Houpolignols A-C(1-3),unprecedented oligomers of dearomatized obovatol with tetracyclo[9.3.1.0^(2,7).0^(9,14)]pentadecane(1 and 2)and 8,18-dioxapentacyclo[13.3.1.1^(5,9).0^(4,16).0^(13,20)]icosane(3)core structures,to...Houpolignols A-C(1-3),unprecedented oligomers of dearomatized obovatol with tetracyclo[9.3.1.0^(2,7).0^(9,14)]pentadecane(1 and 2)and 8,18-dioxapentacyclo[13.3.1.1^(5,9).0^(4,16).0^(13,20)]icosane(3)core structures,together with their biosynthetic congener houpolignol D(4),were isolated from the cortex of Magnolia officinalis var.biloba.Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analyses,Xray crystallography data,and quantum chemical calculations.Radical cascade cyclizations were proposed as crucial biosynthetic steps of 1-4.(±)-1 showed anti-nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)effect by promoting fatty acid beta-oxidation.展开更多
[Objectives]To analyze the differences in medicinal component contents of Magnolia officinalis across different altitude gradients and explore their causes.[Methods]In this experiment,M.officinalis trees aged 15-20 ye...[Objectives]To analyze the differences in medicinal component contents of Magnolia officinalis across different altitude gradients and explore their causes.[Methods]In this experiment,M.officinalis trees aged 15-20 years growing at four altitudes(1301,1444,1573,and 1643 m)were selected as experimental materials.Leaf traits,soil physicochemical properties,and medicinal component contents were investigated,and the relationships among leaf traits,soil physicochemical properties,and medicinal components were analyzed.[Results]With increasing altitude,the specific leaf area(SLA)of M.officinalis significantly increased,while stomatal density,vein density,leaf thickness,and mesophyll tissue thickness decreased.Soil total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),total potassium(TK),available nitrogen(AN),and organic matter contents(OM)decreased significantly with altitude,whereas available potassium(AK)showed the opposite trend.The contents of medicinal components magnolol and honokiol in M.officinalis also significantly decreased with altitude.Correlation analysis revealed that,in addition to altitude,soil physicochemical properties(pH,TP,OM)and leaf traits(leaf thickness,palisade tissue thickness,SLA)were significantly correlated with magnolol and honokiol contents.[Conclusions]M.officinalis at lower altitudes exhibited better growth and higher magnolol and honokiol contents,which may be attributed to higher soil nutrient availability in low-altitude regions.This study provides guidance for selecting cultivation sites and optimizing planting patterns for M.officinalis.展开更多
A strategy combining a tailored database and high-throughput activity screening that discover bioactive metabolites derived from Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex(MOC)was developed and implemented to rapidly profile and di...A strategy combining a tailored database and high-throughput activity screening that discover bioactive metabolites derived from Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex(MOC)was developed and implemented to rapidly profile and discover bioactive metabolites in vivo derived from traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).The strategy possessed four characteristics:1)The tailored database consisted of metabolites derived from big data-originated reference compound,metabolites predicted in silico,and MOC chemical profile-based pseudomolecular ions.2)When profiling MOC-derived metabolites in vivo,attentions were paid not only to prototypes of MOC compounds and metabolites directly derived from MOC compounds,as reported by most papers,but also to isomerized metabolites and the degradation products of MOC compounds as well as their derived metabolites.3)Metabolite traceability was performed,especially to distinguish isomeric prototypes-derived metabolites,prototypes of MOC compounds as well as phase I metabolites derived from other MOC compounds.4)Molecular docking was utilized for high-throughput activity screening and molecular dynamic simulation as well as zebrafish model were used for verification.Using this strategy,134 metabolites were swiftly characterized after the oral administration of MOC to rats,and several metabolites were reported for the first time.Furthermore,17 potential active metabolites were discovered by targeting the motilin,dopamine D2,and the serotonin type 4(5-HT4)receptors,and part bioactivities were verified using molecular dynamic simulation and a zebrafish constipation model.This study extends the application of mass spectrometry(MS)to rapidly profile TCM-derived metabolites in vivo,which will help pharmacologists rapidly discover potent metabolites from a complex matrix.展开更多
