PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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2023
·Vol. 34
·期 5
·540-547
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IF 3.3
Ningning Zhao,Junpeng Xing,Zhong Zheng,Fengrui Song,Zhiqiang Liu,Shu Liu
Introduction Relieving toxicity and enhancing a calming effect after processing Polygalae Radix (PR) are widely known. Aromatic carboxylic acids (ACAs) may be crucial processed products. However, due to the limited detection methods for ACAs, the whole metabolic profiles via intestinal bacteria are still not very clear. Objective Designing a novel strategy for the detection of ACAs and tracking the whole metabolic profiles before and after processing PR. Materials and Methods The stable-isotope labelling derivatisation (SILD) method based on multidimensional ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with a mass spectrometer (UHPLC-MS) technology and UNIFI-pathway mode was firstly designed to systematically study the metabolisms of all the drug-derived ingredients ranging from m/z 100 to 2000 in processing PR via intestinal bacteria. Firstly, the SILD with UHPLC coupled with a triple-quadrupole MS technology was designed to trace eight ACA metabolites of the processed PR with intestinal bacteria. Additionally, the UHPLC coupled with a quadrupole time-of-flight MS with UNIFI-pathway mode was adopted to monitor relatively big metabolites. Results The metabolism mechanism of ACAs (eight kinds) and the relatively big molecular metabolites (98 kinds) were deeply traced in PR, PR with refined honey (HP), and PR with licorice (LP) via the intestinal bacteria. Totally 106 intact metabolic profiles of drug-derived ingredients were presented. Importantly, the influence of LP on the metabolism of compounds after incubation of intestinal bacteria was greater than that of HP. Conclusion This research provides a comprehensive and systematic guidance for further study on in vivo metabolisms of the processed PR.
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JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
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2024
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IF 3.9
Lei Ye,Xin Li,Lingzi Zhang,Yu Huang,Bo Zhang,Xuezhen Yang,Wei Tan,Xiaolin Li,Xiaoping Zhang
Light exposure significantly impacted the coloration and metabolism of Auricularia cornea , although the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to test the apparent color and pigment metabolic profiles of A. cornea in response to red (λp = 630 nm) and blue (λp = 463 nm) visible light exposure. Colorimeter analysis showed that fruiting bodies appeared bright-white under red-light and deeper-red under blue-light, both with a yellow tinge. On the 40th day of light-exposure, bodies were collected for metabolite detection. A total of 481 metabolites were targeted analysis, resulting in 18 carotenoids and 11 anthocyanins. Under red and blue light exposure, the total carotenoids levels were 1.1652 μg/g and 1.1576 μg/g, the total anthocyanins levels were 0.0799 μg/g and 0.1286 μg/g, respectively. Four differential metabolites and three putative gene linked to the visual coloration of A. cornea were identified. This pioneering study provides new insights into the role of light in regulating A. cornea pigmentation and metabolic profile.
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真菌学
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MOLECULES
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2020
·Vol. 25
·期 5
·1082
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IF 3.267
Limin Li,Bin Hao,Yulong Zhang,Shen Ji,Guixin Chou
Militarine, a natural glucosyloxybenzyl 2-isobutylmalate, isolated fromBletilla striata, was reported with a prominent neuroprotective effect recently. The limited information on the metabolism of militarine impedes comprehension of its biological actions and pharmacology. This study aimed to investigate the metabolite profile and the distribution of militarine in vivo, which help to clarify the action mechanism further. A total of 71 metabolites (57 new metabolites) in rats were identified with a systematic method by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography combined with quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). The proposed metabolic pathways of militarine include hydrolyzation, oxidation, glycosylation, esterification, sulfation, glucuronidation and glycine conjugation. Militarine and its metabolites were distributed extensively in the treated rats. Notably, six metabolites of militarine were identified in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which were highly consistent with the metabolites after oral administration of gastrodin in rats. Among the metabolites in CSF, five of them were not reported before. It is the first systematic metabolic study of militarine in vivo, which is very helpful for better comprehension of the functions and the central nervous system (CNS) bioactivities of militarine. The findings will also provide an essential reference for the metabolism of other glucosylated benzyl esters of succinic, malic, tartaric and citric acids.Keywords:militarine;metabolite identification;metabolic profiles;UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS
