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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shengyu Ge, Jinlong Liu, Yang Liu, Jiaqi Song, Hongfeng Wu, Lele Li, Heyun Zhu, Bo Feng
Summary: Ginseng residue, a by-product of ginsenoside extraction, was compared to ginseng tablets using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS analysis, revealing the presence of 39 compounds in both samples. The study found that while ginsenosides were present in small amounts in the residue, a significant amount of polysaccharides was retained. Furthermore, ginseng residue showed strong antioxidant effects, indicating its potential as a functional food raw material.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yizheng Sun, Xiaojie Fu, Ying Qu, Lihua Chen, Xiaoyan Liu, Zichao He, Jing Xu, Jiao Yang, Wen Ma, Jun Li, Qingmei Guo, Youbo Zhang
Summary: In this study, ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem triple quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Triple-TOF-MS/MS) was used to investigate the chemical differences of Panax ginseng Meyer in different growth environments and the effects of growth-environment factors on P. ginseng growth. The results showed that different growing environments had a significant influence on the constituents of P. ginseng and provided a new breakthrough for the further study of potential compounds in P. ginseng.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Lin Wang, Li Shao, Su-tian-zi Huang, Zhi Liu, Wei Zhang, Kai Hu, Wei-Hua Huang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the metabolic profiles of ginsenosides in rat feces mediated by gut microbiota. The findings demonstrated the significant role of gut microbiota in the metabolism of ginsenosides.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2024)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lele Li, Zhixia Chang, Keyu Wei, Yi Tang, Zhao Chen, Hongli Zhang, Yang Wang, Heyun Zhu, Bo Feng
Summary: This study proposed a new method for discriminating and quantifying black ginseng. The black ginseng samples were divided into incomplete and complete black ginseng based on accurate quantification of six ginsenosides. Ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight/mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) combined with a multivariate statistical analysis strategy was then employed to differentiate the two groups.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Christina Virgiliou, Georgios Theodoridis, Ian D. Wilson, Helen G. Gika
Summary: The study presents a fast and reliable method for quantifying amino acids and their derivatives in urine, validated through existing guidelines and demonstrating accuracy and stability using a surrogate matrix approach. The method may serve as a valuable tool for clinical or nutritional studies involving investigation of amino acid metabolic signatures in excreted urine.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Lianlian Zhu, Liang Xu, Ye Huang, Caixiang Xie, Deqiang Dou, Jiang Xu
Summary: The study revealed that warmer, humid, and shady environments favor the accumulation of ginsenosides in mountainous forest cultivated ginseng, while conditions such as lower temperature, more precipitation, weaker light, and higher altitude are beneficial for amino acid accumulation. Mineral elements contribute to the accumulation of amino acids, but soil acidification is unfavorable.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Liuqing Zhao, Xiaodong Zhao, Yaping Xu, Xiaowei Liu, Jingran Zhang, Zeying He
Summary: A sensitive and reliable method for simultaneous determination of 49 amino acids, B vitamins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids in vegetables was developed and validated. Purple cabbage, broccoli, and red lettuce were found to have the highest concentrations of free amino acids, B vitamins, and phenolic compounds among the 26 commonly consumed vegetables.
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Plant Sciences
Linlin Liu, Xueying Han, Guoshun Shan, Li Fu, Deqiang Dou
Summary: This study investigated the different mechanisms between different natures of ginseng medicines and their qi-tonifying action, as well as the nature of black ginseng. The results showed that ginseng medicines could treat hyperthyroidism by regulating the hypothalamus pituitary thyroid (HPT) axis, with black ginseng exhibiting a mild-warm nature. The study also revealed the involvement of HPA and HPG axes in the qi-tonifying effects of ginseng medicines.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2024)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Zhengyuan Shi, Chunjing Yang, Xiqiao Xu, Wanshui Wu, Dechun Jiang, Dan Yan
Summary: By analyzing plasma samples of children with medulloblastoma and comparing them with samples from children with other intracranial tumors, this study identified differential metabolites and metabolic pathways. The results showed significant differences in glycerophospholipid and alpha-linolenic acid metabolism pathways, as well as amino acid metabolism pathways (phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis) between medulloblastoma patients and other tumor patients. These findings provide a basis for early diagnosis, as well as identifying new therapeutic targets and strategies for medulloblastoma.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Yongxia Guan, Jianwei Fan, Chenghong Sun, Yiqing Yang, Jianye Quan, Guimin Zhang, Na Guo
Summary: The study found that GRR affects the synthesis of ginsenosides in 20-year-old MCG, resulting in lower concentrations of key ginsenosides and differences in elemental composition.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Guolei Zhang, BoFan Lu, Enhui Wang, Wei Wang, Zheng Li, Lili Jiao, Hui Li, Wei Wu
Summary: This study investigated the antifatigue effect of Panax ginseng on chronic fatigue rats. The results showed that the extract of P. ginseng significantly prolonged the swimming time of rats, reduced blood lipids, and improved energy metabolism, effectively relieving chronic fatigue.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ting Yu, Yan-Xin Zhang, Xin-Juan Liu, Dan-Qing Chen, Dan-Dan Wang, Guo-Qin Zhu, Qi Gao
Summary: This study investigates the pharmacological effects and clinical applications of mountain-cultivated ginseng and garden ginseng on cardiovascular diseases, highlighting the differences in metabolites, target genes, and signaling pathways. Both types of ginseng promote angiogenesis and protect damaged blood vessels, showing potential therapeutic effects.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Paul H. Goodwin, Madison A. Best
Summary: Ginsenosides have been widely studied for their medicinal benefits and their role in ginseng plant biology. They play a crucial role in ginseng's defense against biotic stresses, providing antimicrobial, antifeedant, and allelopathic activities. Ginsenosides also have roles in ginseng development and abiotic stress tolerance.
