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J Cell Mol Med ; 27(10): 1436-1441, 2023 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37073435

RESUMO

Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome candidate 1 (WHSC1) is a transcriptional regulatory protein that encodes a histone methyltransferase to control H3K36me2 modification. WHSC1 was upregulated and associated with poor prognosis in HCC. The elevated WHSC1 likely due to the alterations of DNA methylation or RNA modification. WHSC1 perhaps form a chromatin cross talk with H3K27me3 and DNA methylation to regulate transcription factors expression in HCC. Functional analysis indicated that WHSC1 was involved in DNA damage repair, cell cycle, cellular senescence and immune regulations. Furthermore, WHSC1 was associated with the infiltrating levels of B cell, CD4+, Tregs and macrophage cells. Therefore, our findings suggested that WHSC1 might function as a promotor regulator to affect the development and progression of HCC. Thus, WHSC1 could be a potential biomarker in predicting the prognosis and therapeutic target for patients with HCC.


Assuntos
Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Humanos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/genética , Senescência Celular/genética , Dano ao DNA/genética , Histonas/genética , Histonas/metabolismo , Imunidade , Neoplasias Hepáticas/genética , Proteínas Repressoras/genética , Fatores de Transcrição/metabolismo
2.
Biomacromolecules ; 24(9): 3996-4004, 2023 09 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37555845

RESUMO

The bioconversion of homogeneous linear catechyl lignin (C-lignin) to polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) was examined for the first time in this study. C-lignins from vanilla, euphorbia, and candlenut seed coats (denoted as C1, C2, and C3, respectively) varied in their molecular structures, which showed different molecular weight distributions, etherification degrees, and contents of hydroxyl groups. A notable amount of nonetherified catechol units existed within C1 and C2 lignins, and these catechol units were consumed during fermentation. These results suggested that the nonetherified catechol structure was readily converted by Pseudomonas putida KT2440. Since the weight-average molecular weight of C2 raw lignin was 26.7% lower than that of C1, the bioconversion performance of C2 lignin was more outstanding. The P. putida KT2440 cell amount reached the maximum of 9.3 × 107 CFU/mL in the C2 medium, which was 37.9 and 82.4% higher than that in the C1 and C3 medium, respectively. Accordingly, PHA concentration reached 137 mg/L within the C2 medium, which was 41.2 and 149.1% higher than the C1 and C3 medium, respectively. Overall, C-lignin, with a nonetherified catechol structure and low molecular weight, benefits its microbial conversion significantly.


Assuntos
Poli-Hidroxialcanoatos , Pseudomonas putida , Lignina/química , Poli-Hidroxialcanoatos/química , Fermentação , Pseudomonas putida/química
3.
Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int ; 21(5): 479-484, 2022 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35346577

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: Fuzheng Huayu tablet is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) used for the treatment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. However, whether the combination with Fuzheng Huayu tablet could affect the antiviral efficacy of nucleos(t)ide remains a concern. The objective of this trial was to explore the impact of Fuzheng Huayu tablet on antiviral effect of entecavir in patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis. METHODS: A prospective, randomized control trial was conducted. Patients with compensated hepatitis B cirrhosis were randomly divided into the treatment group (entecavir capsule plus Fuzheng Huayu tablet) and the control group (entecavir capsule plus simulant of Fuzheng Huayu), and followed up for 48 weeks. The dynamic changes of HBV DNA load, the rate of serological conversion of HBeAg, liver function, renal function and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) were monitored. The general clinical data and adverse events were also recorded. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the rate of virological response and cumulative virological response between the treatment group and the control group (P > 0.05). After 48 weeks of treatment, the HBeAg seroconversion rate, biochemical response rate and LSM value were 21.05% and 4.76% (P = 0.164), 86.96% and 65.96% (P = 0.017), 9.5 kpa and 10.6 kpa (P = 0.827) in the treatment group and the control group, respectively. No serious adverse events related to the study therapy occurred during the trial. CONCLUSIONS: The antiviral entecavir combined with Fuzheng Huayu tablet did not affect the antiviral efficacy of entecavir, but could improve the rate of biochemical response, and had a tendency to improve the rate of serological conversion of HBeAg and liver fibrosis in patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis. Fuzheng Huayu tablet is clinically safe for patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis.


