Objective:To explore the efficacy and potential mechanisms of the ethanol extract of Abelmoschus manihot(L.)Medic in contrast-induced nephropathy(CIN).Methods:CIN rat models and human renal proximal tubular cells(HK-2...Objective:To explore the efficacy and potential mechanisms of the ethanol extract of Abelmoschus manihot(L.)Medic in contrast-induced nephropathy(CIN).Methods:CIN rat models and human renal proximal tubular cells(HK-2)with iopromide-induced injury were employed to mimic CIN conditions.The effect of Abelmoschus manihot extract on the rat models and HK-2 cells was evaluated.In rat models,kidney function,histology,oxidative stress and apoptosis were determined.In HK-2 cells,cell viability,apoptosis,mitochondrial membrane potential,and endoplasmic reticulum stress were assessed.Results:Abelmoschus manihot extract significantly improved structural and functional impairments in the kidneys of CIN rats.Additionally,the extract effectively mitigated the decline in cellular viability and reduced iopromide-induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation.Mechanistic investigations revealed that Abelmoschus manihot extract prominently attenuated acute endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis by downregulating GRP78 and CHOP protein levels.Conclusions:Abelmoschus manihot extract can be used as a promising therapeutic and preventive agent in the treatment of CIN.展开更多
Climate variability as occasioned by conditions such as extreme rainfall and temperature, rainfall cessation, and irregular temperatures has considerable impact on crop yield and food security. This study develops a p...Climate variability as occasioned by conditions such as extreme rainfall and temperature, rainfall cessation, and irregular temperatures has considerable impact on crop yield and food security. This study develops a predictive model for cassava yield (Manihot esculenta Crantz) amidst climate variability in rainfed zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. This study utilized data of climate variables and tonnage of cassava yield spanning from 1971 to 2012;as well as information from a questionnaire and focus group discussion from farmers across two seasons in 2023 respectively. Regression analysis was employed to develop the predictive model equation for seasonal climate variability and cassava yield. The rainfall and temperature anomalies, decadal change in trend of cassava yield and opinion of farmers on changes in rainfall season were also computed in the study. The result shows the following relationship between cassava and all the climatic variables: R2 = 0.939;P = 0.00514;Cassava and key climatic variables: R2 = 0.560;P = 0.007. The result implies that seasonal rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, sunshine hours and radiation parameters are key climatic variables in cassava production. This is supported by computed rainfall and temperature anomalies which range from −478.5 to 517.8 mm as well as −1.2˚C to 2.3˚C over the years. The questionnaire and focus group identified that farmers experienced at one time or another, late onset of rain, early onset of rain or rainfall cessation over the years. The farmers are not particularly sure of rainfall and temperature characteristics at any point in time. The implication of the result of this study is that rainfall and temperature parameters determine the farming season and quantity of productivity. Hence, there is urgent need to address the situation through effective and quality weather forecasting network which will help stem food insecurity in the study area and Nigeria at large. The study made recommendations such as a comprehensive early warning system on climate variability incidence which can be communicated to local farmers by agro-meteorological extension officers, research on crops that can grow with little or no rain, planning irrigation scheme, and improving tree planting culture in the study area.展开更多
[Objectives]The targets and mechanism of Abelmoschus manihot in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases were predicted based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS,network pharmacology and molecular docking techniqu...[Objectives]The targets and mechanism of Abelmoschus manihot in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases were predicted based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS,network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques.[Methods]UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was applied to rapidly analyze chemical components of A.manihot.Active components and potential targets of A.manihot were retrieved from TCMSP and Swiss Target Prediction database.Cardio-cerebrovascular disease targets were screened using GeneCards database,and Venny 2.1.0 was employed to obtain common targets of A.manihot in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.A PPI network was constructed using String platform.The network topology of Cytoscape.3.10.2 software was used to compute and screen key targets,and GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis was carried out in Metascape database to construct a"herb-component-target-pathway-disease"network using Cytoscape.3.10.2 software.Molecular docking was used to predict the binding properties of active ingredients and targets.[Results]The results of UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS showed that 56 compounds were identified from A.manihot.The results of network pharmacological analysis showed that 54 active ingredients were screened,and 167 common targets of the A.manihot and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases were identified,among which the key targets were ALB(albumin),IL6(interleukin-6),TNF(tumor necrosis factor),AKT1(serine/threonine protein kinase 1)and GAPDH(glyceraldehyde triphosphate dehydrogenase).KEGG enrichment analysis showed that key signaling pathways include pathways in cancer,lipid and atherosclerosis,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,Rap1 signaling pathway,proteoglycans in cancer,HIF-1 signaling pathway,cAMP signaling pathway and other signaling pathways.Molecular docking results showed thatα-linolenic acid,naringenin,morin,kaempferol,myricetin,quercetin,ethyl caffeate,ellagic acid and atractyloside A might be the key components of A.manihot in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.[Conclusions]The results suggest that through the combination of UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and network pharmacology and molecular docking methods,it was initially clarified that A.manihot can treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases through multiple components,multiple targets and multiple pathways.展开更多
