The wild hawthorn species, Crataegus songorica K. Koch., is an important wild germplasm resource in Xinjiang, China that has been endangered in recent years. The genetic diversity of C. songorica K. Koch. germplasm in...The wild hawthorn species, Crataegus songorica K. Koch., is an important wild germplasm resource in Xinjiang, China that has been endangered in recent years. The genetic diversity of C. songorica K. Koch. germplasm in five populations from Daxigou, Xinjiang, China were evaluated based on phenotypic traits and ISSR molecular markers to provide basic infor- mation on resource protection, rational utilization and genetic improvement. The F-value for the phenotypic differentiation coefficient of the 33 traits measured ranged from 0.266 to 15.128, and mean value was 13.85%. The variation among populations was found to be lower than that within population. A total of 303 loci were detected within the five populations by 12 primers. Within 298,polymorphic loci, the polymorphism was 98.35%, showing a high genetic diversity in C. songorica K. Koch. The gene diversity within population, total population genetic diversity, genetic differentiation coefficient and gene flow were 0.2779, 0.3235, 0.1408, and 3.0511, respectively. Our results showed that C. songorica K. Koch. from Xinjiang has a high level of genetic diversity at both the phenotypic and molecular levels. Significant genetic differentiation existed within population and the differentiation trend showed a regional association. And in this study, in situ and ex situ conser- vation approaches were raised for wild hawthorn protection utilization.展开更多
Hawthorns are important medicinal and edible plants with a long history of health protection in China.Besides cultivated hawthorn,other wild hawthorns may also have excellent medicinal and edible value,such as Crataeg...Hawthorns are important medicinal and edible plants with a long history of health protection in China.Besides cultivated hawthorn,other wild hawthorns may also have excellent medicinal and edible value,such as Crataegus chungtienensis,an endemic species distributed in the Southwest of China.In this study,by integrating the flavor-related metabolome and transcriptome data of the ripening fruit of C.chungtienensis,we have developed an understanding of the formation of hawthorn fruit quality.The results show that a total of 849 metabolites were detected in the young and mature fruit of C.chungtienensis,of which flavonoids were the most detected metabolites.Among the differentially accumulated metabolites,stachyose,maltotetraose and cis-aconitic acid were significantly increased during fruit ripening,and these may be important metabolites affecting fruit flavor change.Moreover,several flavonoids and terpenoids were reduced after fruit ripening compared with young fruit.Therefore,using the unripe fruit of C.chungtienensis may allow us to obtain more medicinal active ingredients such as flavonoids and terpenoids.Furthermore,we screened out some differentially expressed genes(DEGs)related to fruit quality formation,which had important relationships with differentially accumulated sugars,acids,flavonoids and terpenoids.Our study provides new insights into flavor formation in wild hawthorn during fruit development and ripening,and at the same time this study lays the foundation for the improvement of hawthorn fruit flavor.展开更多
Crataegus oxycantha L., commonly known as hawthorn, has traditionally been used for its beneficial effect on cardiovascular health, which is related to its flavonoid content. The aim of the present study was to evalua...Crataegus oxycantha L., commonly known as hawthorn, has traditionally been used for its beneficial effect on cardiovascular health, which is related to its flavonoid content. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of a fluid extract and a hydro-ethanolic macerate from buds of Crataegus oxycantha against clinical isolates of Ureaplasma urealyticum. The major purified flavonoids present in the extracts were also tested against ATCC strains and clinical isolates. Both the fluid extract and the hydro-ethanolic macerate were active against thirty-due clinical strains of U. urealyticum, with MIC ranges between 15.6 and 250 μg/ml and 15.6 and 62.5 μg/ml, respectively. All pure organic compounds, with the exception of rutin, showed activity against the strains tested, luteolin 3,7-diglucoside being the most active compound (MICs in the range of 0.48 and 1.95 μg/ml), followed by apigenin-7-O-glucoside (MICs in the range of 0.48 and 3.9 μg/ml). The activity of the pure flavonoids was greater against the clinical isolates compared to the ATCC strains. The data presented here demonstrate that flavonoids present in Crataegus oxycantha are effective against clinical isolates of U. urealyticum and could be used in combination with antibiotics in order to combat resistance.展开更多