Assuntos
Hepatite B Crônica , Hepatite B , Antivirais/efeitos adversos , DNA Viral , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas , Guanina/análogos & derivados , Hepatite B/tratamento farmacológico , Antígenos E da Hepatite B , Vírus da Hepatite B/genética , Hepatite B Crônica/complicações , Hepatite B Crônica/diagnóstico , Hepatite B Crônica/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Cirrose Hepática/diagnóstico , Cirrose Hepática/tratamento farmacológico , Estudos Prospectivos , Comprimidos/uso terapêutico , Resultado do Tratamento
4.
J Nat Prod ; 82(2): 407-411, 2019 02 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30724564

RESUMO

Chloraserrtone A (1), a new sesquiterpenoid dimer with two lindenane-type sesquiterpenoid monomers bridged by two six-membered rings, was obtained from Chloranthus serratus. A combination of UV, IR, NMR, HRESIMS, and X-ray diffraction data were used to elucidate the structure of 1. Compound 1 represents the first lindenane-type sesquiterpenoid dimer with extremely unique C-15-C-15', C-4-C-6', and C-6-C-11' linkages to form two six-membered rings between the monomeric units. A plausible biosynthesis toward chloraserrtone A is proposed. This new compound (1), together with the known lindenane dimers (2-11), were assessed for their inhibitory effects on lipopolysaccharide-induced NO production in RAW264.7 cells. Compound 6 showed activity with an IC50 value of 3.7 µM.


Assuntos
Magnoliopsida/química , Sesquiterpenos/isolamento & purificação , Animais , Dimerização , Camundongos , Óxido Nítrico/antagonistas & inibidores , Óxido Nítrico/biossíntese , Células RAW 264.7 , Sesquiterpenos/química , Sesquiterpenos/metabolismo , Sesquiterpenos/farmacologia
5.
J Asian Nat Prod Res ; 21(7): 627-632, 2019 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29683345

RESUMO

Five fractions prepared from the crude extract of Leonurus japonicus were examined in order to determine their cytotoxic potential. Under the bioassay guidance, a new labdane-type diterpenoid (1), and nine known ones (2-10) along with a seco-labdane (11) were isolated from the aerial parts of Leonurus japonicus. The structure elucidation was primarily based on comprehensive spectroscopic analyses, including HRESIMS, IR, and 1D and 2D NMR methods. Compound 4 (6ß-hydroxy-15,16-epoxylabda-8,13(16),14-trien-7-one) exhibited potential cytotoxicity against HeLa cell line (IC50 = 23.75 µM).


Assuntos
Antineoplásicos Fitogênicos/química , Antineoplásicos Fitogênicos/farmacologia , Diterpenos/química , Diterpenos/farmacologia , Leonurus/química , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Células HeLa , Humanos , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , Estrutura Molecular , Espectrometria de Massas por Ionização por Electrospray , Espectrofotometria Infravermelho
6.
Acta Pharmacol Sin ; 39(9): 1483-1492, 2018 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29849130

