Two new steroidal saponins isolated from Anemarrhena asphodeloides.

abstract：:Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (LJF), a kind of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), has functions of detoxifying and evacuating heat. In the study, a method based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with linear ion trap-Orbitrap mass spectrometry (UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap MS) was developed for the chemical c...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Liu ZH,Wang YQ,Mei XD,Wang F,Yang XZ,Li XD,Jiang F,Zhang JY

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have indicated that the Ilex genus exhibits antioxidant, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory activities. However, the pharmacologic action and mechanisms of Ilex cornuta against cardiac diseases have not yet been explored. The present study was designed to investigate the antioxid...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Yuan Y,Pan S,Yang SL,Liu YL,Xu QM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the molecular signaling mechanism by which the plant-derived, pentacyclic triterpene maslinic acid (MA) exerts anti-diabetic effects. METHOD:HepG2 cells were stimulated with various concentrations of MA. The effects of MA on glycogen phosphorylase a (GPa) activity and the cellular glycogen content w...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Liu J,Wang X,Chen YP,Mao LF,Shang J,Sun HB,Zhang LY

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polysaccharide from traditional Chinese herb, Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk. (SD) was extracted, fractionated and characterized in this work. Four fractions were prepared. Their molecular weight, monosaccharide compositions, linkage modes and structural properties were characterized with SEC-MALS-RI, HPAE...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Meng Y,Yi L,Chen L,Hao J,Li DX,Xue J,Xu NY,Zhang ZQ

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was designed to develop and evaluate glycyrrhetinic acid-graft-hyaluronic acid (HGA) conjugate for intravenous paclitaxel (PTX) delivery. Lyophilized PTX-loaded self-assembled HGA nanoparticles (PTX/HGAs) were prepared and characterized by dynamic light scattering measurements. Hemolysis test, intrav...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Zhang L,Zhou JP,Yao J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The current study was undertaken to assess anti-hyperlipidemic activity of Pistacia lentiscus fatty oil (PLFO) in rabbits following a hyperlipidemic diet. METHOD:Twenty healthy female (WNZ) rabbits were divided into four groups of five animals each: (a) normal control (NC group) receiving standard diet, (b) hyperl...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Djerrou Z

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several chemical compounds can restore pigmentation in vitiligo through mechanisms that vary according to disease etiology. In the present study, we investigated the melanogenic activity of six structurally distinct compounds, namely, scopoletin, kaempferol, chrysin, vitamin D3, piperine, and 6-benzylaminopurine. We d...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Heriniaina RM,Dong J,Kalavagunta PK,Wu HL,Yan DS,Shang J

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study engineered β-carotene ketolase CrtW and β-carotene hydroxylase CrtZ to improve biosynthesis of astaxanthin in Escherichia coli. Firstly, crtW was randomly mutated to increase CrtW activities on conversion from β-carotene to astaxanthin. A crtW* mutant with A6T, T105A and L239M mutations has improved 5.35-fo...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Li D,Li Y,Xu JY,Li QY,Tang JL,Jia SR,Bi CH,Dai ZB,Zhu XN,Zhang XL

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel series of limonin derivatives (V-A-1-V-A-8, V-B-1-V-B-8) were synthesized by adding various tertiary amines onto the C (7)-position of limonin. The synthesized compounds possessed favorable physicochemical property, and the intrinsic solubility of the novel compounds were significantly improved, compared with li...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Wang SC,Yang Y,Liu J,Jiang AD,Chu ZX,Chen SY,Gong GQ,He GW,Xu YG,Zhu QH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Taurochenodeoxycholic acid (TCDCA) is one of the main effective components of bile acid, playing critical roles in apoptosis and immune responses through the TGR5 receptor. In this study, we reveal the interaction between TCDCA and TGR5 receptor in TGR5-knockdown H1299 cells and the regulation of inflammation via the ...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Qi YC,Duan GZ,Mao W,Liu Q,Zhang YL,Li PF

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The saponin ginsenoside Rk1 is a major compound isolated from ginseng. Ginsenoside Rk1 has been reported to have anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties and to be involved in the regulation of metabolism. However, the effect and mechanism of anti-inflammatory action of ginsenoside Rk1 has not been fully clarified....

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Yu Q,Zeng KW,Ma XL,Jiang Y,Tu PF,Wang XM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Sophora flavescens Ait., SFR) and Sophorae Tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma (S. tonkinensis Gapnep., STR) are two commonly used traditional Chinese medicines from Sophora (Leguminosae) plants, which are believed to possess similar bioactive components with entirely different clinical applicati...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Ding PL,He CM,Cheng ZH,Chen DF

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Realgar nanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly used as therapeutic agents for their enhanced anti-proliferation effect and cytotoxicity on cancer cells. However, the alteration of particle size may enhance biological reactivity as well as toxicity. A LC/MS and GC/MS based metabolomics approach was employed to explore th...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Zhang MH,Chen JQ,Guo HM,Li RT,Gao YQ,Tian Y,Zhang ZJ,Huang Y

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurodegenerative diseases are the consequences of imbalance between the production of oxidative stress and its nullification by cellular defense mechanisms. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a precursor of deleterious reactive oxygen species, elicits oxidative stress, resulting in severe brain injuries. Bacopa monnieri is we...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Bhatia G,Dhuna V,Dhuna K,Kaur M,Singh J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The most important side effect of methotrexate (MTX) is mucositis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of turmeric extract on intestinal damage and oxidative stress in rats receiving methotrexate. METHODS:Experiments were performed on male Wistar albino rats divided into six groups. First group re...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Moghadam AR,Mohajeri D,Namvaran-Abbas-Abad A,Manafi H,Shahi D,Mazani M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview on the registration of proprietary Chinese medicines (PCMs) in China over the past century by examining published literature and historical data. We will examine this evolving administrative practice for PCMs registration in China, which is divided to the following f...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Yuan L,Wu ZA,Shao ML