Hawthorn(Crataegus pinnatifida)fruit peel color and seed hardness are key traits that significantly impact economic value.We present here the high-quality chromosome-scale genomes of two cultivars,including the hard-s...Hawthorn(Crataegus pinnatifida)fruit peel color and seed hardness are key traits that significantly impact economic value.We present here the high-quality chromosome-scale genomes of two cultivars,including the hard-seed,yellow-peel C.pinnatifida“Jinruyi”(JRY)and the soft-seed,red-peel C.pinnatifida“Ruanzi”(RZ).The assembled genomes comprising 17 chromosomes are 809.1 Mb and 760.5 Mb in size,achieving scaffold N50 values of 48.5 Mb and 46.8 Mb for JRY and RZ,respectively.Comparative genomic analysis identifies 3.6–3.8 million single nucleotide polymorphisms,8.5–9.3 million insertions/deletions,and approximately 30 Mb of presence/absence variations across different hawthorn genomes.Through integrating differentially expressed genes and accumulated metabolites,we filter candidate genes CpMYB114 and CpMYB44 associated with differences in hawthorn fruit peel color and seed hardness,respectively.Functional validation confirms that CpMYB114-CpANS regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis in hawthorn peels,contributing to the observed variation in peel color.CpMYB44-CpCOMT is significantly upregulated in JRY and has been shown to promote lignin biosynthesis,resulting in the distinction in seed hardness.Overall,this study reveals new insights into understanding of distinct peel pigmentation and seed hardness in hawthorn and provides an abundant resource for molecular breeding.展开更多
This study aims to explore the mechanism by which flavonoids in Crataegus pinnatifida fruit improve Alzheimer’s disease(AD)through network pharmacology and molecular docking technology.The flavonoid components presen...This study aims to explore the mechanism by which flavonoids in Crataegus pinnatifida fruit improve Alzheimer’s disease(AD)through network pharmacology and molecular docking technology.The flavonoid components present in Crataegus pinnatifida fruit were gathered from the HERB,HIT,and ETCM databases,and were further supplemented by relevant published literature.The PubChem and SwissTargetPrediction databases were utilized to predict potential targets,and a“Crataegus pinnatifida fruit-active ingredient-target”network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.9.0 software.The GeneCards database was utilized to identify targets associated with AD,which were subsequently intersected with the active targets of Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit.A protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed using the STRING platform.KEGG enrichment analysis of the core targets was conducted on an online bioinformatics mapping platform,while molecular docking of the primary active components and core targets was executed using AutoDock software.Eight flavonoids and 160 potential targets were identifi ed from Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit,of which 147 targets were linked to AD.The results of the“Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit-active ingredient-target”network indicated that quercetin was the principal flavonoid active ingredient.PPI analysis revealed that SRC and EGFR were the key targets,and KEGG analysis identifi ed the main enrichment pathways as Pathways in cancer,PI3K/Akt signaling pathway,and Proteoglycans in cancer.Molecular docking confi rmed the strong binding affi nity between the core targets and the primary active ingredient.The interaction of quercetin with the key targets SRC and EGFR may represent a signifi cant mechanism by which flavonoids from Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit contribute to the improvement of AD.展开更多
Aim To establish an RP-HPLC method for simultaneous determination of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin in Chinese hawthorn leaf and its extract. Methods Chromatography was carfled out on Kromasil C18 column （250 mm...Aim To establish an RP-HPLC method for simultaneous determination of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin in Chinese hawthorn leaf and its extract. Methods Chromatography was carfled out on Kromasil C18 column （250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm）, using THF-CH3CN-H2O-H3PO4 （30 ： 5： 125 ： 0. 1） as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 mL·min^-1. The UV detection wavelength was 270 nm. Results The linear range of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin were 0. 106 4 μg - 2. 1280 μg （ r =0. 999 1 ） and 0. 139 2μg - 2. 784 0 μg （ r =0. 999 3 ）, respectively. The average recoveries of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin in Chinese hawthorn leaf were 99.2% （ RSD = 2.80%, n = 6） and 100.6% （ RSD = 2.84%, n = 6）, respectively. Conclusion This method is reproducible, simple, precise, and rapid for simultaneous determination of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin in Chinese hawthorn leaf and its extract, thereby providinge the basis for quality specification of Chinese hawthorn leaf and its extract.展开更多