RESUMO

Liver fibrosis is excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins that results from various chronic liver diseases. Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) play an essential role in the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis. Danggui Buxue Tang (DBT) is a classic formula of Chinese traditional medicine. We previously showed that DBT could ameliorate liver fibrosis in rats. However, the bioactive components of DBT in the treatment of liver fibrosis remain unknown. In this study we evaluated 14 ingredients from DBT in human hepatic stellate cell line LX-2, and found that astragaloside I (A), levistilide A (L) and calycosin (C) produced synergistic proliferation inhibition on LX-2 cells and TGF-ß1-activated LX-2 cells. Thus, we prepared a mixture of them, and named this combination as ALC formula. Using high-content screening and Western blot assay we revealed that the ALC formula significantly reduced the expression of α-SMA and collagen I in LX-2 cells. The in vivo anti-fibrosis effects of ALC formula were evaluated in a liver fibrosis model in C57BL/6 mice established through injection of dimethylnitrosamine (DMN 2 mg/kg, ip) for 4 weeks. In the third week, the nice were injected with ALC formula (astragaloside I 44.21 mg/kg per day, levistilide A 6 mg/kg per day and calycosin 3.45 mg/kg per day; ip) or sorafenib, a positive control drug (6 mg/kg per day, ip) for 2 weeks. We found that administration of the ALC formula markedly decreased collagen deposition, hydroxyproline (Hyp) content and α-SMA expression levels in the liver tissues compared to the model mice. In conclusion, the present study demonstrates for the first time that astragaloside I, levistilide A and calycosin may be the 3 main bioactive components in DBT; their combination exerts anti-liver fibrosis effects in vitro and in vivo.


Assuntos
Compostos Heterocíclicos de Anel em Ponte/uso terapêutico , Isoflavonas/uso terapêutico , Cirrose Hepática/tratamento farmacológico , Substâncias Protetoras/uso terapêutico , Saponinas/uso terapêutico , Actinas/metabolismo , Animais , Linhagem Celular , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Colágeno Tipo I/metabolismo , Combinação de Medicamentos , Células Estreladas do Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Hidroxiprolina/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL
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Biochem Biophys Res Commun ; 479(2): 358-364, 2016 Oct 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27644881

RESUMO

The aortic medial degeneration is the key histopathologic feature of Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD). The aim of this study was to identify the change of autophagic activity in the aortic wall during TAD development, and to explore the roles of autophagy on regulating functional properties of smooth muscle cells (SMCs). Firstly, compared with control group (n = 11), the increased expression of autophagic markers Beclin1 and LC3 was detected in the aortic wall from TAD group (n = 23) by immunochemistry and western blot. We found that more autophagic vacuoles were present in the aortic wall of TAD patients using Transmission electron microscopy. Next, autophagic activity was examined in AD mice model established by ß-aminopropionitrile fumarate (BAPN) and angiotensin II. Immunochemistry proved that autophagic activity was dynamically changed during AD development. Beclin1 and LC3 were detected up-regulated in the aortic wall in the second week after BAPN feeding, earlier than the fragmentation or loss of elastic fibers. When AD occurred in the 4th week, the expression of Beclin1 and LC3 began to decrease, but still higher than the control. Furthermore, autophagy was found to inhibit starvation-induced apoptosis of SMCs. Meanwhile, blockage of autophagy could suppress PDGF-induced phenotypic switch of SMCs. Taken together, autophagic activity was dynamically changed in the aortic wall during TAD development. The abnormal autophagy could regulate the functional properties of aortic SMCs, which might be the potential pathogenesis of TAD.


Assuntos
Aorta Torácica/patologia , Dissecção Aórtica/patologia , Autofagia , Miócitos de Músculo Liso/metabolismo , Aminopropionitrilo/análogos & derivados , Aminopropionitrilo/química , Angiotensina II/química , Animais , Aorta Torácica/metabolismo , Apoptose , Proteína Beclina-1/metabolismo , Diferenciação Celular , Proliferação de Células , Elasticidade , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Microscopia Eletrônica de Transmissão , Proteínas Associadas aos Microtúbulos/metabolismo , Fenótipo , Regulação para Cima
8.
Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 26(13): 3163-3166, 2016 07 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27177824

RESUMO

Eight new lindenane sesquiterpenoid dimers, chlojapolides A-H (1-8), along with 11 known analogues were isolated from the whole plant of Chloranthus japonicus. Their structures including absolute configurations were elucidated by spectral and chemical methods. All the compounds were examined for their inhibitory effects on the nitric oxide (NO) production induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW 264.7 macrophages, and compounds 1, 11, 13, and 17 exhibited pronounced inhibition with IC50 values in the range of 6.91-15.75µM, being more active than the positive control, quercetin (IC50=15.90µM).


