Efecto cicatrizante en incisiones periodontales por extracto hidroalcohólico de Morinda citrifolia / Healing effect on periodontal incisions by hydroalcoholic extract of Morinda citrifolia / Efeito cicatrizante do extrato hidroalcoólico de Morinda citrifolia em incisões periodontais

Los tratamientos periodontales implican cortes y sangrado de la mucosa gingival; la Morinda citrifolia, específicamente sobre los fragmentos encargados de la cicatrización (plaquetas), tiene un efecto más significativo en los procesos curativos de las lesiones. Objetivo. Identificar el potencial cicatrizante de los extractos hidroalcohólicos de Morinda citrifolia (noni peruano) en los procesos regenerativos de las incisiones periodontales al 70% a diversas concentraciones (1%; 5; y 10%) y su efecto coadyuvante acelerador en la vía oral como curación de tejidos. Materiales y Métodos. Se realizó una investigación aplicada, bajo el diseño experimental. Para ello, se llevó a cabo un estudio previo para el análisis farmacognóstico, porcentaje de humedad, pruebas de solubilidad y el análisis fitoquímico cualitativo para garantizar que el análisis farmacológico y la prueba experimental se completaran adecuadamente. Se administraron dosis a cinco ratas albinas macho Holtzman divididas en cuatro grupos a los cuales se les aplicó las concentraciones en cantidades de 0,5 ml dos veces al día en la incisión, la cual se evaluó durante siete días para obtener parámetros específicos, como infección, tono de piel gingival, cierre de heridas, reducción del tamaño de la incisión y porcentaje de curación. Resultados. Indicaron que todos los grupos que se le suministró el extracto hidroalcohólico al 70% en varias concentraciones mejoró su actividad curativa al reducir el tamaño de la incisión en la encía al séptimo día, donde resultó que la mejor concentración fue del 5% en comparación con las otras concentraciones (1% y 10%). Investigación que indica la eficacia de la Morinda citrifolia peruana como acelerador del proceso de curación en la terapia periodontal.

Periodontal treatments involve cuts and bleeding of the gingival mucosa; Morinda citrifolia, specifically on the fragments in charge of healing (platelets), has a more significant effect on the healing processes of the lesions. Objective. To identify the healing potential of hydroalcoholic extracts of Morinda citrifolia (Peruvian noni) in the regenerative processes of periodontal incisions at 70% at various concentrations (1%; 5; and 10%) and its accelerating coadjuvant effect in the oral route as tissue healing. Materials and Methods. An applied research was carried out under an experimental design. For this purpose, a previous study was carried out for pharmacognostic analysis, moisture percentage, solubility tests and qualitative phytochemical analysis to ensure that the pharmacological analysis and experimental test were properly completed. Doses were administered to five male Holtzman albino rats divided into four groups to which the concentrations were applied in 0.5 ml amounts twice daily to the incision, which was evaluated for seven days for specific parameters, such as infection, gingival skin tone, wound closure, incision size reduction and percentage healing. Results. They indicated that all groups that were given the 70% hydroalcoholic extract in various concentrations improved their healing activity by reducing the size of the gingival incision on the seventh day, where it turned out that the best concentration was 5% compared to the other concentrations (1% and 10%). Conclusion. Research indicating the efficacy of Peruvian Morinda citrifolia as an accelerator of the healing process in periodontal therapy.

Os tratamentos periodontais envolvem corte e sangramento da mucosa gengival; a Morinda citrifolia, especificamente sobre os fragmentos responsáveis pela cicatrização (plaquetas), tem um efeito mais significativo nos processos de cicatrização das lesões. Objetivo. Identificar o potencial cicatrizante de extratos hidroalcoólicos de Morinda citrifolia (noni peruano) nos processos regenerativos de incisões periodontais a 70% em diversas concentrações (1%; 5; e 10%) e seu efeito coadjuvante acelerador na via oral como cicatrizante tecidual. Materiais e métodos. Foi realizada uma pesquisa aplicada sob um desenho experimental. Para esse fim, foi realizado um pré-estudo para análise farmacognóstica, porcentagem de umidade, testes de solubilidade e análise fitoquímica qualitativa para garantir que a análise farmacológica e o teste experimental fossem adequadamente concluídos. Cinco ratos albinos Holtzman machos divididos em quatro grupos foram dosados e as concentrações foram aplicadas em quantidades de 0,5 ml duas vezes ao dia na incisão, que foi avaliada por sete dias quanto a parâmetros específicos, como infecção, tônus gengivais da pele, fechamento da ferida, redução do tamanho da incisão e porcentagem de cicatrização. Resultados. Eles indicaram que todos os grupos que receberam extrato hidroalcoólico a 70% em várias concentrações melhoraram sua atividade de cicatrização ao reduzir o tamanho da incisão gengival no sétimo dia, sendo que a melhor concentração foi de 5% em comparação com as outras concentrações (1% e 10%). Conclusão. A pesquisa indica a eficácia da Morinda citrifolia peruana como um acelerador do processo de cicatrização na terapia periodontal.

