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Objective:To preliminarily discuss the mechanism of Salvia miltiorrhiza and Rrhizoma alismatis in the prevention and treatment of lipid metabolism through regulating the imbalance of fibrinolytic system in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver. Methods:The model of non-alcoholic fatty liver in rats was duplicated by high-fat diet feeding. Totally 60 adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 groups (n=10 per group), namely the control group, the model group, Salvia miltiorrhiza group, Rrhizoma alismatis group, Salvia miltiorrhiza and Rrhizoma alismatis group,and Dongbaogantai group. The control group and the model group were given distilled water,and the other group was given Salvia miltiorrhiza,Rrhizoma alismatis,Salvia miltiorrhiza combined with Rrhizoma alismatis and Dongbaogantai,respectively. Rhizoma Alismatis decoction at high dose and low dose as well as Dongbaogantai was respectively adminis-trated in the designed groups,and the corresponding indices were detected 4 weeks later. Results:In the model control group,the con-tents of TC、TG、FFA in serum and the expression of PAI-1 were significantly elevated(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while the expression of t-PA was significantly reduced(P<0.01).After treatment,the contents of TC、TG、FFA in serum and the expression of PAI-1 in every treatment groups were reduced(P<0.01),while the expression of t-PA was elevated(P<0.01).Conclusion: Increasing the expres-sion of t-PA and reducing the expression of PAI-1 might be viewed as the mechanisms of Salvia miltiorrhiza and Rrhizoma alismatis in the prevention and treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of Modified Rhizoma Alismatis decoction on the expression of aquaporin 8 (AQP8) in liver tissue of hyperlipemia model rats, and to investigate the mechanism of preventing and treating hyperlipemia.METHODS: Total of 60 rats were randomly divided into blank control group (distilled water), model group, positive control group (simvastatin 1. 89 mg/kg) and modified Rhizoma Alismatis decoction high-dose, medium-dose and low-dose groups (29. 56, 14. 78, 7. 39 g/kg, calculated by crude drug), with 10 rats in each group. Those groups were given high-fat diet to induce hyperlipemia model and given relevant medicine intragastrically once a day for consecutive 5 weeks except that blank control group was given normal diet. After administration, the serum contents of TG, TC, HDL-C and LDL-C in rats were detected, and the pathomorphology changes of liver tissue were observed; the mRNA and protein expression of AQP8 in liver tissue were detected. RESULTS: Compared blank control group, the serum contents of TG, TC and LDL-C in model group were increased significantly (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01),while the serum content of HDL-C was decreased significantly (P<0. 01); pathological changes were found in liver tissue, such as irregular cell arrangement and hepatic sinusoidal hyperemia and edema; mRNA and protein expression of AQP8 in liver tissue were increased significantly (P<0. 01). Compared with model group, above indexes of treatment groups were improved significantly (P<0. 05 or P<0. 01); the structure of liver tissue tended to be normal and the fatty degeneration was obviously alleviated. CONCLUSIONS: Modified Rhizoma Alismatis decoction can regulate the mRNA and protein expression of AQP8 in liver tissue so as to play the effects on the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia.
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Objective To explore the composition principles of prescriptions for simple obesity based on the analysis of medical literature issued in recently 30 years about Chinese medicine for simple obesity. Methods We collected literature of Chinese medicine in treating simple obesity from VIP, CNKI, Wanfang, CBM and CMCC/CMCI databases, and screened out the formulas for simple obesity to establish a formula database. And then the medication rules were figured out with the Traditional Chinese medicine Inheritance Support System version 2.5 (TCMISS 2.5) software. Results A total of 57 formulas were screened out. And the top 10 herbs with highest occurrence frequency in the prescriptions were Poria, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Rhizoma Alismatis, Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Fructus Crataegi, Radix Astragali, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Folium Nelumbinis, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae and Semen Cassiae. After data mining, we got 13 high-frequency herb-pair combinations and 31 core combinations, and 8 new prescriptions were extracted. Conclusion The research has achieved the quantitative description of the relationship between the Chinese medicines, the extraction of the core combinations and the discovery of new Chinese medicine prescriptions for simple obesity. The results will provide references for the development of new Chinese medicines for the treatment of simple obesity .
