JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
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2026
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Xueping Ma,Feng Cheng,Reyanggu Abula,Xiuxiang Lu,Tao Wu,Mahinur Bakri,Maitinuer Maiwulanjiang
BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, with oxidative stress and lipid dysregulation as central pathogenic drivers. Pomegranate seed oil (PSO), rich in the conjugated fatty acid punicic acid, has demonstrated potential antioxidant and lipid-modulating properties, yet its hepatoprotective mechanisms remain incompletely characterized at the metabolic level. RESULTS Gas chromatographic–mass spectrometric analysis of the fatty acid composition of supercritical CO 2 -extracted PSO revealed that punicic acid was the predominant fatty acid, comprising 74.47% of the total identified fatty acids, which collectively accounted for approximately 95% of the fatty acid profile. In palmitic acid (PA)-challenged C57BL/6 mice, PA administration significantly increased serum and hepatic lipid levels, liver function markers, oxidative stress indicators, and inflammatory cytokines. PSO intervention dose-dependently ameliorated several of these abnormalities and markedly reduced hepatic lipid accumulation. Gas chromatography–quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry-based serum metabolomics revealed that PSO markedly reversed PA-induced metabolic disturbances, identifying 27 key differential metabolites predominantly associated with amino acid and lipid metabolism. Pathway enrichment analysis highlighted oxidative stress-related pathways, including glutamate, taurine, and fatty acid metabolism. PSO significantly upregulated antioxidant metabolites (cysteine, glutamate, hypotaurine, α-tocopherol) while downregulating oxidative markers (uric acid, xanthine). Complementary in vitro experiments in PA-treated L02 human hepatocytes further demonstrated that PSO alleviated lipotoxicity by attenuating reactive oxygen species generation and preserving membrane integrity. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrate that PSO exerts hepatoprotective effects through multi-target, multi-pathway synergistic mechanisms, particularly via enhancing endogenous antioxidant defense systems, providing scientific evidence for PSO as a promising nutritional intervention strategy for NAFLD prevention and treatment. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2026
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Xiaona Cao,Gailing Tang,Xing Fan,Xinyu Gao,Tianxin Wang,Xiaohan Zhang,Wenjie Wang,Hao Wang
Establishing a chitosan microsphere-immobilized α-amylase system. • Identifying procyanidin B 2 as the core α-amylase inhibitory component within apple polyphenols. • Elucidating the inhibitory mechanism of procyanidin B 2 through multi-technique integration. Inhibition of α-amylase (PPA) delays starch digestion and glucose absorption, serving as an effective means to regulate postprandial hyperglycemia. Apple polyphenols (APE) exhibits PPA inhibitory activity, but their core active components and mechanisms of action remain unclear. This study employed immobilized enzyme coupled with HPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS to screen PPA inhibitors from APE and elucidate their mechanisms of action.Using amino-modified chitosan microspheres as carriers, PPA was covalently immobilized via genipin-mediated Schiff base reaction. The optimal immobilization conditions were optimized (crosslinking agent concentration 0.17%, enzyme concentration 1 mg/mL, crosslinking 6 h, immobilization 14 h), establishing a stable screening system. APE was fractionated into 9 components by solvent precipitation, with component F 3 exhibiting the most potent inhibitory activity. Based on the aforementioned techniques, 4 active compounds were identified from F 3 , and validation confirmed that procyanidin B 2 (PC B 2 ) demonstrated the most effective inhibitory effect. In vitro experiments and multi-technology validation demonstrated that PC B 2 could delay starch hydrolysis and reduce the production of reducing sugars to regulate postprandial blood glucose, exhibiting reversible competitive inhibition against PPA (IC 50 = 0.25 mg/mL). It could bind to PPA and alter its secondary and tertiary structures, inducing intrinsic protein fluorescence quenching through static quenching. The binding of the two components triggered an exothermic reaction, forming a stable complex. Download: Download high-res image (140KB) Download: Download full-size image
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BIOMEDICAL CHROMATOGRAPHY
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2025
·Vol. 39
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Ling Yuan,Xiao Liang,Huan Wu,Wenmin Wang,Liye Xu,Yulin Feng,Wugang Zhang
Jing Dai Ning Jiao Nang (JDNJN), a traditional Miao medicine from Guizhou Province, demonstrates clinical efficacy in treating gynecological disorders like dysmenorrhea but lacks mechanistic clarification. This study investigated JDNJN's anti-cervicitis effects and pharmacological basis using a 25% phenol mucilage-induced rat cervicitis model. The efficacy of JDNJN was evaluated through pathological examination, peripheral blood tests, HE staining, and ELISA assays. UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was used to analyze the chemical components of JDNJN, as well as prototype compounds and metabolites in the plasma, urine, and feces of rats after administration. The results showed that JDNJN ameliorated cervicitis-induced alterations in body weight, vulvar inflammation, organ index, white blood cell count, and cervical tissue structure in rats, and exerted therapeutic effects by regulating inflammatory cytokines. Additionally, 98 compounds were identified in JDNJN, primarily flavonoids, with 17 prototype compounds and 60 metabolites detected post-administration. Key metabolic pathways included deoxygenation, hydroxylation, methylation, hydroxylation combined with methylation, and sulfation. These findings establish the anti-inflammatory effect of JDNJN on cervicitis and clarify its pharmacodynamic material basis. This study provides foundational evidence for further exploration of JDNJN's active components and molecular mechanisms.
