Background:Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma(ST,also known as ShanDouGen)pertains to the Sophora genus,which is generally distributed in Southwest China.As a celebrated folk medicine,it has heat-clearing and detox...Background:Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma(ST,also known as ShanDouGen)pertains to the Sophora genus,which is generally distributed in Southwest China.As a celebrated folk medicine,it has heat-clearing and detoxifying,reducing swelling and soothing pharynx.In recent years,there has been a notable rise in adverse events,including hepatotoxicity,associated with the use of ST,however,the mechanism behind ST-induced hepatotoxicity is unclear.Methods:The effects of ST on liver injury were investigated in vivo.Then,serum and liver samples were then analyzed using high-throughput metabolomics techniques.Furthermore,the application of network pharmacology and multivariate statistical analysis has been instrumental in identifying and predicting biomarkers and targets linked to liver toxicity.Results:In this study,we found that ST extract has a certain degree of damage to the rat liver.Using UPLC-MS/MS techniques,463 compounds were identified from ST,of which 73 compounds were absorbed in the blood of the STH group.Metabolomics results showed that amino acid metabolic biomarkers were associated with liver toxicity induced by ST.Notably,we identified 22 core ingredient as toxic effects Q-markers of ST through correlation analysis between biomarkers and absorbed components.On this basis,it is concluded by network pharmacology that ST may cause liver toxicity through PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,NF-kappa B signaling pathway,MAPK signaling pathway,and other pathways.Conclusion:Our findings also demonstrated that the“chemical composition-blood migration component-liver metabolism”stactics has an enormous potential to discern biomarkers and ingredients,and to elaborate the complexity toxicity mechanism of ST.展开更多
Flos Sophorae and Fructus Sophorae are two kinds of traditional Chinese medicines. In this work, the two kinds of traditional Chinese medicines collected from eleven areas of Dezhou, were analyzed by inductively coupl...Flos Sophorae and Fructus Sophorae are two kinds of traditional Chinese medicines. In this work, the two kinds of traditional Chinese medicines collected from eleven areas of Dezhou, were analyzed by inductively couple plasma-mass spectrometry （ICP-MS） to compare the content and distribution of 14 kinds of rare earth elements （REEs）. The method was verified by analyzing GBW07605 certified reference material. The results showed that ICP-MS is an accurate, sensitive and reliable technique for determining REEs in traditional Chinese medicine. There were big differences in contents for REEs in Flos Sophorae and Fmctus Sophorae from different areas. The contents of total REEs in Flos Sophorae samples from different areas ranged from 1.0785 to 2.2659 μg/g, while those in Fmctus Sophorae from 0.6826 to 1.0527 ktg/g. The contents of total REEs in Flos Sophorae samples from different areas were obviously higher than those in Fmctus Sophorae of the same area and there was big difference between various Flos Sophorae samples. Interestingly, the higher the content of total REEs in Flos Sophorae samples, the lower the content of total REEs in Fmctus Sophorae samples of the same area. The plots of normalized element concentration versus atomic number showed some characteristic distribution trends. The distribution trend of light REEs （La-Gd） was relatively fiat except a positive Eu anomaly, however, that was steep and discrepant for heavy REEs （Tb-Lu）. The results could provide a valuable reference for understanding the relationship between the curative mechanism, pharmacology characteristics and their geological condition for the two traditional Chinese medicines investigated.展开更多
Three microwave-assisted extraction(MAE) procedures were studied. The first procedure was household microwave oven dynamic extraction(HMODE). The second procedure was special microwave oven bath extraction(SMOBE). The...Three microwave-assisted extraction(MAE) procedures were studied. The first procedure was household microwave oven dynamic extraction(HMODE). The second procedure was special microwave oven bath extraction(SMOBE). The third procedure was microwave resonant cavity dynamic extraction(MRCDE). The results obtained by the three microwave-assisted extraction procedures were compared with those obtained by using traditional Soxhlet extraction. The results indicate that the MAE not only took a shorter time, but also simplified the procedure, and made the extraction a higher yield. At the same time the results obtained by the three MAE procedures were also compared with each other.展开更多
Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic refractory non-specific intestinal inflammatory disease that is difficult to be cured.The discovery of new ulcerative colitis-related metabolite biomarkers may help further understan...Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic refractory non-specific intestinal inflammatory disease that is difficult to be cured.The discovery of new ulcerative colitis-related metabolite biomarkers may help further understand UC and facilitate early diagnosis.It may also provide a basis for explaining the mechanism of drug action in the treatment of UC.Compound Sophorae Decoction(CSD)is an empirical formula used in the clinical treatment of UC.Although it is known to be efficacious,its mechanism of action in the treatment of UC is unclear.The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in endogenous substances in UC rats and the effects of CSD on metabolic pathways using the metabonomics approach.Metabolomics studies in rats with UC and normal rats were performed using LC-MS/MS.Rats with UC induced using TNBS enema were used as the study models.Metabolic profiling and pathway analysis of biomarkers was performed using statistical and pathway enrichment analyses.36 screened potential biomarkers were found to be significantly different between the UC and the normal groups;it was also found that CSD could modulate the levels of these potential biomarkers.CSD was found to be efficacious in UC by regulating multiple metabolic pathways.