Two Novel Neophysalins from Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii

Two novel neophysalins, named physalin W ( 1 ) and physalin X ( 2 ), were isolated from the EtOH extract of the aerial parts of Physalis alkekengi L. var. franchetii (Solanaceae). Their structures were determined mainly by spectroscopic techniques including 2D‐NMR (HMBC, HSQC, ¹H,¹H‐COSY, NOESY) and MS experiments.     

锦灯笼中无机元素含量测定

采用ＩＣＰ－ＡＥＳ法检测了要笼果实及其干燥宿萼中无机元素含量。结果表明,锦灯笼含有丰富的对人体有益的无机元素,具较高的营养价值。     

明日叶黄酮类化合物清除羟基自由基活性研究

为了研究明日叶黄酮类化合物对羟基自由基的清除作用,以明日叶（主要取叶片）为原料,用体积分数为65％乙醇提取明日叶总黄酮,测定其总黄酮含量.通过Fenton反应体系产生羟基自由基,利用明日叶提取液中的功能成分黄酮类化合物对羟基自由基的清除作用进行研究.结果表明：明日叶提取物总黄酮质量分数为10.18％,且黄酮类化合物对羟基自由基有较强清除效力,当提取物总黄酮浓度在0.1～1.0 mg/mL范围内,其与清除率呈正相关.明日叶中黄酮类化合物对羟基自由基有较强清除效力,作为天然抗氧化产品开发具有一定价值.     

Determination of the Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Lycium Extracts

Lycium species growing in Turkey have not so far been studied sufficiently. For this reason, non-polar and polar extracts obtained from the fruits of Lycium barbarum L. and L. Ruthenicum Murray (Solanaceae) were assessed both in vitro for their potential as free radical scavenger crude extracts and their phenolic composition. Fruits of Lycium species were sequentially extracted with petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, methanol, n-butanol, and water in a Soxhlet extractor. All the extracts were assessed for the scavenging of the nitrogen-centered free radical 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH^.) by in vitro method. Furthermore, the composition of each extract was investigated both in terms of its Folin-Ciocalteau reactive components and its qualitative content. The phenolic compounds within the extracts were determined as benzoic acid and hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives, flavonoids, and anthocyanins according to their retention time and UV spectral data by HPLC-DAD system.     

天然黄酮类化合物清除羟基自由基的活性研究

采用分光光度法测定了黑沙蒿中黄酮类化合物清除羟基自由基的能力,以IC50值作为评价指标,初步探讨了黄酮类化合物清除羟基自由基的活性与结构之间的关系,为开发利用黑沙蒿提供了科学依据.     

Chemical Composition Assessment of Structural Parts (Seeds,Peel, Pulp) of Physalis alkekengi L. Fruits

In recent years there has been an extensive search for nature-based products with functional potential. All structural parts of Physalis alkekengi (bladder cherry), including fruits, pulp, and less-explored parts, such as seeds and peel, can be considered sources of functional macro- and micronutrients, bioactive compounds, such as vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and dietetic fiber. The chemical composition of all fruit structural parts (seeds, peel, and pulp) of two phenotypes of P. alkekengi were studied. The seeds were found to be a rich source of oil, yielding 14–17%, with abundant amounts of unsaturated fatty acids (over 88%) and tocopherols, or vitamin E (up to 5378 mg/kg dw; dry weight). The predominant fatty acid in the seed oils was linoleic acid, followed by oleic acid. The seeds contained most of the fruit’s protein (16–19% dw) and fiber (6–8% dw). The peel oil differed significantly from the seed oil in fatty acid and tocopherol composition. Seed cakes, the waste after oil extraction, contained arginine and aspartic acid as the main amino acids; valine, phenylalanine, threonine, and isoleucine were present in slightly higher amounts than the other essential amino acids. They were also rich in key minerals, such as K, Mg, Fe, and Zn. From the peel and pulp fractions were extracted fruit concretes, aromatic products with specific fragrance profiles, of which volatile compositions (GC-MS) were identified. The major volatiles in peel and pulp concretes were β-linalool, α-pinene, and γ-terpinene. The results from the investigation substantiated the potential of all the studied fruit structures as new sources of bioactive compounds that could be used as prospective sources in human and animal nutrition, while the aroma-active compounds in the concretes supported the plant’s potential in perfumery and cosmetics.     

化学发光法测定几种天然产物的抗自由基活性

为从天然产物中筛选出具有较好抗自由基活性的药物,利用鲁米诺 H2O2 CuSO4化学发光体系,测定了几种天然产物的抗自由基活性.结果表明抗自由基活性顺序为速溶茶>玉米须水提物>大豆异黄酮>Vc>刺槐花>花生壳丙酮提取物>玉米须醇提取物≈怀山药醇提物.     