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Natural Product Communications
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Yan Lei,Bing Wang,Guanglin Zhu,Guo Feng,Wei Li,Caiyao Han,Qian Qin,Xie-an Yu,Xueli Song,Zhengyan He,Ju Zhang,Hongmei Su,Wenjing Wang
Background: In the research of the pharmacological activity of modern Chinese medicine, a large number of traditional Chinese medicines show anti-inflammatory activity. Asparagi radix is one of the anti-inflammatory drugs. With the deepening of people's research on Asparagi radix, its anti-inflammatory pharmacological effects have been gradually explored, but its specific anti-inflammatory active ingredients are still unclear. Therefore, it is necessary to screen and identify its specific anti-inflammatory active ingredients from Asparagi radix. At present, COX-2 is an important target for the treatment of chronic inflammation, and many drugs targeting this target have been marketed. However, some drugs have serious side effects, so it is very meaningful to study new COX-2 inhibitors. Methods: In this experiment, the fractions of different time periods are separated by high performance liquid chromatography-separation-trapping system (HPLC-CAD-FC). Then, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight/mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) and biological activity analysis techniques are used to identify the chemical composition and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of each fraction. Finally, the data is integrated to screen out the substances with potential anti-inflammatory activity in Asparagi radix. Results: The results showed that the method established in this experiment can successfully isolate the active components of Asparagi radix, and four saponins with potential anti-inflammatory activity are identified. Conclusion: In summary, the analysis method established in this study can quickly and effectively screen out its anti-inflammatory active substances, and its potential anti-inflammatory active ingredients are mainly steroidal saponins.
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Food Production Processing and Nutrition
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Cao Tianzhuo,Hai Xiaoya,Zhao Chenchen,Wang Mengjin,Tong Zihan,Cui Hao,Zhou An,Liu Juan,Yu Nianjun,Xing Lihua
Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua ( P. Hua) has been demonstrated with several biological potentials, such as lipid lowering and anti-inflammatory effects. To evaluate protective the effect of P. Hua aqueous extract (PCHE) on metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), PCHE was analyzed by UPLC-Q-TOF MS to characterize the chemical composition and pharmacodynamic experiments in vivo and in vitro were conducted using PCHE to intervene in MAFLD models. In vitro, a MAFLD cellular model was established by inducing HepG2 cells with free fatty acid (FFA). In vivo, a MAFLD murine model was generated via a high-fat/high-fructose (HFHF) diet in C57BL/6 J mice. The results showed that a total of 32 chemical compounds were detected in PCHE. In both HepG2 cells and HFHF-induced MAFLD mice, high-dose PCHE significantly improved lipid profiles, inhibited excessive hepatic lipid droplet accumulation, and up regulated the mRNA and protein expression of PPARα/CPT-1A/MCAD. In conclusion, PCHE exerted regulatory effects on MAFLD, possibly associated with the modulation of the PPARα/CPT-1A/MCAD signaling pathway. These results provided an vital basis for the development of functional food made up of P. Hua to prevent MAFLD. Graphical
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MOLECULES
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2026
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Cui-Cui Sun,Yi-Ting Chen,Hai-Xia Xu,Yu-Xian Guo,Qing-Feng Zhang
The flowers ofSophora japonicaL. (SJF) andRobinia pseudoacaciaL. (RPF) are edible and similar in appearance. The chemical constituents of SJF and RPF were compared by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and HPLC analysis in this study. A total of 29 and 19 constituents were identified in SJF and RPF, respectively. Flavonoid glycosides were the main constituents found in both flowers. The main aglycon moieties found in SJF were quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin, whereas acacetin and kaempferol were the main ones found in RPF. Additionally, the content of flavonoids in SJF was significantly higher than that in RPF, as determined by HPLC. Rutin was the most dominant flavonoid in SJF with a content range of 72.31~88.15 mg/g, followed by quercetin (13.05~20.30 mg/g). Kaempferol-di(rhamnoside)-hexoside was the most dominant flavonoid in RPF with a content range of 25.94~30.00 mg/g. The distinct flavonoid profiles indicated the chemical non-equivalence of SJF and RPF. Therefore, RPF should not be considered a direct substitute for SJF in herbal medicine without further pharmacological and clinical validation.
