The sources, properties, extraction, biosynthesis, pharmacology, and application of lycopene.

Lycopene is an important pigment with an alkene skeleton from Lycopersicon esculentum, which is also obtained from some red fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is used in the food field with rich functions and serves in the medical field with multiple clinical values because it has dual functions of both medicine and food. It was found that lycopene was mainly isolated by solvent extraction, ultrasonic-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, high-intensity pulsed electric field-assisted extraction, enzymatic-assisted extraction, and microwave-assisted extraction. Meanwhile, it was also obtained via 2 synthetic pathways: chemical synthesis and biosynthesis. Pharmacological studies revealed that lycopene has anti-oxidant, hypolipidemic, anti-cancer, immunity-enhancing, hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, cardiovascular-protective, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and osteoporosis-inhibiting effects. The application of lycopene mainly includes food processing, animal breeding, and medical cosmetology fields. It is hoped that this review will provide some useful information and guidance for future study and exploitation of lycopene.

Hippophae rhamnoides L.: A Comprehensive Review on the Botany, Traditional Uses, Phytonutrients, Health Benefits, Quality Markers, and Applications.

Hippophae rhamnoides L. (sea buckthorn), consumed as a food and health supplement worldwide, has rich nutritional and medicinal properties. Different parts of H. rhamnoides L. were used in traditional Chinese medicines for relieving cough, aiding digestion, invigorating blood circulation, and alleviating pain since ancient times. Phytochemical studies revealed a wide variety of phytonutrients, including nutritional components (proteins, minerals, vitamins, etc.) and functional components like flavonoids (1-99), lignans (100-143), volatile oils (144-207), tannins (208-230), terpenoids (231-260), steroids (261-270), organic acids (271-297), and alkaloids (298-305). The pharmacological studies revealed that some crude extracts or compounds of H. rhamnoides L. demonstrated various health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anticardiovascular disease, anticancer, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, neuroprotective, antibacterial activities, and their effective doses and experimental models were summarized and analyzed in this paper. The quality markers (Q-markers) of H. rhamnoides L. were predicted and analyzed based on protobotanical phylogeny, traditional medicinal properties, expanded efficacy, pharmacokinetics and metabolism, and component testability. The applications of H. rhamnoides L. in juice, wine, oil, ferment, and yogurt were also summarized and future prospects were examined in this review. However, the mechanism and structure-activity relationship of some active compounds are not clear, and quality control and potential toxicity are worth further study in the future.

Increased diffusion and decreased perfusion in epiphyses of femoral heads detected via intravoxel incoherent motion after closed reduction in children with developmental dysplasia of the hip.

Background Patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) may have decreased blood supply to the femoral heads. Finding a non-invasive method to evaluate whether the femoral heads in patients with DDH are ischemic is paramount for orthopedic surgeons. Purpose To identify whether parameters reflecting perfusion and diffusion in intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) sequences can be used to assess ischemia in femoral heads in patients with DDH after closed reduction. Material and Methods Twenty-eight patients with DDH who had undergone closed reduction were enrolled. IVIM data were acquired using a 3-T magnetic resonance scanner, regions of interest were placed on the epiphyses; ADCslow, ADCfast, f, and ADCfast×f were measured. A Mann-Whitney U test was performed to compare ADCslow, ADCfast, f, and ADCfast×f between the lesion and control sides. Receiver operating characteristic curves were generated with respective cut-off values. The lesion sides were classified based on the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) classification. ADCslow, ADCfast, f, and ADCfast×f were compared among the groups. Results ADCslow was higher and ADCfast, f, and ADCfast×f were lower on the lesion sides ( P = 0.000-0.002). The optimal cut-off value for ADCfast×f, ADCfast, ADCslow, and f were 0.030, 0.626, 0.000251, and 0.636, respectively. Higher IHDI classification scores on the lesion side were associated with lower ADCfast, f, and ADCfast×f, and higher ADCslow values. Conclusion IVIM is a promising method to investigate the perfusion and diffusion of epiphyses of femoral heads.