Methanolic extracts from the leaves of <em>Manihot esculenta </em>(Two cultivars) and <em>Manihot glaziovii</em>, consumed as traditional vegetables in DR. Congo was chemically characterized by...Methanolic extracts from the leaves of <em>Manihot esculenta </em>(Two cultivars) and <em>Manihot glaziovii</em>, consumed as traditional vegetables in DR. Congo was chemically characterized by Thin layer Chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. <em>In vitro</em> biochemical activities of extracts against Radical Oxidative Species (ROS) production were assessed in cellular models, on enzymes, Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) involved in inflammation. The microscopic analysis of the powder of leaves showed that each species displays specific and discriminating botanical microscopic features. Varieties of<em> M. esculenta</em> had a chemical fingerprint different from <em>M. glaziovii</em>. The majority of compounds were polyphenols, represented mainly by rutin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, amentoflavone, phenolic acids such as gallic acid. All extracts exhibited high cellular antioxidant activity in the range of 0.1 to 10 μg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>mL<sup>-1</sup> using lucigenin with neutrophils, but a moderate cellular antioxidant activity ranging between 10 and 100 μg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>mL<sup>-1</sup> with DCFDA on HL60 monocytes. Extracts from <em>Manihot</em> leaves showed a pronounced inhibitory effect on the production of extracellular ROS, on HRP and myeloperoxidase activity. Cellular antioxidant activities, the inhibitory effect on HRP of extracts from <em>M. glaziovii</em>, <em>M. esculenta</em> cultivar <em>Mwambu </em>were significantly higher, but their inhibitory effect on the activity of MPO was lower than those of <em>M. esculenta</em> cultivar TEM 419. The biological activities of <em>Manihot esculenta</em> and <em>Manihot glaziovii </em>were well correlated to their phytochemicals that could justify their traditional use as vegetables, potential functional foods or nutraceutical resources and medicines.展开更多
AIM To explore the role and mechanism of total flavone of Abelmoschus manihot(TFA) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) progress of Crohn's disease(CD) intestinal fibrosis.METHODS First,CCK-8 assay was perfor...AIM To explore the role and mechanism of total flavone of Abelmoschus manihot(TFA) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) progress of Crohn's disease(CD) intestinal fibrosis.METHODS First,CCK-8 assay was performed to assess TFA on the viability of intestinal epithelial(IEC-6) cells and select the optimal concentrations of TFA for our further studies.Then cell morphology,wound healing and transwell assays were performed to examine the effect of TFA on morphology,migration and invasion of IEC-6 cells treated with TGF-β1.In addition,immunofluorescence,real-time PCR analysis(q RT-PCR) and western blotting assays were carried out to detect the impact of TFA on EMT progress.Moreover,western blotting assay was performed to evaluate the function of TFA on the Smad and MAPK signaling pathways.Further,the role of co-treatment of TFA and si-Smad or MAPK inhibitors has been examined by q RTPCR,western blotting,morphology,wound healing andtranswell assays.RESULTS In this study,TFA promoted transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)-induced(IEC-6) morphological change,migration and invasion,and increased the expression of epithelial markers and reduced the levels of mesenchymal markers,along with the inactivation of Smad and MAPK signaling pathways.Moreover,we revealed that si-Smad and MAPK inhibitors effectively attenuated TGF-β1-induced EMT in IEC-6 cells.Importantly,co-treatment of TFA and si-Smad or MAPK inhibitors had better inhibitory effects on TGF-β1-induced EMT in IEC-6 cells than either one of them.CONCLUSION These findings could provide new insight into the molecular mechanisms of TFA on TGF-β1-induced EMT in IEC-6 cells and TFA is expected to advance as a new therapy to treat CD intestinal fibrosis.展开更多
Objective: To study the effects of total flavone of Abelmoschl Manihot L.Medic (TFA) on the function of platelets and to explore its mechanism. Methods: Rat models of artery-veins bypassing thrombus formation were use...Objective: To study the effects of total flavone of Abelmoschl Manihot L.Medic (TFA) on the function of platelets and to explore its mechanism. Methods: Rat models of artery-veins bypassing thrombus formation were used. The platelets of rabbits were collected. Platelet aggregation was induced by collagen and intracellular calcium ion concentration ([Ca 2+ ]i) was assayed by Fura-2 method. Results: TFA (25, 50, 100 mg/kg) significantly and dose-dependently reduced the weight of thrombus. TFA (0.025, 0.05, 0.1 mg/ml) possessed dose-dependant inhibitory effects on rabbits' platelet aggregation induced by collagen. TFA significantly reduced the resting and CaCl 2-induced increase of free intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca 2+ ]i) in rabbit platelet in vitro . Conclusion: TFA has an antiplatelet effect via the inhibition on the influx of Ca 2+ .展开更多
Two new compounds,maniesculentins A(1)and B(6),together with four known ones were isolated from the stems of Manihot esculenta Crantz.The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic meth...Two new compounds,maniesculentins A(1)and B(6),together with four known ones were isolated from the stems of Manihot esculenta Crantz.The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods including NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.The two new compounds(1,6)were assayed for antibacterial activity against four tested bacteria lines.展开更多