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Aim To primarily discuss the mechanism of Rhizoma Alismatis decoction on prevention and treatment of hyperlipemia,through investigating hepat-ic expressions of peroxisome proliferator activated re-ceptor-α(PPARα)and acyl CoA oxidase (ACO)in rats with hyperlipemia. Methods Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats(160 ~ 180 g)were randomly divided into five groups:control group,model group,high-dose of Rhizoma Alismatis decoction group (H-RAD),low-dose of Rhizoma Alismatis decoction group(L-RAD), and Xue-Zhi-Kang group(XZK). Rats in control group were fed with ordinary forage,and the others were with high-fat forage,which lasted for four weeks. At the same time,high and low-dose of Rhizoma Alismatis decoction,as well as Xuezhikang capsule,was admin-istered in respectively designed groups. Then,the TC, TG,HDL and LDL of serum were detected,the mor-phology of liver tissues was observed with HE,and the expressions of PPARα and ACO were detected with RT-PCR and Western blot after four weeks. Results Rhizoma Alismatis decoction could significantly reduce serum concentration of TC,TG and LDL(P < 0. 01), while increasing the concentration of HDL(P < 0. 01) and strengthening the expressions of PPARα and ACO (P < 0. 01). Conclusion Strengthening the expres-sions of PPARα and ACO can be viewed as mecha-nisms of Rhizoma Alismatis decoction in prevention and treatment of hyperlipemia.
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Objective To compare the chemical components among Rhizoma Alismatis of different specifications. Methods Rhizoma Alismatis of 8 different weights were chosen, and then contents of 23-acetate alisol B were determined by HPLC, and infrared spectrometry fingerprint was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Results The contents of 23-acetate alisol B in Rhizoma Alismatis of 8 different specifications were over 0.06%, and had no relation with specification of Rhizoma Alismatis (P>0.05). The similarities of infrared spectrometry fingerprint were above 0.9. Conclusion The chemical components among Rhizoma Alismatis of different specifications were basically the same. Contents of 23-acetate alisol B of Rhizoma Alismatis of 8 different specifications conformed to regulation of China Pharmacopoeia.
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Objective:To probe the effect of Alisol Monoacetate A and Alisol Monoacetate B on the synthesis and metabolism of cholesterol in HepG2 cell line.Methods:Controlled with Lipitor,different concentration of Alisol Monoacetate A and B were added to HepG2 cell line model,then collected and detected the contents of cholesterol in the cell lysate and cultured medium after 24h's cultivation.Results:The cytotoxicity of Alisol Monoacetate A and B appeared at least 10% when its concentration was higher than 10?M,more than 70% when its concentration was 50?M.The contents of cholesterol in HepG2 cell lysate increased from 24.4,26.7,32.3 and 38.3?g/mg protein corresponding with the concentration of 0?M,3?M,10?M and 20?M respectively,which showed the positive dose-effect relationship.However,the contents of cholesterol in the cultured medium manifested no difference.Conclusion:Alisol Monoacetate A and B could enhance the metabolic activity of mitochondria and increase the synthesis of cholesterol in HepG2 cell line.
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Objective A fingerprint of Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalitis' decoction pieces was established by HPLC-ELSD. Methods The gradient elution mode was applied in chromatographic separation by mobile phase of methanol and water at flow rate of 0.5 mL? min-1 in a Diamonsil TM C18 chromatographic column (250 mm ? 4.6 mm, 5 ? m), and recording time was 70 minute. The parameters of evaporative light scattering detector were set as follows: the temperature of the drift tube was 82.5 ℃ and gas flow rate was 1.9 L ? min-1.The data was analyzed with cluster analysis and similarity calculation software. Results The fingerprint showing 15 common peaks was obtained. The results of cluster analysis and similarity calculation showed there existed differences in fingerprints of 16 batchers of medicinal slices of Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalitis. Conclusion The method is effective and reproducible for the quality control of medicinal slices of Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalitis.
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Objective To investigate the evaluation method of processing pieces' colour and quantificationally analyse the relactionship between the pieces' colour and the internal quality. Methods Taking different processing techniques on Rhizoma Alismatis as research objects,using a camera and Adobe Photoshop software to acquire the elementary information of processing pieces' colour and determine the contents of the active principle in Rhizoma Alismatis by HPLC. The active principle in Rhizoma Alismatis and the colour of processing pieces are analyzed quantificationally by SPSS 13.0 statistical software and data mining software Clementine 8.0. Results The method for acquiring and handling colour information of processing pieces in Rhizoma Alismatis could be used to quantificationally analyze the correlation of the colour of processing pieces. There is a significant correlation between processing pieces' colour difference and the internal quality. Conclusion The colour difference of processing pieces can be one of target for the quality assessment. The method can be popularized to other precessing pieces control of techniques.
