AIM To investigate the protective effects of Foeniculum vulgare root bark (FVRB), a traditional Uyghur medicine, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis in mice. METHODS Mice were randomly divided...AIM To investigate the protective effects of Foeniculum vulgare root bark (FVRB), a traditional Uyghur medicine, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis in mice. METHODS Mice were randomly divided into eight groups (n = 20 each). Except for the normal control group, mice in the rest groups were intraperitoneally injected (i.p.) with 0.1% CCl4-olive oil mixture at 10 mL/kg twice a week to induce liver fibrosis. After 4 wk, mice were treated concurrently with the 70% ethanol extract of FVRB (88, 176, 352 and 704 mg/kg, respectively) daily by oral gavage for 4 wk to evaluate its protective effects. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), triglyceride (TG), hexadecenoic acid (HA), laminin (LN), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissues were measured. Hematoxylin-eosin (H and E) staining and Masson trichrome (MT) staining were performed to assess histopathological changes in the liver. The expression of transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-beta 1), matrix metalloprotein 9 (MMP-9) and metallopeptidase inhibitor 1 (TIMP-1) was detected by immunohistochemical analysis. Additionally, TGF-beta 1 and alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA) protein expression was measured by Western blot. RESULTS A significant reduction in serum levels of AST, ALT, TG, HA and LN was observed in the FVRB-treated groups, suggesting that FVRB displayed hepatoprotective effects. Also, the depletion of GSH, SOD, and MDA accumulation in liver tissues was suppressed by FVRB. The expression of TGF-beta 1, MMP-9 and TIMP-1 determined by immunohistochemistry was markedly reduced in a dose-dependent manner by FVRB treatment. Furthermore, protective effects of FVRB against CCl4-induced liver injury were confirmed by histopathological studies. Protein expression of TGF-beta 1 and alpha-SMA detected by Western blot was decreased by FVRB treatment. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that FVRB may be a promising agent against hepatic fibrosis and its possible mechanisms are inhibiting lipid peroxidation and reducing collagen formation in liver tissue of liver fibrosis mice.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory activity, and action mechanism of root bark extracts of Acanthopanax henryi. METHOD: The hot methanol extract of the root bark of A. henryi was subjected to XAD-...AIM: To investigate the cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory activity, and action mechanism of root bark extracts of Acanthopanax henryi. METHOD: The hot methanol extract of the root bark of A. henryi was subjected to XAD-4 column chromatography eluting with a gradient of methanol in water. The cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory effects of the MeOH fractions were evaluated on the inhibition on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6 production in RAW 264.7 macrophages. RESULTS: The 80% MeOH fraction was a better inhibitor of LPS-induced NO, PGE2, IL-1β, and IL-6 production, and expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS) at the protein levels in a concentration-dependent manner. CONCLUSION: The 80% MeOH fraction of A. henryi root bark has significant anti-inflammatory activity. This provides a pharmacological basis for clinical application for the treatment of inflammation.展开更多
[ Objective ] This study aimed to establish and optimize the extraction technology of polysaccharides from Radix Glehniae root bark, and to explore the processing methods of Radix Glehniae in producing areas. [ Method...[ Objective ] This study aimed to establish and optimize the extraction technology of polysaccharides from Radix Glehniae root bark, and to explore the processing methods of Radix Glehniae in producing areas. [ Method ] Based on the single-factor experiment, with polysaccharide content and polysaccharide yield as indices, various factors affecting polysaccharide yield from Radix Glehniae root bark were investigated by central composite design-response surface method. Mo- reover, immune functions of cyclophosphamide-induced blood-deficient mice in various polysaccharide groups were compared to investigate the effects of root bark removal of Radix Glehniae on medicinal quality. [ Result] Ultrasonic extraction was the appropriate extraction technology of polysaccharides from Radix Glehniae root bark. The optimal ultrasonic extraction conditions were ultrasonic time 36 min, ultrasonic power 460 W, solid-liquid ratio 1： 10, ethanol concentration 80%, under which polysaccharide yield reached 16.08%. Polysaccharides extracted from Radix Glehniae root （ALP） and Radix Glehniae root bark （BLP） could effec- tively improve immune function of blood-deficient mice with no significant differences. [ Conclusion] Radix Glehniae could be used without removal of root bark. The optimized extraction process was stable and feasible, which laid a solid foundation for further comprehensive development and utilization of Radix Glehniae root bark.展开更多
