Improving our knowledge of the effects of environmental factors(e.g.soil conditions,precipitation and temperature) on belowground biomass in an alpine grassland is essential for understanding the consequences of carbo...Improving our knowledge of the effects of environmental factors(e.g.soil conditions,precipitation and temperature) on belowground biomass in an alpine grassland is essential for understanding the consequences of carbon storage in this biome.The object of this study is to investigate the relative importance of soil nutrients and climate factors on belowground biomass in an alpine meadow in the source region of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers,Tibetan Plateau.Soil organic carbon(SOC),total nitrogen(TN) and total phosphorous(TP) contents and belowground biomass were measured at 22 sampling sites across an alpine meadow on the Tibetan Plateau.We analyzed the data by using the redundancy analysis to determine the main environmental factors affecting the belowground biomass and the contribution of each factor.The results showed that SOC,TN and TP were the main factors that influenced belowground biomass,and the contribution of SOC,TN and TP on biomass was in the range of 47.87%–72.06% at soil depths of 0–30 cm.Moreover,the combined contribution of annual mean temperature(AMT) and mean annual precipitation(MAP) on belowground biomass ranged from 0.92% to 4.10%.A potential mechanism for the differences in belowground biomass was caused by the variations in soil nitrogen and phosphorous,which were coupled with SOC.A significant correlation was observed between MAP and soil nutrients(SOC,TN and TP) at the soil depth of 0–10 cm(P<0.05).We concluded that precipitation is an important driving force in regulating ecosystem functioning as reflected in variations of soil nutrients(SOC,TN and TP) and dynamics of belowground biomass in alpine grassland ecosystems.展开更多
Alpine grassland of the Tibetan Plateau has undergone severe degradation, even desertification. However, several questions remain to be answered, especially the response mechanisms of vegetation biomass to soil proper...Alpine grassland of the Tibetan Plateau has undergone severe degradation, even desertification. However, several questions remain to be answered, especially the response mechanisms of vegetation biomass to soil properties. In this study, an experiment on degradation gradients was conducted in an alpine meadow at the Zoige Plateau in 2017. Both vegetation characteristics and soil properties were observed during the peak season of plant growth. The classification and regression tree model(CART) and structural equation modelling(SEM) were applied to screen the main factors that govern the vegetation dynamics and explore the interaction of these screened factors. Both aboveground biomass(AGB) and belowground biomass(BGB) experienced a remarkable decrease along the degradation gradients. All soil properties experienced significant variations along the degradation gradients at the 0.05 significance level. Soil physical and chemical properties explained 54.78% of the variation in vegetation biomass along the degradation gradients. AGB was mainly influenced by soil water content(SWC), soil bulk density(SBD), soil organic carbon(SOC), soil total nitrogen(STN), and pH. Soil available nitrogen(SAN), SOC and p H, had significant influence on BGB. Most soil properties had positive effects on AGB and BGB, while SBD and p H had a slightly negative effect on AGB and BGB. The correlations of SWC with AGB and BGB were relatively less significant than those of other soil properties. Our results highlighted that the soil properties played important roles in regulating vegetation dynamics along the degradation gradients and that SWC is not the main factor limiting plant growth in the humid Zoige region. Our results can provide guidance for the restoration and improvement of degraded alpine grasslands on the Tibetan Plateau.展开更多
[Objectives] To establish the quality standard of barberry branches. [Methods] Microscopic identification and thin layer identification were used to qualitatively identify barberry branches. Berberine content was dete...[Objectives] To establish the quality standard of barberry branches. [Methods] Microscopic identification and thin layer identification were used to qualitatively identify barberry branches. Berberine content was determined by HPLC method, and the content of water, total ash, acid insoluble ash and extract was detected according to the method of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 edition). [Results] The microscopic identification showed that the features were obvious, and stone cells, cork cells, epidermal cells, stomata, fibers and catheter with reticulated pores could be found. Berberine was detected in barberry branches by thin layer chromatography, and the characteristic spots were separated clearly. Moisture, total ash, and acid insoluble ash content shall not exceed 13%, 6%, and 3%, respectively, and extract content shall not be less than 10%. Berberine hydrochloride (C_(20)H_(18)ClNO_(4)) should be calculated in the branches of Berberis wilsonae Hemsley and Berberis aggregata C. K. Schneid., and berberine (C_(20)H_(17)NO_(4)) content should not be less than 0.05%. The linear relationship was good in the range of 0.002-0.240 mg/mL ( R^(2)=0.999 5). The average recovery was 89.63%, and RSD was 5.28%. [Conclusions] The method was simple, accurate and reproducible, and can be used for the quality control of barberry branches.展开更多
[Objectives]To establish the quality standard of Oxyria sinensis Hemsl.[Methods]The method in Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 edition)was used to determine the moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and alcohol-soluble extr...[Objectives]To establish the quality standard of Oxyria sinensis Hemsl.[Methods]The method in Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 edition)was used to determine the moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and alcohol-soluble extracts of O.sinensis.The qualitative identification of medicinal materials was carried out by microscopic identification method and thin layer chromatography(TLC).The contents of hyperoside and isoquercitrin were determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).[Results]The total amount of moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,alcohol-soluble extract,hyperoside and isoquercitrin of 12 batches of medicinal materials were 8.56%-11.53%,11.26%-15.48%,1.62%-2.56%,17.75%-26.09%,and 0.036%-0.42%,respectively.The microscopic features were obvious,and pores,fibers,calcium oxalate clusters,calcium oxalate square crystals,cork cells could be observed.Fluorescent spots of the same color were displayed at the positions corresponding to the hyperoside reference substance.[Conclusions]Establishing relatively complete quality standards for O.sinensis medicinal materials can provide a reference for the quality control of medicinal materials.展开更多
Unhealthy eating habits with sugar-rich and high-fat foods can bring nutritional imbalance and other chronic diseases. At present, there is an increasing demand in regulating human sub-health through functional foods....Unhealthy eating habits with sugar-rich and high-fat foods can bring nutritional imbalance and other chronic diseases. At present, there is an increasing demand in regulating human sub-health through functional foods. Agriophyllum squarrosum(L.) Moq., a pioneer plant native to sand dunes with ecological restoration function, is a traditional food plant of sand regions and Mongolian folk medicine. Numerous studies have confirmed that A. squarrosum seed, also called sand rice, has high nutritional value. However, the long-term health effects of eating sand rice remain unclear. To better explore and evaluate its long-term effects, hereby, ICR mice were fed with sand rice flour at different ratios(control, 60% and 95%) for 100 days. Results show that the growth and blood glucose level curve of these experimental mice were lower and more stable than that of the control. In addition, mice fed pure sand rice ingredient(95%) gained more stable body weight and blood glucose after 28 days, which revealed that sand rice is a food with comprehensive nutritional value and rarely negatively impacts the body growth performance. Our data also demonstrates that, the content of triglyceride(TG), total cholesterol(TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) provided the lowest level in the blood of mice with a diet of pure sand rice ingredient, 0.48, 4.14, 0.91, 3.03 mmol/L, respectively. Also, T-SOD and GSH-PX activity provided a high level in mice with pure sand rice gradient, which significantly increased by 36%(T-SOD)and 19%(GSH-PX) compared to the control. These results suggest that long term intake of the pure sand rice ingredients is more helpful for stabilizing blood lipid and improve antioxidant capacity and beneficial to people suffering from chronic disease. This study supplies the first animal evidence to support the claim that sand rice is a promising functional food with comprehensive nutrition in the future. We are confident that, with increasing demands of daily sand rice usage, planting A. squarrosum in the vast desert regions will further increase the local economy and ecological restoration when coping with global warming.展开更多