Study on steaming time and characteristic quality standard of salt-steaming Morinda officinalis based on Q-marker and anti-oxidative activities / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE To comprehensively screen the optimal steaming time of salt-steaming Morinda officinalis （SSMO） based on Q-markers and anti-oxidative activities， and to establish characteristic quality standard of the decoction pieces. METHODS The contents of six Q-markers （1-kestose， nystose， 1F-fructofuranosylnystose， inulotriose， inulotetraose and inulopentaose） in SSMO at different steaming time were determined by HPLC-ELSD method simultaneously. The activity of sample extracts to scavenge 4 kinds of oxidative free radical and their iron reduction abilities were determined by visible UV spectrophotometer. The optimal steaming time of SSMO was screened by gray relevance degree and entropy weight technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution （TOPSIS）-fusion model method. The contents of six Q-markers in 10 batches of SSMO prepared at the optimal steaming time were determined. HPLC-ELSD fingerprints of SSMO decoction pieces were established. RESULTS The results showed that the contents of six Q-markers were the highest when SSMO was steamed for 3-5 h； and the ability of scavenging DPPH·， ABTS·， PTIO·， ·OH and iron reduction ability was the best at 5 h. There were 20 common peaks in the fingerprints for 10 batches of samples， and the similarities were higher than 0.990. A total of 9 chromatographic peaks were identified， which were D-fructose （peak 1）， D（+）-glucose （peak 2）， sucrose （peak 3）， 1-kestose （peak 4）， nystose （peak 5）， 1F-fructofuranosylnystose （peak 6）， inulotriose （peak X2）， inulotetraose （peak X3） and inulopentaose （peak X4）. Average contents of six Q-markers were 4.17%， 5.54%， 6.60%， 2.89%， 2.62% and 2.13%， respectively. CONCLUSIONS The optimal steaming time of SSMO is 5 h； the contents of six Q-markers are primarily determined on the basis of dry product， which are no less than 3.03%， 4.11%， 4.87%， 2.15%， 1.96% and 1.58%， respectively. The ratio of Inulin-/Inulo oligosaccharides content is no more than 2.5.

Chemical constituents from fruits of Morinda citrifolia and their inhibitory effects on proliferation of synoviocytes in vitro / 中国中药杂志

The chemical constituents from the fruits of Morinda citrifolia were systematically explored by chromatographic fractionation methods including silica gel, octadecylsilyl(ODS) gel, Sephadex LH-20 gel, and preparative high performance liquid chromatography(pre-HPLC). The chemical structures of all isolated compounds were identified on the basis of their physicochemical properties, spectroscopic analyses, as well as the comparisons of their physicochemical and spectroscopic data with the reported data in literature. As a result, 22 isolated compounds from the 90% ethanol extract of the fruits of M. citrifolia were identified, which were moricitritone(1), 2'-deoxythymidine(2), cyclo-(L-Pro-L-Tyr)(3), methyl-5-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylate(4), methyl pyroglutamate(5), bisbenzopyran(6), epipinoresinol(7), 3, 3'-bisdemethyl pinoresinol(8), 3, 3'-bisdemethyltanegool(9), trimesic acid(10), crypticin B(11), kojic acid(12), vanillic acid(13), protocatechoic acid(14), 5-hydroxymethyl furfural(15), blumenol A(16), 1-O-(9Z, 12Z-octadecadienoyl) glycerol(17), mucic acid dimethylester(18), methyl 2-O-β-D-glucopyranosylbenzoate(19), 2-phenylethyl-O-β-D-glucoside(20), scopoletin(21), and quercetin(22). Among them, compound 1 was a new pyrone derivative, compounds 2, 4-7, 10-12, and 17 were isolated from the plants belonging to Morinda genus for the first time, and compound 18 was obtained from M. citrifolia for the first time. Moreover, on the basis of testing the activities of all isolated compounds on inhibiting the proliferation of synovial fibroblasts in vitro by MTS assay, the anti-rheumatoid arthritis activities of all isolated compounds were initially evaluated. The results showed that compounds 1-6, 9, 19, and 20 exhibited remarkable anti-rheumatoid arthritis activities, which displayed the inhibitory effects on the proliferation of MH7A synovial fibroblast cells with the IC_(50) values in the range of(3.69±0.08) to(168.96±0.98) μmol·L~(-1).