In angiosperms,floral architecture diversity reflects its significance in exploring plant evolution.Magnolia polytepala,an endemic and ancient species in China,possesses a unique multi-tepal trait.Notably,the origin a...In angiosperms,floral architecture diversity reflects its significance in exploring plant evolution.Magnolia polytepala,an endemic and ancient species in China,possesses a unique multi-tepal trait.Notably,the origin and formation of these multi-tepals are poorly understood.In this study,we investigated the origin and formation of multi-tepals from the inner floral whorl and elucidated the underlying molecular regulatory mechanisms by combining phenotypic analysis,sequencing,and molecular experiments.We found that the multi-tepals exhibited morpho-anatomical characteristics similar to normal tepals but differed from petaloid and normal stamens.The temporal dynamics of a large number of differentially expressed genes(DEGs)involved in multiple signaling(transduction)pathways contributed to multi-tepal primordia initiation during early floral differentiation.In particular,the dynamic expression of MpW OX4,MpCLE41,MpULT1,and MpKN1 might be responsible for floral meristem activation and maintenance,while MpTGA1 and MpEJ2 potentially regulated floral organ initiation.Floral homeotic genes,such as MapoAP3,contributed to subsequent organ identity specialization.We further isolated a nucleus-localized APETALA3 homolog from M.polytepala,terming it the MapoAPETALA3(MapoAP3)gene,which was expressed in almost all vegetative and reproductive tissues.Ectopically expressing MapoAP3 in Arabidopsis resulted in altered phenotypes of rosette leaves,inflorescences,and florets,particularly generating extra petals instead of undergoing homeotic organ conversion.This discovery revealed an additional function of MapoAP3 in regulating organ initiation in addition to its conserved B-function in floral architecture plasticity.In summary,the multi-tepals of M.polytepala originated from the early tepal primordia initiation event rather than stamen petalody.The formation of the multi-tepal trait was attributed to the coordinated regulation of several vital DEGs,with the MapoAP3 gene playing an important role.These results provide additional insight into the regulation underlying the floral architecture formation in ancient Magnolia species and suggest that manipulating the MapoAP3 gene may hold promising potential for genetic breeding in ornamental plants.展开更多
Magnolia officinalis is a perennial deciduous tree that has medicinal properties.The AP2/ERF gene family has a number of roles in long-term growth and metabolism.The expression of this function varies with the growth ...Magnolia officinalis is a perennial deciduous tree that has medicinal properties.The AP2/ERF gene family has a number of roles in long-term growth and metabolism.The expression of this function varies with the growth period.In this work,based on the transcriptome data of Magnolia officinalis,the complete coding gene of Magnolia officinalis was obtained,and the corresponding protein sequence was retrieved from NCBI and compared with the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.After screening,75 protein sequences from the AP2/ERF gene family were identified and called MoAP2/ERF1–MoAP2/ERF75,followed by bioinformatics analysis.75 AP2/ERF gene families were found and classified into four subfamilies.Their protein architectures had one or more conserved AP2 domains,which were typically unstable and hydrophilic.Subcellular research revealed that it was primarily located in the nucleus.Among them,the DREB subfamily showed stronger activity in the early growth period of Magnolia officinalis,suggesting that Magnolia officinalis had stronger resistance to adversity during this period.The 15 members of the MoAP2/ERF gene family showed significant differences during different growth periods,and they regulated the gene expression of Magnolia officinalis by binding to DNA.The 15 MoAP2/ERF gene families have a wide range of physiological activities in biological processes,cellular components,and molecular functions.Including MoAP2/ERF55 can catalyze imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase activity;MoAP2/ERF39 acts as a transcriptional activator of Pti6.展开更多
N^(6)-Methyladenosine(m^(6)A)is the most common modification in the transcriptome of biological RNA and plays roles that include maintaining the stability and transportation of mRNA,mRNA precursor shearing,polyadenyla...N^(6)-Methyladenosine(m^(6)A)is the most common modification in the transcriptome of biological RNA and plays roles that include maintaining the stability and transportation of mRNA,mRNA precursor shearing,polyadenylation,and the initiation of translation.With the improving understanding of RNA methylation,m^(6)A modification is known to play vital roles in plant development and growth.The multi-petalization of flowering plants has high ornamental and research value in horticultural landscapes.However,the mechanism of RNA methylation in flower formation in Magnolia wufengensis,a classical multi-petalizational plant,remains unclear.This study compared and analyzed RNA m^(6)A methylation and the transcriptome in floral buds of two varieties with large differences in tepal number at the early stage of development.It was found that the degree of RNA m^(6)A methylation and relative expression levels of MawuAGL6-2,MawuPI-4,and MawuAGL9 in‘Jiaodan’with 36 tepals were significantly higher than those in‘Jiaohong’with 9 tepals during the development of floral organ primordia.Combined with quantitative real-time PCR,the expression levels of