[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of total flavonoids from a Zhuang medicine HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE using response surface methodology.[Methods]Using rutin as a refere...[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of total flavonoids from a Zhuang medicine HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE using response surface methodology.[Methods]Using rutin as a reference substance,a standard curve was drawn at a wavelength of 292 nm.Content determination was performed through absorbance under different conditions.The effects of ultrasonic time,ethanol volume fraction and liquid-to-solid ratio on the yield of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE were investigated by single-factor tests.By using Box-Behnken test,the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE was optimized.[Results]The optimal extraction process of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE was as follows:ultrasonic time of 30 min,ethanol volume fraction of 50%and liquid-to-solid ratio of 40∶1(mL/g).Under the optimal extraction conditions,the average yield of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE was 85.47 mg/g.[Conclusions]The optimized extraction process was convenient and feasible.This study will provide a reference for the extraction of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE,and provide certain guidance and basis for further development and utilization of the plan resource of Blumea riparia(Bl.)DC.展开更多
[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the extraction process of total flavonoids in Cardamine tangutorum O.E.Schulz.[Methods]On the basis of single-factor experiments,the ultrasonic-enzymatic extraction process of ...[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the extraction process of total flavonoids in Cardamine tangutorum O.E.Schulz.[Methods]On the basis of single-factor experiments,the ultrasonic-enzymatic extraction process of total flavonoids in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz was optimized by Box-Behnken design from aspects of ethanol volume fraction,extraction time,extraction temperature and enzyme addition,with yield of total flavonoids as the evaluation index.[Results]The optimal extraction process of total flavonoids in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz was as follows:ethanol volume fraction of 70%,ultrasonic extraction time of 43 min,ultrasonic extraction temperature of 37℃and cellulose addition of 0.07 mg.Under the optimal conditions,the yield of total flavonoids from C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz reached 75.90 mg/g.[Conclusions]The optimized extraction process was reasonable and feasible,and it could provide a reference for the extraction of total flavonoids in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.This study provided a foundation for the quality control of food/medicinal materials and the development and research of big health products of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.展开更多
[Objectives] The research aimed to identify Paris polyphylla with different growth year numbers and evaluate its resource quality.[Methods]Comparative research on P. polyphylla with different growth year numbers was c...[Objectives] The research aimed to identify Paris polyphylla with different growth year numbers and evaluate its resource quality.[Methods]Comparative research on P. polyphylla with different growth year numbers was conducted by using morphological identification and microscopic identification method. [Results] By contrasting original plant morphology,transverse sections of rhizome and fibrous root,powder,it displayed that microstructure of P. polyphylla had regularity difference in cell shape and size,duct quantity,trait and size,size and distribution of calcium oxalate cluster crystal. [Conclusions] The microstructure change of P. polyphylla was related to the number of its growth year,which could provide the reference for identifying the growth year number of P. polyphylla and evaluating its resource quality.展开更多
In this study,the resource distribution,morphological characteristics,artificial cultivation and market circulation of Paris Polyphylla var.yunnanensis and its polygerm varieties in Yunnan were investigated by referri...In this study,the resource distribution,morphological characteristics,artificial cultivation and market circulation of Paris Polyphylla var.yunnanensis and its polygerm varieties in Yunnan were investigated by referring to the research literature,field investigation and our planting experience.It is found that P.polyphylla var.yunnanensis is widely distributed in Yunnan Province,realizing large-scale artificial cultivation,while the wild resources of polygerm varieties are almost on the verge of extinction and are in urgent need of protection.展开更多
Background:Nitrogen(N)and phosphorus(P)are important elements for plant metabolism and growth.Therefore,the quantification of the scaling relationship of N to P in plant organs can help us understand many fundamental ...Background:Nitrogen(N)and phosphorus(P)are important elements for plant metabolism and growth.Therefore,the quantification of the scaling relationship of N to P in plant organs can help us understand many fundamental ecological processes.The general scaling relationships between N and P in leaves and in fine roots have been reported.As compared to leaves and fine roots,however,little information is available on the N versus P scaling relationship in the stems of woody plants,especially for twigs.In this study,a comprehensive dataset comprising 2,038 N=P paired observations for a total of 536 woody species was compiled and analyzed to determine whether a general scaling relationship exists.Results:The global mean values of twig N and P concentrations and N:P ratios were 9.33 mg⋅g^(-1),1.12 mg⋅g^(-1) and 10.16,respectively.Twig N and P concentrations and N:P ratios differed significantly within and across functional groups and biomes.Across all of the species,a uniform 0.67 scaling exponent of twig N to P was observed across different functional groups and biomes,i.e.,a 2/3-power scaling relationship was observed.However,this numerical value differed across different sites,albeit converging onto 0.67 with increasing sample sizes.Soil total phosphorus was the largest contributor to the variation in the numerical value of the scaling exponent.Conclusion:These results provide useful parameters for stoichiometric growth models,and advance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying plant nutrient dynamics.This study has potential implications in predicting responses of nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystem responses to changes in the environment.展开更多
