[Objective]The aim was to provide scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of the main diseases and pests. [Method]The systematic investigation was carried out in the process of seedling and field cultivation...[Objective]The aim was to provide scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of the main diseases and pests. [Method]The systematic investigation was carried out in the process of seedling and field cultivation of Ligusticum chuanxiong. [Result]The main diseases were root rot,Powdery mildew and Spot blight,while the main pests were Epinotia leucantha Meyrick,Prodenia litura Fabr.,Scarabaeoidea,Tetranychus cinnabarinus Boisduval and Delia platura Meigen. [Conclusion]The law of occurrence of main diseases and pests were confirmed.展开更多
Aim A reliable and rapid HPLC method was developed for quantitative determination of coniferyl femlate, an ester of ferulic acid, with multiple pharmacological activities in Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong...Aim A reliable and rapid HPLC method was developed for quantitative determination of coniferyl femlate, an ester of ferulic acid, with multiple pharmacological activities in Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong, two commonly used Chinese medicines. Methods The determination was achieved by using a Zorbax ODS C18 analytical column （250 mm×4.6 mm ID, 5 μm） at isocratic elution of 1% aqueous acetic acid and acetonitrile （1：1） with diode-array detection （318 nm）. The calibration curve of coniferyl femlate showed good linearity （r^2 = 0.9995） within the test range. Results The developed method showed good precision with intra- and inter-day variations of 0.22% - 1.16% and 0.86% - 2.62% between the levels of 0.380 - 0.038 mg·mL^-1, respectively. The repeatability represented as RSD of coniferyl femlate was less than 2.7% for three levels （0.2 - 1.0 g of Angelica sinensis）, and the recovery was 105.3% with RSD of 3.2%. Conclusion The validated method was successfully applied to quantify coniferyl femlate in 12 samples of Danggui and Chuanxiong.展开更多
[Objective] The research aimed to isolate and identify the pathogen of anthracnose of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort,and make the antifungal test on four kinds of fungicides for selecting the optimum fungicides.[Method] T...[Objective] The research aimed to isolate and identify the pathogen of anthracnose of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort,and make the antifungal test on four kinds of fungicides for selecting the optimum fungicides.[Method] The pathogenic fungi was separated according to Koch＇s rule and the shape characteristics were identified. The antifungal test of fungicides was made by using plate mycelium growth inhibition method.[Result] The pathogenic fungi was separated from leaves of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. and morphological characters were consistent with that of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. In addition to chloroisobromine cyanuric acid,the other three fungicides could inhibit the mycelium growth. The growth inhibition rates of 1 000 times Metalaxyl＋mancozeb,zineb,Thiophanate-methyl for the mycelium were 26.8%,22.1%,59.8% respectively after 7 days.[Conclusion] The anthracnose was caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. was a new record host plant of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and the best inhibiting fungicide was Thiophanate methyl.展开更多
[Objective] To investigate the impacts of ISSR-PCR amplification factors, for the establishment and optimization of ISSR-PCR reaction system for Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. [Method] Using genomic DNA of Chuanxiong lea...[Objective] To investigate the impacts of ISSR-PCR amplification factors, for the establishment and optimization of ISSR-PCR reaction system for Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. [Method] Using genomic DNA of Chuanxiong leaf extracted via an improved CTAB method as template, single factor analysis was performed to investigate the impacts of DNA template concentration, Mg2＋ concentration, dNTPs concentration, primer concentration, Taq DNA polymerase concentration on ISSR-PCR amplification and to optimize this system for Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. [Result] The ISSR-PCR amplification（25 μl） suitable for Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. was determined to be composed of 2.5 μl of 10×reaction buffer, 2.1 mmol/L MgCl2, 300 μmol/L dNTPs, 0.4 μmol/L primer, 1.0 U Taq DNA polymerase and 20-40 ng genomic DNA. [Conclusion] Our study laid basis for analyzing the genetic diversity of Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. resources distributed in 17 different areas of China.展开更多
Angelicae Sinensis Radix(Danggui)and Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma(Chuan Xiong)herb-pair(DC)have been frequently used in Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)prescriptions for hundreds of years to prevent vascular disease...Angelicae Sinensis Radix(Danggui)and Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma(Chuan Xiong)herb-pair(DC)have been frequently used in Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)prescriptions for hundreds of years to prevent vascular diseases and alleviate pain.However,the mechanism of DC herb-pair in the prevention of liver fibrosis development was still unclear.In the present study,the effects and mechanisms of DC herb-pair on liver fibrosis were examined using network pharmacology and mouse fibrotic model.Based on the network pharmacological analysis of 13 bioactive ingredients found in DC,a total of 46 targets and 71 pathways related to anti-fibrosis effects were obtained,which was associated with mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)signal pathway,hepatic inflammation and fibrotic response.Furthermore,this hypothesis was verified using carbon tetrachloride(CCl_4)-induced fibrosis model.Measurement of liver functional enzyme activities and histopathological examination showed that DC dramatically reduced bile acid levels,inflammatory cell infiltration and collagen deposition caused by CCl_4.The increased expression of liver fibrosis markers,such as collagen 1,fibronectin,α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)and transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β),and inflammatory factors,such as chemokine(C-C motif)ligand 2(MCP-1),interleukin-1β(IL-1β),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and IL-6 in fibrotic mice were significantly downregulated by DC herb-pair through regulation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2)-protein kinase B(AKT)signaling pathways.Collectively,these results suggest that DC prevents the development of liver fibrosis by inhibiting collagen deposition,decreasing inflammatory reactions and bile acid accumulation,which provides insights into the mechanisms of herbpair in improving liver fibrosis.展开更多
Extraction of the Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil with supercritical CO2 （SC-CO2） was investigated at the temperatures ranging from 55℃ to 70℃ and pressure from 25 MPa to 35 MPa. The mass of Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil ex...Extraction of the Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil with supercritical CO2 （SC-CO2） was investigated at the temperatures ranging from 55℃ to 70℃ and pressure from 25 MPa to 35 MPa. The mass of Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil extracted increased with pressure at constant temperature. The initial slope of the extraction was considered as the solubility of oil in SC-CO2. Chrastil equation was used to correlate the solubility data of Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil. An improved Chrastil equation was also presented and was employed to correlate the solubility data, The correlation results show that the values of the average absolute relative deviation are 5.94% and 3.33% respectively, indicating the improved version has better correlation accuracy than that of Chrastil equation.展开更多
(+)-6-3’a,7-6’-Isowallichilide and(-)-6-3’a,7-6’-isowallichilide,a pair of enantio meric phthalide dimers featuring new 6-3’a,7-6’dimerization sites,were isolated from Ligusticum chuanxiong.The structures were e...(+)-6-3’a,7-6’-Isowallichilide and(-)-6-3’a,7-6’-isowallichilide,a pair of enantio meric phthalide dimers featuring new 6-3’a,7-6’dimerization sites,were isolated from Ligusticum chuanxiong.The structures were elucidated by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis.Furthermore,the absolute configurations were assigned using experimental and theoretical electronic circular dichroism methods.Their nitric oxide inhibition,antiplatelet aggregation and antioxidant activities were investigated.展开更多
A novel 8,4＇-oxyneolignan diglycoside,named ligusinenoside d（1）,was isolated from the rhizomes of Ligusticum sinensis, together with five known analogues 2-6.The absolute configurations of 1 and 2 were elucidated b...A novel 8,4＇-oxyneolignan diglycoside,named ligusinenoside d（1）,was isolated from the rhizomes of Ligusticum sinensis, together with five known analogues 2-6.The absolute configurations of 1 and 2 were elucidated by means of enzymatic hydrolysis and spectroscopic data.展开更多
To investigate the taxonomic value of leaf epidermal characters in developing a classification for Ligusticum (Apiaceae), thirty-eight species (including a cultivar) of the genus were examined using both light and sca...To investigate the taxonomic value of leaf epidermal characters in developing a classification for Ligusticum (Apiaceae), thirty-eight species (including a cultivar) of the genus were examined using both light and scanning electron microscopy. Our results show that the infrageneric classification of Ligusticum based on the characters of involucel bracteoles, mericarps, and pollen grains was not supported as few epidermal characters were relatively constant at section level. Evidence from leaf epidermis, similar to that from molecular and morphological data, supports the separation of Tilingia (i.e. L. ajanense and L. tachiroei) from Ligusticum. Ligusticopsis was found to be indistinguishable from Ligusticum in epidermal characters. Furthermore, results from epidermal analysis, together with that from cytological evidence, fruit morphology as well as molecular phylogenetics suggest that L. delavayi should be transferred out of Ligusticum.展开更多
Objective: To explore the mechanism of Chuanxiong in alleviating hypoxic pulmonary hypertension in rats by inhibiting pulmonary vascular remodeling. Methods: Thirty healthy and clean male SD rats weighing (180 - 220) ...Objective: To explore the mechanism of Chuanxiong in alleviating hypoxic pulmonary hypertension in rats by inhibiting pulmonary vascular remodeling. Methods: Thirty healthy and clean male SD rats weighing (180 - 220) g were randomly divided into three groups (n = 10): normoxia group (n), hypoxia group (H) and Chuanxiong group (L). Group N was fed in normoxic environment, and the other two groups were fed in hypoxic (9% 11% O2) environment for 4 weeks, 8 h/D, 6 days a week. Rats in group L were gavaged with Ligusticum chuanxiong solution diluted with normal saline at the concentration of 300 mg/kg, and rats in group H were gavaged with equal volume of normal saline. After 4 weeks, the mean pulmonary artery pressure was measured. After pulmonary perfusion, the right ventricular free wall and left ventricle plus ventricular septum were taken to measure the right ventricular hypertrophy index. The changes of pulmonary morphology and ultrastructure were observed under light microscope. Results: Compared with group n, the average pulmonary artery pressure and right ventricular hypertrophy index in the other two groups increased, and the thickening of pulmonary vascular wall was obvious under microscope (P Conclusion: Ligusticum chuanxiong can relieve pulmonary artery pressure in rats by inhibiting pulmonary vascular remodeling.展开更多