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To investigate how compound Sophorae decoction(CSD) works on rats' models of ulcerative colitis(UC) induced by 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid solution(TNBS) by metabolomics studies of colon, liver, ...OBJECTIVE: To investigate how compound Sophorae decoction(CSD) works on rats' models of ulcerative colitis(UC) induced by 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid solution(TNBS) by metabolomics studies of colon, liver, and kidney tissue extracts.METHODS: Rats with UC induced by TNBS enema were used as models in this study. Metabolic profiles of the three tissues were analyzed and pathway analysis of biomarkers was performed after CSD administration and further integration of metabolic networks.RESULTS: Thirteen biomarkers were screened from colon, liver, and kidney tissue extracts, and the levels of these substances were up-or down-regulated in the model group, but their levels were reversed after CSD administration. These biomarkers were mainly related to Phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, Phenylalanine metabolism, Glutathione metabolism, Arachidonic acid metabolism, Nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism,Alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism.CONCLUSION: CSD could significantly ameliorate the symptoms of UC by regulating multiple metabolic pathways.展开更多
[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of quercetin from Flos Sophorae Immaturus.[Methods]The natural product quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was extracted by ultrason...[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of quercetin from Flos Sophorae Immaturus.[Methods]The natural product quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was extracted by ultrasonic-assisted method,and the content of quercetin in the extract was determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry.The effect of ethanol concentration,solid/liquid ratio,temperature,time and ultrasonic power on the yield of quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was investigated by using single-factor experiments.Based on the results of single-factor experiments,an orthogonal experiment was designed to optimize the extraction process.The experimental data obtained were subjected to range analysis,analysis of variance and SSR test using SPSS 20.0 software to obtain the optimal extraction process.The results concluded were verified.[Results]The optimal ultrasonic-assisted extraction process for quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was as follows:temperature of 85℃,time of 30 min,solid/liquid ratio of 1∶20 g/mL,ethanol concentration of 50%.Under the optimal extraction conditions,the yield of quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was the highest.[Conclusions]This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus.展开更多
Background:Cancer cachexia is a complex disease secondary to cancer,and no specific therapy for it has been found.The Chinese herb Kushen(Radix Sophorae flavescentis)is the dried root of Sophora flavescens Aiton,which...Background:Cancer cachexia is a complex disease secondary to cancer,and no specific therapy for it has been found.The Chinese herb Kushen(Radix Sophorae flavescentis)is the dried root of Sophora flavescens Aiton,which has been widely applied in treating digestive and urinary inflammatory diseases.Matrine,one of the main components of Radix Sophorae flavescentis,can alleviate cancer cachexia.Methods:Compounds from Radix Sophorae flavescentis were screened using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform.The targets related to cancer cachexia were queried from the Therapeutic Target Database(http://db.idrblab.net),DisGeNET database(http://www.disgenet.org),and Search Tool for Interacting Chemicals database,related literature,and constructed cancer cachexia-protein network.Cancer cachexia-protein network was merged with compound-protein networks respectively using Cytoscape software as well as network topology data and key targets counting.Pathway enrichment analysis was conducted via the Database for Functional Annotation Bioinformatics Microarray Analysis.Protein crystal structures and compound structures were queried from RCSB and PubChem databases,respectively.Molecular docking was conducted using Discovery Studio software.Results:The anticancer cachexia compounds of Radix Sophorae flavescentis were screened as oxymatrine,matrine,and kurarinol,and targets such as BIRC2,TNF and STAT3 were found.The mechanisms of oxymatrine,matrine,and kurarinol have the characteristics of synergy and complementarity.Kurarinol has a mechanism similar to that of matrine,which includes the FoxO signaling pathway,insulin resistance and mTOR signaling pathway.TNF signaling pathway is a common signaling pathway of kurarinol,oxymatrine and matrine.Adipocytokine signaling pathway is the other common pathway of kurarinol and oxymatrine except for the TNF signaling pathway.Kurarinol can be successfully docked with CYCS,GPX2,BIRC7,etc.,and kushenol C can be successfully docked with IKBKB and PIK3CD.Conclusion:Kurarinol,matrine,oxymatrine,and kushenol C may be the key compounds of Radix Sophorae flavescentis treating cancer cachexia.Additionally,TNF signaling pathway is the key pathway for the synergistic action of kurarinol,matrine and oxymatrine.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to optimize the extraction process of rutin in Flos Sophorae.[Methods]With the percentage content of rutin extracted from Flos Sophorae as the evaluation index and rutin as the ref...[Objectives]This study was conducted to optimize the extraction process of rutin in Flos Sophorae.[Methods]With the percentage content of rutin extracted from Flos Sophorae as the evaluation index and rutin as the reference substance,the content of rutin in Flos Sophorae extracted ultrasonically was determined by high performance liquid chromatography.L_(9)(3^(4))orthogonal experiments were carried out to optimize the three factors(solvent concentration,material-to-liquid ratio,extraction time)that affect the effect of ultrasonic extraction of rutin from Flos Sophorae.[Results]The extraction effect of the crude medicinal powder was best with the methanol concentration of 80%,the ratio of material to liquid at 0.1∶30,and the extraction time of 40 min.[Conclusions]This study provides a reference for optimizing the extraction process of rutin in Flos Sophorae.展开更多