[Objectives]This study aimed to determine the contents of inorganic elements in Cardamine tangutorum O.E.Schulz samples from different origins to provide a scientific reference for the quality control,safety evaluatio...[Objectives]This study aimed to determine the contents of inorganic elements in Cardamine tangutorum O.E.Schulz samples from different origins to provide a scientific reference for the quality control,safety evaluation and clinical medicinal use of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.[Methods]The contents of Al,As,B,Ba,Ca,Cd,Co,Cr,Cu,Fe,Hg,K,Mg,Mn,Mo,Na,Ni,P,Pb,Pd,Rb,Se,Si,Sn,Sr,Ti,Tl,V and Zn in the C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz samples were determined simultaneously by wet digestion and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(ICP-OES),and the determination results were analyzed by principal component analysis.[Results]A total of 28 inorganic elements were detected in the samples of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz from different origins.The contents of heavy metals did not exceed the limits.Among the elements,the determined values of Hg in all samples were below the detection limit,so it was not detected.The contents of Ca,Al,P and Fe were relatively high,and they were essential nutrients in the human body.There were significant differences among different elements.Samples from different origins show similar patterns in the distribution of main elements.Correlation analysis shows that 15 pairs of inorganic elements out of 24 elements had extremely significant positive correlations,and 26 pairs of elements had significant positive correlations.The principal component analysis determined Al,As,Ba,Ca,Cd,Fe,Mn,Ni,P,Pb,Pd,Se,V and Zn were the characteristic inorganic elements in the samples of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.[Conclusions]The contents of toxic heavy metals in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz samples from different origins met the edible requirements.The method was simple,rapid and accurate,and could be used to analyze and determine the inorganic elements in the samples of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz,providing a theoretical basis for the better development and utilization of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.展开更多
[Objectives]To establish the quality standard for Zijinbiao.[Methods]Microscopic identification,physical and chemical identification,and thin-layer chromatography(TLC)were used to qualitatively identify Zijinbiao.The ...[Objectives]To establish the quality standard for Zijinbiao.[Methods]Microscopic identification,physical and chemical identification,and thin-layer chromatography(TLC)were used to qualitatively identify Zijinbiao.The moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,and alcohol-soluble extract content were determined.The content of Plumbagin was determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).[Results]Microscopic identification,physical and chemical identification and thin layer identification features were remarkable.The moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,and extract content of the 15 batches of samples were 7.49%-11.84%,2.43%-5.81%,0.59%-3.18%and 13.80%-20.45%,respectively.The linear equation of Plumbagin was Y=38094X,R^(2)=0.9996.Plumbagin had a good linear relationship in the range of 0.01-0.53 mg/mL.[Conclusions]This method is specific and reproducible,and can be used for quality control of Zijinbiao.展开更多
DEAR EDITOR,Currently,the genus Polypedates comprises 26 species distributed in South,Southeast,and East Asia.Because of their relatively low dispersal capability and intolerance to seawater,this genus is ideal for th...DEAR EDITOR,Currently,the genus Polypedates comprises 26 species distributed in South,Southeast,and East Asia.Because of their relatively low dispersal capability and intolerance to seawater,this genus is ideal for the study of terrestrial range evolution that extends into the island archipelagos of southeastern Asia.In this study,based on data compiled for Polypedates from previous studies and partial mitochondrial and nuclear genes collected in this study,we performed systematic biogeographical analysis.We confirmed a Sundaland origin for the extant genus and showed northward dispersal into mainland Southeast Asia and Asia,which coincided with the timing of paleoclimatic change from the Oligocene to Middle Miocene.Climate fluctuations had a profound impact on species diversification within the genus Polypedates.Furthermore,the Red River did not mediate species exchange between Southeast Asia and mainland Asia until the end of the Miocene,with the sudden onset of northward dispersal in several clades independently at that time.Alternatively,the lineage of widespread insular P.leucomystax strongly supports the hypothesis of terrestrial connection between island archipelagos of Southeast Asia during the Mid-Pleistocene paleoclimate fluctuations.Our biogeographical analysis also supports the recent introduction of P.leucomystax to the Philippines and Ryukyus,as previously suggested.展开更多
[Objectives]To optimize the forming process of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules.[Methods]The forming process of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules was optimized,with paste density,ethanol volume fraction,and type and proporti...[Objectives]To optimize the forming process of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules.[Methods]The forming process of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules was optimized,with paste density,ethanol volume fraction,and type and proportion of excipient as influencing factors,and granule formability,solubility,moisture absorption,and angle of repose as evaluation indicators.Critical relative humidity(CRH)was investigated to select optimal storage conditions.[Results]Maltodextrin was selected as the excipient,and the best process parameters was the ratio of drug to excipient at 1∶2(g/g),under which the forming rate,solubility,moisture absorption rate,and angle of repose were 81.38%,98.90%,8.81%,and 27.5°,respectively.The critical relative humidity was 72%.[Conclusions]The forming process adopted is reasonable and feasible,and can provide a reference for large-scale production of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules.展开更多
[Objectives]To establish quality standards for traditional Yi medicine of the Anaphalis margaritacea.[Methods]The original plants,traits,identification and TLC was used to identify L.franchetii Beauv.water content,tot...[Objectives]To establish quality standards for traditional Yi medicine of the Anaphalis margaritacea.[Methods]The original plants,traits,identification and TLC was used to identify L.franchetii Beauv.water content,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and extract were checked according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 Edition).The content of 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid was determined by HPLC.[Results]The microscopic identification features are obvious,epidermal cells,stomata,non-glandular hairs,annular vessel,conduit wood fiber,pollen grains,starch grains,calcium oxalate clusters were observed,etc.TLC showed clear spots and good resolution.The extract content of acid-insoluble ash aqueous solution in 16 batches of samples was 5.22%-9.33%,6.79%-14.47%,0.39%-3.30%,20.49%-32.93%,respectively.3,5-O-dicafeylquinic acid showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(R^(2)=1.0),whose average recoveries were 99.11%with the RSD of 1.35%,respectively.[Conclusions]The method adopted was reasonable and feasible,and could be used for quality control of A.margaritacea.展开更多
[Objectives] To determine the content of neoastilbin,astilbin,neoisoastilbin,isoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in Smilacis glabrae rhizome. [Methods] The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography method with di...[Objectives] To determine the content of neoastilbin,astilbin,neoisoastilbin,isoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in Smilacis glabrae rhizome. [Methods] The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography method with diode array detection( UPLC-DAD) was developed. Analysis conditions as follows: waters Acquity UHPLC HT3 C18 chromatographic column( 2.1 × 100 mm),column temperature 30 ℃,mobile phase acetonitrile( A)-0.1% phosphoric acid( B) gradient elution,flow rate 0.2 mL/min,and detection wavelength 327 nm. [Results]Results indicated that the content of astilbin,neoastilbin,isoastilbin,neoisoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in 10 samples of Smilacis glabrae rhizome was 1.313-6.1755 mg,0.013-3.699 mg,0.146-0.975 mg,0.137-0.7 mg,0.147-0.797 mg,0.077-0.112 mg,respectively. [Conclusions]This method is high efficient,convenient and accurate,and can be used as the method for quality control of Smilacis glabrae rhizome.展开更多