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third largest source of calories in tropical countries and the sixth most important food crop in the World. However, the short shelf life of its storage roots after harvest du...Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third largest source of calories in tropical countries and the sixth most important food crop in the World. However, the short shelf life of its storage roots after harvest due to a rapid post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) makes the roots to be considered as a risky product to market. The objectives of this work were to investigate the influence of two harvest periods on cassava agronomic parameters and their physiological response to PPD. Three cassava cultivars 96/1414, I070593 and LMR were selected for the experiment and harvested at 10 and 12 months after planting (MAP). The response to PPD was assessed during storage at 0, 3, 8 and 15 days after harvest (DAH). Total proteins content, soluble sugars and starch, total polyphenols compounds, polyphenoloxidase and peroxidase activities were recorded during storage. Results showed large variation among the parameters at the two harvest periods across the cultivars. High number of tubers was recorded in all the cultivars at 12 MAP and a significant increase in storage roots length was observed in 96/1414 and LMR from 10 MAP to 12 MAP (25 ± 5.1 to 41.3 ± 5.9 and 22.6 ± 3.3 to 27.9 ± 4.8) respectively. A reduction of about 49% of tubers weight was observed in I070593 from 10 to 12 MAP while an increase of about 36% and 11% were recorded in LMR and 96/1414 respectively. Tubers from I070593 showed less susceptibility to PPD when harvested at 10 MAP compared to those from LMR and 96/1414 where less susceptibility to PPD were recorded at 12 MAP. An increase in soluble sugars content, total proteins content and peroxidase activity subsequently to a decrease in starch content were recorded during storage from 8 to 15 days after harvest especially at 10 MAP in I070593 and at 12 MAP in LMR and 96/1414. High content of total phenolic compounds and less activity of polyphenol oxidase were correlated to PPD susceptibility. This work opens a new insight issue of the consideration of the appropriate harvest time of the cultivars as a tool to better control the onset of postharvest physiological deterioration.展开更多
Flos Abelmoschus manihot has a long history of application.Recent studies show that total flavone of A.manihot(L.)Medic(TFA)has a wide range of pharmacological activity.This article is a review mainly on chemical comp...Flos Abelmoschus manihot has a long history of application.Recent studies show that total flavone of A.manihot(L.)Medic(TFA)has a wide range of pharmacological activity.This article is a review mainly on chemical composition,method of determination and pharmacologic action of TFA,and it raises research and development direction.展开更多
The intestinal mucus barrier is an important line of defense against gut pathogens.Damage to this barrier brings bacteria into close contact with the epithelium,leading to intestinal inflammation.Therefore,its restora...The intestinal mucus barrier is an important line of defense against gut pathogens.Damage to this barrier brings bacteria into close contact with the epithelium,leading to intestinal inflammation.Therefore,its restoration is a promising strategy for alleviating intestinal inflammation.This study showed that Abelmoschus manihot polysaccharide(AMP)fortifies the intestinal mucus barrier by increasing mucus production,which plays a crucial role in the AMP-mediated amelioration of colitis.IL-10-deficient mouse models demonstrated that the effect of AMP on mucus production is dependent on IL-10.Moreover,bacterial depletion and replenishment confirmed that the effects of AMP on IL-10 secretion and mucus production were mediated by Akkermansia muciniphila.These findings suggest that plant polysaccharides fortify the intestinal mucus barrier by maintaining homeostasis in the gut microbiota.This demonstrates that targeting mucus barrier is a promising strategy for treating intestinal inflammation.展开更多
The high content of cyanogenic glycosides(CG)in cassava tubers affects food safety.CG are involved in the plant growth and development and protect cassava leaves from herbivorous predators.However,the regulatory mecha...The high content of cyanogenic glycosides(CG)in cassava tubers affects food safety.CG are involved in the plant growth and development and protect cassava leaves from herbivorous predators.However,the regulatory mechanism of CG biosynthesis remains poorly understood.Here,yeast one-hybrid assays were performed using a mixed cDNA library of cassava tubers and leaves as prey and the promoter of MeCYP79D2 as bait.MeCYP79D2,a cytochrome P450 protein,is the rate-limiting enzyme for CG synthesis in cassava.From this information,a candidate regulator of MeCYP79D2 was selected and identified as transcription factor MePHD1.2.MePHD1.2,located in the nucleus and exhibiting an inhibitory transcription activity directly bound to an AT-rich motif in the promoter of MeCYP79D2.In cassava,the transcriptional activity of MeCYP79D2 was considerably enhanced in mephd1.2 mutant lines leading to increased linamarin and lotaustralin contents.Deletion of MePHD1.2 promoted the production of CGs in cassava and decreased transcription inhibition on MeCYP79D2,exposing a novel regulatory module governing biosynthesis of CGs.展开更多
Objective： To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Flos Abelmoschus manihot （Malvaceae） on type 2 diabetic nephropathy （DN）. Methods： The Cochrane Library, PubMed/MEDLINE, Excerpta Medical Database, Chinese elect...Objective： To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Flos Abelmoschus manihot （Malvaceae） on type 2 diabetic nephropathy （DN）. Methods： The Cochrane Library, PubMed/MEDLINE, Excerpta Medical Database, Chinese electronic literature databases, and the references of relevant articles were searched in March 2012 for randomized controlled trials （RCTs） that reported the effects of Flos A. manihot on type 2 DN patients with overt but subnephrotic-range proteinuria （500-3,500 mg/24 h）. The quality of trials was evaluated using the Cochrane-recommended method. The results were summarized as risk ratios （RRs） for dichotomous outcomes or mean differences （MDs） for continuous outcomes. Results： Seven trials （531 patients） were included. F/os A. manihot significantly decreased proteinuria [MD -317.32 mg/24 h, 95% confidence interval （CI） [-470.48, -164.17], P〈0.01]. After excluding a trial that only included patients with well-preserved renal function, F/os A. manihot was associated with a significant decrease in serum creatinine （MD -11.99 i~ mol/L, 95% CI [-16.95, -7.04], P〈0.01）. Serious adverse events were not observed. The most common adverse event was mild to moderate gastrointestinal discomfort; however, patients receiving this herb did not have an increased risk for tolerated gastrointestinal discomfort （RR 1.48, 95% CI [0.39, 5.68], P=0.57）. Conclusions： F/os A. manihot may be considered as an important adjunctive therapy with the first-line and indispensable therapeutic strategies for type 2 DN. High-quality RCTs are urgently needed to confirm the effect of Flos A. manihot on definite endpoints such as end-stage renal disease.