Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy
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2024
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IF 5.5
xiaofeng Yu,Jiahui Wang,min Zhang,Xianfeng Ma,xiuquan Xu
The ultrasonic-coupled deep eutectic solvents method was firstly applied to extract phenolic compounds efficiently from the leaves of Quercus dentata Thunb. Five factors including type of deep eutectic solvent, water content, solid-liquid ratio, extraction time and extraction temperature were investigated based on total polyphenol content. The optimal extraction parameters were obtained through response surface methodology , that is, the deep eutectic solvent was composed of choline chloride and 1, 4-butanediol (molar ratio 1:2) with water content of 38%, the solid-liquid ratio was 1:30 g/mL, the extraction time was 31 min, the extraction temperature was 55 °C. At this condition, total polyphenol content reached the highest value of 78.56 ± 2.44 mg gallic acid/g. In addition, eleven phenolic compounds were identified by high performance liquid chromatography quadrupole/time-of flight mass spectrometry as flavonol glycosides . And then, the extraction showed good antioxidant activities in reducing transition metals (Fe 3+ , Cu 2+ , Mo 6+ ) and scavenging free radicals (DPPH·, ABTS + ·, O 2 − · and ·OH). Among them, the IC 50 values of scavenging DPPH·, ABTS + ·, O 2 − · and ·OH free radicals were 10.87 ± 0.25 μg mL −1 , 8.04 ± 0.24 μg/mL, 149.47 ± 5.27 μg/mL and 131.73 ± 5.31 μg/mL, respectively. On the other hand, the extraction at the cellular level exerted its protective effect on PC12 cells by increasing the cell survival rate of H 2 O 2 -induced damaged cells, weakening the level of reactive oxygen species in damaged cells. Overall, this study provided a green and high-efficient strategy for extracting phenolic compounds with great antioxidant activities from Q. dentata leaves.
研究领域:
植物化学
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食品科学
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药理学
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JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
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2024
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IF 4.8
Qing-zhu Zhang,Hui-yuan Xu,Chao-yan Feng,Chu-hao Zhang,Kun Ren,Ying-ni Pan,Dong-mei Wang,Shu-meng Ren,Xiao-qiu Liu
Ethnopharmacological relevance The leaves of Quercus dentata Thunb. (QD), a member of the Fagaceae family and genus Quercus , with distributions in China, Japan, Korea, and other regions. As recorded in the Ben Cao Gang Mu (Compendium of Materia Medica) and other classical Chinese medical texts, QD has been traditionally employed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for their hemostatic and diuretic effects and has been used to treat urinary stones ( Lin Zheng ). It is also the main ingredient of the Mishitong capsule (MST), a Chinese patent drug, used for kidney stones and ureteral stones. Nonetheless, the specific active ingredients and the mechanisms of QD in treating kidney stones remain to be elucidated, which is crucial for advancing the scientific understanding and clinical application of this traditional medicine. Aim of study This study aimed to identify the active constituents of QD water extract (QDWE), explore its inhibitory effects on kidney stones through in vitro and in vivo studies, and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the OPN/CD44 axis and the NLRP3 signaling pathway to provide a full understanding of its potential as a novel treatment approach against kidney stones. Materials and methods The micromolecular components in the supernatant of QDWE (QDS) were analyzed by UPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS and the monosaccharide composition of the macromolecular polysaccharide components in the crude polysaccharide (QDP) was determined by pre-column derivatization in HPLC. The effects of QDWE, QDS and QDP on the shape, size, and structure of calcium oxalate (CaOx) crystals in vitro were explored by XRD, FTIR and SEM. The effects of QDWE, QDS and QDP on CaOx kidney stones in SD rats induced by ethylene glycol and VD 3 were compared in vivo . Furthermore, the underlying mechanisms of OPN/CD44 and NLRP3 pathways were investigated by Western blot analysis. Results There were 32 compounds identified in QDS. The monosaccharide composition ratio of QDP was Man: L-Rha: D-GlcA: D-GalA: D-Glc: D-Gal: L - Ara = 1.01: 22.52: 8.27: 38.61: 3.43: 17.80: 6.38, indicating a mixture of pectin-type acidic heteropolysaccharides. QDP had a more significant inhibitory effect on CaOx crystals in vitro than QDWE, which can inhibit the formation of CaOx monohydrate crystals (COM) and convert them into thermodynamically unstable CaOx dihydrate (COD) crystals. The high dose of QDWE exhibited significant in vivo efficacy ( P < 0.05), including anti-calculus, diuretic effects, and kidney protection, marked by decreased calcification and stone formation, alongside improved kidney vitality. Furthermore, the protective effects of QDWE were demonstrated to be associated with the OPN/CD44 and NLRP3 pathways. Conclusion The studies identified and analyzed the active constituents of QDWE. Among these, QDP significantly inhibited CaOx crystal generation in vitro and could be a potential component for the treatment of urinary stones in QDWE. Moreover, the results indicated that QDWE had a remarkable therapeutic effect on CaOx stones by modulating the OPN/CD44 axis to affect stone formation and the NLRP3 signaling pathway to mediate inflammation, providing an experimental basis for the mechanism of anti-urinary stone and deep development of QD.
研究领域:
药理学
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民族药理学
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泌尿学
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传统中药
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生物化学
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分子生物学
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