Wuzi Yanzong prescription(WYP),as a classical prescription for male infertility with kidney essence deficiency,is composed of Gouqizi(Fructus Lycii),Tusizi(Semen Cuscutae),Wuweizi(Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis),Fupenz...Wuzi Yanzong prescription(WYP),as a classical prescription for male infertility with kidney essence deficiency,is composed of Gouqizi(Fructus Lycii),Tusizi(Semen Cuscutae),Wuweizi(Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis),Fupenzi(Fructus Rubi Chingii)and Cheqianzi(Semen Plantaginis).It has been used for hundreds of years in the treatment of male infertility,known as“the first prescription of ancient and modern seeds”,with convincing clinical evidence.At present,more than 100 chemical compounds have been isolated from WYP,including polysaccharide,fatty acids,flavonoids,phenylpropanoids,organic acids,alkaloids,terpenoids,etc.Pharmacological and clinical studies show that WYP has an obvious effect on reproductive system diseases,especially male infertility,which has a very wide application prospect.It also has effects on the nervous system,inhibiting liver injury,lowering blood sugar and blood lipid,anti-aging,improving immunity,resisting hypoxia and fatigue effects.This study reviewed the chemical constituents,quality control,pharmacology,and clinical application of WYP.There is no doubt about the clinical value of WYP,but its quality control system is not perfect,pharmacological mechanism is not fully explained,and clinical applications need to be reevaluated.Therefore,the follow-up researches should proceed from the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)and clinical applications,further explain the theoretical connotation,reveal the mechanism of action,and provide the basis for the secondary development of classic famous prescriptions.In addition,WYP is mostly used in combination with western medicines besides being used alone.Whether it can improve the efficacy and reduce side effects will also be a meaningful research direction in the future.展开更多
Objective:To rapidly identify the two morphologies and chemical properties of similar herbal medicines,Blumea riparia and B.megacephala as the basis for chemical constituent analysis.Methods:UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS was ...Objective:To rapidly identify the two morphologies and chemical properties of similar herbal medicines,Blumea riparia and B.megacephala as the basis for chemical constituent analysis.Methods:UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS was utilized for profiling and identification of the constituents in B.riparia and B.megacephala.Chemical pattern recognition(CPR)was further used to compare and distinguish the two herbs and to identify their potential characteristic markers.Then,an HPLC method was established for quality evaluation.Results:A total of 93 constituents are identified,including 54 phenolic acids,35 flavonoids,two saccharides,one phenolic acid glycoside,and one other constituent,of which 67 were identified in B.riparia and B.megacephala for the first time.CPR indicates that B.riparia and B.megacephala samples can be distinguished from each other based on the LC–MS data.The isochlorogenic acid A to cryptochlorogenic acid peak area ratio calculated from the HPLC chromatograms was proposed as a differentiation index for distinguishing and quality control of B.riparia and B.megacephala.Conclusion:This study demonstrates significant differences between B.riparia and B.megacephala in terms of chemical composition.The results provide a rapid and simple strategy for the comparison and evaluation of the quality of B.riparia and B.megacephala.展开更多
RNA-Seq,a high-throughput(HT)sequencing technique,has been used effectively in large-scale transcriptomic studies,and is particularly useful for improving gene structure information and mining of new genes.In this stu...RNA-Seq,a high-throughput(HT)sequencing technique,has been used effectively in large-scale transcriptomic studies,and is particularly useful for improving gene structure information and mining of new genes.In this study,RNA-Seq HT technology was employed to analyze the transcriptome of yak ovary.After Illumina-Solexa deep sequencing,26826516 clean reads with a total of 4828772880 bp were obtained from the ovary library.Alignment analysis showed that 16992 yak genes mapped to the yak genome and 3734 of these genes were involved in alternative splicing.Gene structure refinement analysis showed that7340 genes that were annotated in the yak genome could be extended at the 5′or 3′ends based on the alignments been the transcripts and the genome sequence.Novel transcript prediction analysis identified 6321 new transcripts with lengths ranging from 180 to 14884 bp,and 2267 of them were predicted to code proteins.BLAST analysis of the new transcripts showed that1200?4933 mapped to the non-redundant(nr),nucleotide(nt)and/or SwissProt sequence databases.Comparative statistical analysis of the new mapped transcripts showed that the majority of them were similar to genes in Bos taurus(41.4%),Bos grunniens mutus(33.0%),Ovis aries(6.3%),Homo sapiens(2.8%),Mus musculus(1.6%)and other species.Functional analysis showed that these expressed genes were involved in various Gene Ontology(GO)categories and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways.GO analysis of the new transcripts found that the largest proportion of them was associated with reproduction.The results of this study will provide a basis for describing the normal transcriptome map of yak ovary and for future studies on yak breeding performance.Moreover,the results confirmed that RNA-Seq HT technology is highly advantageous in improving gene structure information and mining of new genes,as well as in providing valuable data to expand the yak genome information.展开更多
Soil fungi and aboveground plant play vital functions in terrestrial ecosystems,while the relationship between aboveground plant diversity and the unseen soil fungal diversity remains unclear.We established 6 sites fr...Soil fungi and aboveground plant play vital functions in terrestrial ecosystems,while the relationship between aboveground plant diversity and the unseen soil fungal diversity remains unclear.We established 6 sites from the west to the east of the temperate steppe that vary in plant diversity(plant species richness:7-32)to explore the relationship between soil fungal diversity and aboveground plant diversity.Soil fungal community was characterized by applying 18S rRNA gene sequencing using MiSeq PE300 and aligned with Silva 132 database.As a result,soil fungal community was predominately composed of species within the Ascomycota(84.36%),Basidiomycota(7.22%)and Mucoromycota(6.44%).Plant species richness occupied the largest explanatory power in structuring soil fungal community(19.05%–19.78%).The alpha(α)diversity of the whole soil fungi and Ascomycota showed a hump-backed pattern with increasing plant species richness,and the beta(β)diversity of the whole soil fungi and Ascomycota increased with increasing plantβdiversity.Those results indicated that soil fungi and external resources were well balanced at the 20-species level of plant and the sites were more distinct in the composition of their plant communities also harbored more distinct soil fungal communities.Thus,plant diversity could predict both soil fungalαandβdiversity in the temperate steppe of northeastern China.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41501057)the West Light Foundation of Chinese Academy of Sciences,the Open Fund of the Key Laboratory of Mountain Surface Processes and Eco-regulationthe National Basic Research Program of China(2013CBA01808)
文摘Improving our knowledge of the effects of environmental factors(e.g.soil conditions,precipitation and temperature) on belowground biomass in an alpine grassland is essential for understanding the consequences of carbon storage in this biome.The object of this study is to investigate the relative importance of soil nutrients and climate factors on belowground biomass in an alpine meadow in the source region of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers,Tibetan Plateau.Soil organic carbon(SOC),total nitrogen(TN) and total phosphorous(TP) contents and belowground biomass were measured at 22 sampling sites across an alpine meadow on the Tibetan Plateau.We analyzed the data by using the redundancy analysis to determine the main environmental factors affecting the belowground biomass and the contribution of each factor.The results showed that SOC,TN and TP were the main factors that influenced belowground biomass,and the contribution of SOC,TN and TP on biomass was in the range of 47.87%–72.06% at soil depths of 0–30 cm.Moreover,the combined contribution of annual mean temperature(AMT) and mean annual precipitation(MAP) on belowground biomass ranged from 0.92% to 4.10%.A potential mechanism for the differences in belowground biomass was caused by the variations in soil nitrogen and phosphorous,which were coupled with SOC.A significant correlation was observed between MAP and soil nutrients(SOC,TN and TP) at the soil depth of 0–10 cm(P<0.05).We concluded that precipitation is an important driving force in regulating ecosystem functioning as reflected in variations of soil nutrients(SOC,TN and TP) and dynamics of belowground biomass in alpine grassland ecosystems.