Background:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a liver disease of unknown etiology.A traditional Chinese medicine Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.(CX),it has been used about 2,000 years.Until now,the mechanism of ac...Background:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a liver disease of unknown etiology.A traditional Chinese medicine Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.(CX),it has been used about 2,000 years.Until now,the mechanism of action of CX on NAFLD remains unclear.Method:We first tested the toxicity of CX to AML12 cells with CCK-8.In vitro cell models of NAFLD were made using free fatty acid,and used Oil Red O staining tested lipid droplets.Then the active compounds of CX were collected from TCMSP and literatures,and SwissTargetPrediction,Search Tool for Interacting Chemicals,Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicin,Bioinformatics Analysis Tool for Molecular mechANism of Traditional Chinese Medicine database were used to predict the targets of the compounds.DRUGBANK,Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man,Therapeutic Target Database,DisGeNET and GeneCards database were used to predict the targets of NAFLD.Use Venn diagram to obtained the intersection targets by,and analyzed the protein-protein intersection network.Use Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes and Gene Ontology to forecast the function of intersection genes.Molecular docking was used to evaluate the interaction between hub gene and active ingredients.Finally,use western blotting to determine the effects of CX on PPARA,PPARG,IL1B and TNF proteins.Result:CX can reduce the production of AML12 cell lipid droplets.A total of 15 chemical components were identified from CX.Folic acid,chrysophanol and sitosterol were the main components of CX against NAFLD.ALB,TNF,PPARG and PPARA proteins were the main targets of CX in the treatment of NAFLD.PPAR signaling pathway and fatty acid degradation were closely related to anti-NAFLD.Molecular docking results shows that folic acid was the main active ingredient of CX for NAFLD treatment,and TNF is the main potential target.The cellular NAFLD model showed that CX up-regulated the expression of PPARA and PPARG protein and down-regulated inflammatory factor IL-1B and TNF expression.Conclusion:Our study suggests that CX has a therapeutic effect on NAFLDA,which may be related to the PPAR pathway and the reduction of inflammatory cytokines.展开更多
OBJECTIVE： Ligusticum ported is a traditional Native American herb. The roots of L. ported are traditionally used in the treatment of many diseases, however, its cytotoxicity, antioxidative and immune- modulatory eff...OBJECTIVE： Ligusticum ported is a traditional Native American herb. The roots of L. ported are traditionally used in the treatment of many diseases, however, its cytotoxicity, antioxidative and immune- modulatory effects need to be investigated. In this study, we evaluated the effects of the root extract at different doses on human peripheral blood lymphocytes （PBLs）. METHODS： The lymphocytes were incubated with different concentrations of the root extracts （0, 50, 100, 200, and 400 μg/mL） and harvested every 6 h for 2 d （P〈0.05）. The protective effect of the herb against oxidative damage was determined by inducing oxidative stress with the administration of 50 μmol/L of hydrogen peroxide （H202）. RESULTS： Treatments with L. ported at 200 and 400 pg/mL increased the viability of PBLs. The deleterious effect of H2O2 was ameliorated by 400μg/mL L. ported treatment. Addition of 400 μg/mL L. ported reduced lipid peroxidation in stressed PBLs by 94% （P〈0.05）. Treatment with 400 μg/mL of L. ported resulted in a 26.4% increase of reduced glutathione levels. Activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase increased by 17.5% and 55.2% respectively, when stressed PBLs were treated with 400 μg/mL L. ported for 2 d （P〈0.05）. Treatment with 400 μg/mL L. ported increased interferon-γand interleukin-2 expressions in H2O2-challenged PBLs （P〈0.05）, however, the root extract did not cause a significant difference in interleukin-10 levels compared to the control （P〉0.05）. CONCLUSION： The findings suggest that L involving protective effects against oxidative ported might be a potential immune-modulating agent damage.展开更多
Objective:To study the active components and gene targets of“Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.-Salvia miltiorrhiza”couplet medicine for the treatment of coronary heart disease(CHD)based on network pharmacology,and to expl...Objective:To study the active components and gene targets of“Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.-Salvia miltiorrhiza”couplet medicine for the treatment of coronary heart disease(CHD)based on network pharmacology,and to explore its mechanism.Methods:Based on oral bioavailability(OB)>30%and drug-like(DL)>0.18,the active components of“Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.