Echinops latifolius Tausch(ELT)is the traditional Mongolian medicine for the treatment of osteoporosis,and the ambiguous composition of active ingredients is an important factor in restricting the modernization and gl...Echinops latifolius Tausch(ELT)is the traditional Mongolian medicine for the treatment of osteoporosis,and the ambiguous composition of active ingredients is an important factor in restricting the modernization and globalization of this herb.Considering the traditional activity screening strategy is time-consuming and labor intensive,online HPLC active ingredient detection coupled with ESI-IT-TOF-MS^(n) strategy was employed in this study to isolate,identify and screen active compounds from the herbal medicines at the same time.The structure-activity relationship of these compounds was elucidated as well.Owing to the association of osteoporosis progression and oxidative stress,the antioxidants screening from ELT could be a good interpretive of the active substance in this herb.Meanwhile,DPPH equivalent method was an indicative of the most powerful antioxidant in ELT.Consequently,the screening and identification of the antioxidants in ELT was performed by using on-line HPLC-radical scavenging detection coupled with ESI-IT-TOF-MS^(n) strategy,and the structure-activity relationship was investigated based on DPPH equivalent method.Finally,20 constituents(including apigenin glucosides,caffeic acid,biscaffeoylquinic acids,biscaffeoylquinic acid methyl esters,ect.)were characterized in ELT extracts,and 18 components showed appreciable radical scavenging capacity.In addition,the structure-activity relationship study was carried out based on 14 compounds isolated from our laboratory,and the structural requirements of the compounds on antioxidant activity were obtained:(1)compounds with phenolic hydroxyl groups could have antioxidant activity;(2)the antioxidant activity could not be facilitated by the number of hydroxyl groups,but affected by the number of caffeoyl groups;(3)the substitution position of caffeoyl on quinic acid had a greater influence on DPPH activity;(4)methoxy groups could reduce the antioxidant activity.Collectively,this work provided the biochemical perspective to link active compounds and anti-osteopo展开更多
Background and Aim: Sarcocephalus latifolius is a medicinal plant commonly used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of Sarcoceph...Background and Aim: Sarcocephalus latifolius is a medicinal plant commonly used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits aqueous extract against paracetamol-induced liver damage in rats. Material and Methods: Aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits at doses of 100, 250 and 500 mg/kg were administered orally to rats with paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity (1 g/kg). The treatment with the extract and paracetamol lasted 7 days. Silymarin (50 mg/kg) was given as reference control. All tested drugs were administered orally. Results: Our results show that the Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits extract induced a significant reduction (p < 0.05) of serum enzymes alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alkaline phosphatase (PAL) and total bilirubin (TB). Then, the extract at the dose of 500 mg/kg showed a better protection (p < 0.001) of hepatocytes with a percentage of protection of 43.59% ± 2.03%;59.43% ± 4.12%;73.29% ± 5.72% and 62.55% ± 7.48% for ALAT, ASAT, PAL and TB, respectively. The histology of livers exposed to paracetamol shows an inflammation of the hepatocytes. In addition, there was a significant alteration of the liver parenchyma. The 500 mg/kg extract showed a resorption of the inflammation. Histopathological examination showed that the extract regenerated paracetamol-induced liver damage. Conclusion: Aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits has hepatoprotective activity against paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. But it would be important to evaluate the activity of aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits on oxidative stress parameters in vivo in rats. .展开更多
As a good food supply for the local people in various Senegalese regions, the forest fruits are becoming very important. They are using between foods or main condiment for dishes in many part of Africa. These fruits r...As a good food supply for the local people in various Senegalese regions, the forest fruits are becoming very important. They are using between foods or main condiment for dishes in many part of Africa. These fruits represent non negligible sources of vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals. Instead of more commercialized species such as Adansonia digitata L., Detarium senegalensis J.F.Gmel., Saba senegalensis (A.DC.) Pichon, Tamarindus indica L., this article focused on nutritional values of other fruits with little interest or neglected. These species were Ficus gnaphalocarpa, L., Cordyla pinnata (Lepr. ex A.Rich.) Milne-Redh. and Icacina senegalensis, harvested in soudano-sahelian zone;while Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E.A. Bruce belongs to Sudanese zone. The fruit pulps were isolated and freeze dried before analysis. The results showed that acidity, vitamin C and total minerals were significantly different from one fruit to another. S. latifolius with the highest acidity content (402.43 mg/100 g) and best vitamin C content if 1488 mg/100 g were found. Also as results, S. latifolius provided high protein content nearby the 20%. The caloric contributing (kcal/100 g) were 102.5, 177 and 132 respectively for F. gnaphalocarpa, C. pinnata, and S. latifolius. The ash contents were the same for all species (4.5%), indicating the richness in mineral elements. Furthermore, all species in this study were good sources of iron, copper and zinc. However, small amounts of sodium were noticed in all samples. Analysis of total sugars and their profile showed that I. senegalensis and C. pinnata were more appreciated. These results predicted the useful incomes for forest fruits in human being. Lot of medicinal virtues has been recognized from these fruits. The increase in value and the preservation of the biodiversity are necessary particularly for C. pinnata which presents a serious threat because of the strong income for wood production.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81860756,81960758)Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(Grant No.2017MS08122,2019MS08111 and 2019MS08119)+2 种基金Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Innovation Guide Project(Grant No.02039001)Rolling Support Plan for Grassland Talents Project in Inner Mongolia Autonomous RegionInner Mongolia Autonomous Region Higher Education Science Research Project(Grant No.NJZY19099)。