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Environmental Sciences
Ying-qiang Li, Ze-hua Liu, Sa Chen, Ying-juan Wu, Jing-tang Liang, Zhi Dang, Yun Liu
Summary: A trace determination method for 15 free amino acids in drinking source water was developed using solid-phase extraction coupled with ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The method showed excellent linearity, low limits of detection, and good recoveries, making it suitable for the analysis of this type of sample. The top five amino acids found in the drinking source water samples were serine, glycine, leucine, alanine, and isoleucine.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mayy M. Mostafa, Mohamed A. Farag
Summary: This study analyzed the metabolites of different cultivars of Prunus mahaleb L. It was found that white cultivars were abundant in phenolic acids and amino acids, while red cultivars and roasted seeds were rich in organic acids and nitrogenous compounds.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Lianlian Zhu, Xiaoning Luan, Deqiang Dou, Luqi Huang
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC SCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed M. Metwaly, Zhu Lianlian, Huang Luqi, Dou Deqiang
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lianlian Zhu, Xiaoning Luan, Ying Yuan, Deqiang Dou, Luqi Huang
Summary: The study explored the chemical characteristics of mountainous forest cultivated ginseng (MFCG) and garden ginseng (GG) in terms of their ginsenosides and oligosaccharides. Results showed differences in the distribution of ginsenosides and oligosaccharides between GG and MFCG, related to the age and cultivation environment of the ginseng. The study provides insights into the quality control criteria for GG and MFCG.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
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Agricultural Engineering
Lianlian Zhu, Jiang Xu, Peiyuan Dou, Deqiang Dou, Luqi Huang
Summary: The study showed that rhizosphere soil factors significantly influence the quality of mountainous forest cultivated ginseng, with potential for geographical origin traceability; Stable isotope technique can effectively distinguish between different sources of ginseng; The mineral element contents are important indicators for geographical origin traceability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Lianlian Zhu, Liang Xu, Deqiang Dou, Luqi Huang
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the chemical characteristics of mountainous forest cultivated ginseng and garden ginseng, finding differences in the content and proportion of ginsenosides in different parts of ginseng, which can be used to differentiate different types of ginseng.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Hua Sui, Lianlian Zhu, Libin Zhan, Tingting Bi, Boyu Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between neuronal mitochondrial dysfunction and insulin resistance in rats with chronic psychological stress-induced diabetic cognitive impairment. The findings showed that chronic psychological stress led to mitochondrial damage and insulin resistance in the brain. However, the traditional Chinese medicine compound Zibu Piyin Recipe (ZBPYR) significantly improved these conditions. This research provides new insights for the development of ZBPYR as a treatment for chronic psychological stress and DACD.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Lianlian Zhu, Liang Xu, Ye Huang, Caixiang Xie, Deqiang Dou, Jiang Xu
Summary: The study revealed that warmer, humid, and shady environments favor the accumulation of ginsenosides in mountainous forest cultivated ginseng, while conditions such as lower temperature, more precipitation, weaker light, and higher altitude are beneficial for amino acid accumulation. Mineral elements contribute to the accumulation of amino acids, but soil acidification is unfavorable.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Ling Zhang, Ning Chen, Libin Zhan, Tingting Bi, Wen Zhou, Lijing Zhang, Lianlian Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the therapeutic effect and molecular mechanism of Erchen decoction (ECD) in a rat model of high-fat diet-induced obesity. The results demonstrate that ECD treatment improves lipid metabolic disorders and hepatic steatosis. Furthermore, ECD promotes the abundance of beneficial bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids and reduces the abundance of disease-related bacteria. ECD also increases total short-chain fatty acids levels, particularly butyric acid. The mechanism may involve an increase in acetyl-histone 3-lysine 9 levels, promoting fatty acid beta-oxidation in the liver.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lianlian Zhu, Xia Liu, Haixue Kuang, Bin Li, Deqiang Dun
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
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Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
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Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
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Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
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Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
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Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
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Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
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Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
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Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
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Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
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Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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