Assuntos
Produtos Biológicos/farmacologia , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/farmacologia , Magnoliopsida/química , Óxido Nítrico/antagonistas & inibidores , Sesquiterpenos/farmacologia , Animais , Produtos Biológicos/química , Produtos Biológicos/isolamento & purificação , Linhagem Celular , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/química , Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/isolamento & purificação , Lipopolissacarídeos/antagonistas & inibidores , Lipopolissacarídeos/farmacologia , Macrófagos/efeitos dos fármacos , Camundongos , Estrutura Molecular , Óxido Nítrico/biossíntese , Sesquiterpenos/química , Sesquiterpenos/isolamento & purificação , Relação Estrutura-Atividade
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J Nat Prod ; 79(9): 2257-63, 2016 09 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27588583

RESUMO

Bioassay-guided fractionation of an ethanolic extract of Chloranthus japonicus led to the isolation of the known lindenane-type sesquiterpenoid chlojaponilactone B (1). This compound exhibited pronounced inhibition of nitric oxide (NO) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages. Further anti-inflammatory assays showed that 1 suppressed the levels of some key inflammation mediators, such as iNOS, TNF-α, and IL-6, in a dose-dependent manner, and reduced the ear thickness and neutrophil infiltration in 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-stimulated mice. A mechanistic study revealed that compound 1 exerted its anti-inflammatory effects via the suppression of the NF-κB signaling pathway, which inhibited NF-κB-dependent transcriptional activity, IκBα phosphorylation, and p65 nuclear translocation. In contrast, chlojaponilactone B (1) was found to exert little influence on the MAPK signaling pathway.


Assuntos
NF-kappa B/antagonistas & inibidores , Sesquiterpenos/isolamento & purificação , Sesquiterpenos/farmacologia , Animais , Anti-Inflamatórios/farmacologia , Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/metabolismo , Citocinas/metabolismo , Inflamação/induzido quimicamente , Mediadores da Inflamação , Interleucina-6/metabolismo , Lipopolissacarídeos/farmacologia , Macrófagos/efeitos dos fármacos , Camundongos , Estrutura Molecular , Óxido Nítrico/metabolismo , Óxido Nítrico Sintase Tipo II/antagonistas & inibidores , Fosforilação/efeitos dos fármacos , Sesquiterpenos/química , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Fator de Transcrição RelA , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/farmacologia
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Chirality ; 28(3): 259-63, 2016 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26781827

RESUMO

One pair of new C-8-C-3'/C-7-O-C-4' linked neolignan enantiomers (1a/1b) and one new guaiane sesquiterpene (2) first featuring the 1(2),9(10)-conjugated double bond were isolated from the stems of Solanum erianthum (Solanceae). Their structures were characterized on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analyses, especially from their 2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra. The absolute configurations of 1a/2b were rigorously elucidated by electronic circular dichroism (ECD) experiments combined with the reversed helicity rule for the 2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furan chromophore, and compound 2 is the first report on the sterochemical assignment of a guaiane sesquiterpene by using the allylic axial chirality rule for the conjugated diene chromophore in combination with the calculated ECD spectrum.


Assuntos
Lignanas/química , Sesquiterpenos/química , Solanum/química , Benzofuranos/química , Dicroísmo Circular , Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética , Estrutura Molecular , Sesquiterpenos de Guaiano/química , Estereoisomerismo
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Yao Xue Xue Bao ; 51(8): 1257-62, 2016 08.
Artigo em Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29898354