-Salvia miltiorrhiza”for CHD were screened and the targets of treating CHD were predicted by using TCMSP and GeneCards database.The active component-CHD target network was established by Cytoscape 3.7.2 software.The protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed by utilizing String database.Finally,GO enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed by using Bioconductor and R language.Results:The study predicted 72 active components in total,including 7 Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.and 65 Salvia miltiorrhiza,such asβ-sitosterol,tanshinone.Totally 96 target genen of active components were obtained,including PTGS1,NCOA2,NOS2,etc.Results of GO enrichment analysis showed 142 biological processes,related to adrenergic receptor activity,G protein-coupled amine receptor activity,etc.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed 131 pathways,including PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,IL-17 signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway,etc.Conclusion:“Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.-Salvia miltiorrhiza”couplet medicine exerts therapeutic effects on CHD from multiple targets as PTGS1,PTGS2 and adrenergic receptor activity and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway.The study can provide reference for further researches on its mechanism and the pharmacological effects of Shenzhi Tongxin Capsule.展开更多
Objective:Acute cerebral vasospasm(aCVS)is a severe complication commonly occurring after subarachnoid hemorrhage,leading to significant morbidity and mortality despite current therapeutic interventions.This study aim...Objective:Acute cerebral vasospasm(aCVS)is a severe complication commonly occurring after subarachnoid hemorrhage,leading to significant morbidity and mortality despite current therapeutic interventions.This study aims to elucidate the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Ligusticum wallichii(L.wallichii)against aCVS through an integrated approach of bioinformatics,meta-analysis,and network pharmacology.Materials and Methods:Studies related to L.wallichii and aCVS were systematically retrieved from public databases,followed by a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of L.wallichii extracts in treating or preventing aCVS.Major components were identified through the Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)Systems Pharmacology database,with their three-dimensional structures obtained from PubChem.Target predictions on human proteins were performed using PharmMapper,and these were complemented by ribonucleic acid sequencing differentially expressed genes(DEGs)analysis of the dataset GSE37924.An intersection analysis was performed to explore the overlap between predicted targets.Protein-protein interaction,Gene Ontology,and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses were conducted,followed by the construction of a pharmacological network using Cytoscape.The key components and their predicted targets were further analyzed and validated through molecular docking simulations.Results:The meta-analysis revealed that tetramethylpyrazine,a key component of L.wallichii extracts,showed significant potential in alleviating and preventing symptoms of aCVS.Key components,such as beta-sitosterol,folic acid,mandenol,myricanone,perlolyrine,senkyunone,and wallichilide,were linked to 414 potential target proteins.From the GSE37924 dataset,22 candidate target proteins were identified,with folic acid,myricanone,and perlolyrine playing central roles in the network,potentially targeting Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase 1,Adenosine diphosphate-ribosylation factor 1,Casein Kinase 1 Gamma 2,among others,to mitigate aCVS.Conclusions:L.wallichii and its key components demonstrate potential therapeutic effects in treating aCVS.These findings provide scientific support for the potential therapeutic application of L.wallichii in aCVS treatment,demonstrating the direct value of TCM in modern medical applications.展开更多
Three new thionic compounds,(S)-2-(2-carboxyl-2-hydroxyethylthio)-ferulic acid(1),(E)-2-methoxy-4-(3-(methylsulfonyl)prop-1-en-1-yl)phenol(2), and thiosenkyunolide C(3), together with two new aromatic glycosides(4 and...Three new thionic compounds,(S)-2-(2-carboxyl-2-hydroxyethylthio)-ferulic acid(1),(E)-2-methoxy-4-(3-(methylsulfonyl)prop-1-en-1-yl)phenol(2), and thiosenkyunolide C(3), together with two new aromatic glycosides(4 and 5) were isolated from the rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. Two known compounds(6 and 7) were also obtained. Their structures were elucidated based on extensive spectroscopic data(UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR, and HR-ESI-MS). Furthermore the absolute configurations were established by comparison of their calculated and experimental circular dichroism spectra and by a dimolybdenum tetraacetate [Mo_2(AcO)_4]-induced circular dichroism procedure. All compounds were evaluated against lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced NO production in BV2 cells, and compounds 4 and 5 showed strong inhibitory activities with IC_(50) values of 2.03 and 3.09 μmol/L, respectively(positive control curcumin, IC_(50)=6.17 μmol/L). In addition, compound 1 showed weak proteintyrosine phosphatase-1 B(PTP1B) inhibitory activity.展开更多
基金Supported by National Key Technology R&D Program(2006BAI09B04-05)Sichuan Youth Science and Technology Foundation (09ZQ026-039)Foundation for Excellent Science and Technology Papers of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Science~~
文摘[Objective]The aim was to provide scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of the main diseases and pests. [Method]The systematic investigation was carried out in the process of seedling and field cultivation of Ligusticum chuanxiong. [Result]The main diseases were root rot,Powdery mildew and Spot blight,while the main pests were Epinotia leucantha Meyrick,Prodenia litura Fabr.,Scarabaeoidea,Tetranychus cinnabarinus Boisduval and Delia platura Meigen. [Conclusion]The law of occurrence of main diseases and pests were confirmed.