基金Under the auspices of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2017M620889)the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(No.2019QZKK0405-05)the State Key Research Development Program of China(No.2016YFC0501803,2016YFC0501802)。
文摘Alpine grassland of the Tibetan Plateau has undergone severe degradation, even desertification. However, several questions remain to be answered, especially the response mechanisms of vegetation biomass to soil properties. In this study, an experiment on degradation gradients was conducted in an alpine meadow at the Zoige Plateau in 2017. Both vegetation characteristics and soil properties were observed during the peak season of plant growth. The classification and regression tree model(CART) and structural equation modelling(SEM) were applied to screen the main factors that govern the vegetation dynamics and explore the interaction of these screened factors. Both aboveground biomass(AGB) and belowground biomass(BGB) experienced a remarkable decrease along the degradation gradients. All soil properties experienced significant variations along the degradation gradients at the 0.05 significance level. Soil physical and chemical properties explained 54.78% of the variation in vegetation biomass along the degradation gradients. AGB was mainly influenced by soil water content(SWC), soil bulk density(SBD), soil organic carbon(SOC), soil total nitrogen(STN), and pH. Soil available nitrogen(SAN), SOC and p H, had significant influence on BGB. Most soil properties had positive effects on AGB and BGB, while SBD and p H had a slightly negative effect on AGB and BGB. The correlations of SWC with AGB and BGB were relatively less significant than those of other soil properties. Our results highlighted that the soil properties played important roles in regulating vegetation dynamics along the degradation gradients and that SWC is not the main factor limiting plant growth in the humid Zoige region. Our results can provide guidance for the restoration and improvement of degraded alpine grasslands on the Tibetan Plateau.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(2018YFC-06101)Sichuan Provincial Natural Science Foundation(2022NSFSC1605)+2 种基金Traditional Chinese Medicine(Ethnic Medicine)Standard Improvement of Sichuan Medical Products Administration(510201202102305)Leading Talents Support Plan of National Ethnic Affairs Commission in 2022Special Project for the University-Level Innovation Team in the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZYN2022067).
文摘[Objectives] To establish the quality standard of barberry branches. [Methods] Microscopic identification and thin layer identification were used to qualitatively identify barberry branches. Berberine content was determined by HPLC method, and the content of water, total ash, acid insoluble ash and extract was detected according to the method of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 edition). [Results] The microscopic identification showed that the features were obvious, and stone cells, cork cells, epidermal cells, stomata, fibers and catheter with reticulated pores could be found. Berberine was detected in barberry branches by thin layer chromatography, and the characteristic spots were separated clearly. Moisture, total ash, and acid insoluble ash content shall not exceed 13%, 6%, and 3%, respectively, and extract content shall not be less than 10%. Berberine hydrochloride (C_(20)H_(18)ClNO_(4)) should be calculated in the branches of Berberis wilsonae Hemsley and Berberis aggregata C. K. Schneid., and berberine (C_(20)H_(17)NO_(4)) content should not be less than 0.05%. The linear relationship was good in the range of 0.002-0.240 mg/mL ( R^(2)=0.999 5). The average recovery was 89.63%, and RSD was 5.28%. [Conclusions] The method was simple, accurate and reproducible, and can be used for the quality control of barberry branches.
基金Supported by Chinese Medicine(Ethnic Medicine)Standard Improvement Project of Sichuan Medical Products Administration(510201202102305)School Level Innovation Team of Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZYN2022067)。
文摘[Objectives]To establish the quality standard of Oxyria sinensis Hemsl.[Methods]The method in Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 edition)was used to determine the moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and alcohol-soluble extracts of O.sinensis.The qualitative identification of medicinal materials was carried out by microscopic identification method and thin layer chromatography(TLC).The contents of hyperoside and isoquercitrin were determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).[Results]The total amount of moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,alcohol-soluble extract,hyperoside and isoquercitrin of 12 batches of medicinal materials were 8.56%-11.53%,11.26%-15.48%,1.62%-2.56%,17.75%-26.09%,and 0.036%-0.42%,respectively.The microscopic features were obvious,and pores,fibers,calcium oxalate clusters,calcium oxalate square crystals,cork cells could be observed.Fluorescent spots of the same color were displayed at the positions corresponding to the hyperoside reference substance.[Conclusions]Establishing relatively complete quality standards for O.sinensis medicinal materials can provide a reference for the quality control of medicinal materials.
基金financially supported by the Biological Resources Programme,Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.KFJ-BRP-007-015)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.31901079 and 32171608)+2 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program (Grant No.18YF1NA123)Key Laboratory of Highway Construction and Maintenance Technology in the Loess Region of Shanxi Transportation Research Institute (Grant No.BRZD 1809)Lanzhou Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Project (Grant No.2021-RC-76).
文摘Unhealthy eating habits with sugar-rich and high-fat foods can bring nutritional imbalance and other chronic diseases. At present, there is an increasing demand in regulating human sub-health through functional foods. Agriophyllum squarrosum(L.) Moq., a pioneer plant native to sand dunes with ecological restoration function, is a traditional food plant of sand regions and Mongolian folk medicine. Numerous studies have confirmed that A. squarrosum seed, also called sand rice, has high nutritional value. However, the long-term health effects of eating sand rice remain unclear. To better explore and evaluate its long-term effects, hereby, ICR mice were fed with sand rice flour at different ratios(control, 60% and 95%) for 100 days. Results show that the growth and blood glucose level curve of these experimental mice were lower and more stable than that of the control. In addition, mice fed pure sand rice ingredient(95%) gained more stable body weight and blood glucose after 28 days, which revealed that sand rice is a food with comprehensive nutritional value and rarely negatively impacts the body growth performance. Our data also demonstrates that, the content of triglyceride(TG), total cholesterol(TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C) provided the lowest level in the blood of mice with a diet of pure sand rice ingredient, 0.48, 4.14, 0.91, 3.03 mmol/L, respectively. Also, T-SOD and GSH-PX activity provided a high level in mice with pure sand rice gradient, which significantly increased by 36%(T-SOD)and 19%(GSH-PX) compared to the control. These results suggest that long term intake of the pure sand rice ingredients is more helpful for stabilizing blood lipid and improve antioxidant capacity and beneficial to people suffering from chronic disease. This study supplies the first animal evidence to support the claim that sand rice is a promising functional food with comprehensive nutrition in the future. We are confident that, with increasing demands of daily sand rice usage, planting A. squarrosum in the vast desert regions will further increase the local economy and ecological restoration when coping with global warming.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1708005)Applied Basic Research Project of Sichuan Province 2020(20YYJC3299)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2020NGD01).