Objective:Study the mechanism of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction in the treatment of COPD based on network pharmacology.Methods:The active components and predictive targets of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction were screened b...Objective:Study the mechanism of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction in the treatment of COPD based on network pharmacology.Methods:The active components and predictive targets of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction were screened by TCMSP database.The disease targets of COPD were collected by searching GeneCards,DisGeNET,PhamGKB and TTD databases.Using R language to draw Venn diagram,and get the key target of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction in the treatment of COPD.Cytoscape was used to construct the regulatory network of drug active ingredient disease target.The key targets were imported into string database to construct protein-protein interaction network,and the core targets were obtained by network topology analysis with Cytoscape software.Finally,the Bioconductor platform and R language were used for GO and KEGG enrichment analysis・Results:There were 142 active components and 255 drug targets in Mulberry Root Bark Decoction.1941 COPD targets were retrieved.There were 129 common targets of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction and COPD;Eight core targets of PPI network were obtained.GO function analysis is involved in oxidative stress,cellular chemical stress and other biological processes.Cell components such as cell membrane raft and membrane region involve molecular functions such as ubiquitin like protein ligase and DNA binding transcription factor.KEGG mainly includes PI3K-Akt signal pathway,tumor necrosis factor signal pathway,IL-17 signal pathway,etc.Conclusion:Quercetin,luteolin,kaempferol,wogonin and other active components in Mulberry Root Bark Decoction act on PI3K/Akt,TNF,IL-17,TCR and other signal pathways through Jun,TP53,MAPK1,IL6 and other targets to play an anti-inflammatory and reduce oxidative stress response role.The results of this study can provide a reference for further study on the mechanism of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.展开更多
A new sesquiterpene polyol ester, angulatin D, has been isolated from the root bark of Celastrus angulatus. The chemical structure is elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis.
One new sesquiterpene polyol eater named angulatin C was isolated from the root bark of Celastrus angulatus along with a known compound, angulatin B. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis.
基金Supported by National Key Technology R&D Program,No.2012BAI30B02
文摘AIM To investigate the protective effects of Foeniculum vulgare root bark (FVRB), a traditional Uyghur medicine, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatic fibrosis in mice. METHODS Mice were randomly divided into eight groups (n = 20 each). Except for the normal control group, mice in the rest groups were intraperitoneally injected (i.p.) with 0.1% CCl4-olive oil mixture at 10 mL/kg twice a week to induce liver fibrosis. After 4 wk, mice were treated concurrently with the 70% ethanol extract of FVRB (88, 176, 352 and 704 mg/kg, respectively) daily by oral gavage for 4 wk to evaluate its protective effects. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), triglyceride (TG), hexadecenoic acid (HA), laminin (LN), glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in liver tissues were measured. Hematoxylin-eosin (H and E) staining and Masson trichrome (MT) staining were performed to assess histopathological changes in the liver. The expression of transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-beta 1), matrix metalloprotein 9 (MMP-9) and metallopeptidase inhibitor 1 (TIMP-1) was detected by immunohistochemical analysis. Additionally, TGF-beta 1 and alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA) protein expression was measured by Western blot. RESULTS A significant reduction in serum levels of AST, ALT, TG, HA and LN was observed in the FVRB-treated groups, suggesting that FVRB displayed hepatoprotective effects. Also, the depletion of GSH, SOD, and MDA accumulation in liver tissues was suppressed by FVRB. The expression of TGF-beta 1, MMP-9 and TIMP-1 determined by immunohistochemistry was markedly reduced in a dose-dependent manner by FVRB treatment. Furthermore, protective effects of FVRB against CCl4-induced liver injury were confirmed by histopathological studies. Protein expression of TGF-beta 1 and alpha-SMA detected by Western blot was decreased by FVRB treatment. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that FVRB may be a promising agent against hepatic fibrosis and its possible mechanisms are inhibiting lipid peroxidation and reducing collagen formation in liver tissue of liver fibrosis mice.
