A sub-regular solution model SELF-SReM4 used to evaluate activity of the components in a homogeneous region of a quaternary system has been developed in Shanghai Enhanced Laboratory of Ferrometallurgy.The application ...A sub-regular solution model SELF-SReM4 used to evaluate activity of the components in a homogeneous region of a quaternary system has been developed in Shanghai Enhanced Laboratory of Ferrometallurgy.The application of SELF-SReM4 in C-Mn-Fe-Si system without the SiC formation has been introduced in previous paper.It’s application for molten slag of MnO-SiO2-Al2O3-CaO was introduced in this paper.They provide a basis for the prediction of the metal-slag equilibrium conditions.展开更多
Huang-Qin Decoction(HQD)is a classic prescription for diarrhea in Chinese medicine treatment.Recent studies have demonstrated that HQD and its modified formulation PHY906 could ameliorate irinotecan(CPT-11)induced gas...Huang-Qin Decoction(HQD)is a classic prescription for diarrhea in Chinese medicine treatment.Recent studies have demonstrated that HQD and its modified formulation PHY906 could ameliorate irinotecan(CPT-11)induced gastrointestinal(GI)toxicity and enhance its anticancer therapeutic efficacy.Nevertheless,which constituents in HQD are effective is still unclear so far.The study aims to screen out the key bioactive components combination from HQD that could enhance the anticancer effect of CPT-11.First,the potential bioactive constituents were obtained through system pharmacology strategy.Then the bioactivity of each constituent was investigated synthetically from the aspects of NCM460 cell migration,TNF-αrelease of THP-1-derived macrophage and MTT assay in HCT116 cell.The contribution of each constituent in HQD was evaluated using the bioactive index Ei,which taken the content and bioactivity into comprehensive consideration.And then,the most contributing constituents were selected out to form a keycomponent combination.At last,the bioefficacy of the key-component combination was validated in vitro and in vivo.As a result,a key-component combination(HB4)consisting of four compounds baicalin,baicalein,glycyrrhizic acid and wogonin was screened out.In vitro assessment indicated that HB4 could enhance the effect of CPT-11 on inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis in HCT116.Furthermore,the in vivo study confirmed that HB4 and HQD have similar pharmacological activity and could both enhance the antitumor effect of CPT-11 in HCT116 xenograft model.Meanwhile,HB4 could also reduce the CPT-11 induced GI toxicity.展开更多
[ Objective ] The insecticidal and antibacterial bioactivity of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn were screened and bioactive substances in it were separated and purified. [ Method] The Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn w...[ Objective ] The insecticidal and antibacterial bioactivity of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn were screened and bioactive substances in it were separated and purified. [ Method] The Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn was conducted ultrasonic extraction in petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol. The insecticidal activity of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn to Mythimna separata walker and aphid were determined. The antibacterial activity of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn to Fusarium graminearu, Glomerella cingulata, F. oxysporium f. sp niveum, Alternaria solani and Fusarium oxysporium were also determined. The bioactivity-guided methods such as opencolumn chromatography and Pre-HPLC method were used to separate active components in petroleum ether extract from Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn. [ Result] When the concentration was 500 mg/L, 3 kinds of extracts from Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn didn＇ t show obvious antibacterial bioactivity to 5 kinds of test samples. When the concentration was 5%, petroleum ether extract show certain topical toxicity to aphids. The ethyl acetate extract showed certain antifeedant activity to 3^rd instar Larvae of Mythimna separata Walker. The fraction F4 of petroleum ether extract possessed highest topical toxicity to aphids and the lethality was 60.00%. [ Conclusion] Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn contained many insecticidal constituents whose active parts and mechanism were needed further researches.展开更多
The component synthesis active vibration suppression method （CSVS） can be applied to suppress the vibration of flexible systems. By this method, several same or similar time-varying components are arranged according...The component synthesis active vibration suppression method （CSVS） can be applied to suppress the vibration of flexible systems. By this method, several same or similar time-varying components are arranged according to certain rules along the time axis. The synthesized command can suppress the arbitrary unwanted vibration harmonic while achieving the desired rigid body motion. The number of the components increases rapidly when the number of harmonic vibration is growing. In this article, the CSVS based on zero-placement technique is used to construct the synthesized command to suppress the multi-harmonics simultaneously in the discrete domain. The nature of zero-placement method is to put enough zeros to cancel system poles at necessary points. The designed synthesized command has equal time intervals between each component and which is much easier to be implemented. Using this method, the number of components increases linearly with the increasing of the number of being suppressed harmonics. For the spacecraft with flexible appendages, CSVS based on zero-placement is used to design the time optimal large angle maneuver control strategy. Simulations have verified the validity and superiority of the proposed approach.展开更多
[Objective]The aim was to explore the active compound of Morus alba leaves with the analysis of active components of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves.[Method]Antibacterial assays of hexane extractives of M.alba lea...[Objective]The aim was to explore the active compound of Morus alba leaves with the analysis of active components of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves.[Method]Antibacterial assays of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves were done and the volatile components of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves with the strongest antibacterial activity were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry（GC-MS）.[Result]The results of inhibitory effect of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli showed that hexane extractives of M.alba leaves collected in June,July and August had antibacterial activity against S.aureus and had no antibacterial effect against E.coli.Furthermore,hexane extractives of M.alba leaves collected in June had the strongest antibacterial activity against S.aureus（inhibition diameter 10.95 mm）.The hexane extractives of M.alba leaves collected in June was analyzed by GC-MS,the main volatile components were tetradecane（16.76%）,dodecane（13.20%）,diisobutyl phthalate（10.26%）,decane（9.10%）,hexadecane（8.71%）,linolenyl alcohol（7.25%）,octadecane（5.88%）,eicosane（3.26%）,dibutyl phthalate（2.59%）.[Conclusion]Linolenyl alcohol was the potential antibacterial compound.展开更多