RESUMO

To investigate the effects of cryptotanshinone (an active ingredient of Salvia Miltiorrhiza) inhibition of angiogenesis, the toxicity of cryptotanshinone was assayed in human hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells (HHSEC) by CCK8 method. Max dose without toxicity is 10 µmol·L(-1). The proliferation of HHSEC were induced by the endothelial cell growth supplement (ECGS), with 2.5 µmol·L(-1) sorafenib as the positive control. Cell proliferation was analyzed by EdU assay. Cell viability was analyzed by CCK8 method. The expression of vWF was analyzed by immunofluorescence method. Fluorescence probe method was used to detect the intracellular nitric oxide (NO) levels. Tube formation of HHSEC and transgenic zebrafish were also observed to evaluate the effects of cryptotanshinone against angiogenesis. Compared with normal control, there is a proliferation of HHSEC induced by ECGS. The expression of vWF and the NO levels increased significantly. Cryptotanshinone inhibited the proliferation, down regulated the expression of vWF and the NO levels. Further, cryptotanshinone inhibited the tube formation of HHSEC and reduced the number of functional vessels in transgenic zebrafish. The results suggest that cryptotanshinone could inhibit angiogenesis by regulating the HHSEC cell function.


Assuntos
Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/farmacologia , Células Endoteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Neovascularização Patológica/tratamento farmacológico , Fenantrenos/farmacologia , Animais , Animais Geneticamente Modificados , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Cultivadas , Regulação para Baixo , Humanos , Niacinamida/análogos & derivados , Óxido Nítrico/metabolismo , Compostos de Fenilureia , Salvia miltiorrhiza/química , Sorafenibe , Peixe-Zebra , Fator de von Willebrand/metabolismo
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Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi ; 41(2): 279-284, 2016 Jan.
Artigo em Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28861974

RESUMO

To investigate the effect of schisantherin A on liver sinusoid endothelial cell function and angiogenesis. Different dosages (0-40 µmol•L⁻¹) of schisantherin A were incubated 24 h with SK-HEP-1 cells, and the toxicity of SK-HEP-1 cells was assayed by MTT method. The proliferation of SK-HEP-1 cells were induced by the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), with receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor sorafenib as the control, at the same time, set up the control group, 2, 20 µmol•L⁻¹ schisantherin A were incubated with SK-HEP-1 cells, cell proliferation was analyzed by EdU DNA cell proliferation kit. Fluorescence probe method was used to assay the intracellular NO levels and NOS activity. Tube formation was observed using cell migration and a matrigel tube formation assay. Rat aortic ring assay was performed to observe the sprouting vessels from aortic ring. The fluorescence vessels, the number of functional blood vessels, and intersegmental vessel changes of transgenic zebrafish were also observed. Compared with control group, the proliferation of SK-HEP-1 cells induced by VEGF increased and and the level of NO and NOS activity induced; compared with model group, 2, 20 µmol•L⁻¹ schisantherin A and sorafenib inhibited the proliferation of SK-Hep-1 cells induced by VEGF, and reduced the level of NO and NOS activity. At the dosage of 20 µmol•L⁻¹, schisantherin A attenuated the migration and tube formation of SK-HEP-1 cells induced by VEGF, and also inhibition the formation of rat aortic rings and intersegmental vessel changes of transgenic zebrafish, and significantly reduce the number of vessels in zebrafish. Schisantherin A has potential effects on function of endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis.


Assuntos
Inibidores da Angiogênese/administração & dosagem , Capilares/efeitos dos fármacos , Ciclo-Octanos/administração & dosagem , Dioxóis/administração & dosagem , Lignanas/administração & dosagem , Cirrose Hepática/tratamento farmacológico , Fígado/irrigação sanguínea , Animais , Capilares/metabolismo , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Endoteliais/metabolismo , Humanos , Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Fígado/metabolismo , Cirrose Hepática/genética , Cirrose Hepática/metabolismo , Neovascularização Patológica/tratamento farmacológico , Neovascularização Patológica/genética , Neovascularização Patológica/metabolismo , Ratos , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/genética , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/metabolismo , Peixe-Zebra
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Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi ; 35(2): 415-9, 2015 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25970903