This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of action of Sophora Flos(SF)in the treatment of hyperlipidemia(HLP)using network pharmacology and molecular docking methods,and to optimize the extraction process of the ...This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of action of Sophora Flos(SF)in the treatment of hyperlipidemia(HLP)using network pharmacology and molecular docking methods,and to optimize the extraction process of the predicted active components.The STRING database was used for protein interaction analysis and PPI network construction via Cytoscape 3.9.1.Pymol was employed for docking and visualization.An extensive review of SF identifi ed 6 active ingredients,297 related objectives,84 disease objectives,and 57 total objectives.After protein interaction and topology analysis,18 core targets were identified.These included 146 gene function entries(P<0.05).Active compounds,mainly flavonoids,can modulate the expression of various proteins such as TNF,IL-6,IL-1β,PPARG,and TGFB1 to achieve therapeutic effects on HLP.The network pharmacology and molecular docking results suggested that the active fl avonoids component in SF may be related to the treatment of hyperlipidemia.Therefore,the orthogonal experiment method was used to optimize the extraction process of total fl avonoid from SF using ethanol refl ux extraction,based on a single factor experiment.The effects of refl ux time,solid-liquid ratio,ethanol concentration,and other factors on the extraction of total fl avonoid from SF were investigated.The optimum process conditions were refl ux time of 1.25 h,solid-liquid ratio of 1:15 g/mL and ethanol concentration of 60%.Using these conditions,the purity of total fl avonoid extracted from SF was 70.33±0.22%.展开更多
Sophorae Flavescentis Radix(Sophora flavescens Ait., SFR) and Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma(S. tonkinensis Gapnep., STR) are two commonly used traditional Chinese medicines from Sophora(Leguminosae) plants, wh...Sophorae Flavescentis Radix(Sophora flavescens Ait., SFR) and Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma(S. tonkinensis Gapnep., STR) are two commonly used traditional Chinese medicines from Sophora(Leguminosae) plants, which are believed to possess similar bioactive components with entirely different clinical applications. In order to find out the characteristic chemical constituents potentially leading to the unique medicinal properties claimed for each of the two closely related TCMs, an HPLC fingerprint method was developed for analyses of the alkaloid and flavonoid constituents of SFR and STR, respectively, which were further evaluated and compared through similarity calculation and hierarchical clustering analysis(HCA). The results from the present study showed that the alkaloid fingerprints of the two herbs were similar, with many components co-existing in both drugs and various batches of samples from different species being mixed together in the HCA dendrogram. However, their flavonoid constituents were totally different with specific fingerprints being yielded for each herb, and further HCA analysis showed that the tested samples could almost be clearly divided into two groups based on their origins of species. The results from the present study indicated that the flavonoid constituents could serve as the differentially diagnostic constituents of SFR and STR and might potentially attributed to their distinct therapeutic effects.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of fermented extract of Kushen(Radix Sophorae Flavescentis) or non-fermented ESF on laryngeal neoplasms Hep2 cells.METHODS:Use 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium brom...OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of fermented extract of Kushen(Radix Sophorae Flavescentis) or non-fermented ESF on laryngeal neoplasms Hep2 cells.METHODS:Use 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay to explore the effect of fermented ESF and non-fermented ESF on Hep2 cells,and detect the mRNA and protein expression level of Bcl-2,Bax and Caspase-3 with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) andWestern blot.RESULTS:Both fermented ESF and non-fermented ESF could inhibit laryngeal neoplasm's Hep2 cells,but and the cells did not response to the dilution 1:320 of fermented ESF,nor to the 1:1280 dilution of non-fermented ESF.As time progressed,the dilution 1:80 of fermented ESF and 1:320 dilution of non-fermented ESF could significantly reduce Bcl-2 mRNA and protein expression and down-regulate Caspase-3 mRNA and protein expression.Bax mRNA and protein were not expressed in Hep2 cells.CONCLUSIONS:Both fermented ESF and non-fermented ESF could inhibit the proliferation of Hep2 cells,and the effect of non-fermented ESF was significantly better than that of the fermented.展开更多
The flower buds and fruits of Sophora japonica are known as Flos sophorae immaturus(Chinese Huaimi,FSI),Flos sophorae(Chinese Huaihua,FLS)and Fructus sophorae(Chinese Huaijiao,FRS)due to their different physiological ...The flower buds and fruits of Sophora japonica are known as Flos sophorae immaturus(Chinese Huaimi,FSI),Flos sophorae(Chinese Huaihua,FLS)and Fructus sophorae(Chinese Huaijiao,FRS)due to their different physiological forms.FSI and FLS are precious resources of homology of medicine and food,while FRS is a valuable Chinese herb,and all of which have been used for thousands of years.There are great differences in the active ingredients,functions and toxicological properties of FSI,FLS and FRS.However,they are often confused and assumed to have fairly similar validity,which is detrimental to their precision development of resources of homology of medicine and food.This review summarized the active constituents,analytical techniques and pharmacological properties of FSI,FLS and FRS,then systematically compared their differences.The article will help people better understand and distinguish the differences and characteristics of FSI,FLS and FRS in bioactive constituents,content of functional components and pharmacological properties,which can contribute to their highly efficient targeted applications in the future food and medical fields.展开更多