A sub-regular solution model SELFSReM4 used to evaluate activities of the components in a homogeneous region of a quaternary system has been developed in Shanghai Enhanced Lab of Ferrometallurgy. This paper introduces...A sub-regular solution model SELFSReM4 used to evaluate activities of the components in a homogeneous region of a quaternary system has been developed in Shanghai Enhanced Lab of Ferrometallurgy. This paper introduces the application of SELFSReM4 in evaluating activities of the components in C-Mn-Fe-Si system without SiC precipitation.展开更多
Expressing the excess partial molar free energies and integral excess free energy as poly- nome of the composition,then the parameters in the expression of excess partial molar free energy of C were evaluated based on...Expressing the excess partial molar free energies and integral excess free energy as poly- nome of the composition,then the parameters in the expression of excess partial molar free energy of C were evaluated based on:the excess partial free energy of C in C-Fe bi- nary alloy:the integral excess free energy of Fe-X binary alloy:the C saturation curve and the iso-activity curve of C (α_c=0.025) in the ternary system.Then the activity coefficient of X was evaluated with the so-called “I-D” method,by which the component activities of every element in the whole molten ternary alloy can be evaluated,and the results are in good agreement with literature data based on experiment.展开更多
To determine the chemical composition of Galla chinensisextract （GCE） by several analysis techniques and to compare the efficacy of GCE and its main component（s） in inhibition of enamel demineralization, for the d...To determine the chemical composition of Galla chinensisextract （GCE） by several analysis techniques and to compare the efficacy of GCE and its main component（s） in inhibition of enamel demineralization, for the development of future anticaries agents, main organic composition of GCE was qualitatively determined by liquid chromatography-time of flight-mass spectrometry （LC-TOF-MS） and quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector （HPLC-DAD）. Inorganic ions were tested by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy and F was especially measured by ion chromatography. Then, bovine enamel blocks were randomly divided into four treatment groups and were subjected to a pH-cycling regime for 12 times. Each cycle included 5-min applications with one of four treatments： 4g.L-1 GCE solution, 4g.L-1 gallic acid （GA） solution, I g.L-1 NaF solution （positive control）, deionized water （DDW, negative control）, and then 60-min application in pH 5.0 acidic buffer and 5-min application in neutral buffer. Acidic buffers were retained for calcium analysis. The main organic composition of GCE were GA and its isomer, and, to a lesser extent, small molecule gallotannins. The content of GA in GCE was 71.3%±0.2% （w/w）. Inorganic ions were present in various amounts, of which Ca was （136±2.82） μg.g-1, and Zn was （6.8±0.1） μg.g-1. No F was detected in GCE. in pH cycling, GA showed an effect similar to GCE in inhibiting enamel demineralization （P〉0.05）. GA was found to be the main effective, demineralization inhibiting component of GCE and could be a promising agent for the development of anticaries agents.展开更多
Albiziae Flos(AF)has been experimentally proven to have an antidepressant effect.However,due to the complexity of botanical ingredients,the exact pharmacological mechanism of action of AF in depression has not been co...Albiziae Flos(AF)has been experimentally proven to have an antidepressant effect.However,due to the complexity of botanical ingredients,the exact pharmacological mechanism of action of AF in depression has not been completely deciphered.This study used the network pharmacology method to construct a component-target-pathway network to explore the active components and potential mechanisms of action of AF.The methods included collection and screening of chemical components,prediction of depression-associated targets of the active components,gene enrichment,and network construction and analysis.Quercetin and 4 other active components were found to exert an tidepressant effects mainly via monoaminergic neurotransmitters and cAMP signaling and neuroactive ligand・wceptor interaction pathways.DRD2,HTR1 A,and SLC6A4 were identified as important targets of the studied bioactive components of AF.This network pharmacology analysis provides guidance for further study of the antidepressant mechanism of AF.展开更多
Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal activities of three Chinese plants N. indicum Mill, P. stenoptera DC, and R. japonicum Houtt, and to clarify the molluscicidal mechanism. Methods N-butanol extracts and water ex...Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal activities of three Chinese plants N. indicum Mill, P. stenoptera DC, and R. japonicum Houtt, and to clarify the molluscicidal mechanism. Methods N-butanol extracts and water extracts of the three plants were obtained. The reactions of EST isozyme, glycogen and total protein of snails to the plant extracts were studied. Results EST electrophoresis showed that EST was an important antidotal enzyme system and reacted strongly to environment EST changed greatly during the whole exposure period so that it could be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. Extracts decreased the glycogen content of the snails＇ soft tissues greatly, and also the protein content. ConcIusion All extracts show strong molluscicidal activity. The LD50 value of the water extract of N. indicum Mill is as low as 13.2 mg/L. EST can be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. The energy metabolism abnormity is the key reason fnr the molluscicidal activities. The biochemical mechanism needs further research.展开更多
Green tea and its bioactive components possess many health-promoting and disease-preventing benefits,especially anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,anticancer,and metabolic modulation effects with multi-target modes of acti...Green tea and its bioactive components possess many health-promoting and disease-preventing benefits,especially anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,anticancer,and metabolic modulation effects with multi-target modes of action.In contrast,the effects and mechanisms of tea and its components on the immune system are rarely reviewed.The study aimed to review the most potent compounds in tea that affect the immune systems and mechanisms associated with it.As a result of in vitro studies,animal models,and human trials,researchers have found that green tea extracts and compounds have the possibility of modulating the innate immune system,adaptive immune system,and intestinal immune system.In immune-related diseases,tea polyphenols are the most significant compounds that modify immune functions,though other compounds are being investigated and cannot be ruled out.The review provides a new perspective on how the immune-regulatory effects of tea and its components are exerted on immune systems,as well as how they affect the emergence and treatment of diseases.展开更多
Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,a traditional Chinese medicine also known as Gan Cao(GC),is frequently included in clinical prescriptions for the treatment of pneumonia.However,the pharmacological components of GC for p...Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,a traditional Chinese medicine also known as Gan Cao(GC),is frequently included in clinical prescriptions for the treatment of pneumonia.However,the pharmacological components of GC for pneumonia treatment are rarely explored.Gan An He Ji oral liquid(GAHJ)has a simple composition and contains GC liquid extracts and paregoric,and has been used clinically for many years.Therefore,GAHJ was selected as a compound preparation for the study of GC in the treatment of pneumonia.We conducted an in vivo study of patients with pneumonia undergoing GAHJ treatments for three days.Using the intelligent mass spectrometry data-processing technologies to analyze the metabolism of GC in vivo,we obtained 168 related components of GC in humans,consisting of 24 prototype components and 144 metabolites,with 135 compounds screened in plasma and 82 in urine.After analysis of the metabolic transformation relationship and relative exposure,six components(liquiritin,liquiritigenin,glycyrrhizin,glycyrrhetinic acid,daidzin,and formononetin)were selected as potential effective components.The experimental results based on two animal pneumonia models and the inflammatory cell model showed that the mixture of these six components was effective in the treatment of pneumonia and lung injury and could effectively downregulate the level of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS).Interestingly,glycyrrhetinic acid exhibited the strongest inhibition on iNOS and the highest exposure in vivo.The following molecular dynamic simulations indicated a strong bond between glycyrrhetinic acid and iNOS.Thus,the current study provides a pharmaceutical basis for GC and reveals the possible corresponding mechanisms in pneumonia treatment.展开更多
In this study,Cordyceps militaris strain QC04 was cultivated in oat,rice,and wheat media for different time periods.We studied the effects of different cultivation media and periods on the fruiting body biomass and ac...In this study,Cordyceps militaris strain QC04 was cultivated in oat,rice,and wheat media for different time periods.We studied the effects of different cultivation media and periods on the fruiting body biomass and active components of C.militaris,aiming to provide reference for the production and utilization of C.militaris QC04.The results showed that the dry weight of the fruiting body of C.militaris was the highest in the wheat medium,moderate in the oat medium,and the lowest in the rice medium.The content of cordycepin and adenosine in the fruiting body and residual medium was higher in the oat and rice media than in the rice medium.The content of cordycepin and adenosine in fruiting body and residual medium peaked on day 55.Furthermore,the content of cordycepin in the fruiting body was lower than that in the residual medium,while the content of adenosine showed an opposite trend.The content of cordycepic acid in the rice medium was generally higher than that in the oat and wheat media.As the cultivation period extended,the fruiting body biomass declined and the content of cordycepic acid in the fruiting body increased slightly.展开更多
Millions of tons of waste activated sludge（WAS） produced from biological wastewater treatment processes cause severe adverse environmental consequences. A better understanding of WAS composition is thus very critica...Millions of tons of waste activated sludge（WAS） produced from biological wastewater treatment processes cause severe adverse environmental consequences. A better understanding of WAS composition is thus very critical for sustainable sludge management. In this work, the occurrence and distribution of several fundamental sludge constituents were explored in WAS samples from nine full-scale wastewater treatment plants（WWTPs） of Beijing, China. Among all the components investigated, active heterotrophic biomass was dominant in the samples（up to 9478 mg/L）, followed by endogenous residues（6736 mg/L）,extracellular polymeric substances（2088 mg/L）, and intracellular storage products（464 mg/L）among others. Moreover, significant differences（p 〈 0.05） were observed in composition profiles of sludge samples among the studied WWTPs. To identify the potential parameters affecting the variable fractions of sludge components, wastewater source as well as design and operational parameters of WWTPs were studied using statistical methods. The findings indicated that the component fraction of sewage sludge depends more on wastewater treatment alternatives than on wastewater characteristics among other parameters. A principal component analysis was conducted, which further indicated that there was a greater proportion of residual inert biomass in the sludge produced by the combined system of the conventional anaerobic/anoxic/oxic process and a membrane bioreactor. Additionally, a much longer solids retention time was also found to influence the sludge composition and induce an increase in both endogenous inert residues and extracellular polymeric substances in the sludge.展开更多
OBJECTIVE LW-AFC is extracted from the classical traditional Chinese medicinal prescription-Liuwei Dihuang Decoction.Previous studies have showed that LW-AFC could improve learning&memory ability in amny animal mo...OBJECTIVE LW-AFC is extracted from the classical traditional Chinese medicinal prescription-Liuwei Dihuang Decoction.Previous studies have showed that LW-AFC could improve learning&memory ability in amny animal models.In this study,we focused on evaluating the effect of several main active components fromLW-AFC(B-B;loganin,LOG;morroniside,MOR;paeoniflorin,PF and stachyose,STA)on LTP.METHODS In vivo recording of LTP was used in this study to evaluate the effects of LW-AFC and it′s active components on coticorsterone(Cort)induced LTP impairment.RESULTS The results showed that LW-AFC could ameliorate Cort-induced LTP impairment.The effect of LW-AFC was abolished when the immune function was inhibited.Single administration(ig,ip,icv)of any of the components had no effect on Cort-induced LTP impairment.Consecutively intragastric administration or intraperitoneal injections(chronic administration)of B-B,LOG,MOR or PF for 7 d showed protective effect on Cort-induced LTP impairment.Intragastric administration of STA for 7 d protected LTP from impairment induced by Cort,while there was little improving effect when STA was administrated via intraperitoneal injection.In addition,when the intestinal microbiota was disrupted by applying the antibiotic cocktail,STA showed little protective effect against Cort.CONCLUSION In conclusion,LW-AFC and it′s components showed positive effects against cort induced LTP impairment,it seems that all displayed protective effects via indirectly,immune modulation might be the common pathway for all components;the exact pathways are different in each component,B-B,LOG,MOR and PF could be absorbed into the bloods tream and then modulate the peripheral immune function,while STA could not be absorbed and modulates the immune function via modulating intestinal microbiota.Further studies are needed to invesgate the underlying mechanisms and the synergetic effects of all components.展开更多