Chemical Composition Analysis,Cytotoxic, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Physalis angulata L.: A Comparative Study of Leaves and Fruit

Physalis angulata L. belongs to the family Solanaceae and is distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions. Physalis angulata leaf and fruit extracts were assessed for in vitro anticancer, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic and flavonoid content. The GC-MS technique investigated the chemical composition and structure of bioactive chemicals reported in extracts. The anticancer activity results revealed a decrease in the percentage of anticancer cells’ viability in a concentration- and time-dependent way. We also noticed morphological alterations in the cells, which we believe are related to Physalis angulata extracts. Under light microscopy, we observed that as the concentration of ethanolic extract (fruit and leaves) treated HeLa cells increased, the number of cells began to decrease.     

Scavenging Effects of Plant Antioxidants on Gas-Phase Free Radicals in Mainstream Cigarette Smoke

Cigarette smoke contains free radicals that are considered to be a major group of carcinogens. In the present study, we used plant antioxidants to treat cigarette filters for scavenging gas phase free radicals in cigarette smoke. The scavenging activities of four antioxidants against gas phase free radicals were analyzed using an improved spin trap protocol. The scavenging rates ranked as lycopene > grape seed extract > pycnogenol > tomato powder. A scavenging rate of 62% (p < 0.001) was obtained from the lycopene treatment. The use of plant antioxidants as potential scavengers for reducing free-radicals in cigarette smoke is discussed.     

黑果枸杞叶多糖LRLP3的结构、抗氧化活性及免疫活性

黑果枸杞叶经水提醇沉, 离子交换柱层析和凝胶柱层析分离纯化, 得到平均分子量为79400的均一多糖组分LRLP3. 对该多糖的理化性质、 结构、 抗氧化活性及免疫活性的研究结果表明, LRLP3为多分支结构, 主链为(1→3)βGalp, 大部分半乳糖6位存在分支; 支链由(1→6)βGalp, (1→4)βGalp, (1→3)βAraf, (1→3)αArap, (1→5)βAraf和(1→2,4)αRhap组成, 非还原末端由αAraf, βGalp和βGlcp组成. LRLP3具有较强的还原能力, 可显著清除1,1-二苯基-2-三硝基苯肼(DPPH)自由基、 羟自由基和超氧阴离子自由基, 有效抑制Cu²⁺/H₂O₂诱导的蛋白氧化损伤和H₂O₂诱导的细胞氧化损伤. LRLP3在体外对未经诱导和经刀豆蛋白(ConA)或脂多糖(LPS)诱导的小鼠脾细胞增殖均有促进作用.     

QTOF-ESI MS Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Physalis peruviana L. (Cape Gooseberry) Husks and Fruits from Costa Rica

There is increasing interest in research of secondary metabolites from Physalis peruviana (Cape gooseberry) because of their potential bioactivities. In this study, the profile of compounds found in fruits and husks from Costa Rica was determined through ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry using a quadrupole time-of-flight analyzer (UPLC-ESI-QTOF MS) on extracts (n = 10) obtained through pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) conditions. In total, 66 different compounds were identified, comprising 34 withanolides, 23 sucrose ester derivatives and 9 flavonoids. UPLC-DAD analysis was performed to determine the β-carotene in fruits and to quantify the flavonoids in all 10 samples, with the results showing higher contents in samples from the Dota region (58.6–60.1 μg/g of dry material versus 1.6–2.8 mg/g of dry material). The Folin–Ciocalteau total polyphenolic content (FC) and antioxidant activity using the DPPH method showed better results for the husk extracts, with the ones from the Dota region holding the best values (4.3–5.1 mg GAE/g of dry material versus IC₅₀ = 1.6–2.3 mg of dry material/mL). In addition, a significant negative correlation was found between the RU, FC and DPPH values (r = −0.902, p < 0.05), aligning with previous reports on the role of polyphenols in antioxidant activity. Principal correlation analysis (PCoA) and hierarchical clustering (HC) analysis were performed on HRMS results, and they indicated that the D1 and D2 fruit samples from the Dota region were clustered with husks related to a higher presence of the analyzed metabolites. In turn, principal component analysis (PCA) performed on the flavonoid content and antioxidant activity yielded results indicating that the D1 and D2 husks and fruit samples from the Dota region stood out significantly, showing the highest antioxidant activity. In summation, our findings suggest that P. peruviana husks and fruits from Costa Rica constitute a substrate of interest for further studies on their potential health benefits.     

Formation of CC Bonds by Addition of Free Radicals to Alkenes

There are many reactions in which CC bonds are formed by addition of free radicals to alkenes. Information about the mechanism is important for the synthesis of specific target molecules. The rate of addition of alkyl radicals to alkenes is controlled by steric and polar effects. The stabilities of the educts and products are of only limited importance, since the transition states for these exothermic reactions occur very early on the reaction coordinate. Variations in reactivity and selectivity can be described using frontier orbital theory: for nucleophilic radicals the dominant interactions are those between SOMO's and LUMO's, and for electrophilic radicals those between SOMO's and HOMO's. The large differences in the steric effects of α - and β- substituents of alkenes can be explained by postulating an unsymmetrical transition state— the radical approaches one of the C atoms preferentially. Regioand stereoselectivities can be predicted and are determined, in general, by steric effects.     