文摘[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of total flavonoids from a Zhuang medicine HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE using response surface methodology.[Methods]Using rutin as a reference substance,a standard curve was drawn at a wavelength of 292 nm.Content determination was performed through absorbance under different conditions.The effects of ultrasonic time,ethanol volume fraction and liquid-to-solid ratio on the yield of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE were investigated by single-factor tests.By using Box-Behnken test,the ultrasonic-assisted extraction process of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE was optimized.[Results]The optimal extraction process of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE was as follows:ultrasonic time of 30 min,ethanol volume fraction of 50%and liquid-to-solid ratio of 40∶1(mL/g).Under the optimal extraction conditions,the average yield of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE was 85.47 mg/g.[Conclusions]The optimized extraction process was convenient and feasible.This study will provide a reference for the extraction of total flavonoids from HERBA BLUMEAE RIPARIAE,and provide certain guidance and basis for further development and utilization of the plan resource of Blumea riparia(Bl.)DC.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1708005)Applied Basic Research Plan of Sichuan Province(2018ZY0842)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2020NGD01).
文摘[Objectives]This study aimed to optimize the extraction process of total flavonoids in Cardamine tangutorum O.E.Schulz.[Methods]On the basis of single-factor experiments,the ultrasonic-enzymatic extraction process of total flavonoids in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz was optimized by Box-Behnken design from aspects of ethanol volume fraction,extraction time,extraction temperature and enzyme addition,with yield of total flavonoids as the evaluation index.[Results]The optimal extraction process of total flavonoids in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz was as follows:ethanol volume fraction of 70%,ultrasonic extraction time of 43 min,ultrasonic extraction temperature of 37℃and cellulose addition of 0.07 mg.Under the optimal conditions,the yield of total flavonoids from C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz reached 75.90 mg/g.[Conclusions]The optimized extraction process was reasonable and feasible,and it could provide a reference for the extraction of total flavonoids in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.This study provided a foundation for the quality control of food/medicinal materials and the development and research of big health products of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.
基金Supported by Innovative Research Project of Graduate Student of Southwest Minzu University(CX2017SZ089)
文摘[Objectives] The research aimed to identify Paris polyphylla with different growth year numbers and evaluate its resource quality.[Methods]Comparative research on P. polyphylla with different growth year numbers was conducted by using morphological identification and microscopic identification method. [Results] By contrasting original plant morphology,transverse sections of rhizome and fibrous root,powder,it displayed that microstructure of P. polyphylla had regularity difference in cell shape and size,duct quantity,trait and size,size and distribution of calcium oxalate cluster crystal. [Conclusions] The microstructure change of P. polyphylla was related to the number of its growth year,which could provide the reference for identifying the growth year number of P. polyphylla and evaluating its resource quality.
基金Sichuan Provincial Department of Science and Technology(2017SZYZF0004).
文摘In this study,the resource distribution,morphological characteristics,artificial cultivation and market circulation of Paris Polyphylla var.yunnanensis and its polygerm varieties in Yunnan were investigated by referring to the research literature,field investigation and our planting experience.It is found that P.polyphylla var.yunnanensis is widely distributed in Yunnan Province,realizing large-scale artificial cultivation,while the wild resources of polygerm varieties are almost on the verge of extinction and are in urgent need of protection.
基金financially supported by the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (No. 31822010)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2020YFA0608102)+3 种基金the Biodiversity Survey and Assessment Project of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment,China (No. 2019HJ2096001006)National Scientific and Technological Program on Basic Resources Investigation (No.2019FY102002)the Innovation Base Project of Gansu Province (No.20190323)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program (No.2020YFH0005)
文摘Background:Nitrogen(N)and phosphorus(P)are important elements for plant metabolism and growth.Therefore,the quantification of the scaling relationship of N to P in plant organs can help us understand many fundamental ecological processes.The general scaling relationships between N and P in leaves and in fine roots have been reported.As compared to leaves and fine roots,however,little information is available on the N versus P scaling relationship in the stems of woody plants,especially for twigs.In this study,a comprehensive dataset comprising 2,038 N=P paired observations for a total of 536 woody species was compiled and analyzed to determine whether a general scaling relationship exists.Results:The global mean values of twig N and P concentrations and N:P ratios were 9.33 mg⋅g^(-1),1.12 mg⋅g^(-1) and 10.16,respectively.Twig N and P concentrations and N:P ratios differed significantly within and across functional groups and biomes.Across all of the species,a uniform 0.67 scaling exponent of twig N to P was observed across different functional groups and biomes,i.e.,a 2/3-power scaling relationship was observed.However,this numerical value differed across different sites,albeit converging onto 0.67 with increasing sample sizes.Soil total phosphorus was the largest contributor to the variation in the numerical value of the scaling exponent.Conclusion:These results provide useful parameters for stoichiometric growth models,and advance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying plant nutrient dynamics.This study has potential implications in predicting responses of nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystem responses to changes in the environment.
基金National Key Research&Development Program of China(2018YFC1708005)Applied Basic Research Program of Sichuan Province(2018ZY0342)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2020NGD01).