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Drug Design Development and Therapy
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2020
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IF 3.216
Xiaofang Jiang,Lin Zhou,Lihua Zuo,Xiaohui Wang,Yingying Shi,Xiangyu Du,Jun Zhang,Liwei Liu,Zhuolun Li,Lianping Xue,Xin Liu,Zhi Sun
Purpose Shenkang injection, a traditional Chinese herbal prescription, had been widely used in renal disease due to its perfect curative effect. In this research, a novel, sensitive, accurate and rapid liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric method was developed to simultaneously detect the seven active ingredients in rat plasma of Shenkang injection and investigate its pharmacokinetic behaviors with metabolism profiling meanwhile.Methods For accurate pharmacokinetic quantitation, a WATERS ACQUITY UPLC® BEH C18 column was used to perform a separation and acetonitrile-water (0.1% formic acid) was selected as mobile phase for gradient elution with a flow rate of 0.20 mL/min. A heated electrospray ionization with selective reaction monitoring mode was used to monitor the precursor-product ion transitions for all the analytes and IS.Results They all showed good linearity over a wide concentration range (r>0.996 3) and the lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) was 0.1–1.0 ng/mL for analytes. The validation parameters were all within the acceptable limits. Furthermore, for metabolism profiling study, metabolites of the seven ingredients were identified from the rat plasma based on the accurate mass and fragment ions. The metabolic pathways mainly focus on reduction, dehydration and conjugation.Conclusion This study provided an overview of disposition of Shenkang injection, which is highly instructive for better understanding the effectiveness and toxicity of this drug.
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XENOBIOTICA
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2023
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IF 1.8
Li Zhang,Ruijuan Li,Ting Zheng,Huan Wu,Yanyan Yin
Compound Kushen injection (CKI) is a kind of sterilised water-soluble traditional Chinese medicine preparation that has been used for the clinical treatment of a variety of cancers (hepatocellular carcinoma, lung cancer, etc.) for 19 years. However, to date, the metabolism-related study on CKI in vivo has not been conducted.An integrated analytical strategy was established to investigate the metabolic profile of alkaloids of CKI in rat plasma, urine, and faeces based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-electrospray quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry in MSE mode (UHPLC-ESI-QTOF/MSE).Nineteen prototype alkaloids (including 12 matrine-type alkaloids, 2 cytisine-type alkaloids, 3 lupinine-type alkaloids, and 2 aloperine-type alkaloids) of CKI were identified in vivo. Furthermore, 71 metabolites of alkaloids (including 11 of lupanine-related metabolites, 14 of sophoridine-related metabolites, 14 of lamprolobine-related metabolites, and 32 of baptifoline-related metabolites) were tentatively characterised. Metabolic pathways involved in the metabolism of phase I (include oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis, and desaturation), phase II (mainly include glucuronidation, acetylcysteine or cysteine conjugation, methylation, acetylation, and sulphation), and associated combination reactions.The integrated analytical strategy was successfully used to characterise the prototype alkaloids and their metabolites of CKI in vivo, and the results laying a foundation for further study its pharmacodynamic substances.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2015
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Lu Zhang,Zong-cai Tu,Hui Wang,Zhi-feng Fu,Qing-hui Wen,Dan Fan
This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant potential of Artemisia selengensis Turcz (AST) leaves, a byproduct when processing AST stalk, and identify the antioxidant constituents by using HPLC-QTOF-MS 2 . The total phenolics content (TPC), total flavonoids content (TFC) and antioxidant abilities of fractions resulted from the successively partition of chloroform, ethyl acetate and n -butanol were compared. Ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) exhibited the highest TFC (65.44 mg QuE/g fraction), n -butanol fraction ( n BuF) showed the highest TPC (384.78 mg GAE/g fraction) and the best DPPH scavenging ability, ABTS + scavenging ability and reducing power. Totally, 57 compounds were identified or tentatively identified in n BuF and EAF, 40 of them were reported in AST for the first time. The major constituents in EAF were flavonoids, and the major constituents in n BuF were phenolic acids and organic acids. Thus, AST leaves might be a potential low-cost resource of natural antioxidants .