Comparative Repellency of Selected Plants to Adult Anopheles gambiea complex (Gilles) in the Laboratory

Aims: The study evaluated the repellency effects of some tropical plants and shrubs found in semi- rural communities of Badagry Area of Lagos state; which are acclaimed to have the potentials of repelling mosquitoes from human dwellings. The repellency effects of Moringa oleifera, Morinda lucida, Magnifera indica and Phyllanthus muellerianus to adult Anopheles gambiea was evaluated in the Laboratory. Study Design: The study was carried out at Central Research Laboratory of Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria and Central Research Laboratory of University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. Powdered of dried test plants were prepared and admix with coconut husk as inert, different concentrations were rubbed on the forearm of volunteers and repellency to blood starved female Anopheles mosquitoes was observed. Methodology: Test plants were collected from Badagry area of Lagos State, they were identified at University of Lagos Herbarium and given numbers. They were dried between 10 and 14 days at temperature of 25-27oC and powdered. Different concentrations of the powder mixed with powdered coconut husk was used to treat volunteers forearms and they were exposed to 0-2 two day old adult unfed mosquitoes in an aluminum glass cage fitted with net as arm entrance and repellency was observed for a period of 180 minutes, with landing counts taken every 30 minutes. The test plants were also subjected to qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis at University of Lagos Central Research Laboratory. Results: Results showed that all test plants were able to repel Anopheles mosquitoes in the study, repellency was shown in descending order Moringa oleifera with 88%, Magnifera indica 83%, Phyllantus muellerianuss 80% and Morinda lucida 72%. There was no statistical significance in percentage repellency at 95% CL. The result of phytochemical screening of the test plants showed that only M .indica indicated presence of saponing (36.99%). While M.oleifera has highest phenol content (45.6%3), Alkaloid (38.68%), steroid (24.89%) and Tannin (33.19%). Flavonoid and reducing sugar quantity was highest in M. indica (39.39%) and (55.18%) respectively. Conclusion: The plants were able to show repellency to Anopheles gambiae a nuisance malaria vector of serious medical importance. These plants are available in all tropical areas of Africa, they can therefore be used to prevent nuisance and painful mosquito bites which could be a sustainable way to prevent mosquito vectored diseases

Piper nigrum and Morinda lucida Possess Antioxidant Capacities and Regulate the Activities of Key Carbohydrate and Lipid Digestive Enzymes

Introduction: Carbohydrate and lipid digestive enzymes are instrumental in the absorbability of nutrients associated to diabetes and obesity. This study evaluated hydroethanolic extracts of Piper nigrum leaf and Morinda lucida stem bark for antioxidant capacity and enzymes (carbohydrate and lipid digestive) inhibition. Methods: Colorimetric assays determined enzyme (?-amylase, ?-glucosidase, lipase and cholesterol esterase) inhibition and antioxidant capacity (total phenolic (TPC) and flavonoid (TFC) content, radical scavenging activity (DPPH, ABTS), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP)) of hydroethanolic ethanolic extracts, ethyl acetate and hexane fractions. Results: At 1 mg/ml extracts of P nigrum and M lucida inhibited ?- amylase (9.82±1.05 - 36.63±0.69 %) and ?-glucosidase (22.47±0.34 - 67.77±0.58 %) activities. At 100 µg/ml extracts and fractions inhibited lipase (56.72±1.11 - 81.61±0.71 %) and cholesterol esterase (18.14 ±0.79 - 36.84±0.70 %) activities. IC50 for ?- amylase (2.20±0.02 - 7.8±1.42 mg/ml), ?-glucosidase (0.16±0.01 - 3.74±0.01 mg/ml), lipase (8.58±2.57 - 53.03±5.20 µg/ml) and cholesterol esterase (172.20±5.12 - 419.80±4.55 µg/ml) were registered. At 4 mg/ml, P. nigrum presented a higher TPC (153.78±8.31 - 354.63±6.33 mg/ml), TFC (21.65±1.14 -33.86±0.00 mg/ml) than M lucida TPC (10.21±0.11 - 169.89±6.54 mg/ml), TFC (ND - 87.32±6.14 mg/ml). P nigrum presented radical scavenging (DPPH and ABTS) activity with IC50 0.12±0.00 - 1.27±0.01 mg/ml compared to 1.31±0.02 - 3.44±0.12 mg/ml of M lucida. The FRAP IC50 values were better for P nigrum (3.38±0.14- 4.48±1.05 mg/ml) than M lucida (3.34±1.32 - 15.4±2.03 mg/ml). Conclusion: P nigrum presented better antioxidant capacity and more effective on lipid digestive enzymes while M lucida was more effective on carbohydrate digestive enzymes.