MawuAGL6-2,MawuPI-4,and MawuAGL9were positively correlated with the number of tepals.Transgenic experiments showed that MawuAGL6-1/2,and MawuPI-4 can increase the number of petals in Arabidopsis.Moreover,MawuAGL6-2 and MawuPI-4 can restore the missing petal phenotype of mutant Arabidopsis.Yeast two hybrid and yeast three hybrid indicated that MawuAGL6-2,MawuAP3-1/2,and MawuPI-4 could interact with each other under the mediation of the class E protein MawuAGL9.Based on these results,it is hypothesized that m^(6)A methylation influences the multi-petalization of Magnolia wufengensis by affecting the expression levels of MawuAGL6-2,MawuAP3-1/2,MawuPI-4,and MawuAGL9.These findings provide a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of epigenetic modifications in flower developmental diversity.展开更多
Herbal extraction residues(HERs)cause serious environmental pollution and resource waste.In this study,a novel green route was designed for the comprehensive reutilization of all components in HERs,taking Magnolia off...Herbal extraction residues(HERs)cause serious environmental pollution and resource waste.In this study,a novel green route was designed for the comprehensive reutilization of all components in HERs,taking Magnolia officinalis residues(MOR)as an example.The reluctant structure of MOR was first destroyed by alkali pretreatment to release the functional ingredients(magnolol and honokiol)originally remaining in MOR and to make MOR more accessible for hydrolysis.A metal–organic frame material MIL-101(Cr)with a maximum absorption capacity of 255.64 mg g^(-1)was synthesized to absorb the released honokiol and magnolol from the pretreated MOR solutions,and 40 g L^(-1)reducing sugars were obtained with 81.8%enzymatic hydrolysis rate at 10%MOR solid loading.Finally,382 mg L-1β-amyrin was produced from MOR hydrolysates by an engineered yeast strain.In total,1 kg honokiol,8 kg magnolol,and 7.64 kg β-amyrin could produce from 1 ton MOR by this cleaner process with a total economic output of 170,700 RMB.展开更多
Four new sesquiterpene lactones(SLs)(1–4),along with a biosynthetically related SL(5),have been isolated from the leaves of Magnolia grandiflora.Magrandate A(1)is notable as the first C18 homogemarane type SL,featuri...Four new sesquiterpene lactones(SLs)(1–4),along with a biosynthetically related SL(5),have been isolated from the leaves of Magnolia grandiflora.Magrandate A(1)is notable as the first C18 homogemarane type SL,featuring a unique 1,7-dioxaspiro[4.4]nonan-6-one core.Compounds 2 and 3,representing the first instances of chlorine-substituted gemarane-type SL analogs in natural products,were also identified.The structures of these isolates were elucidated through a combination of spectroscopic data analysis,electronic circular dichroism calculations,and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis.All isolates demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 cells.Notably,3–5 showed a significant inhibitory effect on nitric oxide production,with IC50 values ranging from 0.79 to 4.73μmol·L^(−1).Additionally,4 and 5 exhibited moderate cytotoxic activities against three cancer cell lines,with IC50 values between 3.09 and 11.23μmol·L^(−1).展开更多
[Objective]In order to investigate the antialgal activities and species of the allelochemicals in Magnolia grandiflora leaves.[Method]The antialgal substances against Microcystic aeruginosa from the extracts of Magnol...[Objective]In order to investigate the antialgal activities and species of the allelochemicals in Magnolia grandiflora leaves.[Method]The antialgal substances against Microcystic aeruginosa from the extracts of Magnolia grandiflora leaves were separated,purified and identified based on the activity test,using silica gel column chromatography,gel column chromatography and GC-MS method and combining the algae inhibition experiment.[Result]The maximum inhibition rate of the extracts of Magnolia grandiflora leaves on Microcystic aeruginosa growth was 97.4% with the concentration of 8 g/L.A large amount of antialgal substances were found in the n-butanol extracts of Magnolia grandiflora and had very good inhibition effects on Microcystic aeruginosa,which were mainly small molecule substances such as alcohols,ketones and esters.[Conclusion]A new idea on developing new algal inhibitors had been provided.展开更多
Aim Isolation and structural elucidation of the constituents from the dried flower buds of Magnolia biondii Pamp. Methods Column chromatography and TLC were used to isolate chemical constituents. Spectroscopic methods...Aim Isolation and structural elucidation of the constituents from the dried flower buds of Magnolia biondii Pamp. Methods Column chromatography and TLC were used to isolate chemical constituents. Spectroscopic methods were employed for structural elucidation. Results One benzo furanoid neolignan （licarin B） and two bisepoxy lignans （magnolin, fargesin） were isolated and identified. Conclusion Licarin B is the first reported benzofuranoid lignan from the family Magnoliaceae.展开更多
A new sesquiterpenoid was obstained from the leaves of Magnolia delavayi. Its structure was determined as 8β-acetoxy-10α-ethyloxy-guaia-4α, 11-diol on the basis of spectral evidence.