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Frontiers in Pharmacology
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2020
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IF 4.225
Li Qianqian,Zhou Jia,Zhang Dingyi,Zhang Xiafeng,Xu Zhenghao,Wu Dehong
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are commonly used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Unfortunately, excessive GCs can induce many side effects associated with disordered fatty acid (FA) metabolism. Although an increased level of total FA has been found after GCs treatment, it is not clear whether all FA species increased or only certain FA species were altered. A gas chromatography–mass spectrometry-based FA profiling approach was performed to reveal the alterations of FA species in SLE model mice (MRL/lpr) after treatment with 5 mg/kg of prednisone. The study showed a distinct FA profile in MRL/lpr mice compared to the controls, mainly manifested by elevated polyunsaturated FAs (arachidonate, docosahexaenoate, etc.), which are related to the inflammatory state; and altered (product FA/precursor FA) ratios representing the estimated activities of FA desaturase and elongase (higher activities of multiple elongases, △4 desaturase, △5 desaturase, △6 desaturase, and lower activity of △8 desaturase). Treatment with 5 mg/kg of prednisone decreased the total level of n-6 polyunsaturated FA in MRL/lpr mice; in particular, the level of arachidonate and estimated activity of △5 desaturase were reduced to the control level. Moreover, prednisone induced additional perturbations in FAs, including not only saturated FAs, but also monounsaturated FAs and n-3 polyunsaturated FAs, indicating that there was a strong effect of prednisone on FA metabolism. These results may be valuable for further studies of the side effects of GCs treatment.
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JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
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2022
·Vol. 45
·期 9
·1600-1609
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IF 3.614
An Kang,Jialu Jiang,Qin Li,Xianjie Sheng,Yan Chen,Jiani Tan,Liu Li,Weixing Shen,DongXin Tang,Haibo Cheng,Dongdong Sun
Scutellaria barbata D. Don ( S. barbata ) is one of the most frequently used anticancer herb medicine in China. Mechanistic understanding of the biological activities of S. barbata is hindered by limited knowledge regarding its components and metabolic profile. In this study, ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry (quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry) was used to identify the chemical constituents in S. barbata and their metabolic profiles in rats. By applying cleavage rules and comparison with reference substances, 89 components were identified in S. barbata , which included 45 flavonoids, 28 diterpenoids, 10 phenolics, and 6 others. A total of 110 compounds, including 32 prototype compounds and 78 metabolites, were identified or tentatively characterized in vivo. Methylation, sulfonation, and glucuronidation were the main metabolic pathways, which could be attributed to the fact that several of the compounds in S. barbata have phenolic hydroxyl groups. This is the first systematic study on the chemical constituents and in vivo metabolic profile of S. barbata . The analytical method features a quick and comprehensive dissection of the chemical composition and metabolic profile of S. barbata and provides a basis for exploring its various biological activities.
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PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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2024
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IF 3
Tiantian Zhao,Ningning Zhao,Junpeng Xing,Zhong Zheng,Zhiqiang Liu,Shu Liu
Introduction Polygalae Radix (PR) is known to relieve toxicity and increase efficiency in various diseases after processing. However, there were few studies for aromatic carboxylic acids (ACAs) due to the limited detection, especially for the metabolites within m/z 100–2000. Objectives This study aims to elucidate the whole metabolism of PR with/without licorice (LP), focusing on metabolites within m/z 100–2000 and pharmacodynamics in vivo. Material and methods This study was established by the combination of multidimensional ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with a mass spectrometer (UPLC–MS) technology with protein sedimentation method to analyze metabolites in plasma, brain, colon, and stomach contents. Quantitative monitoring ACAs was enhanced with our novel stable isotope derivatization (SILD) technique. And then the pharmacokinetics (PK) study of relatively large metabolites was carried out. A targeted network pharmacology approach was established to avoid false positive results, mapping interactions relevant to Alzheimer's disease (AD), and other conditions. Results The 85 polygala metabolites were qualitatively analyzed in plasma, brain, colon, and stomach contents. The 11 types of relatively large metabolites and 8 types of ACAs were quantitatively monitored. Among them, nine types of relatively large metabolites were assessed through PK studies. In targeted network pharmacology, it highlighted the significance of small molecular metabolites, including ACAs et al, which were frequently overlooked. LP may play a more key role mainly through neural active ligand-receptor interaction, AD, and pertussis pathways. These findings have outlined a step-by-step strategy for in-depth research in vivo, laying a foundation for further verification of biological function.