Background:Bupleuri Radix is a common Chinese medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine.Currently,the therapeutic effect of treating schizophrenia is relatively well understood.However,there are fewer studies...Background:Bupleuri Radix is a common Chinese medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine.Currently,the therapeutic effect of treating schizophrenia is relatively well understood.However,there are fewer studies examining the underlying mechanisms of its treatment.The objective of the study was to investigate the primary mechanisms of Bupleuri Radix in treating schizophrenia through network pharmacology and clinical validation.Method:Network pharmacology revealed possible molecular mechanisms,followed by clinical verification.Sixty-seven schizophrenia patients undergoing treatment at the Hunan Brain Hospital between October and November 2022 were recruited and randomly divided into the olanzapine group and the olanzapine+Bupleuri Radix group.Additionally,32 healthy people undergoing physical examinations during the same period were included as the control group.The patient’s positive and negative symptom scale scores were compared.qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of ESR1,mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 in peripheral blood.Results:Through network pharmacological analysis,it was concluded in this study that Bupleuri Radix might regulate the mTOR,PI3K-Akt,and HIF-1 signaling pathways.Clinical experiments indicated that compared with before treatment,the positive and negative symptom scale scores and total scores of the two treatment groups were significantly decreased after treatment(P<0.01).In addition,the positive and negative symptom scale scores and total scores in the olanzapine+Bupleuri Radix group were significantly decreased(P<0.01)compared to the olanzapine group after treatment.Before treatment,ESR1 mRNA expression levels in peripheral blood were significantly higher in the two treatment groups than in the control group,whereas the mRNA expression levels of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 in peripheral blood were significantly lower(P<0.01).The mRNA expression levels of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 in peripheral blood were significantly higher after therapy than before treatment,whereas the mRNA expression levels of ESR1 in peripheral blood were significantly lower(P<0.01).After therapy,the olanzapine+Bupleuri Radix group’s mRNA expression levels of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 were significantly higher than those of the olanzapine group,whereas the mRNA expression levels of ESR1 were significantly lower(P<0.01).Conclusion:The mechanism of Bupleuri Radix’s therapeutic efficacy in schizophrenia may involve the up-regulation of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 mRNA expression and the down-regulation of ESR1 mRNA expression in peripheral blood.展开更多
[Objectives] To study the changes in active components before and after microorganism fermentation of Rhizoma Paridis( Chonglou). [Methods]Analytical methods using total saponins and total flavonoids as indicators wer...[Objectives] To study the changes in active components before and after microorganism fermentation of Rhizoma Paridis( Chonglou). [Methods]Analytical methods using total saponins and total flavonoids as indicators were established. UV spectrophotometry was used to determine the changes in active components before and after fermentation of Rhizoma Paridis. [Results] The content of total saponins decreased after fermentation,while the content of total flavonoids increased. [Conclusions]The content of total saponins decreased after fermentation and the content of total flavonoids increased. The fermentation process of Monascus purpureus Went. needs further optimization.展开更多
The effects of S86019, an active component from Puralia lobata, on the induction of cell differentiation and cell cycle traverse of HL-60 cells were described. It was shown that cell proliferation of HL-60 cells was i...The effects of S86019, an active component from Puralia lobata, on the induction of cell differentiation and cell cycle traverse of HL-60 cells were described. It was shown that cell proliferation of HL-60 cells was inhibited by S86019 in vitro. Under the action of S86019 the HL-60 cells were induced to differentiate into metamyelocytes, myelocytes and much matured cells with banded or segmented nucleus. Flow cytometry demonstrated that the cell population of HL-60 cells was blocked at G1 phase which resulted in the elevation of percentage of G1 cells and decrease of percentage of cells in S phase. Experimental results demonstrated that S86019 is an active inducer of cell differentiation in HL-60 cells.展开更多
According to official data, about 2000 mushrooms belong to the category of medical mushrooms, while over 600 have already confirmed medical properties. The aim and task of this work were to collect, analyze and proces...According to official data, about 2000 mushrooms belong to the category of medical mushrooms, while over 600 have already confirmed medical properties. The aim and task of this work were to collect, analyze and process scientific and expert data of biologically active components of selected <em>Basidiomycetes</em> fungi: <em>Letinula edodes, Ganoderma Lucidum, Grifola frondosa, Trametes versicolor</em> and <em>Inonotus obliquus</em>. Areas of fungi therapy and the search for new immunomodulatory agents are far from being restricted to these species alone, however, these five may serve as typical representatives of widespread medicinal fungi used in both traditional medicine and modern biomedical research. Their biologically active components have different pharmacological effects, and beta-glucan polysaccharides, which are recognized as immunomodulators, are of particular importance. Many of the fungal beta-glucans tested have switched to pharmaceuticals such as Lentinan, Sonifilan, Krestin and GanoPoly, which speaks to their pharmacological and research potential. Citing the results of scientific advances in the last two decades, the results of preclinical tests and the results of clinical studies can confirm that supplementation with medical fungi can increase treatment success or mitigate the negative side effects of different therapies. A long-term weakened immune system is a risk factor for malignancies, so it can be concluded that disease prevention is beneficial for each individual and deserves the same attention paid to treating the disease.展开更多
[Objectives]To determine active components of Lamiophlomis rotata(Benth.)Kudo.[Methods]A new method was developed for the quantitative determination of L.rotata by using Ultra-performance convergence chromatography.Th...[Objectives]To determine active components of Lamiophlomis rotata(Benth.)Kudo.[Methods]A new method was developed for the quantitative determination of L.rotata by using Ultra-performance convergence chromatography.The separation of active components of L.rotata was successfully achieved on Waters ACQUITY UPC column,with gradient elution carbon dioxide and methanol solvent at flow rate of 0.7 mL/min.The separation gradient elution rate was as follows:15%methanol 0-1 min,18%methanol 1-5 min,20%methanol 5-6 min,25%methanol 6-7 min,30%methanol 7-8 min,30%methanol 8-9 min,15%methanol 9-10 min.The conditions used in the separation process was as follows:column temperature 30℃;injection volume 2μL.Under the abovementioned conditions,the content of methyl glucoside was measured by 3D-full wavelength scanning.The validity of the method was tested by analyzing the precision,reproducibility,stability and accuracy.[Results]The results indicated that in terms of extraction and separation of compounds,supercritical CO2 not only has the diffusion property of gas,but also has the density and fluidity of liquid.[Conclusions]The ultra-high performance chromatography is a new technique for drug analysis.展开更多
文摘A sub-regular solution model SELF-SReM4 used to evaluate activity of the components in a homogeneous region of a quaternary system has been developed in Shanghai Enhanced Laboratory of Ferrometallurgy.The application of SELF-SReM4 in C-Mn-Fe-Si system without the SiC formation has been introduced in previous paper.It’s application for molten slag of MnO-SiO2-Al2O3-CaO was introduced in this paper.They provide a basis for the prediction of the metal-slag equilibrium conditions.