[Objective] This study aimed to reveal responses of Magnolia multiflora to soil drought stress. [Method] Pot experiment was employed to simulate drought stress, and photosynthetic and physiological indices of M. multi...[Objective] This study aimed to reveal responses of Magnolia multiflora to soil drought stress. [Method] Pot experiment was employed to simulate drought stress, and photosynthetic and physiological indices of M. multiflora were determined. [Result] The net photosynthetic rate （Pn） of M. multiflora did not change significantly under mild drought stress, and reduced significantly under moderate and severe drought stress. Drought stress reduced stomatal conductance （Gs）, transpiration rate （Tr） and intercellular CO2 concentration （Ci）, and compared with those in the control group, the Pn, Gs, Tr and Ci under severe drought stress declined by 61.04%, 86.27%, 87.77% and 42.63%, respectively. The malondialdehyde （MDA） content in M. multiflora leaves did not increase significantly under mild drought stress, and increased significantly under moderate and severe drought stress. The MDA content in M. multiflora leaves under severe drought stress was 1.63 times as high as that in the control group. The proline （Pro） and soluble sugar contents of M. multiflora increased significantly with the aggravation of drought stress, and those under severe drought stress were 8.06 times and 3.16 times respectively higher than those in the control group. [Conclusion] M. multiflora has a strong drought tolerance, and is suitable for growing in relatively arid environment. It can be used as candidate for vegetation restoration in hydropower engineering slope.展开更多
Traditional Chinese herbal drugs have been used for thousands of years in Chinese pharmacopoeia. The bark of Magnolia officinalis Rehder ＆ E. Wilson, known under the pinyin name ＂Houpo＂, has been traditionally used...Traditional Chinese herbal drugs have been used for thousands of years in Chinese pharmacopoeia. The bark of Magnolia officinalis Rehder ＆ E. Wilson, known under the pinyin name ＂Houpo＂, has been traditionally used in Chinese and Japanese medicines for the treatment of anxiety, asthma, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, headache, and more. Moreover, Magnolia bark extract is a major constituent of currently marketed dietary supplements and cosmetic products. Much pharmacological activity has been reported for this herb and its major compounds notably antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antispasmodic effects. However, the mechanisms underlying this have not been elucidated and only a very few clinical trials have been published. In vitro and in vivo toxicity studies have also been published and indicate some intriguing features. The present review aims to summarize the literature on M. officinalis bark composition, utilisation, pharmacology, and safety.展开更多
Magnolia sinica is one of the most threatened trees endemic to Southeast Yunnan.Based on our investigations,only 52 individuals and eight populations are found in the wild.M.sinica has been categorized as Critically E...Magnolia sinica is one of the most threatened trees endemic to Southeast Yunnan.Based on our investigations,only 52 individuals and eight populations are found in the wild.M.sinica has been categorized as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and identified as a "Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations(PSESP)".Its fruit/seed set is very low and seedlings are rarely found in the wild.It is hypothesized that it may encounter obstacles to reproductive success.This study,therefore,focuses on its reproductive biology,knowledge of which is essential for effective conservation.Flowers of this species are protogynous and nocturnal,and possess a two-day rhythm of sexual presentation.For the first night of anthesis,the flowers are in the pistillate stage during which tepals open at dusk and close approx.1 h later(except for the open outer ones).They remain closed until the next afternoon,when flowers,now in the staminate stage,re-open and remain so until the tepals drop.Nocturnal beetles enter into the flowers and remain trapped throughout the night as the flower closes,during which time they feed on tepals.Pollen-gathering bees are found to visit the re-opened flowers and the beetles are released during this stage.Two species of Pleocomidae and Curculionidae beetles appear to be effective pollinators.M.sinica is a self-compatible,pollinator-dependent species,and its fruit/seed set can be significantly increased by hand-pollination.No functional seed dispersers have been found in its extant natural habitats.These findings suggest that it may face both pollination and seed disperser insufficiencies in its current fragmented habitats,which may account for its low regeneration.Here we propose conservation strategies based on our findings.展开更多
基金Financial support for this study is from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32170406)the Social Development Special Projects-Key Research and Development Plan of Science and Technology Department of Yunnan Province(No.202303AC100025)the 111 Project from Ministry of Education of China and the State Administration of Foreign Export Affairs of China(No.B18056).
