Background:The active components of Horcha-6 were identified using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry.Also,we investigated the potential mechanisms that explain why Horcha-6 may be effective in treati...Background:The active components of Horcha-6 were identified using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry.Also,we investigated the potential mechanisms that explain why Horcha-6 may be effective in treating migraines through the use of network pharmacology and a rat migraine model.Methods:After identifying the active components of Horcha-6,the corresponding genes of the active components’target were obtained from the Universal Protein database,and a“compound-target-disease”network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.9.0 software.For the in vivo experiments,nitroglycerin was injected intraperitoneally into rats to create a migraine model.Pre-treatment with Horcha-6 was administered orally for 14 days,and rats were subjected to migraine-related behavior tests.RNA sequencing was performed to identify the gene expression regulated by Horcha-6 in the trigeminal nerve.Results:A total of 903 chemical components of Horcha-6 have been collected in the liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry.We discovered 55 of the Horcha-6 bio-active components that were evaluated based on their Percent Human Oral Absorption(≥30%)and DL values(≥0.185)on the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database.The“compound-target-disease”network contained 163 intersection targets with the migraine state.Gene Ontology analysis indicated that these components significantly regulated the immune response,vascular function,oxidative stress,etc.When Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis was performed,we observed that most of the target genes were significantly enriched in the inflammation and neuro-related signaling pathway,toll-like receptor signaling pathway,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,etc.These predictions were further demonstrated via in vivo animal model experiments.The RNA sequencing results showed that 41 genes were down-regulated(P<0.05)and 86 genes were up-regulated(P<0.05)in the Horcha-6 treated group compared with the untreated group.Those genes were mainly involved in neuromodulation,vascular function,and hormone metabolism.Conclusion:The 55 bio-active components in Horcha-6 regulate inflammation,hormone metabolism,and neurotransmitters and have potential as a therapy to treat migraines.展开更多
Background:Hohgardi-9 is a well-known traditional Mongolian drug that relieves cough and removes phlegm.Although it is widely used to treat lung diseases clinically,Hohgardi-9’s bioactive constituents and mechanism o...Background:Hohgardi-9 is a well-known traditional Mongolian drug that relieves cough and removes phlegm.Although it is widely used to treat lung diseases clinically,Hohgardi-9’s bioactive constituents and mechanism of action are unknown.In this study,we explored the bioactive compounds in Hohgardi-9 and the mechanism underlying its therapeutic effect against acute lung injury(ALI).Methods:We obtained the main components of Hohgardi-9 and analyzed the targets related to ALI by searching the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and existing literature.Then,we constructed the compound-target network using Cytoscape 3.8.0 software to obtain the bioactive compounds in Hohgardi-9 against ALI.We used a string database to investigate the interaction between the possible protein targets of Hohgardi-9.We also performed Gene Ontology function annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis to predict its anti-ALI mechanism.Further,to verify the therapeutical effects of Hohgardi-9,we used an ALI rat model and analyzed the components of Hohgardi-9 found in the rat plasma using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with Q-Exactive mass spectrometry.Results:The network pharmacology and plasma component analysis showed that Hohgardi-9 contained 31 potentially bioactive components,including quercetin,herbacetin,izoteolin,and columbinetin acetate,which affected the NF-κB,TLR,and TNF signaling pathways via key targets,such as RELA(p65)and TLR4.The in vivo experiments using hematoxylin and eosin staining revealed that Hohgardi-9 significantly improved lung tissue injury and pulmonary edema in ALI rats.Simultaneously,Hohgardi-9 significantly reduced the expression levels of genes encoding inflammatory factors,such as TRL4,TNF-α,IL-1β,and ICAM1,in the lungs of ALI rats.Conclusion:Hohgardi-9 alleviated ALI by inhibiting inflammation-related gene expression through its active ingredients,such as quercetin and herbacetin.展开更多
Betulin(BE)can be obtained from many plants,such as those belonging Betulaceae family,and pharmacological investigations showed its notable biological properties and good potential for food and pharmaceutical developm...Betulin(BE)can be obtained from many plants,such as those belonging Betulaceae family,and pharmacological investigations showed its notable biological properties and good potential for food and pharmaceutical development.We investigated the homogeneity,stability,purity,and uncertainty of a newly certified reference material(CRM)of BE.The certified purity value for the CRM of BE was 99.56%with an extended uncertainty of 0.07%(k=2,P=0.95),as determined by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC).In this study,DSC was used for the first time for purity determination of BE.Given its high accuracy,precision,and reproducibility,DSC can be used as an alternative technique for purity determination of CRMs in the pharmaceutical and food industry.展开更多