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ginsenoside Rh2 (Rh2) is one of the major bioactive ginsenosides in Panax ginseng. However, the oral bioavailability of Rh2 is low, with P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and CYP3A4 being reported to be the main factors. The purpose of the present study was to determine the enhancing effect of piperine on the oral bioavailability...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Jin ZH,Qiu W,Liu H,Jiang XH,Wang L

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isochlorogenic acid A (ICQA), which has anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antiviral properties, is commonly presented in fruits, vegetables, coffee, plant-based food products, and herbal medicines. These herbal medicines are usually used in combination with other medicines in the clinic. However, little is know...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Wang J,Wang H,Peng Y,Wang GJ,Hao HP

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The novel coronavirus pneumonia broke out in 2019 and spread rapidly. In 30 different countries, there are over seventy thousand patients have been diagnosed in total. Therefore, it is urgent to develop the effective program to prevent and treat for the novel coronavirus pneumonia. In view of Traditional Chinese Medic...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： DU HZ,Hou XY,Miao YH,Huang BS,Liu DH

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tripolinolate A (TLA) is recently identified as a new compound from a halophyte plant Tripolium vulgare and has been shown to have significant in vitro activity against the proliferation of colorectal cancer and glioma cells. This study was designed to further investigate the effects of TLA on the proliferation of hum...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Chen L,Wang WL,Song TF,Xie X,Ye XW,Liang Y,Huang HC,Yan SL,Lian XY,Zhang ZZ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Naodesheng (NDS) formula, which consists of Rhizoma Chuanxiong, Lobed Kudzuvine, Carthamus tinctorius, Radix Notoginseng, and Crataegus pinnatifida, is widely applied for the treatment of cardio/cerebrovascular ischemic diseases, ischemic stroke, and sequelae of cerebral hemorrhage, etc. At present, the studies on NDS...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Pang XC,Kang,Fang JS,Zhao Y,Xu LJ,Lian WW,Liu AL,DU GH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contemporary pharmacological research has demonstrated that puerarin, the most important phytoestrogen extracted from Pueraria lobata(Willd.) Ohwi, has protecting functions on the cardiovascular system, nervous system, osteoporosis, liver injury, and inflammation in vivo and in vitro. Most of these research studies fo...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Wei SY,Chen Y,Xu XY

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diosgenin, a well-known steroid sapogenin derived from plants, has been used as a starting material for production of steroidal hormones. The present review will summarize published literature concerning pharmacological potential of diosgenin, and the underlying mechanisms of actions. Diosgenin has shown a vast range ...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Chen Y,Tang YM,Yu SL,Han YW,Kou JP,Liu BL,Yu BY

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was designed to investigate the effects of start codon of nosM on the biosynthesis of nosiheptide. Target genes were amplified by overlap PCR. After homologous recombination to construct engineered strains, nosiheptide production was analyzed by HPLC. Three mutants with different start codon of nosM ...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Jiang L,Xue YJ,Liu WY,Ma M,Wu XR,Wang SZ,Chen YJ

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The depressant-like effects of albiflorin (AF) were studied on stressed chronic restraint stress (CRS) rats. Experimental rats were subjected to immobilization stress for a daily 6 h-restraining in a plastic restrainer for continuous 21 d and were treated with 30 or 15 mg·kg-1 of AF for 21 d. Control rats were maintai...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Zhu YL,Wang LY,Zhao DP,Wang CL,Zhang R,Fei WT,Wang JX,Zhang JJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the chemical constituents of the solid culture of the endophyte Phomopsis sp. IFB-E060 in Vatica mangachapoi. METHOD:Isolation and purification were performed through silica gel column chromatography, gel filtration over Sephadex LH-20, ODS column chromatography, and HPLC. Structures of the isolated compo...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Shen L,Luo Q,Shen ZP,Li LY,Zhang XJ,Wei ZQ,Fu Y,Song YC,Tan RX

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dendrobium, orchid, is a traditional Chinese herb medicine applied extensively as tonic and precious food for thou-sands of years recorded in ancient Chinese medical book "Shen Nong's Materia Medica". It's well known that bioactivities are usually related to the ingredients' basis. Based on the previous research, Dend...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Yue H,Zeng H,Ding K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-influenza Chinese herbal medicines (anti-flu CHMs) have advantages in preventing and treating influenza virus infection. Despite various data on antiviral activities of some anti-flu CHMs have been reported, most of them could not be compared using the standard evaluation methods for antiviral activity. This situ...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Han X,Zhang DK,Guo YM,Feng WW,Dong Q,Zhang CE,Zhou YF,Liu Y,Wang JB,Zhao YL,Xiao XH,Yang M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considering that high levels of nitric oxide (NO) exert anti-cancer effect and the derivatives of oleanolic acid (OA) have shown potent anti-cancer activity, new O2-vinyl diazeniumdiolate-based NO releasing derivatives (5a-l, 11a-l) of OA were designed, synthesized, and biologically evaluated in the present study. The...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Zou Y,Yan C,Liu JC,Huang ZJ,Xu JY,Zhou JP,Zhang HB,Zhang YH

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the chemical constituents and bioactivity of the stem bark of Mitragyna diversifolia. METHOD:Compounds were isolated by various chromatographic methods. Their structures were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic techniques (IR, UV, MS, and NMR), and they were evaluated for their cytotoxic activities b...

journal_title：Chinese journal of natural medicines

authors： Cao XF,Wang JS,Wang PR,Kong LY

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00