文摘Houpolignols A-C(1-3),unprecedented oligomers of dearomatized obovatol with tetracyclo[9.3.1.0^(2,7).0^(9,14)]pentadecane(1 and 2)and 8,18-dioxapentacyclo[13.3.1.1^(5,9).0^(4,16).0^(13,20)]icosane(3)core structures,together with their biosynthetic congener houpolignol D(4),were isolated from the cortex of Magnolia officinalis var.biloba.Their structures were determined by spectroscopic analyses,Xray crystallography data,and quantum chemical calculations.Radical cascade cyclizations were proposed as crucial biosynthetic steps of 1-4.(±)-1 showed anti-nonalcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH)effect by promoting fatty acid beta-oxidation.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China in 2018(2018YFC1708005)the Southwest Minzu University Research Startup Funds(RQD2023020).
文摘[Objectives]To analyze the differences in medicinal component contents of Magnolia officinalis across different altitude gradients and explore their causes.[Methods]In this experiment,M.officinalis trees aged 15-20 years growing at four altitudes(1301,1444,1573,and 1643 m)were selected as experimental materials.Leaf traits,soil physicochemical properties,and medicinal component contents were investigated,and the relationships among leaf traits,soil physicochemical properties,and medicinal components were analyzed.[Results]With increasing altitude,the specific leaf area(SLA)of M.officinalis significantly increased,while stomatal density,vein density,leaf thickness,and mesophyll tissue thickness decreased.Soil total nitrogen(TN),total phosphorus(TP),total potassium(TK),available nitrogen(AN),and organic matter contents(OM)decreased significantly with altitude,whereas available potassium(AK)showed the opposite trend.The contents of medicinal components magnolol and honokiol in M.officinalis also significantly decreased with altitude.Correlation analysis revealed that,in addition to altitude,soil physicochemical properties(pH,TP,OM)and leaf traits(leaf thickness,palisade tissue thickness,SLA)were significantly correlated with magnolol and honokiol contents.[Conclusions]M.officinalis at lower altitudes exhibited better growth and higher magnolol and honokiol contents,which may be attributed to higher soil nutrient availability in low-altitude regions.This study provides guidance for selecting cultivation sites and optimizing planting patterns for M.officinalis.
基金supported by the Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences,China(Grant Nos.:CI2023E002 and CI2021A04513)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:82204619 and 82274094)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes,China(Grant Nos.:ZZ15-YQ-067 and ZZ16-ND-10-26).
文摘A strategy combining a tailored database and high-throughput activity screening that discover bioactive metabolites derived from Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex(MOC)was developed and implemented to rapidly profile and discover bioactive metabolites in vivo derived from traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).The strategy possessed four characteristics:1)The tailored database consisted of metabolites derived from big data-originated reference compound,metabolites predicted in silico,and MOC chemical profile-based pseudomolecular ions.2)When profiling MOC-derived metabolites in vivo,attentions were paid not only to prototypes of MOC compounds and metabolites directly derived from MOC compounds,as reported by most papers,but also to isomerized metabolites and the degradation products of MOC compounds as well as their derived metabolites.3)Metabolite traceability was performed,especially to distinguish isomeric prototypes-derived metabolites,prototypes of MOC compounds as well as phase I metabolites derived from other MOC compounds.4)Molecular docking was utilized for high-throughput activity screening and molecular dynamic simulation as well as zebrafish model were used for verification.Using this strategy,134 metabolites were swiftly characterized after the oral administration of MOC to rats,and several metabolites were reported for the first time.Furthermore,17 potential active metabolites were discovered by targeting the motilin,dopamine D2,and the serotonin type 4(5-HT4)receptors,and part bioactivities were verified using molecular dynamic simulation and a zebrafish constipation model.This study extends the application of mass spectrometry(MS)to rapidly profile TCM-derived metabolites in vivo,which will help pharmacologists rapidly discover potent metabolites from a complex matrix.