Betulin(BE)has exceedingly become a potential natural product,providing multiple pharmacological and biological activi-ties,including anti-cancer,anti-viral,and anti-inflammatory benefits.Previous research indicated t...Betulin(BE)has exceedingly become a potential natural product,providing multiple pharmacological and biological activi-ties,including anti-cancer,anti-viral,and anti-inflammatory benefits.Previous research indicated that the solvatomorphism of BE can easily occur through crystallization with different organic solvents.This property of BE can directly affect its extraction,isolation,and preparation process.In this study,a system of thermogravimetry(TG)-differential thermal analysis(DTA)coupled with mass spectrometry(MS)with electron ionization(EI)and photoionization(PI)capability,equipped with the skimmer-type interface(i.e.,skimmer-type interfaced TG-DTA-EI/PI-MS system),as a real-time and onsite analysis technique,was employed.Then,four solvatomorphs of BE,namely,with pyridine and water(A),sec-butanol(B),n,n-dimethylformamide(DMF)(C),and isopropanol(V),were analyzed for the first time.Finally,five kinds of the main volatile gaseous species,including H2O,pyridine,sec-butanol,DMF,and isopropanol,were identified clearly.Furthermore,the multi-step desolvation processes of the four solvatomorphs of BE were revealed by this system for the first time.This system showed great potential for the rapid and accurate analysis of various solvatomorphs of natural products.展开更多
Nanosilver has been regarded as a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics for fighting pathogenassociated infections due to its efficacy toward a broad spectrum of pathogens.However,bacterial resistance to na...Nanosilver has been regarded as a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics for fighting pathogenassociated infections due to its efficacy toward a broad spectrum of pathogens.However,bacterial resistance to nanosilver has emerged recently.In this contribution,a surface engineering strategy based on N-halamine chemistry to address bacterial resistance to nanosilver was proposed.Using 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin(DCDMH)as an N-halamine source,AgCI nanodots were deposited on the surface of Ag nano wires(Ag NWs)via in situ redox reaction to prepare AgCl-on-Ag NWs.After in vitro and in vivo tests,AgCl-on-Ag NWs effectively inactivated two antibiotic-resistant bacteria,ampicillinresistant Escherichia coli(AREC)and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)with the minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC)as low as 10μg·ml~(-1)and exhibited good biosafety against normal cells.The experimental and theoretical tests demonstrated that AgCl-onAg NWs worked on AREC and MAS A by generating high level of reactive oxygen species under visible light irradiation,coupled with the sustained Ag ion release.Meanwhile,the antibacterial mechanism of AgCl-on-Ag NWs against MRSA was verified at the gene level by transcriptome analysis(RNA sequencing).Moreover,the fullthickness defect model verified that AgCl-on-Ag NWs reduced inflammatory cell infiltration and dramatically accelerated wound healing.This work provides a synergistic mechanism based on nanosilver surface engineering to eradicate the resistant bacteria that can alleviate drug resistance and develop an innovative approach for the treatment of bacterial infections.展开更多
Flexible thermoelectric materials are presented with potential applications in electronic devices and energy conversion due to their convenient preparation,good flexibility,and various forms.However,as ductility is ra...Flexible thermoelectric materials are presented with potential applications in electronic devices and energy conversion due to their convenient preparation,good flexibility,and various forms.However,as ductility is rarely observed in inorganic semiconductors and ceramic insulators,reports on applications of inorganic oxide materials in flexible thermoelectric materials are sparse.Here,we report a new method for the synthesis of a flexible Na_(1.4)Co_(2)O_(4) thermoelectric material based on Na_(1.4)Co_(2)O_(4) bulk materials,which are prepared by a self-flux method and painted on print paper.Seebeck coefficient and power factor of the obtained thermoelectric material are 78-102 μVK^(-1) and 159e223 mWm^-(1)K^(-2),respectively,in a temperature range of 303-522 K,which are superior to those values of other conductive polymers and their compounds.More interestingly,the n-type Na_(1.4)Co_(2)O_(4) flexible material is obtained in the painting process at higher pressure with Seebeck coefficients of109 to183 μVK^(-1) in a temperature range of 303-522 K.The convenient preparation method of these novel flexible thermoelectric materials may be expanded to the synthesis of other flexible thermoelectric materials,which will be the focus of future work.展开更多
基金supported by grants The Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(2019MS08104)The Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(2022ZD09)The Central Government Guiding Special Funds for Development of Local Science and Technology(2020ZY0020).