[Objective] Fermentation process of hawthorn vinegar was investigated in order to explore the effect of process andobtain superior process of hawthorn vine- gar. [Method] Fermentation process of hawthorn vinegar was f...[Objective] Fermentation process of hawthorn vinegar was investigated in order to explore the effect of process andobtain superior process of hawthorn vine- gar. [Method] Fermentation process of hawthorn vinegar was firstly optimized using Box-Behnken methodologyof 3-factor and 3-level, and the effect of process was an- alyzed. Secondly, it was also finished to build secondary multivariate regression model related to yield of acetic acid. [Results] The optimal fermentation process ob- tained by response surface methodology was as follows： inoculum size of 10%, or- iginal alcohol content of 7.0% and temperature of 30 ^（3. In optimal condition, yield of acetic acid was 51.76 g/L which was close to predicted value （51.77 g/L）. In the model, interaction of inoculum size and original alcohol content was extremely signif- icant. In contrast, interaction of others was non-significant. [Conclusion] Response surface methodology is advisable to be used for process optimization of hawthorn vinegar.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to explore the most efficient medium for pollen germination and suitable pollen storage temperature for three different hawthorn species in Xinjiang, and to lay foundation for the development a...[Objective] The aim was to explore the most efficient medium for pollen germination and suitable pollen storage temperature for three different hawthorn species in Xinjiang, and to lay foundation for the development and utilization of wild hawthorn resources. [Method] A randomized block design was adopted to select the most suitable concentrations of sucrose and boric acid in the medium for pollen germination under in vitro culture. The vitality of the pollens stored at different tem- peratures for six mouths was measured once every 10 d using the optimum medi- um selected in above steps. [Result] The most efficient medium for Altai hawthorn pollen germination was 1% agar ＋ 0.05% boric acid ＋ 15% sucrose, and its germi- nation rate in this medium was 30.8%; the most suitable medium for crabapple hawthorn pollen germination was 1% agar ＋ 0.01% boric acid ＋ 15% sucrose, and its germination rate in this medium was 58.7%; and the highest germination rate of Junggar hawthorn pollen was found in the medium containing 1% agar ＋ 0.01% boric acid ＋ 20% sucrose, and the germination rate reached 67.2%. There were extremely significant differences （P〈0.01） in germination rate between these treat- ments and others in each species. The pollen vitality of Altai hawthorn, crabapple hawthorn and Junggar hawthorn were lost completely after they were stored at room temperature for 40, 60 and 70 d; at 4-5 ℃ for 90, 130, and 140 d; or at -18 ℃ for 130, 160 and 170 d. Therefore, -18 ℃ was found the most efficient storage temperature for the three hawthorn species＇ pollen among the three different stor- age temperatures. [Conclusion] A certain concentration of sucrose and boric acid can promote pollen germination of the three hawthorn species. Under different stor- age temperatures, the pollen vitality of the three hawthorn species can maintain for a longer period at -18 ℃ than at 4-5 ℃, and for the shortest period at room tem- perature.展开更多
Nathaniel Hawthorne was a well-known and highly honored American novelist of the 19th century, who has had a positive and profound influence on the development of Western Literature, especially on novel writing. His w...Nathaniel Hawthorne was a well-known and highly honored American novelist of the 19th century, who has had a positive and profound influence on the development of Western Literature, especially on novel writing. His works-The Scarlet letter is world-wide recognized as a classic, which makes him an eternal radiant in American literature. This paper aims at introducing and analysing the background against which he was brought up and also the conceptive process of his works especially The Scarlet Letter and others.展开更多
基金supported by the Special Research Projects of National Forestry Industry of Public Benefit,China(201304701-1)the Key Discipline of Horticultural of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China(2016-10758-3)the Key Laboratory of Characteristics of Fruit Trees Center of Xinjiang Agricultural University,China