Effect of Morinda officinalis on serum metabolic spectrum in ovariectomized osteoporosis rats / 中国药理学通报

Aim To study the effect of Morinda officinalis on serum metabolisms in ovariectomized osteoporosis rats based on metabonomics, and explore the mechanism of Morinda officinalis in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.Methods Forty-eight SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group and Morinda officinalis group.The Morinda officinalis group was given Morinda officinalis water extract by gavage.The model group and sham operation group were given normal saline by gavage.The bone mineral density(BMD)of the right femur was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry; the maximum load of the tibia bending at three points and the lumbar compression was measured by universal material testing machine.The endogenous metabolites of ovariectomized osteoporosis rats were identified by serum metabonomics, and the potential differential metabolites were screened and identified..Results The BMD and maximum load of the model group decreased significantly, while the Morinda officinalis group increased significantly compared with the model group.The serum metabolic spectrum of the sham operation group was completely separated from that of the model group, and the Morinda officinalis group was close to the sham operation group, suggesting that the body had a tendency to return to normal after intervention of Morinda officinalis.28 metabolites and 5 metabolic pathways were identified to be related to ovariectomized osteoporosis.Morinda officinalis could regulate the contents of stearic acid, uracil and other metabolites, which were related to the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, the metabolism of pyrimidine and so on.Conclusion Morinda officinalis can prevent ovariectomized osteoporosis by regulating the lipid metabolism and nucleic acid metabolism.

In vivo antimalarial activity of self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems containing ethanolic extract of Morinda lucida in combination with other Congolese plants extracts

Abstract Morinda lucida leaves are largely used by Congolese traditional healers for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. The antimalarial activity of their ethanolic extract has been confirmed both in vitro and in vivo. However, the development of relevant formulations for potential clinical application is hampered since the active ingredients contained in this extract exhibit poor water solubility and low oral bioavailability. Hence, this work aims not only to develop self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDSs) for oral delivery of the ethanolic extract of Morinda lucida (ML) but also to evaluate its oral antimalarial activity alone and in combination with other Congolese ethanolic plant extracts (Alstonia congensis, Garcinia kola, Lantana camara, Morinda morindoides or Newbouldia laevis). Based on the solubility of these different extracts in various excipients, SNEDDS preconcentrates were prepared, and 200 mg/g of each plant extract were suspended in these formulations. The 4-day suppressive Peter's test revealed a significant parasite growth inhibiting effect for all the extract-based SNEDDS (from 55.0 to 82.4 %) at 200 mg/kg. These activities were higher than those of their corresponding ethanolic suspensions given orally at the same dose (p<0.05). The combination therapy of MLSNEDDS with other extract-based SNEDDS exhibited remarkable chemosuppression, ranging from 74.3 % to 95.8 % (for 100 + 100 mg/kg) and 86.7 % to 95.5 % (for 200 + 200 mg/kg/day). In regard to these findings, SNEDDS suspension may constitute a promising approach for oral delivery of ML alone or in combination with other antimalarial plants.

Efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharide capsules for depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Morinda officinalis oligosaccharide (MOO) capsules for depressive disorder. Methods: Eight electronic databases were searched for relevant studies from inception to April 19, 2020. Randomized controlled trials comparing MOO capsules with antidepressants were included. Data analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.3 software. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool, and the quality of the studies was evaluated by two researchers using the Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) software. Results: Seven studies involving 1,384 participants were included in this study. The effect of MOO capsules for moderate depressive disorder was not different from that of antidepressants (risk ratio [RR] = 0.99, 95%CI 0.92-1.06). Regarding adverse events, no significant difference was found between MOO capsules and antidepressants (RR = 0.84, 95%CI 0.65-1.07). In addition, the quality of evidence related to these adverse events was rated as low. Conclusion: This systematic review suggests that the efficacy of MOO capsules in the treatment of mild to moderate depression is not inferior to that of conventional antidepressants, which may provide a new direction for clinical alternative selection of antidepressants. However, more high-quality research and detailed assessments are needed.

Chemical constituents from Morinda citrifolia and their inhibitory activities on proliferation of synoviocytes in vitro / 中国中药杂志