Flos Sophorae Immaturus (FSI) possessed potential xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity as a uric acid-lowing natural product.The present work identified and quantified the free and bound polyphenols of FSI by UPL...Flos Sophorae Immaturus (FSI) possessed potential xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity as a uric acid-lowing natural product.The present work identified and quantified the free and bound polyphenols of FSI by UPLC-QTOF-MS.Then determined the primary polyphenols with XO inhibitory effect and clarified their potential mechanisms by omission experiment,interaction assay,inhibition type,and fluorescence measurements.The results revealed that nine polyphenols were detected in the free polyphenol extract and ten polyphenols were detected in the bound polyphenol extract.Meanwhile,seven polyphenols were identified as XO inhibitors,including quercetin,kaempferol,isorhamnetin,rutin,hyperoside,protocatechuic acid,and quercitrin with the IC50 values of 0.03,0.11,0.07,5.62,11.48,22.13,and 367.82 mg/mL,but their inhibition stability was lower than 24 h.Although the content of quercetin (18.87 mg/g) was not the highest,it played a crucial role to the XO inhibitory effect of FSI.Furthermore,kaempferol and isorhamnetin alone revealed the sub-additive effect with quercetin,while the combination of other polyphenols with quercetin generated the interference or antagonism effects.Quercetin,isorhamnetin,and kaempferol were mixed-type and competitive inhibitors,which significantly quenched the fluorescence intensity of XO.Moreover,the binding processes of quercetin-XO,kaempferol-XO,and isorhamnetin-XO were spontaneous and endothermic,and the hydrophobic interaction was the key driving force.In general,quercetin,kaempferol,and isorhamnetin in FSI can be used as potential XO inhibitors.展开更多
Flos Sophorae Immaturus(FSI)extract and its main active secondary metabolites have health benefits including antioxidant activity,but the drying process may negatively affect their quality and quantity.To investigate ...Flos Sophorae Immaturus(FSI)extract and its main active secondary metabolites have health benefits including antioxidant activity,but the drying process may negatively affect their quality and quantity.To investigate the effect of ultrasound-assisted freeze-drying(UAFD)on FSI,the drying rate,colour,and microstructure samples were analysed.Furthermore,the flavonoids and antioxidant activity of dried products were evaluated.The results showed that the drying rates were significantly enhanced with UAFD.At 600 W and 15 min,the drying time of UAFD was 40%shorter than that of freeze-drying(FD)alone.The micrographs showed that USAD created more porous structures that allowed water to migrate outward from inside the FSI tissue.Processing conditions of 600 W ultrasonic power and 5 min ultrasonication time produced better antioxidant activity in dried products than in other conditions.The highest characteristic properties were DPPH(75.51%),ABTS(95.14%),FRAP(83.05%),acceptable drying time(3 h),and low colour difference(1.09).Under these conditions,the contents of total flavonoids(298.34 mg/g),rutin(256.66 mg/g),quercetin(20.13 mg/g),kaempferol(19.64 mg/g),isorhamnetin(17.77 mg/g),and genistein(13.97 mg/g)were determined to be as indicated.The results confirmed the obvious benefits of incorporating the ultrasonic effect into the FD method.展开更多
Flos Sophorae Immaturus(FSI)is consumed as a natural food rich in flavonoids and exhibits potential xanthine oxidase(XOD)and adenosine deaminase(ADA)inhibitory activities.Therefore,ultrasound and heating treatments we...Flos Sophorae Immaturus(FSI)is consumed as a natural food rich in flavonoids and exhibits potential xanthine oxidase(XOD)and adenosine deaminase(ADA)inhibitory activities.Therefore,ultrasound and heating treatments were applied to improve the XOD and ADA inhibitory effects of FSI,and the mechanisms were revealed by tracking the changes of flavones.Results showed that ultrasound(480 W,60 min)assisted heating treatments(180℃,60 min)significantly improved the XOD(from 40.97%to 83.47%)and ADA(6.64%-23.28%)inhibition rates.Meanwhile,ultrasound and heat treatment caused significant variations in total polyphenols and flavonoid contents and altered the flavonoid composition of FSI.Specifically,rutin,kaempferol-3-o-rutinoside,and narcissoside of FSI converted to quercetin,kaempferol,and isorhamnetin during heating treatments.However,the model experiment revealed that ultrasound treatment did not cause the conversion of flavones and just promoted the dissolution of FSI flavones.Furthermore,quercetin,kaempferol,and isorhamnetin possessed better XOD and ADA inhibitory activities than rutin,kaempferol-3-o-rutinoside,and narcissoside at a concentration from 0.025 mg/mL to 1.0 mg/mL,implying de-glycosylation is a feasible approach for enhancing XOD and ADA activity.The present study provides a promising strategy for the processing of FSI.展开更多
The effects of compound Sophorae Flavescen-tis Jiechangrong capsule(CSFJC)on the expression of nuclear factor-κB p65(NF-κB p65)and signal transducer and activator of transcription 6(STAT6)in the intestinal mucosa of...The effects of compound Sophorae Flavescen-tis Jiechangrong capsule(CSFJC)on the expression of nuclear factor-κB p65(NF-κB p65)and signal transducer and activator of transcription 6(STAT6)in the intestinal mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitis and the possible mechanism were investigated.Eighteen patients with ulcerative colitis were randomly divided into a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)group(n=11)treated by CSFJC and a western medicine(WM)group(n=7)treated by Sulfasalazine tablets.The treatment duration lasted eight weeks.Before and after the treatment,the symptoms and the physical signs were observed,and the routine stool test,the colonoscopy,and pathological examination were performed in the two groups.The expression levels of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 were detected by using immuno-histochemistry.The results showed that the total effective rate of the curative effectiveness in TCM and WM groups was 100%and 71.4%,respectively,and the total effective rate of colonic mucosa lesion in TCM and WM groups was 90.9%and 71.4%,respectively,with the differences being significant(all P<0.05).The total effective rate of syndromes of damp-heat blocking according to the TCM in TCM and WM groups was 90.9%and 71.4%,respectively.After the treatment,the expression of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 in the two groups was decreased,and the decrease of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 expression in TCM group was more significant than in WM group(P<0.05).It was concluded that CSFJC can inhibit the activation and expression of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 in the intestinal mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitis,which is a possible mechanism for CSFJC treating ulcerative colitis.展开更多
基金supported High-level Innovative Talents of Guizhou Province(QianKeHe platform talents-GCC[2023]047)Guizhou Province"14th Five Year Plan"key discipline of traditional Chinese medicine and ethnic medicine(QZYYZDXK(JS)-2021-03)Guizhou Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Traditional Chinese medicine,ethnic medicine science and technology research project(QZYY-2021-098).