文摘[Objectives]This study aimed to determine the contents of inorganic elements in Cardamine tangutorum O.E.Schulz samples from different origins to provide a scientific reference for the quality control,safety evaluation and clinical medicinal use of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.[Methods]The contents of Al,As,B,Ba,Ca,Cd,Co,Cr,Cu,Fe,Hg,K,Mg,Mn,Mo,Na,Ni,P,Pb,Pd,Rb,Se,Si,Sn,Sr,Ti,Tl,V and Zn in the C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz samples were determined simultaneously by wet digestion and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(ICP-OES),and the determination results were analyzed by principal component analysis.[Results]A total of 28 inorganic elements were detected in the samples of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz from different origins.The contents of heavy metals did not exceed the limits.Among the elements,the determined values of Hg in all samples were below the detection limit,so it was not detected.The contents of Ca,Al,P and Fe were relatively high,and they were essential nutrients in the human body.There were significant differences among different elements.Samples from different origins show similar patterns in the distribution of main elements.Correlation analysis shows that 15 pairs of inorganic elements out of 24 elements had extremely significant positive correlations,and 26 pairs of elements had significant positive correlations.The principal component analysis determined Al,As,Ba,Ca,Cd,Fe,Mn,Ni,P,Pb,Pd,Se,V and Zn were the characteristic inorganic elements in the samples of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.[Conclusions]The contents of toxic heavy metals in C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz samples from different origins met the edible requirements.The method was simple,rapid and accurate,and could be used to analyze and determine the inorganic elements in the samples of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz,providing a theoretical basis for the better development and utilization of C.tangutorum O.E.Schulz.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program(2018YFC1706101)Sichuan Provincial Key R&D Project(2021YFS0043)+2 种基金Chinese Medicine(Ethnic Medicine)Standard Improvement Project of Sichuan Medical Products Administration(510201202102305)Leading Talent Support Program of National Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People’s Republic of China in 2021School Level Innovation Team of Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZYN2022067)。
文摘[Objectives]To establish the quality standard for Zijinbiao.[Methods]Microscopic identification,physical and chemical identification,and thin-layer chromatography(TLC)were used to qualitatively identify Zijinbiao.The moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,and alcohol-soluble extract content were determined.The content of Plumbagin was determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).[Results]Microscopic identification,physical and chemical identification and thin layer identification features were remarkable.The moisture,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,and extract content of the 15 batches of samples were 7.49%-11.84%,2.43%-5.81%,0.59%-3.18%and 13.80%-20.45%,respectively.The linear equation of Plumbagin was Y=38094X,R^(2)=0.9996.Plumbagin had a good linear relationship in the range of 0.01-0.53 mg/mL.[Conclusions]This method is specific and reproducible,and can be used for quality control of Zijinbiao.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31722049Detail,31900322Detail,31911530101Detail,32070410)International Partnership Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(151751KYSB20190024)+5 种基金Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research Program(2019QZKK0501)Russian Foundation of Basic Research(RFBR_GFEN 19-54-53010)and Innovative Research Project for Postgraduates of Southwest Minzu University(CX2019SZ89)We would like to thank Dr.Yun-Yun Lv and Mr.Claudio Sabatelli for technical assistance and insightful comments and suggestionsDr.Jordi López-Pujol for revising an earlier version of this manuscriptand Mr.Jin-Long Ren for photos.
文摘DEAR EDITOR,Currently,the genus Polypedates comprises 26 species distributed in South,Southeast,and East Asia.Because of their relatively low dispersal capability and intolerance to seawater,this genus is ideal for the study of terrestrial range evolution that extends into the island archipelagos of southeastern Asia.In this study,based on data compiled for Polypedates from previous studies and partial mitochondrial and nuclear genes collected in this study,we performed systematic biogeographical analysis.We confirmed a Sundaland origin for the extant genus and showed northward dispersal into mainland Southeast Asia and Asia,which coincided with the timing of paleoclimatic change from the Oligocene to Middle Miocene.Climate fluctuations had a profound impact on species diversification within the genus Polypedates.Furthermore,the Red River did not mediate species exchange between Southeast Asia and mainland Asia until the end of the Miocene,with the sudden onset of northward dispersal in several clades independently at that time.Alternatively,the lineage of widespread insular P.leucomystax strongly supports the hypothesis of terrestrial connection between island archipelagos of Southeast Asia during the Mid-Pleistocene paleoclimate fluctuations.Our biogeographical analysis also supports the recent introduction of P.leucomystax to the Philippines and Ryukyus,as previously suggested.
基金National Key R&D Program(2018YFC1708005)Sichuan Provincial Key R&D Project(2021YFS0043)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2020NGD01).
文摘[Objectives]To optimize the forming process of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules.[Methods]The forming process of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules was optimized,with paste density,ethanol volume fraction,and type and proportion of excipient as influencing factors,and granule formability,solubility,moisture absorption,and angle of repose as evaluation indicators.Critical relative humidity(CRH)was investigated to select optimal storage conditions.[Results]Maltodextrin was selected as the excipient,and the best process parameters was the ratio of drug to excipient at 1∶2(g/g),under which the forming rate,solubility,moisture absorption rate,and angle of repose were 81.38%,98.90%,8.81%,and 27.5°,respectively.The critical relative humidity was 72%.[Conclusions]The forming process adopted is reasonable and feasible,and can provide a reference for large-scale production of Yi medicine Tongfeng Granules.
基金Support by National Key R&D Program(2018YFC1706101)Sichuan Science and Technology Plan Project(2021YFS0043)+2 种基金Chinese Medicine(Ethnic Medicine)Standard Promotion Project of Sichuan Drug Administration(510201202102305)2021 Leading Talent Support Program of State Ethnic Affairs CommissionFundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities—Special University-level Innovation Team Project(ZYN2022067)。
文摘[Objectives]To establish quality standards for traditional Yi medicine of the Anaphalis margaritacea.[Methods]The original plants,traits,identification and TLC was used to identify L.franchetii Beauv.water content,total ash,acid-insoluble ash and extract were checked according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 Edition).The content of 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid was determined by HPLC.[Results]The microscopic identification features are obvious,epidermal cells,stomata,non-glandular hairs,annular vessel,conduit wood fiber,pollen grains,starch grains,calcium oxalate clusters were observed,etc.TLC showed clear spots and good resolution.The extract content of acid-insoluble ash aqueous solution in 16 batches of samples was 5.22%-9.33%,6.79%-14.47%,0.39%-3.30%,20.49%-32.93%,respectively.3,5-O-dicafeylquinic acid showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(R^(2)=1.0),whose average recoveries were 99.11%with the RSD of 1.35%,respectively.[Conclusions]The method adopted was reasonable and feasible,and could be used for quality control of A.margaritacea.