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of Huangshukuihua(Flos Abelmoschi Manihot) on diabetic nephropathy(DN).METHODS: Articles were retrieved from Pub Med,EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of...OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of Huangshukuihua(Flos Abelmoschi Manihot) on diabetic nephropathy(DN).METHODS: Articles were retrieved from Pub Med,EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Database, and Wanfang Database. Two reviewers independently reviewed the article. Only randomized controlled trials were included and 27 were identified involving 2239 patients(1143 in the treatment group and 1096 in the control group).RESULTS: Huangshukuihua(Flos Abelmoschi Manihot) had a significant effect on renal function by improving blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine,reducing urine protein(24-h urine protein, and urinary albumin excretion rate), and improving serum albumin level, compared with the control group.CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that, although the bioactive ingredients and mechanism underlying renal protection are unknown, the role of Huangshukuihua(Flos Abelmoschi Manihot) in the treatment of DN deserves further investigation.展开更多
Abelmoschus manihot(L.)Medik.(A.manihot)is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with a variety of pharmacological properties.It was first recorded in Jiayou Materia Medica dating back to the Song dynasty to eliminate...Abelmoschus manihot(L.)Medik.(A.manihot)is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with a variety of pharmacological properties.It was first recorded in Jiayou Materia Medica dating back to the Song dynasty to eliminate urinary tract irritation by clearing away heat and diuretic effect.However,its pharmacological action on urinary tract infections has not been investigated.The present study aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of A.manihot on a mouse model of lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced cystitis.The results showed that A.manihot decreased white blood cell(WBC)count in urine sediments of the cystitis mice,alleviated bladder congestion,edema,as well as histopathological damage,reduced the expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-6,and interleukin-1βsimultaneously.Moreover,A.manihot administration significantly downregulated the expression levels of TLR4,MYD88,IκBα,p-IκBα,NF-κB p65,and p-NF-κB p65 in LPS-induced cystitis mice.These findings demonstrated the protective effect of A.manihot against LPS-induced cystitis,which is attributed to its anti-inflammatory profile by suppressing TLR4/MYD88/NF-κB pathways.Our results suggest that A.manihot could be a potential candidate for cystitis treatment.展开更多
A full-length c DNA library from leaf and root tissues of cassava(Manihot esculenta) Arg7 and one accession of its wild ancestor W14(M. esculenta ssp.flabellifolia) has been constructed. The library is comprised of fo...A full-length c DNA library from leaf and root tissues of cassava(Manihot esculenta) Arg7 and one accession of its wild ancestor W14(M. esculenta ssp.flabellifolia) has been constructed. The library is comprised of four sub-libraries, containing 32640 recombinant clones, 6028 c DNA clones from their 5′ ends, and 128 clones from the 3′ ends were sequenced. In total, 5013high-quality expressed sequence tags(ESTs) and 1259 unigenes were obtained. Of these, 746 unigenes were identified by their sequence homologies to ESTs from model plants, and 323 unigenes were mapped onto 114 different KEGG pathways. From these, 24 differentially expressed genes involved in starch metabolism and photosynthesis were identified and five of them were selected to compare their expression level between Arg7 and W14. Notably, Arg7 has a higher net photosynthesis rate in leaves, higher ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase activities in leaves, and higher AGPase activity in roots. This resource is the first EST collection from wild cassava and should be of value for gene discovery, genome annotation and studies of Manihot evolution.展开更多
Objective To explore the molecular mechanisms of the total flavonoids extracted from the flowers of Abelmoschus manihot（TFA） against α-naphthylisothiocyanate（ANIT）-induced cholestasis. Methods The hepatoprotectiv...Objective To explore the molecular mechanisms of the total flavonoids extracted from the flowers of Abelmoschus manihot（TFA） against α-naphthylisothiocyanate（ANIT）-induced cholestasis. Methods The hepatoprotective activities of TFA（125, 250 and 500 mg/kg） were investigated on ANIT-induced cholestatic liver injury in rats. Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase（ALT）, aspartate aminotransferase（AST）, total bilirubin（TBIL）, total bile acid（TBA）, and bile flow were measured to evaluate the protective effect of TFA. Furthermore, the hepatic m RNA and protein levels of transports, multidrug resistance-associated protein 2（MRP2）, bile salt export pump（BSEP）, and Na＋-taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide（NTCP） were investigated to elucidate the protective mechanisms of TFA against ANIT-induced cholestasis. Results Pretreatment of TFA significantly and dose-dependently decreased the ANIT-induced elevation of serum ALT, AST, TBIL, and TBA levels and increased the ANIT-induced suppression of bile flow. Moreover, TFA was found to increase the expression of liver MRP2, BSEP, and NTCP in both protein and m RNA levels in ANIT-induced liver injury in rats with cholestasis. Conclusion TFA exerts a therapeutic effect on ANIT-induced liver injury in rats with cholestasis, possibly through regulating the expressions of hepatic transporters.展开更多
以菜芙蓉花为原料,采用超声协同乙醇⁃硫酸铵双水相提取黄酮,在单因素试验基础上,通过响应面试验优化提取工艺,并利用超高效液相色谱⁃轨道离子阱质谱(ultra⁃high performance liquid chromatography⁃orbit ion trap mass spectrometry,UP...以菜芙蓉花为原料,采用超声协同乙醇⁃硫酸铵双水相提取黄酮,在单因素试验基础上,通过响应面试验优化提取工艺,并利用超高效液相色谱⁃轨道离子阱质谱(ultra⁃high performance liquid chromatography⁃orbit ion trap mass spectrometry,UPLC⁃Orbitrap⁃MS)进行成分分析,与传统方法提取的黄酮进行抗氧化活性比较,并分析黄酮主要单体与抗氧化活性的相关性。结果表明:菜芙蓉花黄酮最佳提取工艺为乙醇质量分数31%、硫酸铵质量分数20%、超声功率210 W、菜芙蓉花粉末质量0.5 g,在此条件下相比为1.16±0.03,分配系数为50.13±2.50,黄酮提取率达(98.31±0.13)%。UPLC⁃Orbitrap⁃MS鉴定出63个黄酮类化合物,其中13个为首次鉴定出的化合物。与双水相法、超声法和醇提法相比,超声协同双水相提取的菜芙蓉花黄酮显示出较强的抗氧化活性,清除DPPH自由基和ABTS+自由基EC_(50)分别为6.37μg/mL和17.71μg/mL。超声协同双水相法能高效提取菜芙蓉花黄酮,且该黄酮具有较高抗氧化活性。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81973762).
