Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Md. Shimul Bhuia, Polrat Wilairatana, Raihan Chowdhury, Asraful Islam Rakib, Hossam Kamli, Ahmad Shaikh, Henrique D. M. Coutinho, Muhammad Torequl Islam
Summary: This study aims to summarize the botanical origins and anticancer properties of magnolin, a naturally occurring, multi-bioactive lignan molecule. Magnolin has been shown to exhibit robust anticancer activity by inhibiting cell cycle, inducing apoptosis, and modulating multiple signaling pathways in various experimental models, making it a promising plant-derived chemotherapeutic option for further clinical research.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kunjing Wu, Xiaojing Duan, Zhonglong Zhu, Ziyang Sang, Jie Duan, Zhongkui Jia, Luyi Ma
Summary: This study conducted a high-throughput transcriptome analysis of leaf buds of Magnolia denudata under different low temperature conditions, revealing differentially expressed genes related to cold acclimation pathways such as carbon metabolism and plant hormone signaling. Transcription factors, particularly those in the basic helix-loop-helix and AP2/ERF families, were found to play crucial roles in cold acclimation of M. denudata.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ruohan Wang, Ling Chen, Yaping Jia, Liya Liu, Liwei Sun, Yujun Liu, Yun Li
Summary: Through RNA-Seq analysis, researchers identified upregulation of the AOX gene during floral thermogenesis in Magnolia denudata, which promoted VOC biosynthesis. Experiment results showed increased activity of the AOX respiration pathway during floral thermogenesis, leading to enhanced citric acid production as a fundamental metabolite skeleton for VOC biosynthesis. These findings suggest the central role of AOX in coupling heat production and VOC biosynthesis in floral thermogenesis of M. denudata.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Xiangbing Zeng, Hongbiao Dong, Yukai Yang, Tao Li, Chenghui Li, Jiasong Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of magnolia essential oil (MDO) on water quality, blood biochemical, and tissue damage during the transportation of spotted seabass. Results showed that adding 10 mg/L MDO during transportation could alleviate stress and decrease energy metabolism.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hyejin Hyeon, Ho Bong Hyun, Boram Go, Sung Chun Kim, Yong-Hwan Jung, Young-Min Ham
Summary: This study characterized the differences in chemical composition between white and violet flower buds of Magnolia. The white flower buds contained large amounts of monoterpene hydrocarbons, phenolic acids, and aromatic amino acids, while the violet flower buds had higher levels of stress-related metabolites. The results contribute to our understanding of the different metabolic pathways in these two types of flower buds.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yunting Qu, Danni Li, Jinrui Liu, Fangkai Du, Xuecai Tan, Yuzhu Zhou, Shaogang Liu, Weihua Xu
Summary: In this study, near-infrared carbon dots were synthesized from Magnolia denudata leaves using an eco-friendly approach. The synthesized carbon dots were modified and used as a fluorescent nanoprobe for detecting palladium ion, showing high selectivity, excellent water solubility, and stability. This nanoprobe demonstrated low toxicity and could be utilized for monitoring palladium ion in real water samples and Li-7 cells.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mingli Hu, Mei Bai, Ming Yang, Hong Wu
Summary: This study investigated male meiosis in Magnolia denudata and found unique features different from the vast majority of angiosperms, which may have significant implications for understanding cytokinetic mechanisms, evolution of microsporogenesis, and phylogenetics of angiosperms.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Szalabska-Rapala, Weronika Borymska, Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak
Summary: Research indicates that magnolol, a polyphenolic compound found in magnolia bark, shows promising effects in diabetes treatment by improving parameters related to blood glucose, lipid metabolism, and oxidative stress, thus potentially becoming a novel approach to managing diabetes and its complications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Hong ping Zhang, Dan jian Qin, Aletengtuya, Hui qing Gu, Liang Chen, Min Jiang
Summary: Magnolin, an active component in Magnolia biondii Pamp., has been found to improve endothelial function and reduce oxidation stress. It achieves this by downregulating genes associated with NADPH oxidase and increasing coupling of eNOS and bioavailability of NO. These effects contribute to its anti-hypertensive properties.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jidan Zhang, Hongmei Li, Liwei Hou, Jianhui Sun, Weihao Wang, Hua Li, Weipeng Yang, Peijing Rong, Tiegui Nan, Liping Kang, Bin Yang
Summary: This study investigated the pharmacokinetics of five compounds in the stem bark of Magnolia officinalis in both normal and functional dyspepsia rats, revealing significant changes in their absorption and metabolism in pathological states. The main metabolic pathways of honokiol and magnolol were found to be sulfation and glucuronidation.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiangbing Zeng, Hongbiao Dong, Jingru Wu, Wenhao Wang, Yafei Duan, Jian Chen, Jiasong Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the anesthetic potential and physiological response of the essential oil of M. denudata flowers on spotted seabass. The results showed that M. denudata essential oil is an effective anesthetic for spotted seabass.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jidan Zhang, Hongmei Li, Liwei Hou, Jianhui Sun, Weihao Wang, Hua Li, Weipeng Yang, Peijing Rong, Tiegui Nan, Liping Kang, Bin Yang
Summary: This study investigated the pharmacokinetics of five compounds in the stem bark of Magnolia officinalis in both normal and functional dyspepsia rats. The results showed that the residence time of these compounds was significantly decreased in pathological states, except for one compound. The coexisting compounds in the stem bark affected the absorption and elimination of honokiol in vivo. Metabolic profiling analysis identified three prototypes and characterized 35 metabolites, including 18 unknown metabolites.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Carmen G. Manzanarez-Quin, Lilia M. Beltran-Barrientos, Adrian Hernandez-Mendoza, Aaron F. Gonzalez-Cordova, Belinda Vallejo-Cordoba
Summary: Obesity is a widespread issue worldwide, and probiotic fermented dairy products have emerged as a potential new strategy for combating this problem. Research is needed to explore the antiobesity effects of these products in depth.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Biao Zhang, Dongmei Zhang, Zhongke Feng, Lang Zhang, Mingjuan Zhang, Renjie Fu, Zhichao Wang
Summary: This study proposes a tree sap flow estimation method based on environmental factors and AI algorithms, and demonstrates its reliability and accuracy through experiments.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Miyo Tanaka, Hisashi Nishiwaki, Satoshi Yamauchi
Summary: A novel tri-substituted tetrahydropyran type 8,7'-neolignan and its enantiomer with higher enantiomeric excess were synthesized from all cis-tetra-substituted tetrahydrofuran with an iodomethyl group. The phytotoxicities of the synthesized compounds were compared to find the most phytotoxic tri-substituted tetrahydropyran type 8,7'-neolignan.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