基金the NSFC(Nos.81773861,81302733)Jiangsu Provincial National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.BK20180027)+3 种基金National Science and Technology Major Project(2017ZX09101001)Double First-Class University projectthe Program for Jiangsu Province Innovative Research Teama project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)gsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD)。
文摘Huang-Qin Decoction(HQD)is a classic prescription for diarrhea in Chinese medicine treatment.Recent studies have demonstrated that HQD and its modified formulation PHY906 could ameliorate irinotecan(CPT-11)induced gastrointestinal(GI)toxicity and enhance its anticancer therapeutic efficacy.Nevertheless,which constituents in HQD are effective is still unclear so far.The study aims to screen out the key bioactive components combination from HQD that could enhance the anticancer effect of CPT-11.First,the potential bioactive constituents were obtained through system pharmacology strategy.Then the bioactivity of each constituent was investigated synthetically from the aspects of NCM460 cell migration,TNF-αrelease of THP-1-derived macrophage and MTT assay in HCT116 cell.The contribution of each constituent in HQD was evaluated using the bioactive index Ei,which taken the content and bioactivity into comprehensive consideration.And then,the most contributing constituents were selected out to form a keycomponent combination.At last,the bioefficacy of the key-component combination was validated in vitro and in vivo.As a result,a key-component combination(HB4)consisting of four compounds baicalin,baicalein,glycyrrhizic acid and wogonin was screened out.In vitro assessment indicated that HB4 could enhance the effect of CPT-11 on inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis in HCT116.Furthermore,the in vivo study confirmed that HB4 and HQD have similar pharmacological activity and could both enhance the antitumor effect of CPT-11 in HCT116 xenograft model.Meanwhile,HB4 could also reduce the CPT-11 induced GI toxicity.
基金Supported by School Project of Yan’an University (YD2005-042)~~
文摘[ Objective ] The insecticidal and antibacterial bioactivity of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn were screened and bioactive substances in it were separated and purified. [ Method] The Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn was conducted ultrasonic extraction in petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol. The insecticidal activity of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn to Mythimna separata walker and aphid were determined. The antibacterial activity of Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn to Fusarium graminearu, Glomerella cingulata, F. oxysporium f. sp niveum, Alternaria solani and Fusarium oxysporium were also determined. The bioactivity-guided methods such as opencolumn chromatography and Pre-HPLC method were used to separate active components in petroleum ether extract from Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn. [ Result] When the concentration was 500 mg/L, 3 kinds of extracts from Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn didn＇ t show obvious antibacterial bioactivity to 5 kinds of test samples. When the concentration was 5%, petroleum ether extract show certain topical toxicity to aphids. The ethyl acetate extract showed certain antifeedant activity to 3^rd instar Larvae of Mythimna separata Walker. The fraction F4 of petroleum ether extract possessed highest topical toxicity to aphids and the lethality was 60.00%. [ Conclusion] Wikstroemia chamaedaphne Meissn contained many insecticidal constituents whose active parts and mechanism were needed further researches.
文摘The component synthesis active vibration suppression method （CSVS） can be applied to suppress the vibration of flexible systems. By this method, several same or similar time-varying components are arranged according to certain rules along the time axis. The synthesized command can suppress the arbitrary unwanted vibration harmonic while achieving the desired rigid body motion. The number of the components increases rapidly when the number of harmonic vibration is growing. In this article, the CSVS based on zero-placement technique is used to construct the synthesized command to suppress the multi-harmonics simultaneously in the discrete domain. The nature of zero-placement method is to put enough zeros to cancel system poles at necessary points. The designed synthesized command has equal time intervals between each component and which is much easier to be implemented. Using this method, the number of components increases linearly with the increasing of the number of being suppressed harmonics. For the spacecraft with flexible appendages, CSVS based on zero-placement is used to design the time optimal large angle maneuver control strategy. Simulations have verified the validity and superiority of the proposed approach.
基金Supported by the Forestry Department of Heilongjiang Province Science and Technology Promotion Project(01043208003)the Project of Science and Technology Department of Heilongjiang Province(LC07C27)~~
文摘[Objective]The aim was to explore the active compound of Morus alba leaves with the analysis of active components of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves.[Method]Antibacterial assays of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves were done and the volatile components of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves with the strongest antibacterial activity were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry（GC-MS）.[Result]The results of inhibitory effect of hexane extractives of M.alba leaves on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli showed that hexane extractives of M.alba leaves collected in June,July and August had antibacterial activity against S.aureus and had no antibacterial effect against E.coli.Furthermore,hexane extractives of M.alba leaves collected in June had the strongest antibacterial activity against S.aureus（inhibition diameter 10.95 mm）.The hexane extractives of M.alba leaves collected in June was analyzed by GC-MS,the main volatile components were tetradecane（16.76%）,dodecane（13.20%）,diisobutyl phthalate（10.26%）,decane（9.10%）,hexadecane（8.71%）,linolenyl alcohol（7.25%）,octadecane（5.88%）,eicosane（3.26%）,dibutyl phthalate（2.59%）.[Conclusion]Linolenyl alcohol was the potential antibacterial compound.