The chemical constituents from the stems and leaves of Morinda citrifolia were isolated and purified by column chromatography methods with silica gel, ODS, Sephadex LH-20 and preparative high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC). The structures of the isolated compounds were identified by physicochemical properties and spectroscopic analysis, as well as comparisons with the data reported in literature. 17 compounds were isolated from the 90% ethanol extract of the stems and leaves of M. citrifolia, and were identified as 9,10-dihydroxy-4, 7-megastigmadien-3-one(1), 5,12-epoxy-6,9-hydroxy-7-megastigmen-3-one(2), fukinone(3), β-eudesmol(4), sarmentol F(5), 4, 5-dihydroblumenol A(6), 3-hydroxy-β-ionone(7), aristol-8-en-1-one(8), ergosta-7-en-3β-ol(9), ergosta-7-ene-3β,5α,6β-triol(10),(22E)-5α,8α-epidioxyergosta-6,22-dien-3β-ol(11), olivil(12), 4-epi-larreatricin(13), chushizisin Ⅰ(14), rabdosia acid A(15), glycerol monolinoleate(16) and(9Z,12Z,15Z)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadeca-trienoate(17). All compounds were isolated from M. citrifolia for the first time. All isolated compounds were evaluated for their anti-rheumatoid arthritis activities via examining their inhibitory activities on the proliferation of synoviocytes in vitro using MTS met-hod. Compounds 1-11 showed significant anti-rheumatoid arthritis activities, displaying the inhibitory effects on the proliferation of MH7 A synovial fibroblast cell with the IC_(50) values ranging from(38.69±0.86) to(203.45±1.03) μmol·L~(-1).

Nutrition and bioactive potential of the noni fruit cultivated from the Mato Grosso State / Potencial nutricional e bioativo do noni cultivado no estado de Mato Grosso

ABSTRACT: The objective was to evaluate the physical and chemical characteristics of noni (Morinda citrifolia) grown in the Mato Grosso State. Ripe fruits from a field located in Cuiabá-MT, had the peel, pulp and seeds separated and subjected to different evaluations. The fruit parts were characterized physically and chemically. Determinations of vitamin C, carotenoids, phenolics and the total antioxidant activity of the fruit mesocarp (pulp) were made. Noni cultivated in the Mato Grosso State presents high levels of potassium, calcium and sodium, with predominance of potassium. The protein content was higher in the seed, and the ash, in the peel, respectively. Noni pulp showed high levels of vitamin C, carotenoids and phenolics and can be considered a potential antioxidant.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se avaliar as características físicas e químicas do noni (Morinda citrifolia) cultivado no estado de Mato Grosso. Frutos maduros provenientes de um plantio localizado na cidade de Cuiabá, MT, tiveram a casca, polpa e as sementes separadas e submetidas a diferentes avaliações. As partes das frutas foram caracterizadas física e quimicamente. Foram feitas determinações de vitamina C, de carotenoides, de fenólicos e da atividade antioxidante total do mesocarpo (polpa) do fruto. O noni cultivado no Mato Grosso apresenta altos níveis de potássio, cálcio e sódio, com predominância de potássio. O teor de proteína foi maior na semente e, de cinzas, na casca, respectivamente. A polpa de noni apresentou altos níveis de vitamina C, carotenoides e fenólicos e pode ser considerado um potencial antioxidante.

Morinda citrifolia (Noni) Juice Suppresses A549 Human Lung Cancer Cells via Inhibiting AKT/Nuclear Factor-κ B Signaling Pathway / 中国结合医学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To study the mechanism of the anti-tumor effect of Morinda citrifolia (noni).@*METHODS@#The influences of noni juice on cell proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, migration and the activity of AKT/nuclear factor- κ B (NF- κ B) signaling pathway in A549 human lung cancer cells were detected by MTT, cell counting kit-8, colony formation, Annexin V/PI double labeling, transwell, scratch test and immunoblotting assay, respectively. A549 cells were inoculated into the right axilla of nude mice, followed by noni juice treatment. The body weight of the nude mice was weighed, and the tumor volume and weight were measured. Cell proliferation and expression of apoptosis-related proteins were measured by immunohistochemistry, and the activity of NF- κ B signaling pathway was measured by immunoblotting.@*RESULTS@#The in vitro studies showed that noni juice inhibited the A549 cells proliferation, migration and invasion. Noni juice also promoted cells apoptosis in A549 cells. Immunoblotting assay showed that the phosphorylation level of AKT, p50, and STAT3 proteins was inhibited to different extents after noni juice treatment. The in vivo studies showed that noni juice effectively suppressed tumor formation of A549 cells in nude mice. Noni juice treatment inhibited the expression of Ki67, PCNA, and Bcl-2 protein in the tumor; while promoted the expression of caspase-3 protein. Additionally, we also found that noni juice treatment could restrain the activity of AKT/NF- κ B signaling pathway in the tumor tissue.@*CONCLUSION@#Noni juice inhibited the proliferation of A549 lung cancer cells, induced apoptosis, and inhibited cell invasion and migration via regulating AKT/NF- κ B signaling pathway.