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ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
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Ziyi Li,Bing Wang,Kunhui Sun,Guo Yin,Ping Wang,Xie-an Yu,Chaofeng Zhang,Jiangwei Tian
Xuebijing injection (XBJ) has a good therapeutic effect on the patients with severe coronavirus disease, but the material basis of XBJ with the anticoagulant effect to improve the coagulopathy and thromboembolism is still unclear. Herein, we developed a new strategy based on aggregation-induced emission (AIE) for monitoring thrombin activity and screening thrombin inhibitors from XBJ. The molecule AIE 603 and the thrombin substrate peptide S-2238 were formed into AIE nanoparticle (AIENP) which emitted notable fluorescence due to the restriction of intramolecular motions. In the presence of thrombin, AIENP was specifically hydrolyzed and AIE 603 was released from AIENP, leading to the decrease of fluorescence intensity. Furthermore, AIENP was combined with ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-fraction collector (UHPLC-FC) and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS) for separation, preparation, screening and identification of the thrombin inhibitors from XBJ, a total of 58 chemical constituents were identified, among which 6 compounds possessed higher anticoagulant activity. Notably, the overall inhibition rate of the 6 mixed standards was equivalent to about 60% of the inhibition rate of XBJ. Therefore, this work provides a novel, cheap and simple method for monitoring thrombin activity and is promising to screen active substances from traditional Chinese medicines.
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BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
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Huimin Wu,Longfei Lin,Xueying Du,Lingling Zhang,Xingbin Yin,Xiaoxv Dong,Xiaofeng Hao,Like Xie,Changhai Qu,Jian Ni
Xiaosheng prescription (XSP) has been used for dry eye disease (DED) for more than 10 years in Eye Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences. However, the effective ingredients involved have remained unclear, which was investigated in this study by the correlation of ingredient and therapeutic activity. Human corneal epithelial cells (HCEC) cultured with 110 mM NaCl solution in vitro and C57BL/6 mice injected subcutaneously with scopolamine hydrobromide were used to establish dry eye models, and the therapeutic effect of XSP extract 1 was better than that of XSP extract 2 significantly. Then, UPLC-Q-TOF/MS and data analysis program Progenesis QI and Makerlynx XS were used to analyze the potential effective ingredients of XSP, and 4 compounds were speculated and identified, in which Schisandrin and 1 μM of Schisantherin A could obviously increase the cell survival rate of injured cells on the cell model. It can be indicated that Schisandrin and Schisantherin A are probably the potential effective ingredients in XSP for DED.