基金Macao Science and Technology Development Fund(049/2005/A-R1) Jiangsu Key Laboratory for TCM FormulaeResearch, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (No.022021014003).
文摘Aim A reliable and rapid HPLC method was developed for quantitative determination of coniferyl femlate, an ester of ferulic acid, with multiple pharmacological activities in Angelica sinensis and Ligusticum chuanxiong, two commonly used Chinese medicines. Methods The determination was achieved by using a Zorbax ODS C18 analytical column （250 mm×4.6 mm ID, 5 μm） at isocratic elution of 1% aqueous acetic acid and acetonitrile （1：1） with diode-array detection （318 nm）. The calibration curve of coniferyl femlate showed good linearity （r^2 = 0.9995） within the test range. Results The developed method showed good precision with intra- and inter-day variations of 0.22% - 1.16% and 0.86% - 2.62% between the levels of 0.380 - 0.038 mg·mL^-1, respectively. The repeatability represented as RSD of coniferyl femlate was less than 2.7% for three levels （0.2 - 1.0 g of Angelica sinensis）, and the recovery was 105.3% with RSD of 3.2%. Conclusion The validated method was successfully applied to quantify coniferyl femlate in 12 samples of Danggui and Chuanxiong.
基金Supported by Basic Projects in Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences"Medicinal Plant Resources Nursery Building"~~
文摘[Objective] The research aimed to isolate and identify the pathogen of anthracnose of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort,and make the antifungal test on four kinds of fungicides for selecting the optimum fungicides.[Method] The pathogenic fungi was separated according to Koch＇s rule and the shape characteristics were identified. The antifungal test of fungicides was made by using plate mycelium growth inhibition method.[Result] The pathogenic fungi was separated from leaves of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. and morphological characters were consistent with that of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. In addition to chloroisobromine cyanuric acid,the other three fungicides could inhibit the mycelium growth. The growth inhibition rates of 1 000 times Metalaxyl＋mancozeb,zineb,Thiophanate-methyl for the mycelium were 26.8%,22.1%,59.8% respectively after 7 days.[Conclusion] The anthracnose was caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. was a new record host plant of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and the best inhibiting fungicide was Thiophanate methyl.