Intraoperative Arthrogram Predicts Residual Dysplasia after Successful Closed Reduction of DDH.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of residual dysplasia after closed reduction (CR) of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and assess correlations between quality of arthrogram-guided CR and residual dysplasia using a new intraoperative radiographic criterion. METHODS: Data of a consecutive series of 126 patients with DDH in 139 hips treated at our institution by arthrogram-guided CR from March 2006 to June 2013 were reviewed in this retrospective study. There were 23 boys and 103 girls with 88 affected left hips and 51 right hips. The average age at closed reduction was 14 months (range, 7-19 months) and average duration of follow-up 36 months (range, 24-100 months). Femoral head coverage (FHC) and arthrography type (A/B/C) on best reduced arthrographic images, acetabular index (AI) and Wiberg Center-Edge (CE) angle on anteroposterior (AP) pelvis radiograph at latest follow-up were measured. Residual hip dysplasia was determined according to the Harcke acetabular dysplasia radiographic standard. Patients were divided into non-late acetabular dysplasia (non-LACD) and late acetabular dysplasia (LACD) groups according to final results and age at reduction, sex and side compared between these two groups. Correlations between FHC and arthrography type and residual hip dysplasia were analyzed. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to analyze sex, AI at CR, arthrography type and FHC with LACD. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to determine the cutoff value for FHC. RESULTS: Forty-five of 139 hips (32.4%) had residual hip dysplasia. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head occurred in 11 hips (7.9%), nine of which had acetabular dysplasia. There were no significant differences between the two groups in age at reduction, sex or side. FHC differed significantly between the two groups (51.2% ± 15.3% vs . 28.5% ± 15.9%, t = 4.718, P = 0.000). A significantly greater percentage of the arthrography Type C group than Type A and B groups had LACD (χ(2) = 17.170, P = 0.017). According to multiple logistic regression analysis, FHC was the only prognostic factor for LACD. There was a clear cutoff value for FHC (30%), under which 81.8% hips were determined as having LACD according to ROC curve analysis. CONCLUSIONS: Intraoperative arthrogram-determined FHC is an alternative predictor of residual hip dysplasia after CR of DDH and FHC ≤30% can be considered the criterion for unacceptable reduction.

[Study on Chemical Components of Tripterospermum chinense ( â ¡)].

Objective: To investigate the chemical components of Tripterospermum chinense. Methods: Various column chromatography were used in the isolation and purification,and physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures. Results: A novel monoterpenoid and seven known compounds were isolated and identified as tripterospermum acid ester A( 1),strychnovoline( 2),p-hydroxybenzaldehyde( 3),isovitexin( 4),7-O-rhamnopyransoyl-isoorientin( 5),trifoliside( 6),2″-O-rhamnopyransoyl-trifoliside( 7) and sweroside( 8). Conclusion: Compound 1 is a new monoterpenoid,compounds 2,3 are isolated from this plant for the first time.

[Chemical Constituents from Roots and Rhizome of Trillium tschonoskii( â £)].

Objective: To investigate the chemical constituents from the roots and rhizome of Trillium tschonoskii. Methods: The85% methanol elution parts from the roots and rhizome of Trillium tschonoskii were separated and purified by polyamide,silica gel,RPC18,Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography and the preparation of high performance liquid. Chemical structures were identified by MS,1D and 2D-NMR experiment. Results: Ten steroidal saponins compounds were isolated and identified as diosgenin-3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-( 1→4)-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-( 1→4)-[α-L-rhamnopyranosyl( 1 →2) ]-ß-D-glucopyranoside( 1),trikamsteroside E( 2),deoxytrikamsteroside E( 3),( 23 S,24S,25S)-spirostan-5-ene-1ß,3ß,21,23,24-pentahydroxy-1ß-O-α-L-rhamnopyranosyl-( 1 →2)-[O-ß-D-xylopyranosyl( 1→3) ]-O-α-L-pyranarabinoside( 4),trikamsteroside B( 5),27-hydroxy-trikamsteroside B( 6),3-acetyl-pennogenin( 7),dioscoreanoside I( 8),sileneoside G( 9) and intergristerone B( 10). Conclusion: Compounds 8 ~ 10 are isolated from this genus for the first time,compounds 1,3,4,6,7 are isolated from this plant for the first time.

[Chemical Constituents from Saururus chinensis].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical constituents of active components of Saururus chinensis on anti-nicotine withdrawal symptoms. METHODS: Various column chromatography were used in the isolation and purification, and physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures. RESULTS: Six chemical compounds were isolated from the active part of anti-withdrawal symptoms, and were identified as 4'-hydroxyl-3,3',4,5,5'-pentamethoxy-7,7'-epoxylignan (1) ,3-(2-nitroethyl)-1-methoxyindole(2), elemicin (3), erythro-(7R, 8S) - (-) - (3,4,5-trimethoxy-7-hydroxy-1'-allyl-3', 5'-dimethoxy)-8-O-4'-neolignan (4), 3,4,5-trimethoxy-phenylacrylaldehyde (5) and dibutyl phthalate (6). CONCLUSION: Compound 1 is a novel lignan, compounds 2 - 6 are firstly isolated from this plant.

