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Action Mechanism of the TCM Combination in Cang Er Zi Nasal Relief Patch for Alleviating Nasal Inflammation Based on Network Pharmacology
摘要: [Objectives] To investigate the mechanism of action by which the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound Cang Er Zi Nasal Relief patch alleviates nasal inflammation through network pharmacology. [Methods] The active ingredients and target sites of the Cang Er Zi Nasal Relief patch formulation were screened and collected through a comprehensive literature review and analysis of the TCMSP database. Target sites associated with nasal inflammatory diseases were obtained from the TTD, OMIM, and GeneCards databases. String database analysis was performed to identify common targets between active ingredients and diseases. Cytoscape software was used to construct network diagrams, facilitating the identification of core active ingredients and target molecules in the herbal patch formulation. Additionally, the DAVID database was employed to perform Gene Ontology (GO) functional analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis on the identified target molecules. [Results] The core herbal ingredients of the Cang Er Zi Nasal Relief patch may include Baical Skullcap Root, Centipeda minima, Divaricate Saposhnikovia Root, Cablin Potchouli Herb, Magnoliae Flos, and Menthae Herba. The core active ingredients likely include apigenin, luteolin, oxypeucedanin, emodin, rosmarinic acid, etc., which contribute to the alleviation of nasal inflammation. The core action targets may involve ESR2, TNF-α, AKT1, IL-4, MPO, and IL-6. The active ingredients in the health patch may alleviate nasal inflammation and associated symptoms like rhinorrhea, nasal itching, congestion, and dryness by targeting signaling pathways including IL-17, TNF, JAK-STAT, PI3K-Akt, and NF-κB within the body. [Conclusions] The clear and verifiable chain of action—“topical patches, transdermal absorption of active ingredients, regulation of core pathways, and alleviation of inflammatory symptoms”—provides robust molecular biological evidence supporting the clinical application of TCM in the external treatment of nasal disorders.
关键词: Medicinal plants, External application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Nasal inflammation, Network pharmacology, Mechanism of action
Antioxidant Capacity of Bauhinia championii Honey from Guangxi
摘要: [Objectives]To investigate the impact of storage duration on the DPPH free radical scavenging activity in Bauhinia championii honey and to assess its antioxidant activity. [Methods] The free radical scavenging activity of 38 batches of B. championii honey (fresh honey stage, aged honey stage I, aged honey stage II), was evaluated using the microplate DPPH assay. Honey sample solutions at varying concentrations (10, 25, 40, 55, and 70 g/L) were prepared, and 100 μL of each was combined with 100 μL of 0.05 g/L DPPH ethanol solution. The reaction mixtures were incubated at room temperature in the dark for 30 min. Subsequently, absorbance was measured at 517 nm, and both the scavenging rate and the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) were calculated. [Results] The IC50 values for the DPPH free radical scavenging activity in 38 batches of B. championii honey at the fresh honey stage ranged from 8.96 to 58.65 mg/mL, with a mean value of 30.48 mg/mL. During the aged honey stage I, the IC50 values ranged from 8.32 to 55.08 mg/mL, averaging 28.48 mg/mL. In the aged honey stage II, theIC50 values ranged from 16.71 to 68.01 mg/mL, with a mean of 41.91 mg/mL. The methodological evaluation revealed that the relative standard deviations (RSD) for precision, repeatability, and stability were 0.02%, 2.21%, and 2.23%, respectively. [Conclusions] The DPPH free radical scavenging activity of 38 batches of B. championii honey remained robust throughout a 3-year storage period. However, it is advisable to limit the storage duration to within 2 years during production and storage to better preserve its antioxidant properties. The IC50 value for DPPH free radical scavenging activity serves as a critical indicator for assessing the storage stability and freshness of B. championii honey.
关键词: Antioxidant capacity,Bauhinia championii honey, DPPH, Radical scavenging activity
Fresh-Cut Processing of Mulberry Branches and Assessment of Their Antioxidant Capacity
摘要: [Objectives] To optimize key fresh-cut technologies for mulberry branches by employing multiple evaluation indicators and to compare their antioxidant capacity with that of traditionally processed slices, thereby providing guidance for the fresh-cut processing of mulberry branch medicinal materials. [Methods] A single-factor test method was employed to examine the effects of the drying degree of mulberry branches prior to cutting, cutting thickness, drying method, and drying temperature on the quality of slices. Evaluation indicators included appearance characteristics, alcohol extract content, total polysaccharide content, and total flavonol content, which were used to determine the optimal fresh-cut processing conditions. Additionally, the in vitro antioxidant activity of the samples was assessed using the DPPH free radical scavenging assay. [Results] The optimal parameters for fresh-cut processing of mulberry branches were identified as follows: a moisture content of (42±5)% prior to cutting, a slicing thickness of 4 mm, and hot air drying at 70 °C. Slices produced under these conditions exhibited a smooth appearance, with relatively high levels of alcohol extract, total polysaccharides, and total flavonoids. Antioxidant activity assessment revealed that the IC50value of the fresh-cut processed slices against DPPH free radicals was 5.61 mg/mL, demonstrating superior efficacy compared to traditionally processed slices, which had an IC50 value of 6.85 mg/mL. [Conclusions] The optimized fresh-cut process for mulberry branches is both reasonable and feasible, demonstrating high repeatability. This process significantly enhances the quality of slices and the retention of active components, and improves antioxidant activity, thereby offering a scientific foundation and practical guidance for the initial processing of mulberry branches at their source.
关键词: Mulberry branches, Fresh-cut processing, Active component, Quality evaluation
Comparative Study of Different Processed Products of Rubia cordifolia Based on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
摘要: [Objectives] To establish a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for comparing the content differences of xanthopurpurin in raw Rubia cordifolia and its charred products processed at different temperatures, sourced from various regions. [Methods] The chromatographic separation was performed using an HPLC COLUMN C18. The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.2% phosphoric acid solution (50:50, v/v) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Detection was carried out at 245 nm, and the column temperature was maintained at 30 ℃. [Results] Xanthopurpurin exhibited a good linear relationship within the range of 6.712~83.905 μg/mL (r=1.000 0). The average recovery rate was 101.3% with an RSD of 2.1% (n=6). Content determination results showed that the xanthopurpurin content in raw R. cordifolia ranged from 0.040 0 to 0.169 3 mg/g. In charred R. cordifolia processed at 110-130 ℃, it ranged from 0.309 2 to 0.380 1 mg/g, while in charred R. cordifolia processed at 350-370 ℃, it ranged from 0.512 8 to 1.168 8 mg/g. A significant increasing trend in xanthopurpurin content was observed with rising charring temperatures. [Conclusions] This method is simple, accurate, feasible, and reproducible. It can effectively distinguish between raw R. cordifolia and its charred products processed at different temperatures, providing a scientific basis for the quality evaluation of charred R. cordifolia and its formulations in traditional Chinese medicine.
关键词: High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Xanthopurpurin, Rubia cordifolia, Charred R. cordifolia, Processing temperature, Processed product, Content determination, Quality evaluation