基金Supported by the10th Five Years Key Programs for Science and Technology Development of China(2004BA721A31)~~
文摘[Objective] To investigate the impacts of ISSR-PCR amplification factors, for the establishment and optimization of ISSR-PCR reaction system for Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. [Method] Using genomic DNA of Chuanxiong leaf extracted via an improved CTAB method as template, single factor analysis was performed to investigate the impacts of DNA template concentration, Mg2＋ concentration, dNTPs concentration, primer concentration, Taq DNA polymerase concentration on ISSR-PCR amplification and to optimize this system for Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. [Result] The ISSR-PCR amplification（25 μl） suitable for Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. was determined to be composed of 2.5 μl of 10×reaction buffer, 2.1 mmol/L MgCl2, 300 μmol/L dNTPs, 0.4 μmol/L primer, 1.0 U Taq DNA polymerase and 20-40 ng genomic DNA. [Conclusion] Our study laid basis for analyzing the genetic diversity of Ligusticum chuanxiong hort. resources distributed in 17 different areas of China.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82004045)the Beijing Nova Program of Science and Technology(No.Z191100001119088)the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Specific Grant for“Double Top Construction”(No.1000041510168)。
文摘Angelicae Sinensis Radix(Danggui)and Ligusticum Chuanxiong Rhizoma(Chuan Xiong)herb-pair(DC)have been frequently used in Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)prescriptions for hundreds of years to prevent vascular diseases and alleviate pain.However,the mechanism of DC herb-pair in the prevention of liver fibrosis development was still unclear.In the present study,the effects and mechanisms of DC herb-pair on liver fibrosis were examined using network pharmacology and mouse fibrotic model.Based on the network pharmacological analysis of 13 bioactive ingredients found in DC,a total of 46 targets and 71 pathways related to anti-fibrosis effects were obtained,which was associated with mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)signal pathway,hepatic inflammation and fibrotic response.Furthermore,this hypothesis was verified using carbon tetrachloride(CCl_4)-induced fibrosis model.Measurement of liver functional enzyme activities and histopathological examination showed that DC dramatically reduced bile acid levels,inflammatory cell infiltration and collagen deposition caused by CCl_4.The increased expression of liver fibrosis markers,such as collagen 1,fibronectin,α-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)and transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β),and inflammatory factors,such as chemokine(C-C motif)ligand 2(MCP-1),interleukin-1β(IL-1β),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and IL-6 in fibrotic mice were significantly downregulated by DC herb-pair through regulation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2)-protein kinase B(AKT)signaling pathways.Collectively,these results suggest that DC prevents the development of liver fibrosis by inhibiting collagen deposition,decreasing inflammatory reactions and bile acid accumulation,which provides insights into the mechanisms of herbpair in improving liver fibrosis.
基金Supported by Scientific and Technological Development Project of Tianjin (No. 01310861111)
文摘Extraction of the Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil with supercritical CO2 （SC-CO2） was investigated at the temperatures ranging from 55℃ to 70℃ and pressure from 25 MPa to 35 MPa. The mass of Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil extracted increased with pressure at constant temperature. The initial slope of the extraction was considered as the solubility of oil in SC-CO2. Chrastil equation was used to correlate the solubility data of Ligusticum Chuanxiong oil. An improved Chrastil equation was also presented and was employed to correlate the solubility data, The correlation results show that the values of the average absolute relative deviation are 5.94% and 3.33% respectively, indicating the improved version has better correlation accuracy than that of Chrastil equation.
基金supported by the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.ZY3-CCCX-3-5001)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Nos.14401901400,15DZ2292000)+1 种基金the Expenditure Budget Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.2016YSN24)Xinglin Young Talent Program of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine。
文摘(+)-6-3’a,7-6’-Isowallichilide and(-)-6-3’a,7-6’-isowallichilide,a pair of enantio meric phthalide dimers featuring new 6-3’a,7-6’dimerization sites,were isolated from Ligusticum chuanxiong.The structures were elucidated by NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis.Furthermore,the absolute configurations were assigned using experimental and theoretical electronic circular dichroism methods.Their nitric oxide inhibition,antiplatelet aggregation and antioxidant activities were investigated.
基金financial support of this work by the science fund for scholars from Lanzhou University of Technology(No.BS08201001)
文摘A novel 8,4＇-oxyneolignan diglycoside,named ligusinenoside d（1）,was isolated from the rhizomes of Ligusticum sinensis, together with five known analogues 2-6.The absolute configurations of 1 and 2 were elucidated by means of enzymatic hydrolysis and spectroscopic data.
文摘To investigate the taxonomic value of leaf epidermal characters in developing a classification for Ligusticum (Apiaceae), thirty-eight species (including a cultivar) of the genus were examined using both light and scanning electron microscopy. Our results show that the infrageneric classification of Ligusticum based on the characters of involucel bracteoles, mericarps, and pollen grains was not supported as few epidermal characters were relatively constant at section level. Evidence from leaf epidermis, similar to that from molecular and morphological data, supports the separation of Tilingia (i.e. L. ajanense and L. tachiroei) from Ligusticum. Ligusticopsis was found to be indistinguishable from Ligusticum in epidermal characters. Furthermore, results from epidermal analysis, together with that from cytological evidence, fruit morphology as well as molecular phylogenetics suggest that L. delavayi should be transferred out of Ligusticum.
