Affinity Fishing of ACE Ligands from C. axillaris using Surface Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles

Choerospondias axillaris (C. axillaris) , recognized as an effective herbal remedy for coronary heart disease (CHD), has been clinically utilized. Although the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) has been extensively investigated as a pertinent target for CHD treatment, there is currently limited research on screening potential ACE inhibitors from C. axillaris . To advance the broader utilization of C. axillaris in coronary heart disease treatment, the target active components of ACE in C. axillaris were analyzed through the integration of magnetic-targeted fishing technology with functionalized magnetic nanospheres. Magnetic nanospheres functionalized with GO@Fe 3 O 4 @SiO 2 -ACE (SMGO-ACE) were characterized using a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The specific binding of lisinopril with the angiotensin-converting enzyme was employed to optimize the performance of the synthesized material and the relevant conditions during targeted fishing. Subsequently, five active ingredients were identified as (2R,3S)-Dihydrodehydroconiferyl alcohol, isovanillin, quinic acid, chrysin, and isorhamnetin. This study provides a precedent for the targeted extraction and separation of active ingredients in complex mixtures.