基金supported by grants from the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX19_1080)A Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)the Doctorate Fellowship Foundation of Nanjing Forestry University。
文摘In angiosperms,floral architecture diversity reflects its significance in exploring plant evolution.Magnolia polytepala,an endemic and ancient species in China,possesses a unique multi-tepal trait.Notably,the origin and formation of these multi-tepals are poorly understood.In this study,we investigated the origin and formation of multi-tepals from the inner floral whorl and elucidated the underlying molecular regulatory mechanisms by combining phenotypic analysis,sequencing,and molecular experiments.We found that the multi-tepals exhibited morpho-anatomical characteristics similar to normal tepals but differed from petaloid and normal stamens.The temporal dynamics of a large number of differentially expressed genes(DEGs)involved in multiple signaling(transduction)pathways contributed to multi-tepal primordia initiation during early floral differentiation.In particular,the dynamic expression of MpW OX4,MpCLE41,MpULT1,and MpKN1 might be responsible for floral meristem activation and maintenance,while MpTGA1 and MpEJ2 potentially regulated floral organ initiation.Floral homeotic genes,such as MapoAP3,contributed to subsequent organ identity specialization.We further isolated a nucleus-localized APETALA3 homolog from M.polytepala,terming it the MapoAPETALA3(MapoAP3)gene,which was expressed in almost all vegetative and reproductive tissues.Ectopically expressing MapoAP3 in Arabidopsis resulted in altered phenotypes of rosette leaves,inflorescences,and florets,particularly generating extra petals instead of undergoing homeotic organ conversion.This discovery revealed an additional function of MapoAP3 in regulating organ initiation in addition to its conserved B-function in floral architecture plasticity.In summary,the multi-tepals of M.polytepala originated from the early tepal primordia initiation event rather than stamen petalody.The formation of the multi-tepal trait was attributed to the coordinated regulation of several vital DEGs,with the MapoAP3 gene playing an important role.These results provide additional insight into the regulation underlying the floral architecture formation in ancient Magnolia species and suggest that manipulating the MapoAP3 gene may hold promising potential for genetic breeding in ornamental plants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(num-ber 81202933)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(number 2025ZNSFSC0205 and number 2022NSFSC0592)the Science and Technology Plan Project of Mianyang City(number 2018YFZJ025).
文摘Magnolia officinalis is a perennial deciduous tree that has medicinal properties.The AP2/ERF gene family has a number of roles in long-term growth and metabolism.The expression of this function varies with the growth period.In this work,based on the transcriptome data of Magnolia officinalis,the complete coding gene of Magnolia officinalis was obtained,and the corresponding protein sequence was retrieved from NCBI and compared with the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.After screening,75 protein sequences from the AP2/ERF gene family were identified and called MoAP2/ERF1–MoAP2/ERF75,followed by bioinformatics analysis.75 AP2/ERF gene families were found and classified into four subfamilies.Their protein architectures had one or more conserved AP2 domains,which were typically unstable and hydrophilic.Subcellular research revealed that it was primarily located in the nucleus.Among them,the DREB subfamily showed stronger activity in the early growth period of Magnolia officinalis,suggesting that Magnolia officinalis had stronger resistance to adversity during this period.The 15 members of the MoAP2/ERF gene family showed significant differences during different growth periods,and they regulated the gene expression of Magnolia officinalis by binding to DNA.The 15 MoAP2/ERF gene families have a wide range of physiological activities in biological processes,cellular components,and molecular functions.Including MoAP2/ERF55 can catalyze imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase activity;MoAP2/ERF39 acts as a transcriptional activator of Pti6.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.31570651)。
文摘N^(6)-Methyladenosine(m^(6)A)is the most common modification in the transcriptome of biological RNA and plays roles that include maintaining the stability and transportation of mRNA,mRNA precursor shearing,polyadenylation,and the initiation of translation.With the improving understanding of RNA methylation,m^(6)A modification is known to play vital roles in plant development and growth.The multi-petalization of flowering plants has high ornamental and research value in horticultural landscapes.However,the mechanism of RNA methylation in flower formation in Magnolia wufengensis,a classical multi-petalizational plant,remains unclear.This study compared and analyzed RNA m^(6)A methylation and the transcriptome in floral buds of two varieties with large differences in tepal number at the early stage of development.It was found that the degree of RNA m^(6)A methylation and relative expression levels of MawuAGL6-2,MawuPI-4,and MawuAGL9 in‘Jiaodan’with 36 tepals were significantly higher than those in‘Jiaohong’with 9 tepals during the development of floral organ primordia.Combined with quantitative real-time PCR,the expression levels of MawuAGL6-2,MawuPI-4,and MawuAGL9were positively correlated with the number of tepals.Transgenic experiments showed that MawuAGL6-1/2,and MawuPI-4 can increase the number of petals in Arabidopsis.Moreover,MawuAGL6-2 and MawuPI-4 can restore the missing petal phenotype of mutant Arabidopsis.Yeast two hybrid and yeast three hybrid indicated that MawuAGL6-2,MawuAP3-1/2,and MawuPI-4 could interact with each other under the mediation of the class E protein MawuAGL9.Based on these results,it is hypothesized that m^(6)A methylation influences the multi-petalization of Magnolia wufengensis by affecting the expression levels of MawuAGL6-2,MawuAP3-1/2,MawuPI-4,and MawuAGL9.These findings provide a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of epigenetic modifications in flower developmental diversity.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Project(2019YFC1906601)China the Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(C12021A04111)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(ZZ13-YQ-040).