Cytotoxic effects of Thai noni juice product ethanolic extracts against cholangiocarcinoma cell lines

Objective: To investigate the cytotoxic activity and molecular mechanism(s) of two Thai noni juice (TNJ) products ethanolic extracts against cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) cell lines and non-cancerous cells, and to explore phenolic acid compositions of TNJ products. Methods: Phenolic acid profiles of TNJ Chiangrai (TNJ-Cr) and TNJ Buasri (TNJ-Bs) ethanolic extracts were determined by HPLC. The cytotoxicity of TNJ ethanolic extracts on cancer and non-cancerous cells was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide and trypan blue assays. Mechanism(s) underlying the anti-CCA activity of TNJ ethanolic extracts were determined by cell cycle, apoptosis, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation assays. The expression levels of proteins involved in apoptosis and ERK signaling were evaluated by Western blot analysis. Results: Phenolic acid profiles of both TNJ ethanolic extracts showed that the p-hydroxybenzoic, vanillic, and protocatechuic acids were the major phenolic acids in TNJ products. Cytotoxicity assays revealed that the TNJ-Cr and TNJ-Bs ethanolic extracts reduced viability of CCA cell lines through induction of apoptosis by up-regulation of p53 and Bax proapoptotic proteins. Both TNJ ethanolic extracts promoted ROS generation by activating the ERK1/2 signaling in well-differentiated CCA cells KKU-213B. Meanwhile, TNJ ethanolic extracts did not induce ROS production in poorly differentiated CCA cells KKU-100. Both TNJ ethanolic extracts showed no toxicity to human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Conclusions: TNJ ethanolic extracts could inhibit CCA cell proliferation by inducing ROS generation and apoptosis and may be applicable for combination therapies in CCA treatment.

Selection of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR in Morinda officinalis / 中草药

Objective: To select the appropriate reference genes for calibrating the quantitative real-time PCR detection of gene expression in different tissues and leaves with different treatments of Morinda officinalis. Methods: With different groups and different processing leaves of M. officinalis as materials, 10 internal genes, including GAPDH, CYP, TUA, Actin and so on, were selected as candidate genes according to the M. officinalis transcriptome data. The expression stability of internal reference genes was analyzed by using real-time fluorescence quantification technique combined with software such as geNorm, NormFinder and BestKeeper, so as to select stable reference genes in different tissues and leaves of M. officinalis with different treatments. Finally, appropriate internal reference genes were selected to analyze the relative expression levels of DXS and DXR genes in different tissues and leaves with different treatments. Results: Internal reference genes GAPDH and UBQ were the most stable in different tissues of M. officinalis, the double internal reference combination of GAPDH + UBQ can more accurately analyze the relative expression levels of target genes in different tissues of M. officinalis, while the most stable reference genes in leaves with different treatments were GAPDH and Actin; The selection of the double reference combination of GAPDH + Actin can ensure the reliability of the target gene expression results. In different tissues of M. officinalis, the relative expression of DXS target gene was in sequence of root < stem < leaf, while the relative expression of DXR was stem < root < leaf. The relative expression levels of DXS and DXR genes in leaves with different treatments were increased compared with those untreated leaves (CK). Conclusion: The selected stable internal reference genes lay a foundation for the subsequent study on the expression of related genes of M. officinalis. Using the combination of two stable internal references to homogenize the target genes is conducive to improving the accuracy of the analysis of the expression of target genes.

Separation and physicochemical properties of polysaccharides from Morinda officinalis and their effects on human liver cells / 国际药学研究杂志

Objective: To separate the fractions and components of crud polysaccharides MOP-60 and MOP-60-100 from Morinda officinalis, characterize their physicochemical properties and effects on the LO2 cell proliferation as well as on the ConA- and H2O2-induced LO2 cell death. Methods: The five fractions(MOP-60-A, MOP-60-B, MOP-60-100-A, MOP-60-100-B and MOP-60- 100-C)were obtained by column chromatographic separation of MOP-60 or MOP-60-100 on a DEAE-DEAE-cellulose column. A component MOP-60-Ⅰ was obtained by dialysis of MOP-60-A. The further separation and purification of MOP-60-100-B by the Sephadex G-100 column chromatography afforded the other two components MOP-60-100-Ⅰ and MOP-60-100-Ⅱ. The molecular distribution was determined with gel filtration chromatography. The monosaccharide compositions were analyzed with capillary electrophoresis after acid hydrolysis and PMP derivation. The effects of the fractions and components of polysaccharides on the human LO2 liver cell proliferation and on the ConA- and H2O2-induced LO2 cell damage were evaluated by the MTT method. Results: MOP-60-A, MOP-60-100-A and MOP-60-Ⅰ were composed of fructose(fructosan), and the peak relative molecular mass of MOP-60-Ⅰ was 2339. MOP-60-B, MOP-60-100-B, MOP-60-100-C, MOP-60-100-Ⅰ and MOP-60-100-Ⅱ were composed of multiple monosaccharides and heteroglycans. The peak relative molecular mass of MOP-60-100-Ⅰ and MOP-60-100-Ⅱ were 62 828 and 7783, respectively. MOP-60-B, MOP-60-100-B and MOP-60-100-C increased human LO2 hepatocyte proliferation and reduced the ConA-induced LO2 cell death at 250 mg/L(P<0.01, compared to solvent or ConA alone group). MOP-60-100-C also reduced the H2O2-induced LO2 cell death at 100 and 250 mg/L(P<0.05 and P<0.01, compared to H2O2 alone group). Conclusion: The acidic fractions MOP-60-100-B and MOP- 60-100-C from M. officinalis significantly promoted LO2 cell proliferation and inhibited the ConA- and H2O2-induced cell damage in human liver LO2 cells.