文摘The wild hawthorn species, Crataegus songorica K. Koch., is an important wild germplasm resource in Xinjiang, China that has been endangered in recent years. The genetic diversity of C. songorica K. Koch. germplasm in five populations from Daxigou, Xinjiang, China were evaluated based on phenotypic traits and ISSR molecular markers to provide basic infor- mation on resource protection, rational utilization and genetic improvement. The F-value for the phenotypic differentiation coefficient of the 33 traits measured ranged from 0.266 to 15.128, and mean value was 13.85%. The variation among populations was found to be lower than that within population. A total of 303 loci were detected within the five populations by 12 primers. Within 298,polymorphic loci, the polymorphism was 98.35%, showing a high genetic diversity in C. songorica K. Koch. The gene diversity within population, total population genetic diversity, genetic differentiation coefficient and gene flow were 0.2779, 0.3235, 0.1408, and 3.0511, respectively. Our results showed that C. songorica K. Koch. from Xinjiang has a high level of genetic diversity at both the phenotypic and molecular levels. Significant genetic differentiation existed within population and the differentiation trend showed a regional association. And in this study, in situ and ex situ conser- vation approaches were raised for wild hawthorn protection utilization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32260094,32060237 to T.Z.,82260739 to G.L.,and 32060085 to Q.Q.)the Major Science and Technology Project of Yunnan Province(202102AE090031)to G.L.
文摘Hawthorns are important medicinal and edible plants with a long history of health protection in China.Besides cultivated hawthorn,other wild hawthorns may also have excellent medicinal and edible value,such as Crataegus chungtienensis,an endemic species distributed in the Southwest of China.In this study,by integrating the flavor-related metabolome and transcriptome data of the ripening fruit of C.chungtienensis,we have developed an understanding of the formation of hawthorn fruit quality.The results show that a total of 849 metabolites were detected in the young and mature fruit of C.chungtienensis,of which flavonoids were the most detected metabolites.Among the differentially accumulated metabolites,stachyose,maltotetraose and cis-aconitic acid were significantly increased during fruit ripening,and these may be important metabolites affecting fruit flavor change.Moreover,several flavonoids and terpenoids were reduced after fruit ripening compared with young fruit.Therefore,using the unripe fruit of C.chungtienensis may allow us to obtain more medicinal active ingredients such as flavonoids and terpenoids.Furthermore,we screened out some differentially expressed genes(DEGs)related to fruit quality formation,which had important relationships with differentially accumulated sugars,acids,flavonoids and terpenoids.Our study provides new insights into flavor formation in wild hawthorn during fruit development and ripening,and at the same time this study lays the foundation for the improvement of hawthorn fruit flavor.
文摘Crataegus oxycantha L., commonly known as hawthorn, has traditionally been used for its beneficial effect on cardiovascular health, which is related to its flavonoid content. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of a fluid extract and a hydro-ethanolic macerate from buds of Crataegus oxycantha against clinical isolates of Ureaplasma urealyticum. The major purified flavonoids present in the extracts were also tested against ATCC strains and clinical isolates. Both the fluid extract and the hydro-ethanolic macerate were active against thirty-due clinical strains of U. urealyticum, with MIC ranges between 15.6 and 250 μg/ml and 15.6 and 62.5 μg/ml, respectively. All pure organic compounds, with the exception of rutin, showed activity against the strains tested, luteolin 3,7-diglucoside being the most active compound (MICs in the range of 0.48 and 1.95 μg/ml), followed by apigenin-7-O-glucoside (MICs in the range of 0.48 and 3.9 μg/ml). The activity of the pure flavonoids was greater against the clinical isolates compared to the ATCC strains. The data presented here demonstrate that flavonoids present in Crataegus oxycantha are effective against clinical isolates of U. urealyticum and could be used in combination with antibiotics in order to combat resistance.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32401631)Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science Innovation Capability Construction Special Project(KJCX20251401)+1 种基金Research Fund for Youth of Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Science(QNJJ202409)Youth Research Foundation of Institute of Forestry and Pomology,Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science(LGSJJ202302).