[Study on Phenylpropanoids of Gardenia jasminoides].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the phenylpropanoids constituents of Gardenia jasminoides. METHODS: Various column chromatography were used in the isolation and purification, physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures. RESULTS: Eight compounds were isolated from Gardenia jasminoides, including 4-hydroxy-cinnamic acid methylester (1), 3, 5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxy-cinnamic acid methylester (2), pisoninol II (3), 7-hydroxy-orebiusin A (4), (E) -3-(4'-hydroxyphenyl) -acrylic acid n-butyl ester (5), (E) -3-(4'-methoxyphenyl) -acrylic acid n-butyl ester (6), 4-methoxyl-phenylpropanol n-butyl ether (7) and cycloolivil (8). CONCLUSION: All compounds are firstly isolated from this plant.

Surgical implications for residual subluxation after closed reduction for developmental dislocation of the hip: a long-term follow-up.

OBJECTIVE: Untreated residual subluxation after early closed reduction for developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) leads to early degenerative osteoarthritis. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of early surgical timing and its indications. METHODS: Thirty-six patients (48 hips) with untreated residual subluxation after closed reduction who had serial follow-up radiographs until they had reached skeletal maturity were retrospectively reviewed. The average age at closed reduction was 1.6 years and at the last follow-up 13.8 years. The last radiographs were evaluated according to the Severin classification: Severin grades I and II were defined as satisfactory and Severin grades III and IV as unsatisfactory. Several measurements of the acetabular index (AI), Reimer's index (RI), center edge angle of Wiberg (CE angle) and orientation of the sourcil of the acetabulum were evaluated. RESULTS: The satisfactory group comprised 18/48 hips (37%), whereas the unsatisfactory group comprised 30/48 hips (63%). The average RI in the unsatisfactory group was significantly worse than that in the satisfactory group at the age of ≥3-4 years, as was the average CE angle at the age of ≥4-5 years and AI at the age of ≥5-6 years. As remodeling occurs over time, some subluxations diagnosed at age of 2-3 years developed into normal hips. At 3-4 years, 42 hips were still subluxed; 71% of these had unsatisfactory final Severin grades. At 4-5 years, 30 hips were still subluxed; 87% of these had unsatisfactory Severin grades (III and IV). Very little remodeling after the age of 5 years. Eighteen/18 hips with (34.4% ± 4.5% vs 43.0% ± 4.6%, P < 0.00) RI >38% at the age of 3-4 years fell into the unsatisfactory (21.0° ± 5.5° vs 10.6° ± 5.2°, P < 0.01) group. In addition, 26/30 hips with RI >33% at the age of 4-5 years were in the unsatisfactory group, as were 26/26 hips with upward sourcil orientation. CONCLUSION: To avoid early osteoarthritis, surgery correction of residual subluxation is recommended when the RI >38% at the age of 3-4 years or the RI >33% with the sourcil upward at the age of 4-5 years.

[Phenylpropanoids constituents of Eucommia ulmoides leaves].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate phenylpropanoids constituents from Eucommia ulmoides leaves. METHODS: Various column chromatographic methods were used in isolation and purification. Physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures of phenylpropanoids. RESULTS: Nine phenylpropanoids were isolated and identified as caffeic acid (1), chlorogenic acid methylester (2), syringin (3), guaiacylglycerol (4), 5-methoxy-guaiacylglycerol (5), 5,9-dimethoxy-guaiacylglycerol (6), 9-n-butyl-guaiacylglycerol (7), 9-n-butyl-isoguaiacylglycerol (8), 8'-methoxy-olivil (9). CONCLUSION: Compounds 5 - 9 are isolated from this plant for the first time.

[Study on chemical constituents of iridoids from eucommiae folium].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical constituents of iridoids from Eucommiae Folium. METHODS: The compounds were isolated and purified by various column chromatography, the structures were identified on the basis of physiochemical properties and spectral analysis. RESULTS: Nine iridoids were isolated and identified as asperuloside (1), daphylloside (2), scandoside methyl ester (3), loganin (4), 8-epi-loganin (5), 7-epi-loganin (6), deacetyl asperulosidic acid methyl ester (7), geniposide (8) and geniposidic acid (9). CONCLUSION: Compounds 2 - 7 are isolated from this plant for the first time, compounds 4 - 6 are isolated from this genus for the first time.