文摘Background:Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma(ST,also known as ShanDouGen)pertains to the Sophora genus,which is generally distributed in Southwest China.As a celebrated folk medicine,it has heat-clearing and detoxifying,reducing swelling and soothing pharynx.In recent years,there has been a notable rise in adverse events,including hepatotoxicity,associated with the use of ST,however,the mechanism behind ST-induced hepatotoxicity is unclear.Methods:The effects of ST on liver injury were investigated in vivo.Then,serum and liver samples were then analyzed using high-throughput metabolomics techniques.Furthermore,the application of network pharmacology and multivariate statistical analysis has been instrumental in identifying and predicting biomarkers and targets linked to liver toxicity.Results:In this study,we found that ST extract has a certain degree of damage to the rat liver.Using UPLC-MS/MS techniques,463 compounds were identified from ST,of which 73 compounds were absorbed in the blood of the STH group.Metabolomics results showed that amino acid metabolic biomarkers were associated with liver toxicity induced by ST.Notably,we identified 22 core ingredient as toxic effects Q-markers of ST through correlation analysis between biomarkers and absorbed components.On this basis,it is concluded by network pharmacology that ST may cause liver toxicity through PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,NF-kappa B signaling pathway,MAPK signaling pathway,and other pathways.Conclusion:Our findings also demonstrated that the“chemical composition-blood migration component-liver metabolism”stactics has an enormous potential to discern biomarkers and ingredients,and to elaborate the complexity toxicity mechanism of ST.
基金Project supported by the Scientific Project of the Dezhou Government (2006067)the Science Fundation of Shandong Province (Q2008B08)the Key Technologies R&D Programme of Shandong Province (2010GSF10615)
文摘Flos Sophorae and Fructus Sophorae are two kinds of traditional Chinese medicines. In this work, the two kinds of traditional Chinese medicines collected from eleven areas of Dezhou, were analyzed by inductively couple plasma-mass spectrometry （ICP-MS） to compare the content and distribution of 14 kinds of rare earth elements （REEs）. The method was verified by analyzing GBW07605 certified reference material. The results showed that ICP-MS is an accurate, sensitive and reliable technique for determining REEs in traditional Chinese medicine. There were big differences in contents for REEs in Flos Sophorae and Fmctus Sophorae from different areas. The contents of total REEs in Flos Sophorae samples from different areas ranged from 1.0785 to 2.2659 μg/g, while those in Fmctus Sophorae from 0.6826 to 1.0527 ktg/g. The contents of total REEs in Flos Sophorae samples from different areas were obviously higher than those in Fmctus Sophorae of the same area and there was big difference between various Flos Sophorae samples. Interestingly, the higher the content of total REEs in Flos Sophorae samples, the lower the content of total REEs in Fmctus Sophorae samples of the same area. The plots of normalized element concentration versus atomic number showed some characteristic distribution trends. The distribution trend of light REEs （La-Gd） was relatively fiat except a positive Eu anomaly, however, that was steep and discrepant for heavy REEs （Tb-Lu）. The results could provide a valuable reference for understanding the relationship between the curative mechanism, pharmacology characteristics and their geological condition for the two traditional Chinese medicines investigated.
基金the Science and Technology Developing Fellowship Program(No.2 0 0 30 5 5 1- 7) by Jilin Province
文摘Three microwave-assisted extraction(MAE) procedures were studied. The first procedure was household microwave oven dynamic extraction(HMODE). The second procedure was special microwave oven bath extraction(SMOBE). The third procedure was microwave resonant cavity dynamic extraction(MRCDE). The results obtained by the three microwave-assisted extraction procedures were compared with those obtained by using traditional Soxhlet extraction. The results indicate that the MAE not only took a shorter time, but also simplified the procedure, and made the extraction a higher yield. At the same time the results obtained by the three MAE procedures were also compared with each other.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81774093)。
文摘Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a chronic refractory non-specific intestinal inflammatory disease that is difficult to be cured.The discovery of new ulcerative colitis-related metabolite biomarkers may help further understand UC and facilitate early diagnosis.It may also provide a basis for explaining the mechanism of drug action in the treatment of UC.Compound Sophorae Decoction(CSD)is an empirical formula used in the clinical treatment of UC.Although it is known to be efficacious,its mechanism of action in the treatment of UC is unclear.The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in endogenous substances in UC rats and the effects of CSD on metabolic pathways using the metabonomics approach.Metabolomics studies in rats with UC and normal rats were performed using LC-MS/MS.Rats with UC induced using TNBS enema were used as the study models.Metabolic profiling and pathway analysis of biomarkers was performed using statistical and pathway enrichment analyses.36 screened potential biomarkers were found to be significantly different between the UC and the normal groups;it was also found that CSD could modulate the levels of these potential biomarkers.CSD was found to be efficacious in UC by regulating multiple metabolic pathways.
