish per group).Net handling stress(NHS)was used to induce physical stress.Fish were treated with vehicle or EHDF(5–20 mg/L)for 6 min before they were exposed to stress.And then,fish were sacrificed for collecting body fluid from whole-body or conducted behavioural tests,including novel tank test and open field test,and were evaluated to observe anxiety-like behaviours and locomotion.In addition,to elucidate the mode of action of the anti-stress effects of EHDF,ACTH(0.2 IU/g,i.p.)challenge test was performed.Results:The increased anxiety-like behaviours in novel tank test and open field test under stress were prevented by treatment with EHDF at 5–20 mg/L(P<0.05).Moreover,compared with the unstressed group,which was not treated with NHS,the whole-body cortisol level was significantly increased by treatment with NHS(P<0.05).Compared with the NHS-treated stressed control group,pre-treatment with EHDF at concentrations of 5–20 mg/L for 6 min significantly prevented the NHS-increased whole-body cortisol level(P<0.05).In addition,ACTH challenge test showed that EHDF completely blocked the effects of ACTH on cortisol secretion(P<0.05).Conclusion:EHDF may be a good antistress candidate and its mechanism of action may be related to its positive effects on cortisol release.展开更多
Correction to:Rare Met.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-021-01815-z In the original publication,Fig.5 was published with few mistakes.The correct version of Fig.5 is given in this correction.
Slow growth rate restricts the development and growth of seedlings due to nutrients deficiency or nutrient imbalance.Exponential fertilization can enhance the internal nutrient reserves in seedlings at the nursery-sta...Slow growth rate restricts the development and growth of seedlings due to nutrients deficiency or nutrient imbalance.Exponential fertilization can enhance the internal nutrient reserves in seedlings at the nursery-stage and strengthen their resistance to adverse conditions.In this study,nitrogen requirements for producing Hydrangea macrophylla‘Hanatemari’that robust seedlings,nutrient dynamics,biomass and growth,was examined utilizing exponential fertilization.The potted seedlings were fertilized with urea under exponential regime at rates of 0.5,1.5 and 2.0 g nitrogen/plant(EF1,EF2,and EF3),respectively.In addition,an unfertilized group treated with equal volume of deionized water was used as control.The results showed that seedlings under 1.5 g N/plant(EF2)had the highest plant growth index and total biomass.The nutrient concentrations of different organs varied in different fertilization treatments.Based on the results of current study,it is concluded that 1.5 g N/plant(EF2)is suitable exponential fertilization treatment for the culture of hydrangea seedlings.Our treatments results showed that 2.0 g N/plant is not suitable for seedling culturing,because of serious nutrient toxicity.These findings will help to improve seedling quality and strengthen the production of H.macrophylla for plantation.展开更多
Hydrangea bretschneideri Dipp is a highly popular ornamental plant for garden decoration.Genetic engineering technology has been successfully used in many plant species,but it is limited in Hydrangea.Here we establish...Hydrangea bretschneideri Dipp is a highly popular ornamental plant for garden decoration.Genetic engineering technology has been successfully used in many plant species,but it is limited in Hydrangea.Here we established an efficient regeneration system by using stem segments as explants for the first time.In our study,the plant growth regulators(PGRs)were evaluated at the different regeneration processes,including axillary shoots regeneration and root induction.We found that the optimal concentration for axillary buds’induction was 2.0 mgL^(-1)6-BA and 0.5 mgL^(-1)1 IAA,its highest induction rate was 70%.Moreover,the highest axillary shoots proliferation coefficient was 10.7 on the Murashige and Skoog(MS)medium with 2.0 mgL^(-1)6-benzyladenine(BA),0.2 mgL^(-1)indole-3-butyric acid(IBA),and 1.0 mgL^(-1)gibberellin A3(GA3).The highest frequency of root induction was 80.0±0.06%by culturing the elongated shoots in 1/2 MS medium containing 0.1 mgL^(-1)IBA.In summary,our study will provide an effective technology for large-scale propagation and important pathway for promoting the popularization and application of Hydrangea bretschneideri Dipp.展开更多
A new kaempferol glycoside,named kaempferol 3-O-[6″-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-6′′′-O-α-L-rhamnopy ranosyl-2′′′′-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl]-β-D-glucopyranoside,was isolated from Hydrangea macrophylla(Thunb.) Seringe...A new kaempferol glycoside,named kaempferol 3-O-[6″-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-6′′′-O-α-L-rhamnopy ranosyl-2′′′′-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl]-β-D-glucopyranoside,was isolated from Hydrangea macrophylla(Thunb.) Seringe.Its structure was establishedby spectroscopic techniques including MS,IR,UV,and 2D NMR.展开更多
Objective:To examine the inhibitory effect of Hydrangea serrata extract against hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and its underlying mechanisms.Methods:The effects of Hydrangea serrata extract on growth inhibition ...Objective:To examine the inhibitory effect of Hydrangea serrata extract against hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and its underlying mechanisms.Methods:The effects of Hydrangea serrata extract on growth inhibition of tumor cells and spheroids were assessed using MTT and 3D culture assays.Quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot analyses were employed to investigate the changes in mRNA and protein expression levels of molecules related to cell cycle and apoptosis.Results:Hydrangea serrata extract effectively inhibited the growth of both tumor cells and spheroids.The extract also significantly upregulated p27 mRNA expression and downregulated CDK2 mRNA expression,leading to cell cycle arrest.Moreover,increased BAX/Bcl-2 ratio as well as caspase-9 and-3 were observed after treatment with Hydrangea serrata extract,indicating the induction of tumor cell apoptosis.Conclusions:Hydrangea serrata extract has the potential to alleviate tumors by effectively modulating cell-cycle-related gene expressions and inducing apoptosis,thereby inhibiting tumor growth.展开更多