[Study on chemical components of Tripterospermum chinense].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical components of the whole herb of Tripterospermum chinense. METHODS: Various column chromatography methods were used in the isolation and purification. Physio-chemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures. RESULTS: Ten compounds were isolated and identified as 1, 7-dihydroxy-3,8-dimethoxyxanthone(1),1,3-dihydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyxanthone (2) 1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone (3),1,8-dihydroxyxanthone(4),2'-deoxythymidine(5), 4-hydroxyphthalide(6),2,4-dihydroxy benzyl alcohol (7),2,5-dihydroxyphenetole (8), saponarin (9) and 4'-methoxysaponarin(10). CONCLUSION: Compounds 2 - 8 and 10 are isolated from this plant for the first time.

[Study on chemical constituents of Eucommia ulmoides leaves].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical constituents of Eucommia ulmoides leaves. METHODS: Various column chromatography were used in the isolation and purification, physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures. RESULTS: Ten compounds were isolated and identified as borreriagenin (1), n-butyl-O-ß-D-fructopyranoside (2), α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->1')-3'-amino-3'-deoxy-ß-D-glucopyranoside (3), ß-D-fructofuranosyl-α-D-galactopyranoside (4), ß-D-fructose (5), diisobutyl phthalate (6), 5-hydroxy-9-isopropylether-guaiacylglycerol (7), 4-hydroxyphenylethanol-8-O-ß-D-apiofuranosyl(1-->6)-ß-D-glucopyranoside (8), lariciresinol (9), and (3S,5R,6R,9S)-tetrahydroxy-7-ene-megastigmane (10). CONCLUSION: All compounds are isolated from this genus for the first time.

[Study on chemical constituents of Gardenia jasminoides(III)].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical constituents of Gardenia jasminoides fruits. METHODS: Various column chromatography were used in the isolation and purification, and physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures. RESULTS: Twelve compounds were isolated from Gardenia jasminoides including jasminoside I (1), gardenoside (2), gardaloside (3), 3-hydroxy-urs-12-ene-11-ketone(4), 5, 4'-dihydroxyl-7, 3', 5'-trimethoxyflavone (5), 5, 7, 3', 4', 5'-pentamethoxyflavone(6), 3, 5, 6, 4'-tetrahydroxy-3', 5'-dimethoxyflavone (7), shikimic acid (8), 1, 2, 4-benzenetriol (9), 3, 4-dimethoxy-benzoic acid (10), dibutyl phthalate (11) and diisobutyl phthalate (12). CONCLUSION: Compounds 4 - 7 and 9 -10 were isolated from this plant for the first time.

[Study on the chemical components of Gardenia jasminoides (II)].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical components of Gardenia jasminoides. METHODS: Various column chromatography were used in the isolation and purification, and physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to idenitify the chemical structures. RESULTS: Ten compounds were isolated and identified as jasminoside A(1), epijasminoside A(2), 6-O-methylscandoside methyl ester (3), 6-O-methyldeacetylasperulosidic acid methyl ester (4), gardenoside (5), phenylmethol (6), 4-hydroxy-phenylmethol-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl- (1-->6) -beta-D-glucopyranoside (7), 3,4-dihydroxy-phenylmethol-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (8), 3-hydroxy4-methoxy-phenylmethol-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1-->6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (9), 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylmethol-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside (10). CONCLUSION: Compounds 6 -10 are isolated from this plant for the first time.

[Study on the chemical components of Gardenia jasminoides].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical components of Gardenia jasminoides. METHODS: Various column chromatography were used in the isolation and purification. Physiochemical constant determination and spectral analysis were adopted to determine the chemical structures. RESULTS: Ten compounds were isolated and elucidated as syringic acid (1), syringaldehyde (2), vanillic acid (3), 3-hydroxy-vanillic acid (4), 3, 4, 5-trimethoxy-phenol (5), 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-phenol (6), 4-methoxy-benzaldehyde (7), 7-hydroxy-5-methoxy-chromone (8), crocin-1 (9), crocin-2 (10). CONCLUSION: Compounds 2, 4 - 8 are first isolated from this plant.