基金Supported by the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation (Immunomodulatory Mechanism of Bmsc Evs Mediated by Ephb2/Ephrin-b1 Pathway in Ulcerative Colitis and Synergistic Effect of Compound Sophorae decoction, No.81774093)。
文摘OBJECTIVE: To investigate how compound Sophorae decoction(CSD) works on rats' models of ulcerative colitis(UC) induced by 2,4,6-trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid solution(TNBS) by metabolomics studies of colon, liver, and kidney tissue extracts.METHODS: Rats with UC induced by TNBS enema were used as models in this study. Metabolic profiles of the three tissues were analyzed and pathway analysis of biomarkers was performed after CSD administration and further integration of metabolic networks.RESULTS: Thirteen biomarkers were screened from colon, liver, and kidney tissue extracts, and the levels of these substances were up-or down-regulated in the model group, but their levels were reversed after CSD administration. These biomarkers were mainly related to Phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, Phenylalanine metabolism, Glutathione metabolism, Arachidonic acid metabolism, Nicotinate and nicotinamide metabolism,Alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism.CONCLUSION: CSD could significantly ameliorate the symptoms of UC by regulating multiple metabolic pathways.
基金Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for Undergraduates of Xiamen Medical College(201812631035,201912631026).
文摘[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of quercetin from Flos Sophorae Immaturus.[Methods]The natural product quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was extracted by ultrasonic-assisted method,and the content of quercetin in the extract was determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry.The effect of ethanol concentration,solid/liquid ratio,temperature,time and ultrasonic power on the yield of quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was investigated by using single-factor experiments.Based on the results of single-factor experiments,an orthogonal experiment was designed to optimize the extraction process.The experimental data obtained were subjected to range analysis,analysis of variance and SSR test using SPSS 20.0 software to obtain the optimal extraction process.The results concluded were verified.[Results]The optimal ultrasonic-assisted extraction process for quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was as follows:temperature of 85℃,time of 30 min,solid/liquid ratio of 1∶20 g/mL,ethanol concentration of 50%.Under the optimal extraction conditions,the yield of quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus was the highest.[Conclusions]This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of quercetin in Flos Sophorae Immaturus.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81873042,81872494 and 81803633).
文摘Background:Cancer cachexia is a complex disease secondary to cancer,and no specific therapy for it has been found.The Chinese herb Kushen(Radix Sophorae flavescentis)is the dried root of Sophora flavescens Aiton,which has been widely applied in treating digestive and urinary inflammatory diseases.Matrine,one of the main components of Radix Sophorae flavescentis,can alleviate cancer cachexia.Methods:Compounds from Radix Sophorae flavescentis were screened using the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform.The targets related to cancer cachexia were queried from the Therapeutic Target Database(http://db.idrblab.net),DisGeNET database(http://www.disgenet.org),and Search Tool for Interacting Chemicals database,related literature,and constructed cancer cachexia-protein network.Cancer cachexia-protein network was merged with compound-protein networks respectively using Cytoscape software as well as network topology data and key targets counting.Pathway enrichment analysis was conducted via the Database for Functional Annotation Bioinformatics Microarray Analysis.Protein crystal structures and compound structures were queried from RCSB and PubChem databases,respectively.Molecular docking was conducted using Discovery Studio software.Results:The anticancer cachexia compounds of Radix Sophorae flavescentis were screened as oxymatrine,matrine,and kurarinol,and targets such as BIRC2,TNF and STAT3 were found.The mechanisms of oxymatrine,matrine,and kurarinol have the characteristics of synergy and complementarity.Kurarinol has a mechanism similar to that of matrine,which includes the FoxO signaling pathway,insulin resistance and mTOR signaling pathway.TNF signaling pathway is a common signaling pathway of kurarinol,oxymatrine and matrine.Adipocytokine signaling pathway is the other common pathway of kurarinol and oxymatrine except for the TNF signaling pathway.Kurarinol can be successfully docked with CYCS,GPX2,BIRC7,etc.,and kushenol C can be successfully docked with IKBKB and PIK3CD.Conclusion:Kurarinol,matrine,oxymatrine,and kushenol C may be the key compounds of Radix Sophorae flavescentis treating cancer cachexia.Additionally,TNF signaling pathway is the key pathway for the synergistic action of kurarinol,matrine and oxymatrine.
基金Supported by 2020 Guangxi University Middle-aged and Young Teachers'Basic Research Ability Improvement Project(No.2020KY13034)Scientific Research Task of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(No.GZZC2019147)+1 种基金the First Batch of High-level Talent Research Project in the Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities in 2019(No.Y20196311)School-level Scientific Research Project of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities(No.yy2018ky018)。
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to optimize the extraction process of rutin in Flos Sophorae.[Methods]With the percentage content of rutin extracted from Flos Sophorae as the evaluation index and rutin as the reference substance,the content of rutin in Flos Sophorae extracted ultrasonically was determined by high performance liquid chromatography.L_(9)(3^(4))orthogonal experiments were carried out to optimize the three factors(solvent concentration,material-to-liquid ratio,extraction time)that affect the effect of ultrasonic extraction of rutin from Flos Sophorae.[Results]The extraction effect of the crude medicinal powder was best with the methanol concentration of 80%,the ratio of material to liquid at 0.1∶30,and the extraction time of 40 min.[Conclusions]This study provides a reference for optimizing the extraction process of rutin in Flos Sophorae.