文摘Background:The active components of Horcha-6 were identified using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry.Also,we investigated the potential mechanisms that explain why Horcha-6 may be effective in treating migraines through the use of network pharmacology and a rat migraine model.Methods:After identifying the active components of Horcha-6,the corresponding genes of the active components’target were obtained from the Universal Protein database,and a“compound-target-disease”network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.9.0 software.For the in vivo experiments,nitroglycerin was injected intraperitoneally into rats to create a migraine model.Pre-treatment with Horcha-6 was administered orally for 14 days,and rats were subjected to migraine-related behavior tests.RNA sequencing was performed to identify the gene expression regulated by Horcha-6 in the trigeminal nerve.Results:A total of 903 chemical components of Horcha-6 have been collected in the liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry.We discovered 55 of the Horcha-6 bio-active components that were evaluated based on their Percent Human Oral Absorption(≥30%)and DL values(≥0.185)on the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database.The“compound-target-disease”network contained 163 intersection targets with the migraine state.Gene Ontology analysis indicated that these components significantly regulated the immune response,vascular function,oxidative stress,etc.When Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis was performed,we observed that most of the target genes were significantly enriched in the inflammation and neuro-related signaling pathway,toll-like receptor signaling pathway,neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction,etc.These predictions were further demonstrated via in vivo animal model experiments.The RNA sequencing results showed that 41 genes were down-regulated(P<0.05)and 86 genes were up-regulated(P<0.05)in the Horcha-6 treated group compared with the untreated group.Those genes were mainly involved in neuromodulation,vascular function,and hormone metabolism.Conclusion:The 55 bio-active components in Horcha-6 regulate inflammation,hormone metabolism,and neurotransmitters and have potential as a therapy to treat migraines.
基金supported by grants Inner Mongolia Plan of Science and Technology(Grant number:2020GG0005)The Central Government Guiding Special Funds for Development of Local Science and Technology(2020ZY0020).Peer review information。
文摘Background:Hohgardi-9 is a well-known traditional Mongolian drug that relieves cough and removes phlegm.Although it is widely used to treat lung diseases clinically,Hohgardi-9’s bioactive constituents and mechanism of action are unknown.In this study,we explored the bioactive compounds in Hohgardi-9 and the mechanism underlying its therapeutic effect against acute lung injury(ALI).Methods:We obtained the main components of Hohgardi-9 and analyzed the targets related to ALI by searching the traditional Chinese medicine systems pharmacology database and existing literature.Then,we constructed the compound-target network using Cytoscape 3.8.0 software to obtain the bioactive compounds in Hohgardi-9 against ALI.We used a string database to investigate the interaction between the possible protein targets of Hohgardi-9.We also performed Gene Ontology function annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis to predict its anti-ALI mechanism.Further,to verify the therapeutical effects of Hohgardi-9,we used an ALI rat model and analyzed the components of Hohgardi-9 found in the rat plasma using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with Q-Exactive mass spectrometry.Results:The network pharmacology and plasma component analysis showed that Hohgardi-9 contained 31 potentially bioactive components,including quercetin,herbacetin,izoteolin,and columbinetin acetate,which affected the NF-κB,TLR,and TNF signaling pathways via key targets,such as RELA(p65)and TLR4.The in vivo experiments using hematoxylin and eosin staining revealed that Hohgardi-9 significantly improved lung tissue injury and pulmonary edema in ALI rats.Simultaneously,Hohgardi-9 significantly reduced the expression levels of genes encoding inflammatory factors,such as TRL4,TNF-α,IL-1β,and ICAM1,in the lungs of ALI rats.Conclusion:Hohgardi-9 alleviated ALI by inhibiting inflammation-related gene expression through its active ingredients,such as quercetin and herbacetin.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFC1000900)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Grant Nos.2017ZX09101001003,2018ZX09711001-003-022,2018ZX09711001-010)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Grant No.81703473)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(Grant No.2017-I2M-3-010).
文摘Betulin(BE)can be obtained from many plants,such as those belonging Betulaceae family,and pharmacological investigations showed its notable biological properties and good potential for food and pharmaceutical development.We investigated the homogeneity,stability,purity,and uncertainty of a newly certified reference material(CRM)of BE.The certified purity value for the CRM of BE was 99.56%with an extended uncertainty of 0.07%(k=2,P=0.95),as determined by differential scanning calorimetry(DSC).In this study,DSC was used for the first time for purity determination of BE.Given its high accuracy,precision,and reproducibility,DSC can be used as an alternative technique for purity determination of CRMs in the pharmaceutical and food industry.
