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Nguyen Thi Mai, Bui Thi Mai Anh, Vu Thi Xuan, Hoang Thi Tuyet Lan, Duong Thi Hai Yen, Bui Huu Tai, Nguyen Xuan Nhiem, Phan Van Kiem
Summary: A phytochemical study on the roots of Achyranthes bidentata Blume resulted in the discovery of 16 compounds, including 3 new ones (1-3). Their chemical structures were determined through spectroscopic analysis. Compounds 1, 7, and 11-16 exhibited inhibition of NO production in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells, with IC50 values ranging from 28.03 to 54.23 μM. Compounds 14 and 15 showed anti-α-glucosidase activity, with IC50 values of 176.24 μM and 156.92 μM, respectively.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
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Zezhou Lin, Tianyu Li, Qian Yu, Haiyun Chen, Di Zhou, Ning Li, Chunyan Yan
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(2021)
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Yu-Hao Dong, Chen Chun, Qiang Huang, Xiong Fu
Summary: MFP1P, a novel polysaccharide isolated from Fructus Mori, demonstrated excellent antioxidant activity with a molecular weight of 56.78 kDa and a sugar content of 93.32%.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
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HuaYang Si, Yimeng Chen, Jie Yang, Xiaodong Wen
Summary: In this study, polysaccharides from Achyranthes bidentata (AB), Cyathula officinalis (CO) and Achyranthes aspera (AA) were compared and found to have similar monosaccharide compositions, but significant differences in the relative contents of fructose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid, and glucose. Polysaccharides from AB, CO and AA were mainly composed of frucans with different degrees of polymerization. Pectins were also found in these drugs. The findings provide a better understanding of the polysaccharide profiles of AB, CO and AA, and can guide their clinical usage and quality control.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
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Meixi He, Yingang Feng, Yi Wang, Mengchun Cheng, Xiaozhe Zhang, Lihua Zhang
Summary: In this study, a cysteine-rich glycation peptide, termed glycation-bidentatide (Gly-BTP), was discovered in the Chinese herb Achyranthes bidentata Blume. Cell bioactivity assay results suggested that Gly-BTP might have potential therapeutic effects and provide neuroprotection in NMDA-induced HT22 murine hippocampal neuronal cells. The discovery of Gly-BTP contributes to the understanding of the role of CRPs in neuroprotection.
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Yi Shi, Zhuang-Wei Zhang, Ming-Ming Du, Jing Wu, Jian-Xin Li
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(2023)
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Wangjun Yuan, Peng Liu, Suping Zhang, Yanxia He
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Haisong Wang, Jinran Chen, Pengfei Ren, Yiwen Zhang, Stanley Omondi Onayango
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ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Fei Ding, Yunpeng Bai, Qiong Cheng, Shu Yu, Mengchun Cheng, Yulin Wu, Xiaozhe Zhang, Xinmiao Liang, Xiaosong Gu
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Wang Ying-Ying, Li Jia-Yuan, Yao Chang-Liang, Zhang Jian-Qing, Yu Yang, Yao Shuai, Gao Min, Wu Shi-Fei, Wei Wen-Long, Bi Qi-Rui, Guo De-An
Summary: A rapid and simple strategy was developed to characterize phytoecdysteroids in a medicinal plant, Achyranthes bidentata Blume. 47 phytoecdysteroids were identified, including seven known compounds and potential new compounds. The structures of three new compounds were determined through targeted isolation.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF NATURAL MEDICINES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuwen Yin, Fei Zhu, Meiling Pan, Jiaqi Bao, Qing Liu, Yi Tao
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Changliang Yao, Yingying Wang, Hua Qu, Jiayuan Li, Jianru Hou, Xuebing Chen, Jianqing Zhang, Wenlong Wei, Qirui Bi, De-an Guo
Summary: The differentiation of raw herbal products from similar species has been achieved by plant metabolomics. However, distinguishing various processed products with improved activities and wide clinical utilization from similar species is still challenging due to composition variations during processing. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of phytoecdysteroids in four similar species of Niuxi was conducted using UPLC-HRMS. The results facilitated quality control of the four species, especially the processed products of AB and CO, and provided a reference method for quality control of other processed products.
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(2023)
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Yang Zhao, Qinyang Li, Minghui Wang, Yuhua Wang, Chunhong Piao, Hansong Yu, Junmei Liu, Zhuowei Li
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Feng Li, Yu Jin, Jun Wang, Huaide Xu
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Hao-Ying-Ye Yao, Jun-Qiao Wang, Jun-Yi Yin, Shao-Ping Nie, Ming-Yong Xie
Summary: Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is widely used for analyzing the molecular structure and conformation of polysaccharides. It can infer linkage and sequence of sugar residues, as well as be applied in various aspects such as conformation, quantitative analysis, and interaction analysis of polysaccharide mixtures.
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Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
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