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Communications Biology
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Zhang Wen,Cai Shuhui,Qin Lihong,Feng Yaru,Ding Menglei,Luo Zichen,Shan Jinjun,Di Liuqing
Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata ( Fuzi in Chinese) is widely used in the clinical treatment of tumors. This study aims to explore the active fractions and underlying mechanisms of Fuzi in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Fuzi alkaloids (FZA) is prepared and found to inhibit the growth of NSCLC both in vitro and in vivo significantly. A total of 53 alkaloids are identified in FZA by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS. Proteomics experiment show that 238 differentially expressed proteins regulated by FZA are involved in amino acid anabolism, pyrimidine metabolism and PI3K/Akt-mTOR signaling pathway. Metabolomics analyses identify 32 significant differential metabolites which are mainly involved in amino acid metabolism, TCA cycle and other pathways. Multi-omics research combined with molecular biological assays suggest that FZA might regulate glycolysis through PI3K/Akt-mTOR pathway to treat NSCLC. The study lays a foundation for the anti-cancer investigation of Fuzi and provides a possible scientific basis for its clinical application.
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JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
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2019
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Fábio de Souza Barbosa,Leonardo Capra Pezzi,Marisa Tsao,Sandra Manoela Dias Macedo,Tiago Franco de Oliveira,Elfrides E.S. Schapoval,Andreas S.L. Mendez
An ESI-MS/MS method through direct infusion was validated for quantitative analysis of meropenem powder for injection. The validation parameters were established in a rapid analysis of 30 s. Drug stability was studied through the submission to stress testing, resulting on four degradation products. Under hydrolytic conditions, in acid, neutral and alkaline media, the major degradation product was formed through the cleavage of the β-lactam ring. Oxidation of the drug using H 2 O 2 (3%) showed the formation of two degradation products from a decarboxylation reaction and N-oxide formation. Under high humidity conditions, there was detected a dimer product. The stability of meropenem after reconstitution was studied in conditions that simulate its clinical use. In samples reconstituted and diluted in infusion fluids, an extensive degradation was observed. At room temperature meropenem maintained its content > 90% for up to 4 h when prepared in 5% glucose and for up to 12 h when prepared in 0.9% NaCl. Through ESI-MS/MS analyzes it was observed a degradation product formed by β-lactam ring cleavage, detected in all conditions studied. It was also identified a degradation product formed only in 5% glucose, generated by the hydrolysis of β-lactam followed by the attachment of a glucose molecule to the nitrogen of the pyrrolidine ring. In general, all the results obtained in the stability studies contribute to the knowledge about this antibiotic and future candidates of this class.
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Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry
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Mengyue Zhang,Feng Han,Mingxuan Yang,Zhishan Ye,Ying Cui,Yuefei Wang,Jing Yang,Xin Chai
Fuganlin oral liquid (FOL) has been clinically employed for the treatment of pediatric qi deficiency colds, manifesting symptoms such as fever, cough, asthma, and sore throat. However, the chemical composition and bioactive components of FOL have not been clearly elucidated. In this study, a comprehensive qualitative analysis of FOL was conducted utilizing ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry in conjunction with network pharmacology. A total of 124 chemical components were tentatively characterized, comprising flavonoids, phenolic acids, saponins, coumarins, and others. Among these, 43 compounds were unequivocally identified by comparison with authentic reference standards. Furthermore, network pharmacology analysis revealed that the ingredients of FOL exhibited anti‐inflammatory properties and demonstrated potential efficacy in relieving cough and asthma associated with respiratory tract infections. Collectively, this study provides the first comprehensive characterization of the chemical composition in FOL and explores the potential pharmacological mechanisms of its bioactive constituents, thereby providing scientific support for quality control standards and clinical applications.
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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Chen He,Jun Cao,Yuyan Bao,Zexin Sun,Zhongyuan Liu,Chuan Li
A lipidomic evaluation was performed on the tilapia muscle, head and viscera, including studying the composition, distribution and stereospecific characteristics of fatty acids and lipid species. The head and viscera lipids were significantly richer than the muscle lipids. Triacylglycerols were the predominant fraction (over 80% of total lipid in the muscle and head). Additionally, polyunsaturated fatty acids had higher percentages in phospholipids (30.35–52.05% of total fatty acids) than in triacylglycerols (18.11–25.15%). The C52:2 and C52:3 were the most abundant triacylglycerols, which indicates the potential application in infant food. Moreover, 622, 530 and 513 lipids were identified using ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight-mass spectrometry in the muscle, head and viscera, respectively. The three tilapia parts were distinguished using multivariate analysis. Five fatty acids and 33 lipid species were considered as the potential biomarkers. This comprehensive analysis will help to evaluate the lipid nutritional values and facilitate exploitation in tilapia consumption and processing.
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