文摘Objective:To explore the efficacy and potential mechanisms of the ethanol extract of Abelmoschus manihot(L.)Medic in contrast-induced nephropathy(CIN).Methods:CIN rat models and human renal proximal tubular cells(HK-2)with iopromide-induced injury were employed to mimic CIN conditions.The effect of Abelmoschus manihot extract on the rat models and HK-2 cells was evaluated.In rat models,kidney function,histology,oxidative stress and apoptosis were determined.In HK-2 cells,cell viability,apoptosis,mitochondrial membrane potential,and endoplasmic reticulum stress were assessed.Results:Abelmoschus manihot extract significantly improved structural and functional impairments in the kidneys of CIN rats.Additionally,the extract effectively mitigated the decline in cellular viability and reduced iopromide-induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation.Mechanistic investigations revealed that Abelmoschus manihot extract prominently attenuated acute endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis by downregulating GRP78 and CHOP protein levels.Conclusions:Abelmoschus manihot extract can be used as a promising therapeutic and preventive agent in the treatment of CIN.
文摘Climate variability as occasioned by conditions such as extreme rainfall and temperature, rainfall cessation, and irregular temperatures has considerable impact on crop yield and food security. This study develops a predictive model for cassava yield (Manihot esculenta Crantz) amidst climate variability in rainfed zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. This study utilized data of climate variables and tonnage of cassava yield spanning from 1971 to 2012;as well as information from a questionnaire and focus group discussion from farmers across two seasons in 2023 respectively. Regression analysis was employed to develop the predictive model equation for seasonal climate variability and cassava yield. The rainfall and temperature anomalies, decadal change in trend of cassava yield and opinion of farmers on changes in rainfall season were also computed in the study. The result shows the following relationship between cassava and all the climatic variables: R2 = 0.939;P = 0.00514;Cassava and key climatic variables: R2 = 0.560;P = 0.007. The result implies that seasonal rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, sunshine hours and radiation parameters are key climatic variables in cassava production. This is supported by computed rainfall and temperature anomalies which range from −478.5 to 517.8 mm as well as −1.2˚C to 2.3˚C over the years. The questionnaire and focus group identified that farmers experienced at one time or another, late onset of rain, early onset of rain or rainfall cessation over the years. The farmers are not particularly sure of rainfall and temperature characteristics at any point in time. The implication of the result of this study is that rainfall and temperature parameters determine the farming season and quantity of productivity. Hence, there is urgent need to address the situation through effective and quality weather forecasting network which will help stem food insecurity in the study area and Nigeria at large. The study made recommendations such as a comprehensive early warning system on climate variability incidence which can be communicated to local farmers by agro-meteorological extension officers, research on crops that can grow with little or no rain, planning irrigation scheme, and improving tree planting culture in the study area.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Fund Project of Guizhou Provincial Health Commission(gzwjk2024-241).
文摘[Objectives]The targets and mechanism of Abelmoschus manihot in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases were predicted based on UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS,network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques.[Methods]UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was applied to rapidly analyze chemical components of A.manihot.Active components and potential targets of A.manihot were retrieved from TCMSP and Swiss Target Prediction database.Cardio-cerebrovascular disease targets were screened using GeneCards database,and Venny 2.1.0 was employed to obtain common targets of A.manihot in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.A PPI network was constructed using String platform.The network topology of Cytoscape.3.10.2 software was used to compute and screen key targets,and GO and KEGG pathway enrichment analysis was carried out in Metascape database to construct a"herb-component-target-pathway-disease"network using Cytoscape.3.10.2 software.Molecular docking was used to predict the binding properties of active ingredients and targets.[Results]The results of UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS showed that 56 compounds were identified from A.manihot.The results of network pharmacological analysis showed that 54 active ingredients were screened,and 167 common targets of the A.manihot and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases were identified,among which the key targets were ALB(albumin),IL6(interleukin-6),TNF(tumor necrosis factor),AKT1(serine/threonine protein kinase 1)and GAPDH(glyceraldehyde triphosphate dehydrogenase).KEGG enrichment analysis showed that key signaling pathways include pathways in cancer,lipid and atherosclerosis,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,Rap1 signaling pathway,proteoglycans in cancer,HIF-1 signaling pathway,cAMP signaling pathway and other signaling pathways.Molecular docking results showed thatα-linolenic acid,naringenin,morin,kaempferol,myricetin,quercetin,ethyl caffeate,ellagic acid and atractyloside A might be the key components of A.manihot in the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.[Conclusions]The results suggest that through the combination of UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and network pharmacology and molecular docking methods,it was initially clarified that A.manihot can treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases through multiple components,multiple targets and multiple pathways.