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Objective To establish a method for the quality control of Rhizoma Alismatis. Methods The samples of Rhizoma Alismatis were identified with TLC and the content of alisol B-23-acetate in Rhizoma Alismatis was determined by HPLC-ELSD. Results The spots of TLC chromatogram of Rhizoma Alismatis was clear. A good linearity was in the range of 4.4～110.0 ?g/mL of alisol B-23-acetate, r=0.999 2(n=5), and the average recovery rate was 98.98 %(n=9), RSD=1.3 %. Conclusion This method was simple, accurate and with a good reproducibility and can be used for the quality control of Rhizoma Alismatis.
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Objective To establish a method for the identification of Rhizoma Alismatis. Methods HPLC combined with evaporation light scattering detector(ELSD) was applied. Chromatographic column was Macherey-Nagel C18(250 mm?4 mm,10 ?m),acetonitrile -water (4 ∶1) used as mobile phase,flow rate 0.5 mL/min,gas flow rate of ELSD 2.25 L/min and the temperature of drift tube at 70 ℃. Results In the extraction of the authentic Rhizoma Alismatis,both alisol A24-acetate and alisol B23-acetate could be estimated;in the extraction of Rhizoma Alismatis from the market,the alisol A24-acetate could be estimated only;and only alisol B23-acetate could be estimated in the extraction of the standard powder of Rhizoma Alismatis. Conclusion The method is efficient,practical and easy to operate for detecting and identifying Rhizoma Alismatis.
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In this study, the effect of Rhizoma Alismatis on experimentel fat rat caused by monosodium glutamate which was injected hypodermically at large doses into fant rats has been observed.The conclusion of experiment shows that the rat weight increased, the Lee exponent value was obviously larger than that of control group, the fat in body was accumulated in abundance and the content of serum triglyceride markedly rose after 10 weeks when monosodium glutamate was injected. The Rhizoma Alismatis can reduce Lee exponent value of fat mice, fat exponent and serum triglyceride content in periphery of uterus and testis, which suggested that it possessed a certain action against fat.
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AIM: To optimize and establish a stir-bake with saltwater technology on Rhizoma Alismatis by multiple indexes orthogonal test methods, providing technical index on standardization of stir-bake with saltwater on Rhizoma Alismatis. METHODS: The orthogonal test was employed to determine the effects of the three factors including the quantity of saltwater、temperature and time affiliated with three levels Alisol B23-acetate, alcohol extractive and properties. RESULTS: Temperature and time had notable effects on experimental results, but the quantity of saltwater had no effect on the results, the temperautre was at (100 ?C), time was 10 minutes an adding 2 kg salt to 10 kg water per 100 kg drugs. CONCLUSION: The research is meaningful to standardization of stir-bake with saltwater on Rhizoma Alismatis.
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Objective: To establish the quality standard for Guangxiao Liniao Capsules (Herba Verbenae, Herba Leonuri, Rhizoma Alismatis, Radix Linderae, etc.). Methods: Herba Verbenae, Herba Leonuri, Rhizoma Alismatis, Radix Linderae were identified by TLC, and the content of stachydrine hydrochloride was determined by TLC scanning. Results: Herba Verbenae, Herba Leonuri, Rhizoma Alismatis, Radix Linderae could be identified by TLC. Stachydrine hydrochloride showed a good linear relationship at a range of 4?g～20?g, r = 0.9975. The average recovery was 97.9%, and RSD was 1.20%. Conclusion: The methods are accurate and can be used for the quality control of Guangxiao Liniao Capsules
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Objective: To make out effects of different absorbents, mositure and alcohol amount on the absorption of lipophilic extract of Rhizoma Alismatis in Jinzhe Guanxin Capsules in order to solve its preparation procedure problem. Methods: The absorbent activity and absorbed dose were determined. Results: The moisture of lipophilic extract of Rhizoma Alismatis was lower than 25%, 95% alcohol amount for every gram was 0.25～ 0.5 ml when aluminum hydroxide gel was used as an absorbent. This was the best procedure condition.Conclusion: Jinzhe Guanxin Capsule preparad by aluminum hydroxide gel conforms with the preparation quality requirement.
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OBJECTIVE: To screen the optimal extraction technique for the blood-lipid lowering effective components in rhizoma alismatis.METHODS: In an orthogonal test, the influence of 4 factors: alcohol concentration, extraction time, extraction frequency, and alcohol dosage, on the extraction was investigated by using the value of ultraviolet absorption of total triterpenes sapogenins in rhizoma alismatis as the investigated index.RESULTS: The optimal extraction technique for blood-lipid lowering effective components in rhizoma alismatis was to extract the medicinal material in 90% alcohol 5 times the amount of the material for 2 times with 2 hours for each time.CONCLUSION: The extraction technique is reasonable and practicable.