Polysaccharide from aerial part of alleviates oxidative stress and inflammatory response in aging mice through modulating intestinal microbiota.

Aging is a biological process of progressive deterioration of physiological functions, which poses a serious threat to individual health and a heavy burden on public health systems. As population aging continues, research into anti-aging drugs that prolong life and improve health is of particular importance. In this study, the polysaccharide from stems and leaves of was obtained with water extraction and alcohol precipitation, and then separated and purified with DEAE anion exchange chromatography and gel filtration to obtain CVP-AP-I.

Angelica sinensis aboveground part polysaccharide and its metabolite 5-MT ameliorate colitis via modulating gut microbiota and TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB pathway.

The roots of Angelica sinensis have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. However, tons of aerial parts of this herb (aboveground part) are commonly discarded during the process of root preparations. A polysaccharide (ASP-Ag-AP) in the aboveground parts of A.

Salvia miltiorrhiza polysaccharide and its related metabolite 5-methoxyindole-3-carboxaldehyde ameliorate experimental colitis by regulating Nrf2/Keap1 signaling pathway.

The roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. However, tons of aerial parts of this plant are usually discarded in the production of roots preparation. To make better use of these plant resources, the polysaccharide isolated from the aerial part of S.

Antimicrobial activity, chemical composition and mechanism of action of Chinese chive ( Rottler) extracts.

Chinese chive ( Rottler) is a popular food from species in East and Southeast Asia. Most species possess characteristic aromas and have antimicrobial activity. In this study, the antimicrobial activities of root, leaf, and scape extracts of Chinese chive at different pH levels (3.

The comparison of preliminary structure and intestinal anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities of polysaccharides from different root parts of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The root of Angelica sinensis, has been commonly used in gynecology for centuries, and is normally applied divided into different parts in various clinical applications. At present, the majority of existing studies focus on the volatile oil and ferulic acid extracted from different parts of A. sinensis, but there is a dearth of scientific information on its water-soluble polysaccharides.

[Brief discussion about role and measures of scientific fertilization in ecological cultivation of Chinese medicinal materials].

The ecological planting of Chinese medicinal materials is a cultivation technology that takes into account both ecological and economic benefits, and takes scientific planting technology as a guide to achieve the goal of high quality, high yield and efficiency of Chinese medicinal materials and the sustainable and healthy development of Chinese medicinal materials planting. Among them, scientific fertilization is an important measure to realize the ecological planting of Chinese medicinal materials. In recent years, the social economy has developed rapidly.

The Polysaccharides from Modulates the Immunity and Intestinal Microbiota of Cyclophosphamide-Treated Immunosuppressed Mice.

Based on previous studies about microflora regulation and immunity enhancement activities of polysaccharides from Nannf. var. (Nannf.

Characterization and prebiotic activity in vitro of inulin-type fructan from Codonopsis pilosula roots.

The inulin-type fructan was obtained by DEAE anion exchange chromatography from C. pilosula Nannf. var.

[Effects of micro-fertilizers foliar spray on the content of main effective components of Angelica dahurica].

The zinc, boron and molybdenum were sprayed on the foliage of Angelica dahurica du-ring the vigorous growth period to explore the effects of the combination of zinc, boron and molybdenum fertilizers on the content of main effective components of A. dahurica, and to find out the optimum spraying amount. The results showed that the application of zinc, boron and molybdenum foliar spray was beneficial to increase the content of imperatorin and total cumarin, whereas had no effect on the content of the isoimperatorin.

High expression of MAGE-A9 is associated with unfavorable survival in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Melanoma-associated antigens (MAGEs) are a group of well-characterized members of the cancer/testis antigen family, which are expressed in a variety of malignant tumors. MAGE-A9, a subfamily of MAGE-As, has been studied in a number of types of cancer and have been associated with unfavorable survival outcome. However, the expression of MAGE-A9 in human esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and association of MAGE-A9 with the clinicopathological characteristics of ESCC, particularly prognostic characteristics, remains unknown.

Polysaccharides with immunomodulating activity from roots of Gentiana crassicaulis.

Two polysaccharides, GCP-I-I and GCP-II-I, were obtained from 100°C water extracts of Gentiana crassicaulis roots by DEAE anion exchange chromatography and gel filtration. The results from methanolysis, methylation, FT-IR and NMR, indicated that these two fractions are typical pectic polysaccharides, with HG and RG-I regions and AG-I/AG-II side chains, and some of the galacturonic acid units of fraction GCP-I-I were methyl esterified. Fractions GCP-I-I and GCP-II-I, both exhibited potent complement fixation, and fraction GCP-I-I was more potent than positive control BPII.

Purification and Partial Structural Characterization of a Complement Fixating Polysaccharide from Rhizomes of Ligusticum chuanxiong.