文摘Methanolic extracts from the leaves of <em>Manihot esculenta </em>(Two cultivars) and <em>Manihot glaziovii</em>, consumed as traditional vegetables in DR. Congo was chemically characterized by Thin layer Chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography. <em>In vitro</em> biochemical activities of extracts against Radical Oxidative Species (ROS) production were assessed in cellular models, on enzymes, Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) involved in inflammation. The microscopic analysis of the powder of leaves showed that each species displays specific and discriminating botanical microscopic features. Varieties of<em> M. esculenta</em> had a chemical fingerprint different from <em>M. glaziovii</em>. The majority of compounds were polyphenols, represented mainly by rutin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, amentoflavone, phenolic acids such as gallic acid. All extracts exhibited high cellular antioxidant activity in the range of 0.1 to 10 μg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>mL<sup>-1</sup> using lucigenin with neutrophils, but a moderate cellular antioxidant activity ranging between 10 and 100 μg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>mL<sup>-1</sup> with DCFDA on HL60 monocytes. Extracts from <em>Manihot</em> leaves showed a pronounced inhibitory effect on the production of extracellular ROS, on HRP and myeloperoxidase activity. Cellular antioxidant activities, the inhibitory effect on HRP of extracts from <em>M. glaziovii</em>, <em>M. esculenta</em> cultivar <em>Mwambu </em>were significantly higher, but their inhibitory effect on the activity of MPO was lower than those of <em>M. esculenta</em> cultivar TEM 419. The biological activities of <em>Manihot esculenta</em> and <em>Manihot glaziovii </em>were well correlated to their phytochemicals that could justify their traditional use as vegetables, potential functional foods or nutraceutical resources and medicines.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China,No.BK2016157the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81673973+1 种基金Phase Ⅱ Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,No.035062002003Developing Program for Highlevel Academic Talent in Jiangsu Hospital of TCM,No.y2018rc16
文摘AIM To explore the role and mechanism of total flavone of Abelmoschus manihot(TFA) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) progress of Crohn's disease(CD) intestinal fibrosis.METHODS First,CCK-8 assay was performed to assess TFA on the viability of intestinal epithelial(IEC-6) cells and select the optimal concentrations of TFA for our further studies.Then cell morphology,wound healing and transwell assays were performed to examine the effect of TFA on morphology,migration and invasion of IEC-6 cells treated with TGF-β1.In addition,immunofluorescence,real-time PCR analysis(q RT-PCR) and western blotting assays were carried out to detect the impact of TFA on EMT progress.Moreover,western blotting assay was performed to evaluate the function of TFA on the Smad and MAPK signaling pathways.Further,the role of co-treatment of TFA and si-Smad or MAPK inhibitors has been examined by q RTPCR,western blotting,morphology,wound healing andtranswell assays.RESULTS In this study,TFA promoted transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)-induced(IEC-6) morphological change,migration and invasion,and increased the expression of epithelial markers and reduced the levels of mesenchymal markers,along with the inactivation of Smad and MAPK signaling pathways.Moreover,we revealed that si-Smad and MAPK inhibitors effectively attenuated TGF-β1-induced EMT in IEC-6 cells.Importantly,co-treatment of TFA and si-Smad or MAPK inhibitors had better inhibitory effects on TGF-β1-induced EMT in IEC-6 cells than either one of them.CONCLUSION These findings could provide new insight into the molecular mechanisms of TFA on TGF-β1-induced EMT in IEC-6 cells and TFA is expected to advance as a new therapy to treat CD intestinal fibrosis.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Fund of Anhui Province (No 99044433) Supported by the Nature and Science of Education Office of Anhui Province (No 2003 KJ 224)
文摘Objective: To study the effects of total flavone of Abelmoschl Manihot L.Medic (TFA) on the function of platelets and to explore its mechanism. Methods: Rat models of artery-veins bypassing thrombus formation were used. The platelets of rabbits were collected. Platelet aggregation was induced by collagen and intracellular calcium ion concentration ([Ca 2+ ]i) was assayed by Fura-2 method. Results: TFA (25, 50, 100 mg/kg) significantly and dose-dependently reduced the weight of thrombus. TFA (0.025, 0.05, 0.1 mg/ml) possessed dose-dependant inhibitory effects on rabbits' platelet aggregation induced by collagen. TFA significantly reduced the resting and CaCl 2-induced increase of free intracellular calcium concentration ([Ca 2+ ]i) in rabbit platelet in vitro . Conclusion: TFA has an antiplatelet effect via the inhibition on the influx of Ca 2+ .
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31170332)the Candidates of the Young Academic and Technical Leaders of Yunnan Province(2010CI047)。
文摘Two new compounds,maniesculentins A(1)and B(6),together with four known ones were isolated from the stems of Manihot esculenta Crantz.The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic methods including NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.The two new compounds(1,6)were assayed for antibacterial activity against four tested bacteria lines.
文摘Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third largest source of calories in tropical countries and the sixth most important food crop in the World. However, the short shelf life of its storage roots after harvest due to a rapid post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) makes the roots to be considered as a risky product to market. The objectives of this work were to investigate the influence of two harvest periods on cassava agronomic parameters and their physiological response to PPD. Three cassava cultivars 96/1414, I070593 and LMR were selected for the experiment and harvested at 10 and 12 months after planting (MAP). The response to PPD was assessed during storage at 0, 3, 8 and 15 days after harvest (DAH). Total proteins content, soluble sugars and starch, total polyphenols compounds, polyphenoloxidase and peroxidase activities were recorded during storage. Results showed large variation among the parameters at the two harvest periods across the cultivars. High number of tubers was recorded in all the cultivars at 12 MAP and a significant increase in storage roots length was observed in 96/1414 and LMR from 10 MAP to 12 MAP (25 ± 5.1 to 41.3 ± 5.9 and 22.6 ± 3.3 to 27.9 ± 4.8) respectively. A reduction of about 49% of tubers weight was observed in I070593 from 10 to 12 MAP while an increase of about 36% and 11% were recorded in LMR and 96/1414 respectively. Tubers from I070593 showed less susceptibility to PPD when harvested at 10 MAP compared to those from LMR and 96/1414 where less susceptibility to PPD were recorded at 12 MAP. An increase in soluble sugars content, total proteins content and peroxidase activity subsequently to a decrease in starch content were recorded during storage from 8 to 15 days after harvest especially at 10 MAP in I070593 and at 12 MAP in LMR and 96/1414. High content of total phenolic compounds and less activity of polyphenol oxidase were correlated to PPD susceptibility. This work opens a new insight issue of the consideration of the appropriate harvest time of the cultivars as a tool to better control the onset of postharvest physiological deterioration.
