Herbal Textual Research on Forsythiae Fructus in Famous Classical Formulas / 中国实验方剂学杂志

In this paper， the name， origin， medicinal properties， specifications， clinical efficacy， producing area， quality evaluation and processing methods of Forsythiae Fructus in the famous classical formulas are researched by consulting related herbal literature， medical books and prescription books. The results showed that Forsythiae Fructus was sourced from Hypericum ascyron and its genus plants before Song dynasty， and it is used as medicine in many parts. After Song dynasty， Forsythiae Fructus is sourced from the fruit of Forsythia suspensa. Since the Ming dynasty， Forsythiae Fructus is divided into Qingqiao and Laoqiao according to different harvesting time. According to the research results， it is suggested to refer to the following suggestions for the application of Forsythiae Fructus in the development of famous classical formulas：①F. suspensa should be chosen as the origin since the Ming and Qing dynasties. ②If there is no special requirement for the source of prescriptions， it is recommended that Laoqiao be used in famous classical formulas since the Ming and Qing dynasties. ③The harvest time of Qingqiao should be from July 15th to August 15th， and Laoqiao should be in September， and it should be the husk after the seeds have been removed.

A new sesquiterpene glycoside from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus / 药学学报

The chemical constituents were isolated and purified by column chromatography and semi-preparative reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography with silica gel, MCI and polyamide in order to study the chemical constituents of dried flowers of Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus. Their structures were identified by the physical and chemical properties and one-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-, 13C-NMR, DEPT), two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-1H COSY, non-decoupled HSQC, HSQC, HMBC), UV, IR and high resolution mass spectrometry data. One new compound (1) and five known compounds (2-6) were isolated from 95% ethanol extract of dried broccoli. They were identified as (9S)-9-hydroxymengastigm-5-en-4-one-9-O-primeveroside (1), oleanolic acid (2), forsythiaside (3), 2-(4-hydroxyphenethyl)-ethanol-(6-acetyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), salidroside (5), and acteoside (6). Compounds (2-6) were isolated from this plant for the first time.

Selection of quality markers of Jasminum amplexicaule based on its anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory activities: Effect-target affiliation-traceability-pharmacokinetics strategy / 中草药·英文版

Objective: To investigate therapeutic mechanism in Jasminum amplexicaule (Oleaceae) and verify its main active component as quality control markers Methods: Established mouse models of diarrhea, intestinal angina, and inflammation were firstly used to select herb fractions with optimum efficacy, followed by an in vitro experiment to determine key targets associated with effects of J. amplexicaule extract. The selected fractions were isolated and purified, its components were identified, and the obtained compounds were verified for their effects on NF-κB and iNOS. Finally, effective compounds were administered to rats, their plasma pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated, and quality markers (QMs) reflecting therapeutic activities of J. amplexicaule were confirmed. Results: Trichloromethane and ethyl acetate fractions had significant anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. The trichloromethane fraction also reduced BDNF, p38 MAPK, p-p38 MAPK, NF-κB p65, and p-NF-κB p65 levels in the ileum in a rhubarb-induced diarrhea mouse model. Additionally, it inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB transcription and nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW264.7 macrophages, which suppressed iNOS expression. Therefore, the trichloromethane fraction was further investigated. QMs candidate selection identified 17 compounds, and results of in-vitro therapeutic validation indicated that methyl caffeate and isochlorogenic acid B had the strongest anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities. After being validated by a UHPLC–MS-MS method, concentrations of these target compounds were accurately determined in the rat plasma and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. Cmax, tmax, and t1/2 were respectively 575.35 ng/mL (2.963 nmol/mL), 0.5 h, and 0.45 h for methyl caffeate and 262.03 ng/mL (0.5034 nmol/mL), 0.25 h, and 2.03 h for isochlorogenic acid B. Because these candidate compounds exhibited favorable pharmacokinetics, they were considered as QMs of J. amplexicaule. Conclusions: The present study accurately and effectively identified QMs of J. amplexicaule that act as indicators of efficacy and quality.