RESUMO

The fluorescence spectrum was studied for the chlorothalonil (0.2928 mg x mL(-1)) using spectrofluorophotometer. The experiment results showed that the characteristic peaks (352 and 366 nm) are found in the spectrum of chlorothalonil standard solution when the excitation wavelength is 320 nm. And it was found that the shoulder peak gradually disappeared at 366 nm, while the fluorescence peak is stable at 352 nm with the decline of the solution concentration The exponential functional relationship between the concentration of chlorothalonil and fluorescence intensity at 352 nm was obtained, and its correlation coefficient is 0.999. The experimental results are consistent with the theoretical formula about fluorescence intensity and concentration The prediction model functions were also obtained through the liner fitting to the chlorothalonil solution of low concentration, and the correlation coefficient is 0. 995. The limit of detection (LOD) is 0.0188 microg x mL(-1), the limit of quantification (LOQ) is 0.0627 microg x mL(-1), and the linear range is 0.0627-28.45 microg x mL(-1). And fluorescence spectra were studied for the mixed system of astragalus, medlar and chlorothalonil. It was found that the fluorescence intensity of chlorothalonil solution is all declined with the addition of two kinds of Chinese Herbal Medicines, which indicates that there is an interaction between them. The decay rate of fluorescence intensity was obtained which is 88.5% and 99.7%, respectively. Then the model functions were established between fluorescence intensity and the volume of addition, and the correlation coefficient is 0.994 and 0.997, respectively. This study provides the experimental foundation for the detection of chlorothalonil residues using fluorescence spectrum. It is shown that it is possible to detect pesticide residues of chlorothalonil using fluorescence spectra directly, and the relevant parameter value satisfied the requirement of testing standard. Therefore there is an important value for further detecting the pesticide residues in fruit juice using fluorescence spectrum. It was also found that the fluorescence intensity of chlorothalonil is decreased with the addition of astragalus or medlar, which provides the new research approach to studying the pesticide degradation using medicinal and edible Chinese Herbal Medicines.


Assuntos
Medicamentos de Ervas Chinesas/química , Nitrilas/análise , Resíduos de Praguicidas/análise , Espectrometria de Fluorescência , Fluorescência , Limite de Detecção
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Phytochem Anal ; 25(3): 266-72, 2014.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24497376

RESUMO

INTRODUCTION: Poplar tree gum has a similar chemical composition and appearance to Chinese propolis (bee glue) and has been widely used as a counterfeit propolis because Chinese propolis is typically the poplar-type propolis, the chemical composition of which is determined mainly by the resin of poplar trees. The discrimination of Chinese propolis from poplar tree gum is a challenging task. OBJECTIVE: To develop a rapid thin-layer chromatographic (TLC) identification method using chemometric fingerprinting to discriminate Chinese propolis from poplar tree gum. METHODS: A new TLC method using a combination of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide vapours as the visualisation reagent was developed to characterise the chemical profile of Chinese propolis. Three separate people performed TLC on eight Chinese propolis samples and three poplar tree gum samples of varying origins. Five chemometric methods, including similarity analysis, hierarchical clustering, k-means clustering, neural network and support vector machine, were compared for use in classifying the samples based on their densitograms obtained from the TLC chromatograms via image analysis. RESULTS: Hierarchical clustering, neural network and support vector machine analyses achieved a correct classification rate of 100% in classifying the samples. A strategy for TLC identification of Chinese propolis using chemometric fingerprinting was proposed and it provided accurate sample classification. CONCLUSION: The study has shown that the TLC identification method using chemometric fingerprinting is a rapid, low-cost method for the discrimination of Chinese propolis from poplar tree gum and may be used for the quality control of Chinese propolis.


Assuntos
Cromatografia em Camada Fina/métodos , Populus/química , Própole/isolamento & purificação , Resinas Vegetais/isolamento & purificação , Animais , Abelhas , Análise por Conglomerados , Mapeamento de Peptídeos , Própole/química , Resinas Vegetais/química , Árvores
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Molecules ; 19(5): 5863-75, 2014 May 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24806582

RESUMO

Bioassay-guided fractionation of the ethanolic extract of the leaves of Flickingeria flimbriata led to the isolation of two new degraded diterpenoids 1 and 2, a new ent-pimarane type diterpenoid 3, and four known steroids 4-7. The structures of 1-3 were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis, and their absolute configurations were determined by chemical methods, TDDFT quantum chemical calculations of ECD spectra, and CD exiton chirality method. Compounds 1 and 2, named flickinflimilins A and B, possess a rare 15,16-dinor-ent-pimarane skeleton. Compounds 1-7 were screened for the inhibitory activity against lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced NO and TNF-α production in RAW264.7 cells. Compounds 1-3 exhibited potent inhibitory activities, with IC50 values of less than 10 µM.