Process optimization of Morinda officinalis with wine steaming by star dot design-response surface methodology / 药学实践杂志

Objective To establish the best wine steaming process for morinda officinalis with monotropein as indicator. Methods Response surface methodology was used to optimize the wine steaming process for morinda officinalis with the amount of rice wine, stewing time, moistening time and the monotropein content as evaluation indexes. Results The best condition was identified with rice wine (rice wine/herbs, g/g) 10%, moistening time 1.0 h, fully steamed and dried. Conclusion The Star dot design-response surface method can be used to optimize the wine steaming process for morinda officinalis.

Research on chemical components and biological activities of the iridoids in Morinda genus / 药学实践杂志

Morinda genus of Rubiaceae has been widely used in medicine at home and abroad. Many parts of Morinda tree are utilized in research, mainly including roots, stems, leaves, branches and seeds. Through the research of online databases, the chemical components and biological activities of the iridoids in Morinda genus were summarized in this paper. Up to now, more than 50 kinds of iridoids have been identified. In addition, more and more studies proved that Morinda iridoids might benefit human via such anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anti-oxidation, anti-tumor and bone protection. The theoretical basis was provided for the further development and utilization of the iridoids in Morinda genus.

Identification and analysis of the R2R3-MYB transcription factor based on a transcriptome database in Morinda officinalis / 药学学报

In order to explore MYB transcription factors related to developmental processes and secondary metabolism in Morinda officinalis, we analyzed MoMYB expression based on transcriptome data from three tissues (root, stem and leaf). We used this analysis to provide a theoretical foundation for regulating the metabolism of M. officinalis. RNA-seq data along with the five databases including PFAM and plantTFDB and others were used to screen and classify MoMYB, including GO functional annotation and classification, subcellular localization, signal peptide prediction, conserved motif discovery, and comparative phylogenetic analysis. RT-qPCR was carried out to detect tissue-specific expression differences of MoMYB genes. According to transcriptome data, 109 MoMYB sequences were identified and divided into four classes, containing 51 sequences related to R2R3-MYB. Subcellular localization analysis indicated that a majority of sequences were located in nucleus. Blast2GO analysis showed that 109 MoMYB sequences were classified into three major functional ontologies including molecular function (112), biological processes (76) and cellular components (239). The R2-MYB conserved motif of 51 R2R3-MYB sequences possessed three significantly conserved tryptophan residues, whereas a phenylalanine replaced the first tryptophan in R3-MYB. The results of multiple sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis revealed that the R2R3-MYB was distributed in all subgroups, apart from the S10, S19 and S21 subgroups. RT-qPCR indicated that several R2R3-MYB genes were differentially expressed among the three tissues, and this finding was consistent with transcriptome data. The 109 MoMYB sequences were annotated and divided into different classes, which lays the foundation for further study on MYB transcriptional factors in M. officinalis.

Cloning and analysis of the DXR gene and its promoter in Morinda officinalis / 药学学报

The objective of this research was to clone 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase gene (MoDXR) and its promoter sequence from Morinda officinalis and carry out bioinformatic analysis, cis-acting elements analysis, and prokaryotic expression. On the basis of the MoDXR gene sequence obtained from the M. officinalis transcriptome and with NCBI-ORFfinder analysis, a pair of specific primers were designed, and used for RT-PCR amplification. The promoter region sequence at the 5′ end of MoDXR gene was isolated by the genome walking technique. Localization of MoDXR was carried out by subcellular analysis. The prokaryotic expression plasmid pET-28a-MoDXR was constructed and transfected into Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) chemically-competent cells; the recombiant plasmid expressed fusion protein after the induction by IPTG. The full-length cDNA of MoDXR was 2 015 bp,and open reading frame (ORF) size was 1 425 bp, and it encoded 474 amino acid residues and had a molecular mass of 51.27 kD. Sequence comparison with BlastP to the NCBI database revealed that MoDXR had high sequence similarity with many other DXRs, such as Coffea arabica DXR (CaDXR) and Rauvolfia verticillata DXR (RvDXR). A phylogenetic tree revealed that MoDXR had its closest relationship with DXR from Coffea arabica and Gardenia jasminoides. The subcellular localization revealed that MoDXR protein was located on the chloroplast. Plantcare analysis indicated that the promoter region sequence of MoDXR was 1 493 bp, covering multiple light, stress, and hormone-responsive cis-regulatory elements; protein electrophoresis showed that the expressed protein was the anticipated size. This research lays the foundation for further purification and structural and functional characterization of the MoDXR protein.