文摘Echinops latifolius Tausch(ELT)is the traditional Mongolian medicine for the treatment of osteoporosis,and the ambiguous composition of active ingredients is an important factor in restricting the modernization and globalization of this herb.Considering the traditional activity screening strategy is time-consuming and labor intensive,online HPLC active ingredient detection coupled with ESI-IT-TOF-MS^(n) strategy was employed in this study to isolate,identify and screen active compounds from the herbal medicines at the same time.The structure-activity relationship of these compounds was elucidated as well.Owing to the association of osteoporosis progression and oxidative stress,the antioxidants screening from ELT could be a good interpretive of the active substance in this herb.Meanwhile,DPPH equivalent method was an indicative of the most powerful antioxidant in ELT.Consequently,the screening and identification of the antioxidants in ELT was performed by using on-line HPLC-radical scavenging detection coupled with ESI-IT-TOF-MS^(n) strategy,and the structure-activity relationship was investigated based on DPPH equivalent method.Finally,20 constituents(including apigenin glucosides,caffeic acid,biscaffeoylquinic acids,biscaffeoylquinic acid methyl esters,ect.)were characterized in ELT extracts,and 18 components showed appreciable radical scavenging capacity.In addition,the structure-activity relationship study was carried out based on 14 compounds isolated from our laboratory,and the structural requirements of the compounds on antioxidant activity were obtained:(1)compounds with phenolic hydroxyl groups could have antioxidant activity;(2)the antioxidant activity could not be facilitated by the number of hydroxyl groups,but affected by the number of caffeoyl groups;(3)the substitution position of caffeoyl on quinic acid had a greater influence on DPPH activity;(4)methoxy groups could reduce the antioxidant activity.Collectively,this work provided the biochemical perspective to link active compounds and anti-osteopo
文摘Background and Aim: Sarcocephalus latifolius is a medicinal plant commonly used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits aqueous extract against paracetamol-induced liver damage in rats. Material and Methods: Aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits at doses of 100, 250 and 500 mg/kg were administered orally to rats with paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity (1 g/kg). The treatment with the extract and paracetamol lasted 7 days. Silymarin (50 mg/kg) was given as reference control. All tested drugs were administered orally. Results: Our results show that the Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits extract induced a significant reduction (p < 0.05) of serum enzymes alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alkaline phosphatase (PAL) and total bilirubin (TB). Then, the extract at the dose of 500 mg/kg showed a better protection (p < 0.001) of hepatocytes with a percentage of protection of 43.59% ± 2.03%;59.43% ± 4.12%;73.29% ± 5.72% and 62.55% ± 7.48% for ALAT, ASAT, PAL and TB, respectively. The histology of livers exposed to paracetamol shows an inflammation of the hepatocytes. In addition, there was a significant alteration of the liver parenchyma. The 500 mg/kg extract showed a resorption of the inflammation. Histopathological examination showed that the extract regenerated paracetamol-induced liver damage. Conclusion: Aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits has hepatoprotective activity against paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. But it would be important to evaluate the activity of aqueous extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius fruits on oxidative stress parameters in vivo in rats. .
文摘As a good food supply for the local people in various Senegalese regions, the forest fruits are becoming very important. They are using between foods or main condiment for dishes in many part of Africa. These fruits represent non negligible sources of vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals. Instead of more commercialized species such as Adansonia digitata L., Detarium senegalensis J.F.Gmel., Saba senegalensis (A.DC.) Pichon, Tamarindus indica L., this article focused on nutritional values of other fruits with little interest or neglected. These species were Ficus gnaphalocarpa, L., Cordyla pinnata (Lepr. ex A.Rich.) Milne-Redh. and Icacina senegalensis, harvested in soudano-sahelian zone;while Sarcocephalus latifolius (Sm.) E.A. Bruce belongs to Sudanese zone. The fruit pulps were isolated and freeze dried before analysis. The results showed that acidity, vitamin C and total minerals were significantly different from one fruit to another. S. latifolius with the highest acidity content (402.43 mg/100 g) and best vitamin C content if 1488 mg/100 g were found. Also as results, S. latifolius provided high protein content nearby the 20%. The caloric contributing (kcal/100 g) were 102.5, 177 and 132 respectively for F. gnaphalocarpa, C. pinnata, and S. latifolius. The ash contents were the same for all species (4.5%), indicating the richness in mineral elements. Furthermore, all species in this study were good sources of iron, copper and zinc. However, small amounts of sodium were noticed in all samples. Analysis of total sugars and their profile showed that I. senegalensis and C. pinnata were more appreciated. These results predicted the useful incomes for forest fruits in human being. Lot of medicinal virtues has been recognized from these fruits. The increase in value and the preservation of the biodiversity are necessary particularly for C. pinnata which presents a serious threat because of the strong income for wood production.