Assuntos
Diterpenos/administração & dosagem , Inflamação/tratamento farmacológico , Óxido Nítrico/antagonistas & inibidores , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/antagonistas & inibidores , Animais , Diterpenos/química , Diterpenos/isolamento & purificação , Inflamação/genética , Inflamação/metabolismo , Lipopolissacarídeos/toxicidade , Macrófagos/efeitos dos fármacos , Macrófagos/metabolismo , Camundongos , Óxido Nítrico/biossíntese , Óxido Nítrico/metabolismo , Orchidaceae/química , Extratos Vegetais/química , Folhas de Planta/química , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/biossíntese , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/metabolismo
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Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi ; 34(3): 721-4, 2014 Mar.
Artigo em Zh | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25208400

RESUMO

Absorption spectra were studied for the carbendazim, in the mixed solution of orange juice and carbendazim using spectrophotometer. The most intensive characteristic peak (285 nm) was found in the spectrum of carbendazim standard solution. Compared with the carbendazim drug solution, the peak position of absorption spectrum has the blue shift (285-280 nm) when carbendazim (0.28 mg x mL(-1))was added in the orange juice. So that we can conclude that interaction happened between the orange juice and carbendazim. Through the method of least squares fitting, the prediction models between the absorbance of orange juice and carbendazim content was obtained with a good linear relationship. The linear function model was: I = 2.41 + 9.26x, the correlation coefficient was 0.996, and the recovery was: 81%-102%. According to the regression model, we can obtain the amount of carbendazim pesticide residues in orange juice. It was verified that the method of using ultraviolet-visible absorption spectra was feasible to detect the carbendazim residues in orange juice. The result proved that it is possible to detect pesticide residues of carbendazim in orange juice, and it can meet the needs of rapid analysis. This study provides a new way for the detection of pesticide residues.


Assuntos
Benzimidazóis/análise , Bebidas/análise , Carbamatos/análise , Citrus sinensis , Resíduos de Praguicidas/análise , Análise dos Mínimos Quadrados , Análise Espectral
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Biotechnol Adv ; 70: 108274, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37913947

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Bioconversion of bioresources/wastes (e.g., lignin, chemical pulping byproducts) represents a promising approach for developing a bioeconomy to help address growing energy and materials demands. Rhodococcus, a promising microbial strain, utilizes numerous carbon sources to produce lipids, which are precursors for synthesizing biodiesel and aviation fuels. However, compared to chemical conversion, bioconversion involves living cells, which is a more complex system that needs further understanding and upgrading. Various wastes amenable to bioconversion are reviewed herein to highlight the potential of Rhodococci for producing lipid-derived bioproducts. In light of the abundant availability of these substrates, Rhodococcus' metabolic pathways converting them to lipids are analyzed from a "beginning-to-end" view. Based on an in-depth understanding of microbial metabolic routes, genetic modifications of Rhodococcus by employing emerging tools (e.g., multiplex genome editing, biosensors, and genome-scale metabolic models) are presented for promoting the bioconversion. Co-solvent enhanced lignocellulose fractionation (CELF) strategy facilitates the generation of a lignin-derived aromatic stream suitable for the Rhodococcus' utilization. Novel alkali sterilization (AS) and elimination of thermal sterilization (ETS) approaches can significantly enhance the bioaccessibility of lignin and its derived aromatics in aqueous fermentation media, which promotes lipid titer significantly. In order to achieve value-added utilization of lignin, biodiesel and aviation fuel synthesis from lignin and lipids are further discussed. The possible directions for unleashing the capacity of Rhodococcus through synergistically modifying microbial strains, substrates, and fermentation processes are proposed toward a sustainable biological lignin valorization.