基金Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation Project(BK2008490).
文摘Flos Abelmoschus manihot has a long history of application.Recent studies show that total flavone of A.manihot(L.)Medic(TFA)has a wide range of pharmacological activity.This article is a review mainly on chemical composition,method of determination and pharmacologic action of TFA,and it raises research and development direction.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82074136)High level key discipline construction project of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Resource Chemistry of Chinese Medicinal Materials(No.zyyzdxk-2023083,China).
文摘The intestinal mucus barrier is an important line of defense against gut pathogens.Damage to this barrier brings bacteria into close contact with the epithelium,leading to intestinal inflammation.Therefore,its restoration is a promising strategy for alleviating intestinal inflammation.This study showed that Abelmoschus manihot polysaccharide(AMP)fortifies the intestinal mucus barrier by increasing mucus production,which plays a crucial role in the AMP-mediated amelioration of colitis.IL-10-deficient mouse models demonstrated that the effect of AMP on mucus production is dependent on IL-10.Moreover,bacterial depletion and replenishment confirmed that the effects of AMP on IL-10 secretion and mucus production were mediated by Akkermansia muciniphila.These findings suggest that plant polysaccharides fortify the intestinal mucus barrier by maintaining homeostasis in the gut microbiota.This demonstrates that targeting mucus barrier is a promising strategy for treating intestinal inflammation.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32460505)China Agriculture Research System(CARS-11)+2 种基金the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences for the Science and Technology Innovation Team of the National Tropical Agricultural Science Center(CATASCXTD202301)Additional support was provided by the Hainan Province Graduate Innovation Research Project(Hyb2020-09)the Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Quality and Safety for State Market Regulation(KF-2023016).
文摘The high content of cyanogenic glycosides(CG)in cassava tubers affects food safety.CG are involved in the plant growth and development and protect cassava leaves from herbivorous predators.However,the regulatory mechanism of CG biosynthesis remains poorly understood.Here,yeast one-hybrid assays were performed using a mixed cDNA library of cassava tubers and leaves as prey and the promoter of MeCYP79D2 as bait.MeCYP79D2,a cytochrome P450 protein,is the rate-limiting enzyme for CG synthesis in cassava.From this information,a candidate regulator of MeCYP79D2 was selected and identified as transcription factor MePHD1.2.MePHD1.2,located in the nucleus and exhibiting an inhibitory transcription activity directly bound to an AT-rich motif in the promoter of MeCYP79D2.In cassava,the transcriptional activity of MeCYP79D2 was considerably enhanced in mephd1.2 mutant lines leading to increased linamarin and lotaustralin contents.Deletion of MePHD1.2 promoted the production of CGs in cassava and decreased transcription inhibition on MeCYP79D2,exposing a novel regulatory module governing biosynthesis of CGs.
基金Supported by National Major New Drug Creation Plan of China(No.2013ZX09104003)Key Science and Technology Planning of Science and Technology Commission Foundation of Beijing,China(No.D131100004713000)
文摘Objective： To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Flos Abelmoschus manihot （Malvaceae） on type 2 diabetic nephropathy （DN）. Methods： The Cochrane Library, PubMed/MEDLINE, Excerpta Medical Database, Chinese electronic literature databases, and the references of relevant articles were searched in March 2012 for randomized controlled trials （RCTs） that reported the effects of Flos A. manihot on type 2 DN patients with overt but subnephrotic-range proteinuria （500-3,500 mg/24 h）. The quality of trials was evaluated using the Cochrane-recommended method. The results were summarized as risk ratios （RRs） for dichotomous outcomes or mean differences （MDs） for continuous outcomes. Results： Seven trials （531 patients） were included. F/os A. manihot significantly decreased proteinuria [MD -317.32 mg/24 h, 95% confidence interval （CI） [-470.48, -164.17], P〈0.01]. After excluding a trial that only included patients with well-preserved renal function, F/os A. manihot was associated with a significant decrease in serum creatinine （MD -11.99 i~ mol/L, 95% CI [-16.95, -7.04], P〈0.01）. Serious adverse events were not observed. The most common adverse event was mild to moderate gastrointestinal discomfort; however, patients receiving this herb did not have an increased risk for tolerated gastrointestinal discomfort （RR 1.48, 95% CI [0.39, 5.68], P=0.57）. Conclusions： F/os A. manihot may be considered as an important adjunctive therapy with the first-line and indispensable therapeutic strategies for type 2 DN. High-quality RCTs are urgently needed to confirm the effect of Flos A. manihot on definite endpoints such as end-stage renal disease.