基金Supported by the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE)Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology(KIAT)through the Encouragement Program for the Industries of Economic Cooperation Region
文摘Objective:To determine the effects of Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium(EHDF)on physical stress,changes in the whole-body cortisol level and behaviour in zebrafish(Danio rerio).Methods:One hundred and seventy-four fish were randomly divided into 4[adrenocorticotropin hormone(ACTH)challenge test:4 fish per group]or 6 groups(behavioural test:10–12 fish per group,whole-body cortisol:4 fish per group).Net handling stress(NHS)was used to induce physical stress.Fish were treated with vehicle or EHDF(5–20 mg/L)for 6 min before they were exposed to stress.And then,fish were sacrificed for collecting body fluid from whole-body or conducted behavioural tests,including novel tank test and open field test,and were evaluated to observe anxiety-like behaviours and locomotion.In addition,to elucidate the mode of action of the anti-stress effects of EHDF,ACTH(0.2 IU/g,i.p.)challenge test was performed.Results:The increased anxiety-like behaviours in novel tank test and open field test under stress were prevented by treatment with EHDF at 5–20 mg/L(P<0.05).Moreover,compared with the unstressed group,which was not treated with NHS,the whole-body cortisol level was significantly increased by treatment with NHS(P<0.05).Compared with the NHS-treated stressed control group,pre-treatment with EHDF at concentrations of 5–20 mg/L for 6 min significantly prevented the NHS-increased whole-body cortisol level(P<0.05).In addition,ACTH challenge test showed that EHDF completely blocked the effects of ACTH on cortisol secretion(P<0.05).Conclusion:EHDF may be a good antistress candidate and its mechanism of action may be related to its positive effects on cortisol release.
文摘Correction to:Rare Met.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-021-01815-z In the original publication,Fig.5 was published with few mistakes.The correct version of Fig.5 is given in this correction.
基金This research is supported by Science and Technology Research Project of Shanghai Greening and City Appearance Administration in 2019(G192402).
文摘Slow growth rate restricts the development and growth of seedlings due to nutrients deficiency or nutrient imbalance.Exponential fertilization can enhance the internal nutrient reserves in seedlings at the nursery-stage and strengthen their resistance to adverse conditions.In this study,nitrogen requirements for producing Hydrangea macrophylla‘Hanatemari’that robust seedlings,nutrient dynamics,biomass and growth,was examined utilizing exponential fertilization.The potted seedlings were fertilized with urea under exponential regime at rates of 0.5,1.5 and 2.0 g nitrogen/plant(EF1,EF2,and EF3),respectively.In addition,an unfertilized group treated with equal volume of deionized water was used as control.The results showed that seedlings under 1.5 g N/plant(EF2)had the highest plant growth index and total biomass.The nutrient concentrations of different organs varied in different fertilization treatments.Based on the results of current study,it is concluded that 1.5 g N/plant(EF2)is suitable exponential fertilization treatment for the culture of hydrangea seedlings.Our treatments results showed that 2.0 g N/plant is not suitable for seedling culturing,because of serious nutrient toxicity.These findings will help to improve seedling quality and strengthen the production of H.macrophylla for plantation.
基金This work is supported by the Grassland Talent Project:The Innovation Team of New Varieties Breeding at the Economic and Ecological Shrub,and the Evaluation of the Economic and Ecological Shrub Resources and New Variety Breeding in Inner Mongolia(No.201702077)。
文摘Hydrangea bretschneideri Dipp is a highly popular ornamental plant for garden decoration.Genetic engineering technology has been successfully used in many plant species,but it is limited in Hydrangea.Here we established an efficient regeneration system by using stem segments as explants for the first time.In our study,the plant growth regulators(PGRs)were evaluated at the different regeneration processes,including axillary shoots regeneration and root induction.We found that the optimal concentration for axillary buds’induction was 2.0 mgL^(-1)6-BA and 0.5 mgL^(-1)1 IAA,its highest induction rate was 70%.Moreover,the highest axillary shoots proliferation coefficient was 10.7 on the Murashige and Skoog(MS)medium with 2.0 mgL^(-1)6-benzyladenine(BA),0.2 mgL^(-1)indole-3-butyric acid(IBA),and 1.0 mgL^(-1)gibberellin A3(GA3).The highest frequency of root induction was 80.0±0.06%by culturing the elongated shoots in 1/2 MS medium containing 0.1 mgL^(-1)IBA.In summary,our study will provide an effective technology for large-scale propagation and important pathway for promoting the popularization and application of Hydrangea bretschneideri Dipp.
基金funded by the GRRC Program of Gyeonggi province[GRRC-KyungHee2023(B01)],Republic of Korea.
文摘Objective:To examine the inhibitory effect of Hydrangea serrata extract against hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and its underlying mechanisms.Methods:The effects of Hydrangea serrata extract on growth inhibition of tumor cells and spheroids were assessed using MTT and 3D culture assays.Quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot analyses were employed to investigate the changes in mRNA and protein expression levels of molecules related to cell cycle and apoptosis.Results:Hydrangea serrata extract effectively inhibited the growth of both tumor cells and spheroids.The extract also significantly upregulated p27 mRNA expression and downregulated CDK2 mRNA expression,leading to cell cycle arrest.Moreover,increased BAX/Bcl-2 ratio as well as caspase-9 and-3 were observed after treatment with Hydrangea serrata extract,indicating the induction of tumor cell apoptosis.Conclusions:Hydrangea serrata extract has the potential to alleviate tumors by effectively modulating cell-cycle-related gene expressions and inducing apoptosis,thereby inhibiting tumor growth.