文摘A sub-regular solution model SELFSReM4 used to evaluate activities of the components in a homogeneous region of a quaternary system has been developed in Shanghai Enhanced Lab of Ferrometallurgy. This paper introduces the application of SELFSReM4 in evaluating activities of the components in C-Mn-Fe-Si system without SiC precipitation.
文摘Expressing the excess partial molar free energies and integral excess free energy as poly- nome of the composition,then the parameters in the expression of excess partial molar free energy of C were evaluated based on:the excess partial free energy of C in C-Fe bi- nary alloy:the integral excess free energy of Fe-X binary alloy:the C saturation curve and the iso-activity curve of C (α_c=0.025) in the ternary system.Then the activity coefficient of X was evaluated with the so-called “I-D” method,by which the component activities of every element in the whole molten ternary alloy can be evaluated,and the results are in good agreement with literature data based on experiment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant nos. 30572409 and 30430800)Youth Foundation of Sichuan Province in China (grant no. 07ZQ026-020)
文摘To determine the chemical composition of Galla chinensisextract （GCE） by several analysis techniques and to compare the efficacy of GCE and its main component（s） in inhibition of enamel demineralization, for the development of future anticaries agents, main organic composition of GCE was qualitatively determined by liquid chromatography-time of flight-mass spectrometry （LC-TOF-MS） and quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector （HPLC-DAD）. Inorganic ions were tested by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy and F was especially measured by ion chromatography. Then, bovine enamel blocks were randomly divided into four treatment groups and were subjected to a pH-cycling regime for 12 times. Each cycle included 5-min applications with one of four treatments： 4g.L-1 GCE solution, 4g.L-1 gallic acid （GA） solution, I g.L-1 NaF solution （positive control）, deionized water （DDW, negative control）, and then 60-min application in pH 5.0 acidic buffer and 5-min application in neutral buffer. Acidic buffers were retained for calcium analysis. The main organic composition of GCE were GA and its isomer, and, to a lesser extent, small molecule gallotannins. The content of GA in GCE was 71.3%±0.2% （w/w）. Inorganic ions were present in various amounts, of which Ca was （136±2.82） μg.g-1, and Zn was （6.8±0.1） μg.g-1. No F was detected in GCE. in pH cycling, GA showed an effect similar to GCE in inhibiting enamel demineralization （P〉0.05）. GA was found to be the main effective, demineralization inhibiting component of GCE and could be a promising agent for the development of anticaries agents.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31570343).
文摘Albiziae Flos(AF)has been experimentally proven to have an antidepressant effect.However,due to the complexity of botanical ingredients,the exact pharmacological mechanism of action of AF in depression has not been completely deciphered.This study used the network pharmacology method to construct a component-target-pathway network to explore the active components and potential mechanisms of action of AF.The methods included collection and screening of chemical components,prediction of depression-associated targets of the active components,gene enrichment,and network construction and analysis.Quercetin and 4 other active components were found to exert an tidepressant effects mainly via monoaminergic neurotransmitters and cAMP signaling and neuroactive ligand・wceptor interaction pathways.DRD2,HTR1 A,and SLC6A4 were identified as important targets of the studied bioactive components of AF.This network pharmacology analysis provides guidance for further study of the antidepressant mechanism of AF.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 30471506).
文摘Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal activities of three Chinese plants N. indicum Mill, P. stenoptera DC, and R. japonicum Houtt, and to clarify the molluscicidal mechanism. Methods N-butanol extracts and water extracts of the three plants were obtained. The reactions of EST isozyme, glycogen and total protein of snails to the plant extracts were studied. Results EST electrophoresis showed that EST was an important antidotal enzyme system and reacted strongly to environment EST changed greatly during the whole exposure period so that it could be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. Extracts decreased the glycogen content of the snails＇ soft tissues greatly, and also the protein content. ConcIusion All extracts show strong molluscicidal activity. The LD50 value of the water extract of N. indicum Mill is as low as 13.2 mg/L. EST can be viewed as a pathological index of toxicity. The energy metabolism abnormity is the key reason fnr the molluscicidal activities. The biochemical mechanism needs further research.
基金supported by College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training(202110069122)Tianjin Key R&D Plan-Key Projects Supported by Science and Technology(19YFZCSN00010)Tianjin Agricultural Science and Technology Achievements Transformation and Promotion Project(202101120)。
文摘Green tea and its bioactive components possess many health-promoting and disease-preventing benefits,especially anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,anticancer,and metabolic modulation effects with multi-target modes of action.In contrast,the effects and mechanisms of tea and its components on the immune system are rarely reviewed.The study aimed to review the most potent compounds in tea that affect the immune systems and mechanisms associated with it.As a result of in vitro studies,animal models,and human trials,researchers have found that green tea extracts and compounds have the possibility of modulating the innate immune system,adaptive immune system,and intestinal immune system.In immune-related diseases,tea polyphenols are the most significant compounds that modify immune functions,though other compounds are being investigated and cannot be ruled out.The review provides a new perspective on how the immune-regulatory effects of tea and its components are exerted on immune systems,as well as how they affect the emergence and treatment of diseases.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.:82141215,82173694,82173779,82222068,and U1903119)Fujian Province Science and Technology Project(Grant Nos.:2021J011340 and 2020Y0013)Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology Planning Project(Grant No.:3502Z2021YJ11).