Cytotoxic Triterpenoids from the Fruits of Ligustrum japonicum

Medicinal plants are potential sources of anticancer agents screening. A large number of phytochemicals, including triterpenoids, have been reported to have significant cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. From the fruits of Ligustrum japonicum Thunb., thirteen triterpenoids (1 – 13) were isolated and evaluated for their cytotoxic activity against Hela and HL-60 cells. As results, 8 (oleanolic acid) showed significant effects on Hela with IC50 values of 5.5 µM, and moderate effects on HL-60 cells with IC₅₀ values of 55.9 µM. Meanwhile, 10 (oleanderic acid) and 11 (3β-acetoxy-urs-12-en-28-oic acid) exhibited moderate inhibitory effects on Hela with IC₅₀ value of 55.0 and 68.8 µM, respectively. Moreover, 10 showed cytotoxic effect on HL-60 cell line with IC₅₀ value of 63.9 µM. To our knowledge, this is the first report that oleanderic acid was isolated from L. japonicum and investigated in cytotoxic effects on Hela and HL-60 cells.

A new iridoid from leaves of Syringa oblata / 中草药

Objective: To study the chemical constituents from the leaves of Syringa oblata. Methods: The compound was isolated by silica gel column chromatography and HPLC, and its structure was elucidated by means of spectral analyses. Results: A new iridoid was isolated and identified as 1β, 3α-diethoxy-7-oxo-8β-methyl-1, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 6, 7, 7a-octahydro-cyclopenta [c] pyran-4β-carboxylic- p-hydroxyphenethyl ester (1). Conclusion: Compound 1 is a new compound, named syringopicrogenin F.

Sesquiterpenes from stems of syringa pinnatifolia var. alashanensis / 中草药·英文版

Objective: To study the chemical constituents of the volatile oil from the stems of Syringa pinnatifolia var. alashanensis. Methods: The volatile oil from the stems of S. pinnatifolia var. alashanensis was obtained by steam distillation. They were isolated by chromatography on silica gel, Sephadex LH-20 columns and TLC, etc. The structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, including extensive 1D and 2D NMR techniques. Results: Five sesquiterpenes were isolated from the volatile oil. Conclusion: Compound 1 is a new sesquiterpene. © 2013 Tianjin Press of Chinese Herbal Medicines.

Biochemical composition and germination capacity of Ligustrum lucidum ait. seeds in the process of biological invasion / Composição bioquímica e capacidade de germinação de sementes de Ligustrum lucidum ait. no processo de invasão biológica

Ligustrum lucidum ait. is an exotic species and In the present study, contents of sugars, proteins, and germination were evaluated in seeds removed from not abscisic and abscisic fruits. The seeds were stored or not under shadow or sun. The higher contents of total and reducing sugars were observed in seeds removed from not abscisic fruit while the period of storage resulted in the loss of these compounds. The same result was observed in the content of total sugars of seeds from abscisic fruits. The content of reducing sugars in seeds from abscisic fruits and submitted to storage had its content increased. The contents of total proteins in seeds from abscisic and not abscisic submitted to shadow or sun were not significantly different, but the results suggested an increase in protein synthesis during the storage period, differently from those seeds that were not submitted to storage. When seeds from abscisic and not abscisic fruits were evaluated immediately after harvest, they presented greater percentages of germination, while after 28 days, seeds submitted to the storage treatments showed lower values. The invasive potential of L. lucidum seems to be more associated to the number of seeds produced, than to their germination potential.

Ligustrum lucidum ait. é uma espécie exótica e no presente trabalho foram avaliados os teores de açúcares totais, redutores, proteínas, e germinação de sementes retiradas de frutos coletados da planta-mãe (não abscisados) e dispersos (abscisados) mantidos ou não em condições de sombra ou sol. Os maiores teores de açúcares totais e redutores foram obtidos em sementes imaturas, enquanto o armazenamento levou à perda destes composto, o que foi observado também para açúcares totais, nas mesmas condições, para sementes maduras. Verificaram-se aumentos nos teores de açúcares redutores em sementes maduras armazenadas. Apesar de não serem estatisticamente significativos, estes resultados entre sementes maduras e imaturas submetidas ao mesmo tratamento, indicam possível aumento da síntese protéica durante o período de armazenamento, sugerido pelo acréscimo no teor de proteínas totais, com pequena perda e/ou inibição em sementes de frutos submetidos ao sol. Sementes maduras e imaturas, imediatamente testadas após a coleta, apresentaram os maiores valores de porcentagem de germinação. no final de 28 dias de avaliação, enquanto aquelas submetidas aos tratamentos de armazenamento ficaram muito abaixo destes valores. Pelo presente trabalho, o potencial invasor de L. lucidum parece estar relacionado mais ao número de sementes produzidas pela espécie que o seu potencial germinativo.