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FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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Chi Zhao,Yuxiang Zhang,Fangming Lan,Huizhen Wu,Weixin Li,Weifeng Lin,Lixin Luo
The natural fermentation of soy sauce presents challenges in process control and raw material residue, limiting its suitability for modern production. This study utilized absolute quantification techniques to investigate inoculation parameters, fermentation performance, biological perturbation, and flavor regulation mechanisms of Staphylococcus carnosus DG06 in Cantonese soy sauce fermentation (CSSF). Results indicated that inoculating S. carnosus DG06 at 6.7 log CFU/g on day 7 significantly enhanced flavor development, particularly esters, alcohols, and ether compounds, while accelerating amino acid production. Although microbial composition and dynamic trends in traditional fermentation (TF) and inoculated fermentation (5IF7) were similar, 5IF7 significantly increased microbial abundance through synergistic interactions among Staphylococcus with Starmerella and Wickerhamiella . Correlation analysis revealed that these interactions promoted flavor production in CSSF. This study provides fermentation parameters of key functional strains for the application of synthetic microbial consortia in intelligent soy sauce brewing.
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食品科学
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微生物学
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Microorganisms
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2025
·Vol. 13
·期 7
·1699
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Aiguo Huang,Yanqin Wei,Jialong Huang,Songlin Luo,Tingyu Wei,Jing Guo,Fali Zhang,Yinghui Wang
Streptococcus agalactiae(SA) is a severe prevalent pathogen, resulting in high morbidity and mortality in the global tilapia industry. With increasing bacterial resistance to antibiotics, alternative strategies are urgently needed. This study aims to investigate the antibacterial activity and the underlying mechanisms of the natural product xanthohumol (XN) against SA infection in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The results showed that XN could significantly reduce the bacterial loads of SA in different tissues (liver, spleen and brain) after treatment with different tested concentrations of XN (12.5, 25.0 and 50.0 mg/kg). Moreover, XN could improve the survival rate of SA-infected tilapia. 16S rRNA gene sequencing demonstrated that the alpha-diversity index (Chao1 and Shannon_e) was significantly increased in the XN-treated group (MX group) compared to the SA-infected group (CG group) (p< 0.05), and the Simpson diversity index significantly decreased. The Bray–Curtis similarity analysis of non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS) and principal coordinate analysis (PCA) showed that there were significant differences in microbial composition among groups. At the phylum level, the relative abundance of the phyla Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes decreased in the MX group compared to the CG group, while the relative abundance of the phyla Fusobacteria, Firmicutes and Verrucomicrobia increased. Differences were also observed at the genus level; the relative abundance ofMycobacteriumdecreased in the MX group, but the abundance ofCetobacteriumandClostridium_sensu_stricto_1increased. Metabolomics analysis revealed that XN changed the metabolic profile of the liver and significantly enriched aspartate metabolism, glycine and serine metabolism, phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis, arginine and proline metabolism, glutamate metabolism, urea cycle, purine metabolism, methionine metabolism, betaine metabolism, and carnitine synthesis. Correlation analysis indicated an association between the intestinal microbiota and metabolites. In conclusion, XN may be a potential drug for the prevention and treatment of SA infection in tilapia, and its mechanism of action may be related to the regulation of the intestinal microbiota and liver metabolism.
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鱼类免疫学
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肠道生态学
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JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
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2019
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IF 1.36
Irma Belinda Yossa Nzeuwa,Baofu Guo,Ting Zhang,Liya Wang,Qian Ji,Hui Xia,Guiju Sun
Lycium fruits (Lycium barbarum, Lycium chinense) are mainly cultivated and distributed in Northwest China. The fruits and root bark have been used in Chinese traditional medicine for centuries. In this study, Lycium dry fruit extracts from the main cultivation areas in China together with a sample from Nepal were subjected to a comparative metabolic profiling, including total carbohydrate content, total phenolic content, vitamin C content, carotenoid content, and mineral contents. Results showed that there was a slight difference in contents of nutrients and phytochemicals among samples from different areas. The total carbohydrate content was higher in the sample from Guazhou, Gansu province (69.47%), with an average value of total carbohydrate content of 61.59%, while the highest total phenolic content value was 14.13 mgGAE/g from Nepal. Data concerning vitamin C content ranged between 33.15 and 113.8 mg/100 g, with an average value of 55.29 mg/100 g. Zeaxanthin dipalmitate content in Lycium dry fruits ranged from 419.34 to 1008.90 μg/g among the different samples, with the highest content (1008.90 μg/g) observed in Tianjing. It appeared that we could not clearly differentiate Lycium samples in terms of their metabolic and mineral profile. The quantitative difference observed among samples might be linked to soil composition and environmental aspect of the harvest place. Our results were somehow in the same range as those reported in the literature. Therefore, Lycium fruits could be used as a dietary source of natural function foods and be worthy of development and utilization.
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