基金supported by the PhD Program Open Foundation of the Food and Drug Administration of KoreaHunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.11JJ2042)+1 种基金the Science of Pharmaceutical Analysis of Twelfth Five-Year Key Discipline Projects of Hunan University of Chinese MedicineScience of Chinese Materia Medica of Twelfth Five-Year Key Discipline Projects of Hunan Province
文摘AIM: To investigate the cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory activity, and action mechanism of root bark extracts of Acanthopanax henryi. METHOD: The hot methanol extract of the root bark of A. henryi was subjected to XAD-4 column chromatography eluting with a gradient of methanol in water. The cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory effects of the MeOH fractions were evaluated on the inhibition on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6 production in RAW 264.7 macrophages. RESULTS: The 80% MeOH fraction was a better inhibitor of LPS-induced NO, PGE2, IL-1β, and IL-6 production, and expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS) at the protein levels in a concentration-dependent manner. CONCLUSION: The 80% MeOH fraction of A. henryi root bark has significant anti-inflammatory activity. This provides a pharmacological basis for clinical application for the treatment of inflammation.
基金Supported by Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Support Program of Agriculture(BE2012434)Public Science and Technology Research Funds Projects of Ocean(201505023)
文摘[ Objective ] This study aimed to establish and optimize the extraction technology of polysaccharides from Radix Glehniae root bark, and to explore the processing methods of Radix Glehniae in producing areas. [ Method ] Based on the single-factor experiment, with polysaccharide content and polysaccharide yield as indices, various factors affecting polysaccharide yield from Radix Glehniae root bark were investigated by central composite design-response surface method. Mo- reover, immune functions of cyclophosphamide-induced blood-deficient mice in various polysaccharide groups were compared to investigate the effects of root bark removal of Radix Glehniae on medicinal quality. [ Result] Ultrasonic extraction was the appropriate extraction technology of polysaccharides from Radix Glehniae root bark. The optimal ultrasonic extraction conditions were ultrasonic time 36 min, ultrasonic power 460 W, solid-liquid ratio 1： 10, ethanol concentration 80%, under which polysaccharide yield reached 16.08%. Polysaccharides extracted from Radix Glehniae root （ALP） and Radix Glehniae root bark （BLP） could effec- tively improve immune function of blood-deficient mice with no significant differences. [ Conclusion] Radix Glehniae could be used without removal of root bark. The optimized extraction process was stable and feasible, which laid a solid foundation for further comprehensive development and utilization of Radix Glehniae root bark.
文摘Objective:Study the mechanism of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction in the treatment of COPD based on network pharmacology.Methods:The active components and predictive targets of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction were screened by TCMSP database.The disease targets of COPD were collected by searching GeneCards,DisGeNET,PhamGKB and TTD databases.Using R language to draw Venn diagram,and get the key target of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction in the treatment of COPD.Cytoscape was used to construct the regulatory network of drug active ingredient disease target.The key targets were imported into string database to construct protein-protein interaction network,and the core targets were obtained by network topology analysis with Cytoscape software.Finally,the Bioconductor platform and R language were used for GO and KEGG enrichment analysis・Results:There were 142 active components and 255 drug targets in Mulberry Root Bark Decoction.1941 COPD targets were retrieved.There were 129 common targets of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction and COPD;Eight core targets of PPI network were obtained.GO function analysis is involved in oxidative stress,cellular chemical stress and other biological processes.Cell components such as cell membrane raft and membrane region involve molecular functions such as ubiquitin like protein ligase and DNA binding transcription factor.KEGG mainly includes PI3K-Akt signal pathway,tumor necrosis factor signal pathway,IL-17 signal pathway,etc.Conclusion:Quercetin,luteolin,kaempferol,wogonin and other active components in Mulberry Root Bark Decoction act on PI3K/Akt,TNF,IL-17,TCR and other signal pathways through Jun,TP53,MAPK1,IL6 and other targets to play an anti-inflammatory and reduce oxidative stress response role.The results of this study can provide a reference for further study on the mechanism of Mulberry Root Bark Decoction in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
文摘A new sesquiterpene polyol ester, angulatin D, has been isolated from the root bark of Celastrus angulatus. The chemical structure is elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis.
文摘One new sesquiterpene polyol eater named angulatin C was isolated from the root bark of Celastrus angulatus along with a known compound, angulatin B. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectral analysis.