文摘Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,a traditional Chinese medicine also known as Gan Cao(GC),is frequently included in clinical prescriptions for the treatment of pneumonia.However,the pharmacological components of GC for pneumonia treatment are rarely explored.Gan An He Ji oral liquid(GAHJ)has a simple composition and contains GC liquid extracts and paregoric,and has been used clinically for many years.Therefore,GAHJ was selected as a compound preparation for the study of GC in the treatment of pneumonia.We conducted an in vivo study of patients with pneumonia undergoing GAHJ treatments for three days.Using the intelligent mass spectrometry data-processing technologies to analyze the metabolism of GC in vivo,we obtained 168 related components of GC in humans,consisting of 24 prototype components and 144 metabolites,with 135 compounds screened in plasma and 82 in urine.After analysis of the metabolic transformation relationship and relative exposure,six components(liquiritin,liquiritigenin,glycyrrhizin,glycyrrhetinic acid,daidzin,and formononetin)were selected as potential effective components.The experimental results based on two animal pneumonia models and the inflammatory cell model showed that the mixture of these six components was effective in the treatment of pneumonia and lung injury and could effectively downregulate the level of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS).Interestingly,glycyrrhetinic acid exhibited the strongest inhibition on iNOS and the highest exposure in vivo.The following molecular dynamic simulations indicated a strong bond between glycyrrhetinic acid and iNOS.Thus,the current study provides a pharmaceutical basis for GC and reveals the possible corresponding mechanisms in pneumonia treatment.
基金Supported by Guizhou Province Science and Technology Major Project(Qiankehe Major Special Project[2019]3007-6)Guizhou Province Science and Technology Support Plan Project(Qiankehe Support[2019]2773)Guizhou Province Reform and Transformation Plan Project(Qiankehe Z Word[2013]4006)。
文摘In this study,Cordyceps militaris strain QC04 was cultivated in oat,rice,and wheat media for different time periods.We studied the effects of different cultivation media and periods on the fruiting body biomass and active components of C.militaris,aiming to provide reference for the production and utilization of C.militaris QC04.The results showed that the dry weight of the fruiting body of C.militaris was the highest in the wheat medium,moderate in the oat medium,and the lowest in the rice medium.The content of cordycepin and adenosine in the fruiting body and residual medium was higher in the oat and rice media than in the rice medium.The content of cordycepin and adenosine in fruiting body and residual medium peaked on day 55.Furthermore,the content of cordycepin in the fruiting body was lower than that in the residual medium,while the content of adenosine showed an opposite trend.The content of cordycepic acid in the rice medium was generally higher than that in the oat and wheat media.As the cultivation period extended,the fruiting body biomass declined and the content of cordycepic acid in the fruiting body increased slightly.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51408589 and 51138009)State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control of China(Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences,Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.14Z03ESPCR)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Millions of tons of waste activated sludge（WAS） produced from biological wastewater treatment processes cause severe adverse environmental consequences. A better understanding of WAS composition is thus very critical for sustainable sludge management. In this work, the occurrence and distribution of several fundamental sludge constituents were explored in WAS samples from nine full-scale wastewater treatment plants（WWTPs） of Beijing, China. Among all the components investigated, active heterotrophic biomass was dominant in the samples（up to 9478 mg/L）, followed by endogenous residues（6736 mg/L）,extracellular polymeric substances（2088 mg/L）, and intracellular storage products（464 mg/L）among others. Moreover, significant differences（p 〈 0.05） were observed in composition profiles of sludge samples among the studied WWTPs. To identify the potential parameters affecting the variable fractions of sludge components, wastewater source as well as design and operational parameters of WWTPs were studied using statistical methods. The findings indicated that the component fraction of sewage sludge depends more on wastewater treatment alternatives than on wastewater characteristics among other parameters. A principal component analysis was conducted, which further indicated that there was a greater proportion of residual inert biomass in the sludge produced by the combined system of the conventional anaerobic/anoxic/oxic process and a membrane bioreactor. Additionally, a much longer solids retention time was also found to influence the sludge composition and induce an increase in both endogenous inert residues and extracellular polymeric substances in the sludge.
文摘OBJECTIVE LW-AFC is extracted from the classical traditional Chinese medicinal prescription-Liuwei Dihuang Decoction.Previous studies have showed that LW-AFC could improve learning&memory ability in amny animal models.In this study,we focused on evaluating the effect of several main active components fromLW-AFC(B-B;loganin,LOG;morroniside,MOR;paeoniflorin,PF and stachyose,STA)on LTP.METHODS In vivo recording of LTP was used in this study to evaluate the effects of LW-AFC and it′s active components on coticorsterone(Cort)induced LTP impairment.RESULTS The results showed that LW-AFC could ameliorate Cort-induced LTP impairment.The effect of LW-AFC was abolished when the immune function was inhibited.Single administration(ig,ip,icv)of any of the components had no effect on Cort-induced LTP impairment.Consecutively intragastric administration or intraperitoneal injections(chronic administration)of B-B,LOG,MOR or PF for 7 d showed protective effect on Cort-induced LTP impairment.Intragastric administration of STA for 7 d protected LTP from impairment induced by Cort,while there was little improving effect when STA was administrated via intraperitoneal injection.In addition,when the intestinal microbiota was disrupted by applying the antibiotic cocktail,STA showed little protective effect against Cort.CONCLUSION In conclusion,LW-AFC and it′s components showed positive effects against cort induced LTP impairment,it seems that all displayed protective effects via indirectly,immune modulation might be the common pathway for all components;the exact pathways are different in each component,B-B,LOG,MOR and PF could be absorbed into the bloods tream and then modulate the peripheral immune function,while STA could not be absorbed and modulates the immune function via modulating intestinal microbiota.Further studies are needed to invesgate the underlying mechanisms and the synergetic effects of all components.
基金funded by the Key Research and Development Program of Hunan Province(No.2022SK2163)Research Project of Hunan Provincial Health Commission(No.D202319017874,202214052635)+2 种基金Chinese Medicine Science&Research Project of Hunan Province(No.2021045)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2023JJ30339,2023JJ60292)grateful for the support by the Institute of Diagnostics of TCM,Hunan University of Chinese Medicine,Changsha,China.