基金Supported by Innovating Research Program of Postgraduates of Southwest Minzu University in 2016(CX2016SZ027)
文摘[Objectives] To determine the content of neoastilbin,astilbin,neoisoastilbin,isoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in Smilacis glabrae rhizome. [Methods] The ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography method with diode array detection( UPLC-DAD) was developed. Analysis conditions as follows: waters Acquity UHPLC HT3 C18 chromatographic column( 2.1 × 100 mm),column temperature 30 ℃,mobile phase acetonitrile( A)-0.1% phosphoric acid( B) gradient elution,flow rate 0.2 mL/min,and detection wavelength 327 nm. [Results]Results indicated that the content of astilbin,neoastilbin,isoastilbin,neoisoastilbin,engeletin,and resveratrol in 10 samples of Smilacis glabrae rhizome was 1.313-6.1755 mg,0.013-3.699 mg,0.146-0.975 mg,0.137-0.7 mg,0.147-0.797 mg,0.077-0.112 mg,respectively. [Conclusions]This method is high efficient,convenient and accurate,and can be used as the method for quality control of Smilacis glabrae rhizome.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China:Study on the Mechanism of“Stir-frying with Salt-water Into the Kidney,Kidney Governing Reproduction”Based on Composition of Wuzi Yanzong Wan Before and After Salted(No.81773899)the Fellowship of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation:Study on the Material Basis and Mechanism of Huangsi Yujin Vinegar for“Soothing the Liver and Relieving Pain”(No.2020M673567XB)+2 种基金Key R&D projects of Science&Technology Department of Sichuan Province:National Intangible Cultural Heritage-Protection,Inheritance and Development of Sichuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Processing Skills(No.2020YFS0359)the Xinglin Scholar Research Premotion Project of Chengdu University of TCM:Research on the Scientific Connotation of Wuzi Yanzong Pill Processing Efficiency Enhancement Based on“Composition Target Path”(No.BSH2019026)the Open Research Fund of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Laboratory of Systematic Research of Distinctive Chinese Medicine Resources in Southwest China:Study on the Scientific Connotation of Wuzi Yanzong Pill Processing(No.2020BSH012)。
文摘Wuzi Yanzong prescription(WYP),as a classical prescription for male infertility with kidney essence deficiency,is composed of Gouqizi(Fructus Lycii),Tusizi(Semen Cuscutae),Wuweizi(Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis),Fupenzi(Fructus Rubi Chingii)and Cheqianzi(Semen Plantaginis).It has been used for hundreds of years in the treatment of male infertility,known as“the first prescription of ancient and modern seeds”,with convincing clinical evidence.At present,more than 100 chemical compounds have been isolated from WYP,including polysaccharide,fatty acids,flavonoids,phenylpropanoids,organic acids,alkaloids,terpenoids,etc.Pharmacological and clinical studies show that WYP has an obvious effect on reproductive system diseases,especially male infertility,which has a very wide application prospect.It also has effects on the nervous system,inhibiting liver injury,lowering blood sugar and blood lipid,anti-aging,improving immunity,resisting hypoxia and fatigue effects.This study reviewed the chemical constituents,quality control,pharmacology,and clinical application of WYP.There is no doubt about the clinical value of WYP,but its quality control system is not perfect,pharmacological mechanism is not fully explained,and clinical applications need to be reevaluated.Therefore,the follow-up researches should proceed from the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)and clinical applications,further explain the theoretical connotation,reveal the mechanism of action,and provide the basis for the secondary development of classic famous prescriptions.In addition,WYP is mostly used in combination with western medicines besides being used alone.Whether it can improve the efficacy and reduce side effects will also be a meaningful research direction in the future.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFC1706101)The Sichuan Key Research and Development Program(No.2021YFS0043)+1 种基金Leading Talent Support Program of National Civil Commission(2021)Special Fund of Natural Science for the Central Universities(No.2020NQN42).
文摘Objective:To rapidly identify the two morphologies and chemical properties of similar herbal medicines,Blumea riparia and B.megacephala as the basis for chemical constituent analysis.Methods:UPLC-Q-Exactive-MS/MS was utilized for profiling and identification of the constituents in B.riparia and B.megacephala.Chemical pattern recognition(CPR)was further used to compare and distinguish the two herbs and to identify their potential characteristic markers.Then,an HPLC method was established for quality evaluation.Results:A total of 93 constituents are identified,including 54 phenolic acids,35 flavonoids,two saccharides,one phenolic acid glycoside,and one other constituent,of which 67 were identified in B.riparia and B.megacephala for the first time.CPR indicates that B.riparia and B.megacephala samples can be distinguished from each other based on the LC–MS data.The isochlorogenic acid A to cryptochlorogenic acid peak area ratio calculated from the HPLC chromatograms was proposed as a differentiation index for distinguishing and quality control of B.riparia and B.megacephala.Conclusion:This study demonstrates significant differences between B.riparia and B.megacephala in terms of chemical composition.The results provide a rapid and simple strategy for the comparison and evaluation of the quality of B.riparia and B.megacephala.
基金supported by the National Science&Technology Pillar Program of China(2012BAD13B06)the Special Fund for Agroscientific Research in the Public Interest(201203009)
文摘RNA-Seq,a high-throughput(HT)sequencing technique,has been used effectively in large-scale transcriptomic studies,and is particularly useful for improving gene structure information and mining of new genes.In this study,RNA-Seq HT technology was employed to analyze the transcriptome of yak ovary.After Illumina-Solexa deep sequencing,26826516 clean reads with a total of 4828772880 bp were obtained from the ovary library.Alignment analysis showed that 16992 yak genes mapped to the yak genome and 3734 of these genes were involved in alternative splicing.Gene structure refinement analysis showed that7340 genes that were annotated in the yak genome could be extended at the 5′or 3′ends based on the alignments been the transcripts and the genome sequence.Novel transcript prediction analysis identified 6321 new transcripts with lengths ranging from 180 to 14884 bp,and 2267 of them were predicted to code proteins.BLAST analysis of the new transcripts showed that1200?4933 mapped to the non-redundant(nr),nucleotide(nt)and/or SwissProt sequence databases.Comparative statistical analysis of the new mapped transcripts showed that the majority of them were similar to genes in Bos taurus(41.4%),Bos grunniens mutus(33.0%),Ovis aries(6.3%),Homo sapiens(2.8%),Mus musculus(1.6%)and other species.Functional analysis showed that these expressed genes were involved in various Gene Ontology(GO)categories and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathways.GO analysis of the new transcripts found that the largest proportion of them was associated with reproduction.The results of this study will provide a basis for describing the normal transcriptome map of yak ovary and for future studies on yak breeding performance.Moreover,the results confirmed that RNA-Seq HT technology is highly advantageous in improving gene structure information and mining of new genes,as well as in providing valuable data to expand the yak genome information.
基金This study was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFC0502100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Southwest Minzu University(2020NYBPY07).
文摘Soil fungi and aboveground plant play vital functions in terrestrial ecosystems,while the relationship between aboveground plant diversity and the unseen soil fungal diversity remains unclear.We established 6 sites from the west to the east of the temperate steppe that vary in plant diversity(plant species richness:7-32)to explore the relationship between soil fungal diversity and aboveground plant diversity.Soil fungal community was characterized by applying 18S rRNA gene sequencing using MiSeq PE300 and aligned with Silva 132 database.As a result,soil fungal community was predominately composed of species within the Ascomycota(84.36%),Basidiomycota(7.22%)and Mucoromycota(6.44%).Plant species richness occupied the largest explanatory power in structuring soil fungal community(19.05%–19.78%).The alpha(α)diversity of the whole soil fungi and Ascomycota showed a hump-backed pattern with increasing plant species richness,and the beta(β)diversity of the whole soil fungi and Ascomycota increased with increasing plantβdiversity.Those results indicated that soil fungi and external resources were well balanced at the 20-species level of plant and the sites were more distinct in the composition of their plant communities also harbored more distinct soil fungal communities.Thus,plant diversity could predict both soil fungalαandβdiversity in the temperate steppe of northeastern China.