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFC1000900)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Grant Nos.2017ZX09101001003,2018ZX09711001-010)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(Grant No.81703473)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(Grant No.2017-I2M-3-010).
文摘Betulin(BE)has exceedingly become a potential natural product,providing multiple pharmacological and biological activi-ties,including anti-cancer,anti-viral,and anti-inflammatory benefits.Previous research indicated that the solvatomorphism of BE can easily occur through crystallization with different organic solvents.This property of BE can directly affect its extraction,isolation,and preparation process.In this study,a system of thermogravimetry(TG)-differential thermal analysis(DTA)coupled with mass spectrometry(MS)with electron ionization(EI)and photoionization(PI)capability,equipped with the skimmer-type interface(i.e.,skimmer-type interfaced TG-DTA-EI/PI-MS system),as a real-time and onsite analysis technique,was employed.Then,four solvatomorphs of BE,namely,with pyridine and water(A),sec-butanol(B),n,n-dimethylformamide(DMF)(C),and isopropanol(V),were analyzed for the first time.Finally,five kinds of the main volatile gaseous species,including H2O,pyridine,sec-butanol,DMF,and isopropanol,were identified clearly.Furthermore,the multi-step desolvation processes of the four solvatomorphs of BE were revealed by this system for the first time.This system showed great potential for the rapid and accurate analysis of various solvatomorphs of natural products.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22062017 and 22164015)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Program for Key Science and Technology (No.2020GG0161)+4 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (No.2019JQ03)the Ordos City Program for Key Science and Technology (No.2022YY003)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials (No.sklssm2022021)the Program of Higher-Level Talents of Inner Mongolia University (No.10000-22311201/035)the Science and Technology Research Projects in Colleges and Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (No.NJZZ23091)。
文摘Nanosilver has been regarded as a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics for fighting pathogenassociated infections due to its efficacy toward a broad spectrum of pathogens.However,bacterial resistance to nanosilver has emerged recently.In this contribution,a surface engineering strategy based on N-halamine chemistry to address bacterial resistance to nanosilver was proposed.Using 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin(DCDMH)as an N-halamine source,AgCI nanodots were deposited on the surface of Ag nano wires(Ag NWs)via in situ redox reaction to prepare AgCl-on-Ag NWs.After in vitro and in vivo tests,AgCl-on-Ag NWs effectively inactivated two antibiotic-resistant bacteria,ampicillinresistant Escherichia coli(AREC)and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)with the minimum bactericidal concentration(MBC)as low as 10μg·ml~(-1)and exhibited good biosafety against normal cells.The experimental and theoretical tests demonstrated that AgCl-onAg NWs worked on AREC and MAS A by generating high level of reactive oxygen species under visible light irradiation,coupled with the sustained Ag ion release.Meanwhile,the antibacterial mechanism of AgCl-on-Ag NWs against MRSA was verified at the gene level by transcriptome analysis(RNA sequencing).Moreover,the fullthickness defect model verified that AgCl-on-Ag NWs reduced inflammatory cell infiltration and dramatically accelerated wound healing.This work provides a synergistic mechanism based on nanosilver surface engineering to eradicate the resistant bacteria that can alleviate drug resistance and develop an innovative approach for the treatment of bacterial infections.
基金This project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under the Nos.51702168 and 51927801the Opening Project of State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure under the No.SKL201705SICthe Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center of Multifunctional Copper Materials.
文摘Flexible thermoelectric materials are presented with potential applications in electronic devices and energy conversion due to their convenient preparation,good flexibility,and various forms.However,as ductility is rarely observed in inorganic semiconductors and ceramic insulators,reports on applications of inorganic oxide materials in flexible thermoelectric materials are sparse.Here,we report a new method for the synthesis of a flexible Na_(1.4)Co_(2)O_(4) thermoelectric material based on Na_(1.4)Co_(2)O_(4) bulk materials,which are prepared by a self-flux method and painted on print paper.Seebeck coefficient and power factor of the obtained thermoelectric material are 78-102 μVK^(-1) and 159e223 mWm^-(1)K^(-2),respectively,in a temperature range of 303-522 K,which are superior to those values of other conductive polymers and their compounds.More interestingly,the n-type Na_(1.4)Co_(2)O_(4) flexible material is obtained in the painting process at higher pressure with Seebeck coefficients of109 to183 μVK^(-1) in a temperature range of 303-522 K.The convenient preparation method of these novel flexible thermoelectric materials may be expanded to the synthesis of other flexible thermoelectric materials,which will be the focus of future work.