文摘This study aimed to investigate the mechanism of action of Sophora Flos(SF)in the treatment of hyperlipidemia(HLP)using network pharmacology and molecular docking methods,and to optimize the extraction process of the predicted active components.The STRING database was used for protein interaction analysis and PPI network construction via Cytoscape 3.9.1.Pymol was employed for docking and visualization.An extensive review of SF identifi ed 6 active ingredients,297 related objectives,84 disease objectives,and 57 total objectives.After protein interaction and topology analysis,18 core targets were identified.These included 146 gene function entries(P<0.05).Active compounds,mainly flavonoids,can modulate the expression of various proteins such as TNF,IL-6,IL-1β,PPARG,and TGFB1 to achieve therapeutic effects on HLP.The network pharmacology and molecular docking results suggested that the active fl avonoids component in SF may be related to the treatment of hyperlipidemia.Therefore,the orthogonal experiment method was used to optimize the extraction process of total fl avonoid from SF using ethanol refl ux extraction,based on a single factor experiment.The effects of refl ux time,solid-liquid ratio,ethanol concentration,and other factors on the extraction of total fl avonoid from SF were investigated.The optimum process conditions were refl ux time of 1.25 h,solid-liquid ratio of 1:15 g/mL and ethanol concentration of 60%.Using these conditions,the purity of total fl avonoid extracted from SF was 70.33±0.22%.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.30672597 and 81330089)
文摘Sophorae Flavescentis Radix(Sophora flavescens Ait., SFR) and Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma(S. tonkinensis Gapnep., STR) are two commonly used traditional Chinese medicines from Sophora(Leguminosae) plants, which are believed to possess similar bioactive components with entirely different clinical applications. In order to find out the characteristic chemical constituents potentially leading to the unique medicinal properties claimed for each of the two closely related TCMs, an HPLC fingerprint method was developed for analyses of the alkaloid and flavonoid constituents of SFR and STR, respectively, which were further evaluated and compared through similarity calculation and hierarchical clustering analysis(HCA). The results from the present study showed that the alkaloid fingerprints of the two herbs were similar, with many components co-existing in both drugs and various batches of samples from different species being mixed together in the HCA dendrogram. However, their flavonoid constituents were totally different with specific fingerprints being yielded for each herb, and further HCA analysis showed that the tested samples could almost be clearly divided into two groups based on their origins of species. The results from the present study indicated that the flavonoid constituents could serve as the differentially diagnostic constituents of SFR and STR and might potentially attributed to their distinct therapeutic effects.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation Project of China (No. 81274082)the Research Project for Nonprofit Industry of State Administration of TCM (No.201007012-2-11)
文摘OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of fermented extract of Kushen(Radix Sophorae Flavescentis) or non-fermented ESF on laryngeal neoplasms Hep2 cells.METHODS:Use 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay to explore the effect of fermented ESF and non-fermented ESF on Hep2 cells,and detect the mRNA and protein expression level of Bcl-2,Bax and Caspase-3 with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) andWestern blot.RESULTS:Both fermented ESF and non-fermented ESF could inhibit laryngeal neoplasm's Hep2 cells,but and the cells did not response to the dilution 1:320 of fermented ESF,nor to the 1:1280 dilution of non-fermented ESF.As time progressed,the dilution 1:80 of fermented ESF and 1:320 dilution of non-fermented ESF could significantly reduce Bcl-2 mRNA and protein expression and down-regulate Caspase-3 mRNA and protein expression.Bax mRNA and protein were not expressed in Hep2 cells.CONCLUSIONS:Both fermented ESF and non-fermented ESF could inhibit the proliferation of Hep2 cells,and the effect of non-fermented ESF was significantly better than that of the fermented.
文摘The flower buds and fruits of Sophora japonica are known as Flos sophorae immaturus(Chinese Huaimi,FSI),Flos sophorae(Chinese Huaihua,FLS)and Fructus sophorae(Chinese Huaijiao,FRS)due to their different physiological forms.FSI and FLS are precious resources of homology of medicine and food,while FRS is a valuable Chinese herb,and all of which have been used for thousands of years.There are great differences in the active ingredients,functions and toxicological properties of FSI,FLS and FRS.However,they are often confused and assumed to have fairly similar validity,which is detrimental to their precision development of resources of homology of medicine and food.This review summarized the active constituents,analytical techniques and pharmacological properties of FSI,FLS and FRS,then systematically compared their differences.The article will help people better understand and distinguish the differences and characteristics of FSI,FLS and FRS in bioactive constituents,content of functional components and pharmacological properties,which can contribute to their highly efficient targeted applications in the future food and medical fields.
基金subsidized by the Jiangsu Key R&D plan,China(BE2019309)Construction Project of Innovative Talents Base of Guizhou Province([2016]22)which has enabled us to accomplish this study.