Estabelecimento in vitro de oliveira cv. "Arbequina" para início da micropropagação / In vitro establishment of olive tree cultivar 'Arbequina' for micropropagation starting

A utilização de técnicas de cultura de tecidos com o objetivo de melhorar a rentabilidade das culturas tem-se apresentado como um instrumento importante que pode ser explorado pelos pesquisadores, produzindo plantas com elevada qualidade sanitária. Este trabalho teve como objetivo determinar o meio de cultura e a concentração de zeatina adequadas no estabelecimento in vitro de oliveira "Arbequina". Foram utilizados segmentos nodais (1cm), obtidos de plantas mantidas em casa de vegetação. Em laboratório, o material foi desinfestado com álcool 70 por cento (um minuto) e solução de hipoclorito de sódio (2,5 por cento), por 15 minutos, e inoculado em meio MO, MS ou WPM, adicionados de diferentes concentrações de zeatina (0, 2 e 4mg L-1). O material foi mantido em sala de crescimento a 25±2°C, no escuro, por uma semana. Depois, foi transferido para luz, fotoperíodo de 16 horas e densidade de fluxo de fótons de 27µmol m-2 s-1. Aos sete, 14 e 21 dias o material foi avaliado quanto à percentagem de contaminação bacteriana, percentagem de contaminação fúngica e percentagem de explantes oxidados. Aos 45 dias de cultivo, o material foi avaliado quanto à percentagem de sobrevivência, à percentagem de estabelecimento, ao número de brotações, ao comprimento de brotações e ao número de folhas. Os resultados permitiram concluir que o material mantido em meio WPM apresentou melhores resultados, seguidos do meio MO.

The use of tissues culture techniques aiming to improve the profitability of the cultures has been presented as an important tool that may be explored by researchers to produce plants with high sanitary quality. This research aimed to determine both the suitable culture medium and zeatin concentration for in vitro establishment of olive tree cultivar 'Arbequina'. The 1cm nodal segments were obtained from plants grown in the greenhouse. In the laboratory, the material was disinfested with 70 percent alcohol (1 minute) and in a 2.5 percent hypochlorite solution for 15 minutes. Then they were inoculated onto MO, MS or WPM medium enriched of different zeatin concentrations (0, 2 and 4mg L-1). The material was kept in growth room at 25±2°C under dark conditions for a week. After darkness, they were transferred to light, 16-hour photoperiod and photon flux density of 27mmol m-2 s-1. On the 7th, 14th and 21st day, the fungal and bacterial contamination and explants oxidation percentage were evaluated. On the 45th day of cultivation the material was assessed regarding to the survival rate, establishment of explants, shoots number and length, and leaves number. The present research concluded that the WPM medium showed the better performances, followed by MO medium.

Studies on lignans and flavonoid glycosides of Ligustrum sinense / 中草药

Object To study the chemical constituents in Ligustrum sinense Lour.Methods One new and four known phenolic glycosides were isolated and identified by column chromatography, MS, IR and NMR data.Results Five phenolic and two lignan components were isolated from water soluble part in methanol extract of the stem and leaves of L.sinense.The obtained compounds were identified as sinenosides I, 8′-?-hydroxyl-lariciresinol-4′-O-?-L-glucopyranoside (Ⅰ), a new compound; liriodendrin (Ⅱ); kaempferol-3-O-?-D-glucopyranoside (Ⅲ); 7-O-?-L-rhamnopyransyl-kaempeferol-3-O-?-D-glucopyranoside (Ⅳ), 7-O-?-D-rhamnopyransyl-kaempeferol-3-O-?-D-rhamnopyranoside (Ⅴ).Conclusion All the compounds were isolated from this plant for the first time.

Studies on chemical constituents of Fructus Ligustri lucidi(Ⅰ) / 第二军医大学学报

Objective: To study the chemical constituents of Chinese herb Fructus Ligustri lucidi , providing theoretic evidence for its exploitation and utilization. Methods: Chemical constituents of Fructus Ligustri lucidi were isolated and purified by solvent extraction and chromatography; their structures were identified by physiochemical properties and spectroscopic analysis. Results: Seven compounds were isolated from the ethanol extract of the fruits and identified as oleanolic acid(Ⅰ), luteolin 7 O ? D glucoside(Ⅱ), quercitrin(Ⅲ), ? sitosterol 3 O ? D glucoside(Ⅳ), p hydroxyphenethyl ? D glucoside(Ⅴ), D mannitol(Ⅵ) and hexitol(Ⅶ). Compounds Ⅱ,Ⅲ and Ⅶ were obtained from this plant for the first time. Conclusion: Seven compounds have been obtained from the title plant, which provides a base for its future use.