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Lignina , Rhodococcus , Lignina/metabolismo , Rhodococcus/genética , Rhodococcus/metabolismo , Biocombustíveis , Fermentação , Lipídeos , Biomassa
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Nat Prod Res ; : 1-8, 2024 Jun 17.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38884117

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Sarcanoids A and B (1 and 2), two new lindenane-type sesquiterpenoid dimers with a γ-hydroxysenecioate moiety at C-15', were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of Sarcandra glabra. The structures were elucidated by extensive analysis of spectroscopic data, and their absolute configurations were determined by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. Compounds 1 and 2 showed moderate inhibitory activities on the nitric oxide (NO) production induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW264.7 macrophages.

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J Hepatocell Carcinoma ; 11: 15-27, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38213310

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Background: Protein arginine methyltransferase (PRMT) family members have important roles in cancer processes. However, its functions in the regulation of cancer immunotherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are incompletely understood. This study aimed to investigate the roles of PRMT1 in HCC. Methods: Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and clinicopathological data were obtained and used to explore the diagnostic and prognostic value, cellular functions and roles in immune microenvironment regulation of PRMT1 in HCC. The functions of PRMT1 were explored using Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO), as well as gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA). TIMER and CIBERSORT were used to analyze the relationships between PRMT1 expression and immune cell infiltration. The STRING database was used to construct a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network. Results: PRMT1 was aberrantly expressed in HCC, which high expression was associated with tumor progression, worse overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with HCC. PRMT1 was also associated with immune cell infiltration. Moreover, it was specifically expressed in immune cells, including exhausted CD8 T cells, B cells, and mono/macro cells in patients with immunotherapy. The expression of immune checkpoints was significantly increased in the high-PRMT1 expression groups of HCC patients. Regarding biological mechanisms, cell viability, migration and invasion, and the expression of genes related to fatty acid metabolism were suppressed in PRMT1 knockdown HCC cells. Moreover, genes co-expressed with PRMT1 were involved in the fatty acid metabolic process and enriched in fatty and drug-induced liver disease. Conclusion: Taken together, these results indicate that PRMT1 might exert its oncogenic effects via immune microenvironment regulation and fatty acid metabolism in HCC. Our finding will provide a foundation for further studies and indicate a potential clinical therapeutic target for liver cancer.

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J Cancer ; 15(15): 4902-4921, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39132155

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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumor and is one of the three most common cancers worldwide. Traditional surgical treatment, supplemented by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, has obvious side effects on patients. Immunotherapy may lead to some unpredictable complications. Low introduction rate and high cost are some of the problems of gene therapy, so finding a safe, reliable and least toxic treatment method became the main research direction for this study. Lactic acid bacteria and their metabolites are widely used in functional foods or as adjuvant therapies for various diseases because they are safe to eat and have no adverse reactions. Research has shown that lactic acid bacteria and their metabolites play an auxiliary therapeutic role in colorectal cancer mainly by improving the intestinal flora composition, inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria and inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells. It is now widely believed that the substances that probiotics such as lactic acid bacteria exert anti-cancer effects are mainly secondary metabolites such as butyric acid. Lb. plantarum AY01 isolated from fermented food has good anti-cancer ability, and its main anti-cancer substance is 2'-deoxyinosine. Through flow cytometry detection, it was found that Lb. plantarum AY01 can block cell proliferation in the S phase. In addition, Lb. plantarum AY01 culture reduces the sensitivity of mice to colitis-associated CRC induced by azoxymethane (AOM)/dextran sulfate sodium salt (DSS) and exhibits the occurrence and promotion of tumors. According to transcriptome analysis, Lb. plantarum AY01 may induce apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells by activating the p38 MAPK pathway. This experiment provided possibilities for the treatment of CRC.

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