文摘Hawthorn(Crataegus pinnatifida)fruit peel color and seed hardness are key traits that significantly impact economic value.We present here the high-quality chromosome-scale genomes of two cultivars,including the hard-seed,yellow-peel C.pinnatifida“Jinruyi”(JRY)and the soft-seed,red-peel C.pinnatifida“Ruanzi”(RZ).The assembled genomes comprising 17 chromosomes are 809.1 Mb and 760.5 Mb in size,achieving scaffold N50 values of 48.5 Mb and 46.8 Mb for JRY and RZ,respectively.Comparative genomic analysis identifies 3.6–3.8 million single nucleotide polymorphisms,8.5–9.3 million insertions/deletions,and approximately 30 Mb of presence/absence variations across different hawthorn genomes.Through integrating differentially expressed genes and accumulated metabolites,we filter candidate genes CpMYB114 and CpMYB44 associated with differences in hawthorn fruit peel color and seed hardness,respectively.Functional validation confirms that CpMYB114-CpANS regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis in hawthorn peels,contributing to the observed variation in peel color.CpMYB44-CpCOMT is significantly upregulated in JRY and has been shown to promote lignin biosynthesis,resulting in the distinction in seed hardness.Overall,this study reveals new insights into understanding of distinct peel pigmentation and seed hardness in hawthorn and provides an abundant resource for molecular breeding.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82374333,No.82173961)LiaoNing Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC2203200)+5 种基金SPU Excellent Youth Program(YQ202310)SPU Youth Career Development plan(ZQN202211)Key Laboratory of polysaccharide bioactivity evaluation of TCM of Liaoning Province-Liaoning Distinguished Professor Project for Ying Jia(2017)High-level innovation and entrepreneurship team of Liaoning Province(XLYC2008029)Liaoning Provincial Department of Education Fund(LJ212410163006,LJ212410163018)Postgraduate Education and Teaching Reform Research Project of Liaoning Province in 2024(LNYJG2024251).
文摘This study aims to explore the mechanism by which flavonoids in Crataegus pinnatifida fruit improve Alzheimer’s disease(AD)through network pharmacology and molecular docking technology.The flavonoid components present in Crataegus pinnatifida fruit were gathered from the HERB,HIT,and ETCM databases,and were further supplemented by relevant published literature.The PubChem and SwissTargetPrediction databases were utilized to predict potential targets,and a“Crataegus pinnatifida fruit-active ingredient-target”network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.9.0 software.The GeneCards database was utilized to identify targets associated with AD,which were subsequently intersected with the active targets of Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit.A protein-protein interaction(PPI)network was constructed using the STRING platform.KEGG enrichment analysis of the core targets was conducted on an online bioinformatics mapping platform,while molecular docking of the primary active components and core targets was executed using AutoDock software.Eight flavonoids and 160 potential targets were identifi ed from Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit,of which 147 targets were linked to AD.The results of the“Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit-active ingredient-target”network indicated that quercetin was the principal flavonoid active ingredient.PPI analysis revealed that SRC and EGFR were the key targets,and KEGG analysis identifi ed the main enrichment pathways as Pathways in cancer,PI3K/Akt signaling pathway,and Proteoglycans in cancer.Molecular docking confi rmed the strong binding affi nity between the core targets and the primary active ingredient.The interaction of quercetin with the key targets SRC and EGFR may represent a signifi cant mechanism by which flavonoids from Crataegus pinnatifi da fruit contribute to the improvement of AD.