基金Supported by Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program:the Discussion of Pathogenesis and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Its Chronic Complications(No.2014SZ0020)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of Huangshukuihua(Flos Abelmoschi Manihot) on diabetic nephropathy(DN).METHODS: Articles were retrieved from Pub Med,EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Database, and Wanfang Database. Two reviewers independently reviewed the article. Only randomized controlled trials were included and 27 were identified involving 2239 patients(1143 in the treatment group and 1096 in the control group).RESULTS: Huangshukuihua(Flos Abelmoschi Manihot) had a significant effect on renal function by improving blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine,reducing urine protein(24-h urine protein, and urinary albumin excretion rate), and improving serum albumin level, compared with the control group.CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that, although the bioactive ingredients and mechanism underlying renal protection are unknown, the role of Huangshukuihua(Flos Abelmoschi Manihot) in the treatment of DN deserves further investigation.
基金supported by the“Double First-Class”University project(CPU2018GF06).
文摘Abelmoschus manihot(L.)Medik.(A.manihot)is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with a variety of pharmacological properties.It was first recorded in Jiayou Materia Medica dating back to the Song dynasty to eliminate urinary tract irritation by clearing away heat and diuretic effect.However,its pharmacological action on urinary tract infections has not been investigated.The present study aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of A.manihot on a mouse model of lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced cystitis.The results showed that A.manihot decreased white blood cell(WBC)count in urine sediments of the cystitis mice,alleviated bladder congestion,edema,as well as histopathological damage,reduced the expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-6,and interleukin-1βsimultaneously.Moreover,A.manihot administration significantly downregulated the expression levels of TLR4,MYD88,IκBα,p-IκBα,NF-κB p65,and p-NF-κB p65 in LPS-induced cystitis mice.These findings demonstrated the protective effect of A.manihot against LPS-induced cystitis,which is attributed to its anti-inflammatory profile by suppressing TLR4/MYD88/NF-κB pathways.Our results suggest that A.manihot could be a potential candidate for cystitis treatment.
基金supported by a National Nonprofit Institute Research Grant of CATAS-ITBBthe earmarked fund for China Agricultural Research System (CARS-12)
文摘A full-length c DNA library from leaf and root tissues of cassava(Manihot esculenta) Arg7 and one accession of its wild ancestor W14(M. esculenta ssp.flabellifolia) has been constructed. The library is comprised of four sub-libraries, containing 32640 recombinant clones, 6028 c DNA clones from their 5′ ends, and 128 clones from the 3′ ends were sequenced. In total, 5013high-quality expressed sequence tags(ESTs) and 1259 unigenes were obtained. Of these, 746 unigenes were identified by their sequence homologies to ESTs from model plants, and 323 unigenes were mapped onto 114 different KEGG pathways. From these, 24 differentially expressed genes involved in starch metabolism and photosynthesis were identified and five of them were selected to compare their expression level between Arg7 and W14. Notably, Arg7 has a higher net photosynthesis rate in leaves, higher ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase activities in leaves, and higher AGPase activity in roots. This resource is the first EST collection from wild cassava and should be of value for gene discovery, genome annotation and studies of Manihot evolution.
基金National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.30572350)New Drug Foundation of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(DIX005A)
文摘Objective To explore the molecular mechanisms of the total flavonoids extracted from the flowers of Abelmoschus manihot（TFA） against α-naphthylisothiocyanate（ANIT）-induced cholestasis. Methods The hepatoprotective activities of TFA（125, 250 and 500 mg/kg） were investigated on ANIT-induced cholestatic liver injury in rats. Serum levels of alanine aminotransferase（ALT）, aspartate aminotransferase（AST）, total bilirubin（TBIL）, total bile acid（TBA）, and bile flow were measured to evaluate the protective effect of TFA. Furthermore, the hepatic m RNA and protein levels of transports, multidrug resistance-associated protein 2（MRP2）, bile salt export pump（BSEP）, and Na＋-taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide（NTCP） were investigated to elucidate the protective mechanisms of TFA against ANIT-induced cholestasis. Results Pretreatment of TFA significantly and dose-dependently decreased the ANIT-induced elevation of serum ALT, AST, TBIL, and TBA levels and increased the ANIT-induced suppression of bile flow. Moreover, TFA was found to increase the expression of liver MRP2, BSEP, and NTCP in both protein and m RNA levels in ANIT-induced liver injury in rats with cholestasis. Conclusion TFA exerts a therapeutic effect on ANIT-induced liver injury in rats with cholestasis, possibly through regulating the expressions of hepatic transporters.
文摘以菜芙蓉花为原料,采用超声协同乙醇⁃硫酸铵双水相提取黄酮,在单因素试验基础上,通过响应面试验优化提取工艺,并利用超高效液相色谱⁃轨道离子阱质谱(ultra⁃high performance liquid chromatography⁃orbit ion trap mass spectrometry,UPLC⁃Orbitrap⁃MS)进行成分分析,与传统方法提取的黄酮进行抗氧化活性比较,并分析黄酮主要单体与抗氧化活性的相关性。结果表明:菜芙蓉花黄酮最佳提取工艺为乙醇质量分数31%、硫酸铵质量分数20%、超声功率210 W、菜芙蓉花粉末质量0.5 g,在此条件下相比为1.16±0.03,分配系数为50.13±2.50,黄酮提取率达(98.31±0.13)%。UPLC⁃Orbitrap⁃MS鉴定出63个黄酮类化合物,其中13个为首次鉴定出的化合物。与双水相法、超声法和醇提法相比,超声协同双水相提取的菜芙蓉花黄酮显示出较强的抗氧化活性,清除DPPH自由基和ABTS+自由基EC_(50)分别为6.37μg/mL和17.71μg/mL。超声协同双水相法能高效提取菜芙蓉花黄酮,且该黄酮具有较高抗氧化活性。