文摘Herbal extraction residues(HERs)cause serious environmental pollution and resource waste.In this study,a novel green route was designed for the comprehensive reutilization of all components in HERs,taking Magnolia officinalis residues(MOR)as an example.The reluctant structure of MOR was first destroyed by alkali pretreatment to release the functional ingredients(magnolol and honokiol)originally remaining in MOR and to make MOR more accessible for hydrolysis.A metal–organic frame material MIL-101(Cr)with a maximum absorption capacity of 255.64 mg g^(-1)was synthesized to absorb the released honokiol and magnolol from the pretreated MOR solutions,and 40 g L^(-1)reducing sugars were obtained with 81.8%enzymatic hydrolysis rate at 10%MOR solid loading.Finally,382 mg L-1β-amyrin was produced from MOR hydrolysates by an engineered yeast strain.In total,1 kg honokiol,8 kg magnolol,and 7.64 kg β-amyrin could produce from 1 ton MOR by this cleaner process with a total economic output of 170,700 RMB.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82060631 and 32270413)the Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province[Nos.QKH JC(2020)1Z076 and QKH JC(2020)1Y400],the Cultivation Project of National Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Medical University(No.2023-106)+2 种基金the Outstanding Young Scientific and Technological Talents in Guizhou Province[No.QKH PTRC(2021)5633],High-level Innovative Talents in Guizhou Province(Thousand Levels of Talent for YUAN Chunmao in 2018)“Light of the West”Talent Cultivation Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences for YUAN Chunmao[RZ(2020)82],Guizhou Science and Technology Innovation Talent Team(No.QKHPTRCCXTD[2022]007)the Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Province[No.QKHZYD(2022)4015].
文摘Four new sesquiterpene lactones(SLs)(1–4),along with a biosynthetically related SL(5),have been isolated from the leaves of Magnolia grandiflora.Magrandate A(1)is notable as the first C18 homogemarane type SL,featuring a unique 1,7-dioxaspiro[4.4]nonan-6-one core.Compounds 2 and 3,representing the first instances of chlorine-substituted gemarane-type SL analogs in natural products,were also identified.The structures of these isolates were elucidated through a combination of spectroscopic data analysis,electronic circular dichroism calculations,and X-ray single-crystal diffraction analysis.All isolates demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 cells.Notably,3–5 showed a significant inhibitory effect on nitric oxide production,with IC50 values ranging from 0.79 to 4.73μmol·L^(−1).Additionally,4 and 5 exhibited moderate cytotoxic activities against three cancer cell lines,with IC50 values between 3.09 and 11.23μmol·L^(−1).
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(30671240,30871588)Open Fund of Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Environmental Materials and Engineering(K090025,K090027)~~
文摘[Objective]In order to investigate the antialgal activities and species of the allelochemicals in Magnolia grandiflora leaves.[Method]The antialgal substances against Microcystic aeruginosa from the extracts of Magnolia grandiflora leaves were separated,purified and identified based on the activity test,using silica gel column chromatography,gel column chromatography and GC-MS method and combining the algae inhibition experiment.[Result]The maximum inhibition rate of the extracts of Magnolia grandiflora leaves on Microcystic aeruginosa growth was 97.4% with the concentration of 8 g/L.A large amount of antialgal substances were found in the n-butanol extracts of Magnolia grandiflora and had very good inhibition effects on Microcystic aeruginosa,which were mainly small molecule substances such as alcohols,ketones and esters.[Conclusion]A new idea on developing new algal inhibitors had been provided.