Literature research and discussion of Chinese medicinal properties of Morinda citrifolia / 中国中药杂志

Noni is a dry and mature fruit of Morinda citrifolia, which is widely distributed in the islands in the southern Pacific Ocean and the Indochina Peninsula in Asia. It is edible and has been used as a natural medicine for thousands of years. At present, Noni has been legally introduced into China, but there is no clear standard of traditional Chinese medicine properties and clinical application of traditional Chinese medicine, which greatly limits the application of compatibility with traditional Chinese medicine in China. This article appllied our pioneering modern research technology of new herbal medicine outside of China, theoretically studied the traditional Chinese medicine properties of Noni, and scientifically guided the reasonable compatibility and application of Noni with traditional Chinese medicine. The Web of Science and PubMed databases were selected to access the literatures on Noni. The retrieval time was August 1, 2018, with Noni or Morinda citrifolia as the search term. A total of 862 articles were retrieved. By reading the titles and abstracts of the articles, in addition to repetitive and irrelevant literature, 251 scientific research literatures with reasonable design and high credibility were selected, including 25 clinical trials, 94 pharmacological experiments, and 51 chemical composition literatures. Through analysis of scientific research literatures, led by clinical experiments, supported by pharmacological experiments, combined with the research progress of chemical components, the medicinal properties were studied under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory. The Chinese medicine property of Noni is flat, with acid and sweet flavor.The channel tropisms of Noni included kidney, liver and spleen. The function of Noni included tonifying kindey and liver, strengthening tendon and bone, yiqi yangyin. The clinical application of Noni is used for liver and kidney deficiency, waist and knee weakness, weak muscles and bones; Qi and Yin deficiency, tiredness and thirst. Taken as fruit pulp or dry powder, the equivalent of dried product is 1-4 g. Noni is also distributed in Taiwan, Hainan in China. Hainan, Yunnan have been cultivated and introduced. Give Noni a clear Chinese medicine property, and lay a theoretical foundation for the compatibility of Noni with traditional Chinese medicine, which can enrich the Chinese medicine resources and promote the development of Chinese medicine.

Phytochemical Analysis and Antiplasmodial (curative) Activities of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Morinda lucida (Ewe Oruwo) in Male Swiss Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei NK65

Aim:Medicinal plants have been used for the treatment of many infections and diseases including malaria. The study was conducted to determine the effect of in vivoanti-plasmodialand antioxidant properties of the methanolic leaf extract of Morinda lucidain male Swiss albino mice infected with Plasmodium Berghei NK65. Study Design and Methodology:Phytochemical, GC-MS and AAS analyses were determined in the plant. Swiss albino mice were inoculated intraperitoneally with Plasmodium bergheiNK65. Thirty-five (35) mice were grouped into seven groups, five per group. Group A were not infected with P.bergheiNK65.Group B, C and D served as the negative and positive control groups while Group E, F and G mice were treated with 400, 600 and 800 mg/kg body weight of methanolic leaf extract of M. lucida. Haematological parameters were determined in the whole blood using BC-3200 Auto Hematology Analyzer. TP, MDA, CAT, SOD % inhibition, SOD unit and vitamin A were all determined in the liver homogenateusing standard procedures.Results:The GC-MS result of the M. lucidashows the presence of five bioactive compounds. It was also observed that the plant contains the following minerals: iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and copper. Acute toxicity shows that the LD50>000mg/Kg b.wt. The extract caused 30.96%, 32.93% and 67.23% reduction in parasitemia at 400, 600 and 800 mg/kg body weight respectively while chloroquine exerted 96.53% and artesunate exerted 92.03% reduction at 10 mg/kg body weight respectively. The Haematological parameters showed that the plant extractis nothaematotoxic since it significantly (P<0.05) reduced WBC count, and increase RBC, HGB, and HCT values in the treated mice compared to the infected untreated mice. This study shows that the mean lipid peroxidation (MDA) level was significantly decreased in the malaria treated mice (group C, D, E, F and G) compared to the untreated mice (group B). There was also a significant increase in the total protein, catalase, SOD % inhibition, SOD unit and Vitamin A levels in the liver homogenate of animals treated with chloroquine, artesunate and extract of M. lucidacompared to the untreated mice. Conclusions: The study shows that Morinda lucidapossess antiplasmodial activity in male Swiss mice infected with Plasmodium berghei NK 65.