文摘Aim To establish an RP-HPLC method for simultaneous determination of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin in Chinese hawthorn leaf and its extract. Methods Chromatography was carfled out on Kromasil C18 column （250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm）, using THF-CH3CN-H2O-H3PO4 （30 ： 5： 125 ： 0. 1） as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 mL·min^-1. The UV detection wavelength was 270 nm. Results The linear range of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin were 0. 106 4 μg - 2. 1280 μg （ r =0. 999 1 ） and 0. 139 2μg - 2. 784 0 μg （ r =0. 999 3 ）, respectively. The average recoveries of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin in Chinese hawthorn leaf were 99.2% （ RSD = 2.80%, n = 6） and 100.6% （ RSD = 2.84%, n = 6）, respectively. Conclusion This method is reproducible, simple, precise, and rapid for simultaneous determination of 2＂-O-rhamnosyl vitexin and vitexin in Chinese hawthorn leaf and its extract, thereby providinge the basis for quality specification of Chinese hawthorn leaf and its extract.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Project Program of Guangdong Province(No.2014B040404027)~~
文摘[Objective] Fermentation process of hawthorn vinegar was investigated in order to explore the effect of process andobtain superior process of hawthorn vine- gar. [Method] Fermentation process of hawthorn vinegar was firstly optimized using Box-Behnken methodologyof 3-factor and 3-level, and the effect of process was an- alyzed. Secondly, it was also finished to build secondary multivariate regression model related to yield of acetic acid. [Results] The optimal fermentation process ob- tained by response surface methodology was as follows： inoculum size of 10%, or- iginal alcohol content of 7.0% and temperature of 30 ^（3. In optimal condition, yield of acetic acid was 51.76 g/L which was close to predicted value （51.77 g/L）. In the model, interaction of inoculum size and original alcohol content was extremely signif- icant. In contrast, interaction of others was non-significant. [Conclusion] Response surface methodology is advisable to be used for process optimization of hawthorn vinegar.
基金Supported by Special Fund for Forestry-scientific Research in the Public Interest(201404722)Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Fruit Trees Key Subject~~
文摘[Objective] The aim was to explore the most efficient medium for pollen germination and suitable pollen storage temperature for three different hawthorn species in Xinjiang, and to lay foundation for the development and utilization of wild hawthorn resources. [Method] A randomized block design was adopted to select the most suitable concentrations of sucrose and boric acid in the medium for pollen germination under in vitro culture. The vitality of the pollens stored at different tem- peratures for six mouths was measured once every 10 d using the optimum medi- um selected in above steps. [Result] The most efficient medium for Altai hawthorn pollen germination was 1% agar ＋ 0.05% boric acid ＋ 15% sucrose, and its germi- nation rate in this medium was 30.8%; the most suitable medium for crabapple hawthorn pollen germination was 1% agar ＋ 0.01% boric acid ＋ 15% sucrose, and its germination rate in this medium was 58.7%; and the highest germination rate of Junggar hawthorn pollen was found in the medium containing 1% agar ＋ 0.01% boric acid ＋ 20% sucrose, and the germination rate reached 67.2%. There were extremely significant differences （P〈0.01） in germination rate between these treat- ments and others in each species. The pollen vitality of Altai hawthorn, crabapple hawthorn and Junggar hawthorn were lost completely after they were stored at room temperature for 40, 60 and 70 d; at 4-5 ℃ for 90, 130, and 140 d; or at -18 ℃ for 130, 160 and 170 d. Therefore, -18 ℃ was found the most efficient storage temperature for the three hawthorn species＇ pollen among the three different stor- age temperatures. [Conclusion] A certain concentration of sucrose and boric acid can promote pollen germination of the three hawthorn species. Under different stor- age temperatures, the pollen vitality of the three hawthorn species can maintain for a longer period at -18 ℃ than at 4-5 ℃, and for the shortest period at room tem- perature.
文摘Nathaniel Hawthorne was a well-known and highly honored American novelist of the 19th century, who has had a positive and profound influence on the development of Western Literature, especially on novel writing. His works-The Scarlet letter is world-wide recognized as a classic, which makes him an eternal radiant in American literature. This paper aims at introducing and analysing the background against which he was brought up and also the conceptive process of his works especially The Scarlet Letter and others.