文摘Aim Isolation and structural elucidation of the constituents from the dried flower buds of Magnolia biondii Pamp. Methods Column chromatography and TLC were used to isolate chemical constituents. Spectroscopic methods were employed for structural elucidation. Results One benzo furanoid neolignan （licarin B） and two bisepoxy lignans （magnolin, fargesin） were isolated and identified. Conclusion Licarin B is the first reported benzofuranoid lignan from the family Magnoliaceae.
文摘A new sesquiterpenoid was obstained from the leaves of Magnolia delavayi. Its structure was determined as 8β-acetoxy-10α-ethyloxy-guaia-4α, 11-diol on the basis of spectral evidence.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51179094)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to reveal responses of Magnolia multiflora to soil drought stress. [Method] Pot experiment was employed to simulate drought stress, and photosynthetic and physiological indices of M. multiflora were determined. [Result] The net photosynthetic rate （Pn） of M. multiflora did not change significantly under mild drought stress, and reduced significantly under moderate and severe drought stress. Drought stress reduced stomatal conductance （Gs）, transpiration rate （Tr） and intercellular CO2 concentration （Ci）, and compared with those in the control group, the Pn, Gs, Tr and Ci under severe drought stress declined by 61.04%, 86.27%, 87.77% and 42.63%, respectively. The malondialdehyde （MDA） content in M. multiflora leaves did not increase significantly under mild drought stress, and increased significantly under moderate and severe drought stress. The MDA content in M. multiflora leaves under severe drought stress was 1.63 times as high as that in the control group. The proline （Pro） and soluble sugar contents of M. multiflora increased significantly with the aggravation of drought stress, and those under severe drought stress were 8.06 times and 3.16 times respectively higher than those in the control group. [Conclusion] M. multiflora has a strong drought tolerance, and is suitable for growing in relatively arid environment. It can be used as candidate for vegetation restoration in hydropower engineering slope.
文摘Traditional Chinese herbal drugs have been used for thousands of years in Chinese pharmacopoeia. The bark of Magnolia officinalis Rehder ＆ E. Wilson, known under the pinyin name ＂Houpo＂, has been traditionally used in Chinese and Japanese medicines for the treatment of anxiety, asthma, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, headache, and more. Moreover, Magnolia bark extract is a major constituent of currently marketed dietary supplements and cosmetic products. Much pharmacological activity has been reported for this herb and its major compounds notably antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antispasmodic effects. However, the mechanisms underlying this have not been elucidated and only a very few clinical trials have been published. In vitro and in vivo toxicity studies have also been published and indicate some intriguing features. The present review aims to summarize the literature on M. officinalis bark composition, utilisation, pharmacology, and safety.
基金supported financially by the NSFC-Yunnan joint fund to support key projects to W.B.Sun(Grant no.U1302262)the Young Academic and Technical Leader Raising Foundation of Yunnan Province to G.Chen(2015HB091)
文摘Magnolia sinica is one of the most threatened trees endemic to Southeast Yunnan.Based on our investigations,only 52 individuals and eight populations are found in the wild.M.sinica has been categorized as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and identified as a "Plant Species with Extremely Small Populations(PSESP)".Its fruit/seed set is very low and seedlings are rarely found in the wild.It is hypothesized that it may encounter obstacles to reproductive success.This study,therefore,focuses on its reproductive biology,knowledge of which is essential for effective conservation.Flowers of this species are protogynous and nocturnal,and possess a two-day rhythm of sexual presentation.For the first night of anthesis,the flowers are in the pistillate stage during which tepals open at dusk and close approx.1 h later(except for the open outer ones).They remain closed until the next afternoon,when flowers,now in the staminate stage,re-open and remain so until the tepals drop.Nocturnal beetles enter into the flowers and remain trapped throughout the night as the flower closes,during which time they feed on tepals.Pollen-gathering bees are found to visit the re-opened flowers and the beetles are released during this stage.Two species of Pleocomidae and Curculionidae beetles appear to be effective pollinators.M.sinica is a self-compatible,pollinator-dependent species,and its fruit/seed set can be significantly increased by hand-pollination.No functional seed dispersers have been found in its extant natural habitats.These findings suggest that it may face both pollination and seed disperser insufficiencies in its current fragmented habitats,which may account for its low regeneration.Here we propose conservation strategies based on our findings.