Rhizome of is an effective medical plant, which has been extensively applied for centuries in migraine and cardiovascular diseases treatment in China. Polysaccharides from this plant have been shown to have interesting bioactivities, but previous studies have only been performed on the neutral polysaccharides. In this study, LCP-I-I, a pectic polysaccharide fraction, was obtained from the 100 °C water extracts of rhizomes and purified by diethylaminethyl (DEAE) sepharose anion exchange chromatography and gel filtration.

[Correlation of Agronomic Character of Panax notoginseng in Guangxi with Soil Physical and Chemical Properties].

Objective: To study the effect of physicochemical characteristics of soil on Panax notoginseng agronomic character, in order to offer the theory for selecting an appropriate soil to cultivate Panax notoginseng, and to build the production bases.

Methods: To test and analyze Panax notoginseng agronomic character, to analyze the form of layered soil particles, p H value and soil fertility. At the same time, the analysis of Panax notoginseng plant height, leaf number, the length of taproot, the width of taproot, stem diameter, the width of residual part of stem, rootlet number, root fresh and dry weight and drying rate were carried out.

[Effects of Chemical Fertilizers and Organic Fertilizer on Yield of Ligusticum chuanxiong Rhizome].

Objective: To study the effects of different N, P, K and organic fertilizer (OF) on yield of Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizome, in order to provide the theoretical foundation for the establishment of standardization cultivation techniques.

Methods: The field plot experiments used Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizome which planted in Pengshan as material, and were studied by the four factors and five levels with quadratic regression rotation-orthogonal combination design. According to the data obtained, a function model which could predict the fertilization and yield of Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizome accurately was established.

[The Effection Study of Transplanting Techniques for Yield and Quality of Gentiana crassicaulis].

Objective: To study the difference in yield and quality of Gentiana crassicaulis with different transplanting period and transplanting methods, and to determine the optimum transplanting technique of Gentiana crassicaulis in Ludian.

Methods: The variation in fresh weight,dry weight,dry discount rate, length, diameter, branches,the content of gentiopicroside,loganin acid,alcohol-soluble extract, total ash were measured, and made a comprehensive evaluation of yield and quality by gray relational distance ideal comprehensive evaluation method.

Results: There was a big difference in yield and quality of Gentiana crassicaulis with different transplanting time and transplanting methods.

[Correlation Analysis Between Physicochemical Properties of Rhizosphere Soil and Appearance Characters of Codonopsis pilosula Root in Jiuzhaigou County].

Objective: To study the physicochemical properties of rhizosphere soil and their influence on appearance characters of semi-natural cultivated Codonopsis pilosula root.

Methods: The comprehensive methods by combining outdoor investigating with indoor analyzing were applied. Rhizosphere soil samples and plant materials were collected from 35 collection points, the physicochemical properties of soil and the appearance characters of plant materials were investigated.

[Fertilizer Effect on Yield and Quality of Gentiana crassicaulis].

Objective: To find the best fertilizer formula of yield-quality-fertilizer effect, and to establish a new comprehensive evaluation-fertilizer effect method.

Methods: Grey related degree analysis and DTOPSIS method were combined to comprehensive evaluate the 11 indexes of 14 fertilizer formulas of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, in order to explore the best dosage and ratio.

Results: The fertilizer requirements of the factors which contribute to the yield and quality of Gentiana crassicaulis were different and the most appropriate rates of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer were 21.

[Effect of P and K Fertilization on Four Iridoids in Axial and Lateral Root of Gentiana crassicaulis].

Objective: To study the effect of phosphorus( P) and potassium( K) fertilization on four iridoids in axial and lateral root of Gentiana crassicaulis.

Methods: Field experiment was conducted based on phosphorus and potassium,and the content of four iridoids was analyzed in the axial and lateral root of Gentiana crassicaulis.

Results: Despite of different proportion of phosphorus and potassium,the content of four iridoids in axial root was always higher than that in the lateral root, and under normal fertilizer condition, the content of axial and lateral root was 12.

[Quadratic Orthogonal Rotation Combination Design on Alisma orientalis of Fertilization].

Objective: To study the effects of combined N, P, K and micronutrient fertilizers on the yield of Alisma orientalis tuber, and to optimize the fertilizer application rate.

Methods: Four factors five levels quadratic orthogonal rotation combination design was used. A function was established on nitrogen, phosphor, potassium and microelement fertilizer application rate with the yield of Alisma orientalis tuber.

[Influences of Base Fertilizer Dosage and Root Size on Quality and Yield of Gentiana crassicaulis Root].

Objective: In order to optimize the base fertilizer dosage and root size of Gentiana crassicaulis in Ludian,Yulong, Yunnan,the differences in yield and quality of Gentiana crassicaulis caused by different base fertilizer dosage and root size were investigated.

Methods: The variation in fresh weight, dry weight, drying rate, length, diameter, branches as well as the contents of gentiopicroside, loganin acid, alcohol-soluble extract and total ash were determined. The ideal distance grey relational degree comprehensive evaluation method was applied to make a comprehensive evaluation on the quality and yield of Gentiana crassicaulis.