[Study on chemical constituents in the roots and rhizome of Trillium tschonoskii (III)].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the chemical constituents in the roots and rhizome of Trillium tschonoskii. METHODS: The roots and rhizome of Trillium tschonoskii were extracted with 70% ethanol and purified by polyamide, silica gel, RP-C18 and Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography. Chemical structures were identified by MS, 1D and 2D NMR experiments. RESULTS: Twelve compounds were isolated and identified from the ethyl acetate and n-butanol as 7,11-dimethyl-3-methylene-10, 11-dihdroxyl-1,6-dodecadien-diol(1),2, 6,10-trimethyl-2,10-dihdroxyl-6-dodecene-diol(2),3,7,11-trimethyl-3,9,11-trihydroxyl-1,6-dodecadiene-glycerol(3),p-hydroxymethyl-benzyl alcohol(4),20betaF, 22alphaF, 25alphaF-spirostan-5,13-ene-3beta,21alpha-diol(5), 2-methyl-3,4-dihydroxy-hexanedioic acid(6), alpha-Lrhamnopyranosyl(7), epitrillenogenin-24-O-acetate-1-O-[2,3,4,-tri-O-acetyl-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside] (8),epitrillenogenin-24-O-acetate-1-O-[2,4, -di-O-acetyl-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside](9), epitrillenogenin1-O-[2,3,4,-tri-O-acetyl-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2)-alpha-L-arabinopyranoside] (10), epitrillenogenin-1-O-[2,4, -di-O-acetyl-alpha-Lrhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2) -alpha-L-arabinopyranoside] (11) and epitrillenogenin-1-O-[4-O-acetyl-alpha-L-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-->2) -alpha-L-arabinopyranoside] (12). CONCLUSION: Compounds 4-6 are isolated from this genus for the first time, compounds 1-3, 11, 12 are isolated from this plant for the first time.

[Effects of Valeriana amurensis on the expressions of iNOS, COX-2 and IkappaCB-alpha in Alzheimer's disease model rat's brain].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate effects of Valeriana amurensis Smir. ex Kom. on the inflammation reaction of cortical neurons and hippocampus neuronsin in Alzheimer's disease model rat's brain. METHODS: The model of Alzheimer's disease was established with multiple factors and the expressions of iNOS, COX-2, IkappaB-alpha of cortical neurons and hippocampus neuronsin in Alzheimer's disease model rats' brain were observed by electron lens using immunohistochemistry method. RESULTS: The extracts of Valeriana amurensis could reduce the expressions of iNOS, COX-2 and IkappaB-alpha of cortical neurons and hippocampus neuronsin in a dose-dependent manner. The effects of 50% ethanol extracts of macroporous resin group were more significant than other groups. CONCLUSION: The 50% ethanol extract of macroporous resin group from Valeriana amurensis can improve the ability of spatial exploratory and effectively control the inflammation reaction, the mechanism maybe relevant to it's effect of decreasing the expressions of iNOS, COX-2 and IkappaB-alpha of cortical neurons and hippocampus neuronsin to inhibit the activity of glia cell and inflammatory injury of cortical neurons and hippocampus neuronsin in Alzheimer's disease model rat's brain.

[Effects of Valeriana amurensis on the expressions of beta-APP, Abeta(1-40) and caspase-3 in Alzheimer's disease model rat's brain].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of Valeriana amurensis on the expressions of P-APP,A4,1 and Caspase-3 of cortical neurons and hippocampus neurons in in Alzheimer's disease model rats' brain. METHODS: Established the model with multiple factors, observed the expressions of beta-APP, Abeta(1-40) and Caspase-3 of cortical neurons and Hippocampus neurons in in Alzheimer's disease model rats' brain by electron lens using immunohistochemistry method. RESULTS: The extracts of the roots and rhizomes of Valeriana amurensis decreased the expressions of beta-APP, Abeta(1-40) and Caspase-3 of cortical neurons and hippocampus neurons in in a dose-dependent manner. The effects of high dose of 50% ethanol extract of macroporous resin group were more significant than the other groups'. CONCLUSION: The 50% ethanol extracts of macroporous resin group from the roots and rhizomes of Valeriana amurensis can decrease the expressions of beta-APP, Abeta(1-40), and Caspase-3, to inhibit the formation of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease model rats' brain, and decrease cell fate of cortical neurons and hippocampus neurons in in Alzheimer's disease model rats' brain.

[Clinical observation on analgesic effect of electroacupuncture at Neimadian after operation of extremities].

OBJECTIVE: To observe effectiveness and safety of electroacupuncture at Neimadian for analgesia in the extremities after orthopedic operation. METHODS: Two hundred cases enrolled were divided into two groups. The test group of 100 cases were treated with electroacupuncture at Neimadian and oral administration of placebo, and the control group of 100 cases with oral administration of tramadoli hydrochloride. RESULTS: The mean score for pain signs at all the time points before and after analgesic treatment in the test group had more decreases as compared with the control group (P < 0.001); and in the good rate after treatment, the test group was higher than the control group (P < 0.001, P < 0.05), and for safety, the test group was higher than the control group (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The analgesic effect and safety of electroacupuncture at Neimadian are superior to the routine analgesic after operation of the extremities.