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Solidago chilensis Meyen (Asteraceae) is a medicinal and aromatic herb widely distributed in South America. From 2000 to the present numerous articles on this species have been published, mainly in the last decade where the pharmacological studies and articles on its secondary metabolites have risen sharply. S. chilensis has potential beneficial effects on human health, particularly as an anti- inflammatory because of its high flavonoid content. This work describes the research carried out on this species with emphasis on biological and phytochemical studies.
Solidago chilensis Meyen (Asteraceae) es una hierba aromaÌtica y medicinal, ampliamente difundida en SudameÌrica. A partir del anÌo 2000 se publicaron numerosos estudios sobre esta planta, particularmente en la uÌltima deÌcada donde se incrementoÌ sensiblemente el estudio de sus propiedades farmacoloÌgicas y de la quiÌmica de sus metabolitos secundarios. Es una planta con propiedades potencialmente beneficiosas para la salud humana, destacaÌndose particularmente por su actividad antiinflamatoria que puede ser atribuida al elevado contenido en flavonoides. En este trabajo revisamos exhaustivamente los antecedentes de esta planta desde un enfoque cronoloÌgico, con eÌnfasis en los estudios bioloÌgicos y fitoquiÌmicos.
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Plants, Medicinal/chemistry , Solidago/chemistry , Medicine, Traditional , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/chemistry , Antioxidants/chemistry , Quercetin/analysis , South America , AsteraceaeABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Peptic ulcers are an important pathology, and the search for safer and more effective treatment methods is of paramount importance. In this study, we assess the gastroprotective effects of the hydroethanolic extract (HE) and ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) from Kalanchoe pinnata leaves against an ethanol/HCl-induced ulcer model in rats. The HE reduced gastric lesions by approximately 47% (400 mg/kg). A significant inhibition of the gastric lesions by 50% was observed after pretreatment with the EAF (200 mg/kg). Quercetrin and quercetin 3-O-α-L-arabinopyranosyl-(1â2)-α-L-rhamnopyranoside were isolated and identified in the flavonoid fraction (EAF) by HPLC and NMR analyses because this fraction showed the highest gastroprotective effect. This fraction demonstrated high antioxidant activities (CE50=41.91 µg/mL) by DPPH in comparison with Trolox(r) and 11.33 mmol Trolox(r) equivalent by ORAC. In conclusion, the HE and FAE from K. pinnata displayed gastroprotective activity in rats, most likely due to the presence of flavonoids.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Stomach Ulcer/immunology , Kalanchoe , Quercetin/therapeutic use , Stomach Ulcer/prevention & control , Chromatography, High Pressure LiquidABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:To establish quality standard for Zhuang medicine Homalocladium platycladum. METHODS:TLC method was used for qualitative identification. HPLC method was used to determine the content of quercetrin in samples:Agilent Zorbax SB-C18 column,mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.1% acetic acid(20:80,V/V),flow rate of 1.0 mL/min,detection wavelength of 360 nm,column temperature of 30 ℃,injection volume of 10 μL. The contents of moisture,total ash and extract in samples were determined. referring to Chinese Pharmacopiea(2015 edition). RESULTS:TLC spots of H. platycladum were clear and well-separated without interference from negative control. The linear range of quercetin were 0.023-0.46 mg/mL(r=0.9991). RSDs of precision,stability and repeatability tests were all lower than 2.0%. The average recoveries were 98.01%-103.05%(RSD=1.71%,n=6). The contents of moisture,total ash,extract and quercetrin in samples were 6.39%-9.78%,2.82%-8.07%, 0.02%-0.27%,14.14%-28.45%,0.09%-0.50% respectively. CONCLUSIONS:Established trial can be used for quality control of Zhuang medicine H. platycladum.
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Objective: To evaluate the in vitro activities of the ethyl acetate (EA) fraction of Houttuynia cordata (H. cordata) Thunb. (Saururaceae) and three of its constituent flavonoids (quercetin, quercitrin and rutin) against murine coronavirus and dengue virus (DENV). Methods: The antiviral activities of various concentrations of the EA fraction of H. cordata and flavonoids were assessed using virus neutralization tests against mouse hepatitis virus (MHV) and DENV type 2 (DENV-2). Cinanserin hydrochloride was also tested against MHV. The EA fraction of H. cordata was tested for acute oral toxicity in C57BL/6 mice. Results: The EA fraction of H. cordata inhibited viral infectivity up to 6 d. Cinanserin hydrochloride was able to inhibit MHV for only 2 d. The 50% inhibitory concentrations (IC
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Objective: To study the interaction of quercitrin with human serum albumin (HSA) and the influence of glucose. Methods: To investigate the interaction mechanism between quercitrin and HSA by spectroscopic method; to calculate the binding constants, binding sites, and binding distance according to double logarithmic plot and Föster's energy transfer theory, respectively; to explain the type of interaction force between quercitrin with HSA by thermodynamic parameters; to discuss the conformation change of HSA via synchronous fluorescence spectra. Results: The fluorescence quenching mechanism of quercitrin to HSA was static quenching; The binding constants and the number of binding sites decreased with the increasing of temperature and glucose; The distance between the donor and acceptor was less than 7 nm; The hydrophobic forces played a major role in stabilizing quercetrin and HSA complex; The binding reaction had changed the micro-environmention of tryptophan residues. Conclusion: Quercetrin could bind with HSA and change the conformation of HSA; The physiological concentration of glucose increases the binding constants and the number of binding sites of quercetrin with HSA.