文摘Flos Sophorae Immaturus (FSI) possessed potential xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitory activity as a uric acid-lowing natural product.The present work identified and quantified the free and bound polyphenols of FSI by UPLC-QTOF-MS.Then determined the primary polyphenols with XO inhibitory effect and clarified their potential mechanisms by omission experiment,interaction assay,inhibition type,and fluorescence measurements.The results revealed that nine polyphenols were detected in the free polyphenol extract and ten polyphenols were detected in the bound polyphenol extract.Meanwhile,seven polyphenols were identified as XO inhibitors,including quercetin,kaempferol,isorhamnetin,rutin,hyperoside,protocatechuic acid,and quercitrin with the IC50 values of 0.03,0.11,0.07,5.62,11.48,22.13,and 367.82 mg/mL,but their inhibition stability was lower than 24 h.Although the content of quercetin (18.87 mg/g) was not the highest,it played a crucial role to the XO inhibitory effect of FSI.Furthermore,kaempferol and isorhamnetin alone revealed the sub-additive effect with quercetin,while the combination of other polyphenols with quercetin generated the interference or antagonism effects.Quercetin,isorhamnetin,and kaempferol were mixed-type and competitive inhibitors,which significantly quenched the fluorescence intensity of XO.Moreover,the binding processes of quercetin-XO,kaempferol-XO,and isorhamnetin-XO were spontaneous and endothermic,and the hydrophobic interaction was the key driving force.In general,quercetin,kaempferol,and isorhamnetin in FSI can be used as potential XO inhibitors.
基金supported by the General Project of Modern Agriculture in Jiangsu Province,China(BE2019309)Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(2021L566),which has enabled us to accomplish this study.
文摘Flos Sophorae Immaturus(FSI)extract and its main active secondary metabolites have health benefits including antioxidant activity,but the drying process may negatively affect their quality and quantity.To investigate the effect of ultrasound-assisted freeze-drying(UAFD)on FSI,the drying rate,colour,and microstructure samples were analysed.Furthermore,the flavonoids and antioxidant activity of dried products were evaluated.The results showed that the drying rates were significantly enhanced with UAFD.At 600 W and 15 min,the drying time of UAFD was 40%shorter than that of freeze-drying(FD)alone.The micrographs showed that USAD created more porous structures that allowed water to migrate outward from inside the FSI tissue.Processing conditions of 600 W ultrasonic power and 5 min ultrasonication time produced better antioxidant activity in dried products than in other conditions.The highest characteristic properties were DPPH(75.51%),ABTS(95.14%),FRAP(83.05%),acceptable drying time(3 h),and low colour difference(1.09).Under these conditions,the contents of total flavonoids(298.34 mg/g),rutin(256.66 mg/g),quercetin(20.13 mg/g),kaempferol(19.64 mg/g),isorhamnetin(17.77 mg/g),and genistein(13.97 mg/g)were determined to be as indicated.The results confirmed the obvious benefits of incorporating the ultrasonic effect into the FD method.
基金support of the Modern Agriculture in Jiangsu Province,China(BE2019309)Science and Technology Program of Guizhou Province(Qian Ke He Zhi Cheng[2021]174)which have enabled us to accomplish this study.
文摘Flos Sophorae Immaturus(FSI)is consumed as a natural food rich in flavonoids and exhibits potential xanthine oxidase(XOD)and adenosine deaminase(ADA)inhibitory activities.Therefore,ultrasound and heating treatments were applied to improve the XOD and ADA inhibitory effects of FSI,and the mechanisms were revealed by tracking the changes of flavones.Results showed that ultrasound(480 W,60 min)assisted heating treatments(180℃,60 min)significantly improved the XOD(from 40.97%to 83.47%)and ADA(6.64%-23.28%)inhibition rates.Meanwhile,ultrasound and heat treatment caused significant variations in total polyphenols and flavonoid contents and altered the flavonoid composition of FSI.Specifically,rutin,kaempferol-3-o-rutinoside,and narcissoside of FSI converted to quercetin,kaempferol,and isorhamnetin during heating treatments.However,the model experiment revealed that ultrasound treatment did not cause the conversion of flavones and just promoted the dissolution of FSI flavones.Furthermore,quercetin,kaempferol,and isorhamnetin possessed better XOD and ADA inhibitory activities than rutin,kaempferol-3-o-rutinoside,and narcissoside at a concentration from 0.025 mg/mL to 1.0 mg/mL,implying de-glycosylation is a feasible approach for enhancing XOD and ADA activity.The present study provides a promising strategy for the processing of FSI.
基金supported by grants from the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(No.2005037679)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.30772878).
文摘The effects of compound Sophorae Flavescen-tis Jiechangrong capsule(CSFJC)on the expression of nuclear factor-κB p65(NF-κB p65)and signal transducer and activator of transcription 6(STAT6)in the intestinal mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitis and the possible mechanism were investigated.Eighteen patients with ulcerative colitis were randomly divided into a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)group(n=11)treated by CSFJC and a western medicine(WM)group(n=7)treated by Sulfasalazine tablets.The treatment duration lasted eight weeks.Before and after the treatment,the symptoms and the physical signs were observed,and the routine stool test,the colonoscopy,and pathological examination were performed in the two groups.The expression levels of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 were detected by using immuno-histochemistry.The results showed that the total effective rate of the curative effectiveness in TCM and WM groups was 100%and 71.4%,respectively,and the total effective rate of colonic mucosa lesion in TCM and WM groups was 90.9%and 71.4%,respectively,with the differences being significant(all P<0.05).The total effective rate of syndromes of damp-heat blocking according to the TCM in TCM and WM groups was 90.9%and 71.4%,respectively.After the treatment,the expression of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 in the two groups was decreased,and the decrease of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 expression in TCM group was more significant than in WM group(P<0.05).It was concluded that CSFJC can inhibit the activation and expression of NF-κB p65 and STAT6 in the intestinal mucosa of patients with ulcerative colitis,which is a possible mechanism for CSFJC treating ulcerative colitis.