文摘Objective: To explore the mechanism of Chuanxiong in alleviating hypoxic pulmonary hypertension in rats by inhibiting pulmonary vascular remodeling. Methods: Thirty healthy and clean male SD rats weighing (180 - 220) g were randomly divided into three groups (n = 10): normoxia group (n), hypoxia group (H) and Chuanxiong group (L). Group N was fed in normoxic environment, and the other two groups were fed in hypoxic (9% 11% O2) environment for 4 weeks, 8 h/D, 6 days a week. Rats in group L were gavaged with Ligusticum chuanxiong solution diluted with normal saline at the concentration of 300 mg/kg, and rats in group H were gavaged with equal volume of normal saline. After 4 weeks, the mean pulmonary artery pressure was measured. After pulmonary perfusion, the right ventricular free wall and left ventricle plus ventricular septum were taken to measure the right ventricular hypertrophy index. The changes of pulmonary morphology and ultrastructure were observed under light microscope. Results: Compared with group n, the average pulmonary artery pressure and right ventricular hypertrophy index in the other two groups increased, and the thickening of pulmonary vascular wall was obvious under microscope (P Conclusion: Ligusticum chuanxiong can relieve pulmonary artery pressure in rats by inhibiting pulmonary vascular remodeling.
基金supported by the Project of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Sichuan Province of China(No.2021MS460)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2022NSFSC1593).
文摘Background:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is a liver disease of unknown etiology.A traditional Chinese medicine Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.(CX),it has been used about 2,000 years.Until now,the mechanism of action of CX on NAFLD remains unclear.Method:We first tested the toxicity of CX to AML12 cells with CCK-8.In vitro cell models of NAFLD were made using free fatty acid,and used Oil Red O staining tested lipid droplets.Then the active compounds of CX were collected from TCMSP and literatures,and SwissTargetPrediction,Search Tool for Interacting Chemicals,Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicin,Bioinformatics Analysis Tool for Molecular mechANism of Traditional Chinese Medicine database were used to predict the targets of the compounds.DRUGBANK,Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man,Therapeutic Target Database,DisGeNET and GeneCards database were used to predict the targets of NAFLD.Use Venn diagram to obtained the intersection targets by,and analyzed the protein-protein intersection network.Use Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes and Gene Ontology to forecast the function of intersection genes.Molecular docking was used to evaluate the interaction between hub gene and active ingredients.Finally,use western blotting to determine the effects of CX on PPARA,PPARG,IL1B and TNF proteins.Result:CX can reduce the production of AML12 cell lipid droplets.A total of 15 chemical components were identified from CX.Folic acid,chrysophanol and sitosterol were the main components of CX against NAFLD.ALB,TNF,PPARG and PPARA proteins were the main targets of CX in the treatment of NAFLD.PPAR signaling pathway and fatty acid degradation were closely related to anti-NAFLD.Molecular docking results shows that folic acid was the main active ingredient of CX for NAFLD treatment,and TNF is the main potential target.The cellular NAFLD model showed that CX up-regulated the expression of PPARA and PPARG protein and down-regulated inflammatory factor IL-1B and TNF expression.Conclusion:Our study suggests that CX has a therapeutic effect on NAFLDA,which may be related to the PPAR pathway and the reduction of inflammatory cytokines.
基金supported by a grant from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
文摘OBJECTIVE： Ligusticum ported is a traditional Native American herb. The roots of L. ported are traditionally used in the treatment of many diseases, however, its cytotoxicity, antioxidative and immune- modulatory effects need to be investigated. In this study, we evaluated the effects of the root extract at different doses on human peripheral blood lymphocytes （PBLs）. METHODS： The lymphocytes were incubated with different concentrations of the root extracts （0, 50, 100, 200, and 400 μg/mL） and harvested every 6 h for 2 d （P〈0.05）. The protective effect of the herb against oxidative damage was determined by inducing oxidative stress with the administration of 50 μmol/L of hydrogen peroxide （H202）. RESULTS： Treatments with L. ported at 200 and 400 pg/mL increased the viability of PBLs. The deleterious effect of H2O2 was ameliorated by 400μg/mL L. ported treatment. Addition of 400 μg/mL L. ported reduced lipid peroxidation in stressed PBLs by 94% （P〈0.05）. Treatment with 400 μg/mL of L. ported resulted in a 26.4% increase of reduced glutathione levels. Activities of superoxide dismutase and catalase increased by 17.5% and 55.2% respectively, when stressed PBLs were treated with 400 μg/mL L. ported for 2 d （P〈0.05）. Treatment with 400 μg/mL L. ported increased interferon-γand interleukin-2 expressions in H2O2-challenged PBLs （P〈0.05）, however, the root extract did not cause a significant difference in interleukin-10 levels compared to the control （P〉0.05）. CONCLUSION： The findings suggest that L involving protective effects against oxidative ported might be a potential immune-modulating agent damage.