佛手多糖的化学组成及体外抗氧化活性研究

佛手经热水提取和乙醇沉淀,得佛手多糖粗品(BP).BP经Servag法除蛋白,用DEAE离子交换柱梯度洗脱分离得到BP1和BP2两个组分,经凝胶色谱和SDS-聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳检验为均一组分.用凝胶渗透色谱法测得BP1和BP2的重均分子量分别为17773和65589.薄层色谱和高效液相色谱分析表明,BP1和BP2均由鼠李糖、甘露糖、葡萄糖、半乳糖和木糖组成.采用化学发光法在多种化学模拟体系中研究了佛手多糖清除活性氧的作用,观察了佛手多糖对HO^.导致DNA链损伤的抑制作用.结果表明,佛手多糖能有效地清除O₂^-.和HO^.等活性氧,对DNA链具有良好的保护作用.     

杏鲍菇多糖WPP2的结构表征及抗肿瘤活性

采用热水浸提法从杏鲍菇中提取粗多糖, 经纯化得到一种新的多糖WPP2.通过紫外光谱、色谱、质谱、核磁共振、红外光谱、环境扫描电子显微镜(ESEM)和原子力显微镜(AFM)等技术相结合的方法, 对WPP2结构进行了表征, 并对其体外抗氧化和抗肿瘤活性进行了初步探讨.结果表明, WPP2的平均分子量为4.499×10⁵, 主要由Glc组成, 每个重复单元存在2条支链,→1,2,3)-β-D-Manp和→1,2,6)-β-D-Manp位于支链位点, 支链由→1,6)-β-D-Glcp和→1,6)-β-D-Galp构成, 非还原末端基为→1)-β-D-Glcp, 主链主要由→1,3)-β-D-Glcp,→1,6)-β-D-Galp和→1,3)-β-D-Manp糖残基组成.刚果红实验结果表明其具有三螺旋结构; 用ESEM和AFM首次在纳米尺度观察到WPP2具有多分枝结构; 活性实验结果表明WPP2具有一定的抗氧化和抗肿瘤活性.     

纳升级反相液相色谱-串联质谱法分析锦灯笼提取物中的蛋白质

通过水提、酸沉法得到锦灯笼果实提取物,其中蛋白质含量为188 mg/g(以提取物干重计),共含有18种氨基酸,其中8种人体必需氨基酸占氨基酸总量的31%。基于鸟枪法蛋白质组学的分析方法,用纳升级反相液相色谱-串联质谱(nano-RPLC-MS/MS)系统分析锦灯笼果实提取物中蛋白质的酶解产物,结合数据库检索,共鉴定得到60种蛋白质;通过生物信息学分析,得到锦灯笼提取物中的蛋白质具有催化活性、抗氧化活性、酶调节活性、养分贮液囊活性、运输活性、结合活性六大生物活性,其中鉴定到与抗氧化相关的蛋白质有3种,为锦灯笼中蛋白质的功能性质的进一步研究奠定了基础。     

白千层挥发油化学成分分析

用毛细管气相色谱、气相色谱－ 质谱－ 计算机分析技术, 对植物白千层枝叶挥发油化学成分进行了分析研究, 从这种植物挥发油中分离出８０ 个以上的组分, 确认了其中的３５ 种成分, 所鉴定的组分占挥发油色谱总峰面积的９０ ％ 以上。     

Screening of Humic Substances Extracted from Leonardite for Free Radical Scavenging Activity Using DPPH Method

Humic substances (HSs) have been researched for a long time and still manage to surprise humanity today. According to the latest research, in addition to their previously well-known effects, they also have antioxidant properties. However, this previous research does not examine the difference in the antioxidant effect of the fractions extracted/produced in different processes; they do not consider the light absorption of the HSs, which falsifies analysis based on the measurement of color change over time. In the present work, HS fractions were obtained from leonardite, the extraction processes can also be implemented on an industrial scale. The fractions were characterized by elementary analysis, UV–Vis and FT-IR spectroscopies, to prove that our self-extracted samples have similar characteristics to the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS) standard samples. The different methods of HS fractionation affected the elemental composition, and the spectral characteristics. The antioxidant effect was investigated using the DPPH method to screen the antioxidant efficiency of humic, fulvic, and himatomelanic acids. In addition, we compared our results with the IHSS standard samples to obtain a more comprehensive picture of the antioxidant effect of HSs extracted in different ways according to the DPPH method. Based on our results, the extraction method affects not only the physico-chemical properties but also the free radical scavenging activity of the fractions.