文摘Background:Bupleuri Radix is a common Chinese medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine.Currently,the therapeutic effect of treating schizophrenia is relatively well understood.However,there are fewer studies examining the underlying mechanisms of its treatment.The objective of the study was to investigate the primary mechanisms of Bupleuri Radix in treating schizophrenia through network pharmacology and clinical validation.Method:Network pharmacology revealed possible molecular mechanisms,followed by clinical verification.Sixty-seven schizophrenia patients undergoing treatment at the Hunan Brain Hospital between October and November 2022 were recruited and randomly divided into the olanzapine group and the olanzapine+Bupleuri Radix group.Additionally,32 healthy people undergoing physical examinations during the same period were included as the control group.The patient’s positive and negative symptom scale scores were compared.qPCR was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of ESR1,mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 in peripheral blood.Results:Through network pharmacological analysis,it was concluded in this study that Bupleuri Radix might regulate the mTOR,PI3K-Akt,and HIF-1 signaling pathways.Clinical experiments indicated that compared with before treatment,the positive and negative symptom scale scores and total scores of the two treatment groups were significantly decreased after treatment(P<0.01).In addition,the positive and negative symptom scale scores and total scores in the olanzapine+Bupleuri Radix group were significantly decreased(P<0.01)compared to the olanzapine group after treatment.Before treatment,ESR1 mRNA expression levels in peripheral blood were significantly higher in the two treatment groups than in the control group,whereas the mRNA expression levels of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 in peripheral blood were significantly lower(P<0.01).The mRNA expression levels of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 in peripheral blood were significantly higher after therapy than before treatment,whereas the mRNA expression levels of ESR1 in peripheral blood were significantly lower(P<0.01).After therapy,the olanzapine+Bupleuri Radix group’s mRNA expression levels of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 were significantly higher than those of the olanzapine group,whereas the mRNA expression levels of ESR1 were significantly lower(P<0.01).Conclusion:The mechanism of Bupleuri Radix’s therapeutic efficacy in schizophrenia may involve the up-regulation of mTOR,EIF4E,and SMAD4 mRNA expression and the down-regulation of ESR1 mRNA expression in peripheral blood.
基金Supported by Innovating Research Program of Postgraduates of Southwest Minzu University in 2017(CX2017SZ099)the Funds of Basic Research for Application of Sichuan Province(18YYJC0230)
文摘[Objectives] To study the changes in active components before and after microorganism fermentation of Rhizoma Paridis( Chonglou). [Methods]Analytical methods using total saponins and total flavonoids as indicators were established. UV spectrophotometry was used to determine the changes in active components before and after fermentation of Rhizoma Paridis. [Results] The content of total saponins decreased after fermentation,while the content of total flavonoids increased. [Conclusions]The content of total saponins decreased after fermentation and the content of total flavonoids increased. The fermentation process of Monascus purpureus Went. needs further optimization.
文摘The effects of S86019, an active component from Puralia lobata, on the induction of cell differentiation and cell cycle traverse of HL-60 cells were described. It was shown that cell proliferation of HL-60 cells was inhibited by S86019 in vitro. Under the action of S86019 the HL-60 cells were induced to differentiate into metamyelocytes, myelocytes and much matured cells with banded or segmented nucleus. Flow cytometry demonstrated that the cell population of HL-60 cells was blocked at G1 phase which resulted in the elevation of percentage of G1 cells and decrease of percentage of cells in S phase. Experimental results demonstrated that S86019 is an active inducer of cell differentiation in HL-60 cells.
文摘According to official data, about 2000 mushrooms belong to the category of medical mushrooms, while over 600 have already confirmed medical properties. The aim and task of this work were to collect, analyze and process scientific and expert data of biologically active components of selected <em>Basidiomycetes</em> fungi: <em>Letinula edodes, Ganoderma Lucidum, Grifola frondosa, Trametes versicolor</em> and <em>Inonotus obliquus</em>. Areas of fungi therapy and the search for new immunomodulatory agents are far from being restricted to these species alone, however, these five may serve as typical representatives of widespread medicinal fungi used in both traditional medicine and modern biomedical research. Their biologically active components have different pharmacological effects, and beta-glucan polysaccharides, which are recognized as immunomodulators, are of particular importance. Many of the fungal beta-glucans tested have switched to pharmaceuticals such as Lentinan, Sonifilan, Krestin and GanoPoly, which speaks to their pharmacological and research potential. Citing the results of scientific advances in the last two decades, the results of preclinical tests and the results of clinical studies can confirm that supplementation with medical fungi can increase treatment success or mitigate the negative side effects of different therapies. A long-term weakened immune system is a risk factor for malignancies, so it can be concluded that disease prevention is beneficial for each individual and deserves the same attention paid to treating the disease.
基金Collaborative Innovation in Tibetan Medicine(2019XTC013)Open Laboratory of Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Basic Education(ZYYJC-19-01).
文摘[Objectives]To determine active components of Lamiophlomis rotata(Benth.)Kudo.[Methods]A new method was developed for the quantitative determination of L.rotata by using Ultra-performance convergence chromatography.The separation of active components of L.rotata was successfully achieved on Waters ACQUITY UPC column,with gradient elution carbon dioxide and methanol solvent at flow rate of 0.7 mL/min.The separation gradient elution rate was as follows:15%methanol 0-1 min,18%methanol 1-5 min,20%methanol 5-6 min,25%methanol 6-7 min,30%methanol 7-8 min,30%methanol 8-9 min,15%methanol 9-10 min.The conditions used in the separation process was as follows:column temperature 30℃;injection volume 2μL.Under the abovementioned conditions,the content of methyl glucoside was measured by 3D-full wavelength scanning.The validity of the method was tested by analyzing the precision,reproducibility,stability and accuracy.[Results]The results indicated that in terms of extraction and separation of compounds,supercritical CO2 not only has the diffusion property of gas,but also has the density and fluidity of liquid.[Conclusions]The ultra-high performance chromatography is a new technique for drug analysis.