基金Foundation Project:This study was supported by Research on Shenzhi Tongxin capsule,an innovative drug of national science and technology major new drug creation project(No.2017zx09301003)。
文摘Objective:To study the active components and gene targets of“Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.-Salvia miltiorrhiza”couplet medicine for the treatment of coronary heart disease(CHD)based on network pharmacology,and to explore its mechanism.Methods:Based on oral bioavailability(OB)>30%and drug-like(DL)>0.18,the active components of“Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.-Salvia miltiorrhiza”for CHD were screened and the targets of treating CHD were predicted by using TCMSP and GeneCards database.The active component-CHD target network was established by Cytoscape 3.7.2 software.The protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed by utilizing String database.Finally,GO enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis were performed by using Bioconductor and R language.Results:The study predicted 72 active components in total,including 7 Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.and 65 Salvia miltiorrhiza,such asβ-sitosterol,tanshinone.Totally 96 target genen of active components were obtained,including PTGS1,NCOA2,NOS2,etc.Results of GO enrichment analysis showed 142 biological processes,related to adrenergic receptor activity,G protein-coupled amine receptor activity,etc.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed 131 pathways,including PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,IL-17 signaling pathway,HIF-1 signaling pathway,etc.Conclusion:“Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.-Salvia miltiorrhiza”couplet medicine exerts therapeutic effects on CHD from multiple targets as PTGS1,PTGS2 and adrenergic receptor activity and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway.The study can provide reference for further researches on its mechanism and the pharmacological effects of Shenzhi Tongxin Capsule.
基金financially supported by 2023 Internal Research Fund Project“Classical Famous Formula Xiaoxuming decoction Influences ACS Action Mechanism through TLR4/TAK1 Signaling Mediated WNT5a-CaM Pathway”(Project No.FRG-22-109-FC)。
文摘Objective:Acute cerebral vasospasm(aCVS)is a severe complication commonly occurring after subarachnoid hemorrhage,leading to significant morbidity and mortality despite current therapeutic interventions.This study aims to elucidate the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Ligusticum wallichii(L.wallichii)against aCVS through an integrated approach of bioinformatics,meta-analysis,and network pharmacology.Materials and Methods:Studies related to L.wallichii and aCVS were systematically retrieved from public databases,followed by a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of L.wallichii extracts in treating or preventing aCVS.Major components were identified through the Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)Systems Pharmacology database,with their three-dimensional structures obtained from PubChem.Target predictions on human proteins were performed using PharmMapper,and these were complemented by ribonucleic acid sequencing differentially expressed genes(DEGs)analysis of the dataset GSE37924.An intersection analysis was performed to explore the overlap between predicted targets.Protein-protein interaction,Gene Ontology,and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analyses were conducted,followed by the construction of a pharmacological network using Cytoscape.The key components and their predicted targets were further analyzed and validated through molecular docking simulations.Results:The meta-analysis revealed that tetramethylpyrazine,a key component of L.wallichii extracts,showed significant potential in alleviating and preventing symptoms of aCVS.Key components,such as beta-sitosterol,folic acid,mandenol,myricanone,perlolyrine,senkyunone,and wallichilide,were linked to 414 potential target proteins.From the GSE37924 dataset,22 candidate target proteins were identified,with folic acid,myricanone,and perlolyrine playing central roles in the network,potentially targeting Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase 1,Adenosine diphosphate-ribosylation factor 1,Casein Kinase 1 Gamma 2,among others,to mitigate aCVS.Conclusions:L.wallichii and its key components demonstrate potential therapeutic effects in treating aCVS.These findings provide scientific support for the potential therapeutic application of L.wallichii in aCVS treatment,demonstrating the direct value of TCM in modern medical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.81773588)
文摘Three new thionic compounds,(S)-2-(2-carboxyl-2-hydroxyethylthio)-ferulic acid(1),(E)-2-methoxy-4-(3-(methylsulfonyl)prop-1-en-1-yl)phenol(2), and thiosenkyunolide C(3), together with two new aromatic glycosides(4 and 5) were isolated from the rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. Two known compounds(6 and 7) were also obtained. Their structures were elucidated based on extensive spectroscopic data(UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR, and HR-ESI-MS). Furthermore the absolute configurations were established by comparison of their calculated and experimental circular dichroism spectra and by a dimolybdenum tetraacetate [Mo_2(AcO)_4]-induced circular dichroism procedure. All compounds were evaluated against lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced NO production in BV2 cells, and compounds 4 and 5 showed strong inhibitory activities with IC_(50) values of 2.03 and 3.09 μmol/L, respectively(positive control curcumin, IC_(50)=6.17 μmol/L). In addition, compound 1 showed weak proteintyrosine phosphatase-1 B(PTP1B) inhibitory activity.
