Structural and functional properties of polysaccharides extracted from three Dioscorea species.

Dioscorea has a history spanning over 2000 years for both medicinal and edible purposes in China. It contains rich polysaccharides, which are frequently utilized as thickening and stabilizing agents in the food industry. However, there has been relatively little focus on polysaccharides from common Dioscorea species besides D.

Structure and physicochemical properties of starches from six accessions of the genus Pueraria in China.

Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) root contains abundant starch, but the physicochemical properties of kudzu starch are not well understood. In this study, we compared the compositions and physicochemical properties of starches isolated from six Pueraria accessions in China. Caige starch exhibited the highest purity (96.

The impact of non-environmental factors on the chemical variation of Radix S.

Radix is a commonly used Chinese herb derived from the dried root of Hemsl. (). It is difficult to accurately estimate the dosage of Chinese medicinal materials used in the prescription because of the chemical variation caused by various factors.

Analysis of genetic and chemical variability of five species based on DNA barcoding and HPLC fingerprints.

The rhizomes of species have a long medicinal history in Asia. In China, species mainly be utilized to make pharmaceutical products, including and . In this study, twenty-four samples were selected to study the genetic and chemical variability among five species.

Bioactive components, pharmacological effects, and drug development of traditional herbal medicine Hu (Fu-Pen-Zi).

Hu (Chinese Raspberry), known as Fu-Pen-Zi in Chinese, a woody perennial plant of the genus Rubus in the Rosaceae family, has specific nutritional and medicinal values, which is considered food-medicine herb in China for thousands of years to treat impotence, premature ejaculation, enuresis, frequent urination, and other diseases. This review aims to summarize recent advances in the bioactive components, pharmacological effects, and drug development and utilization of Hu, hoping to provide useful support for its further research and clinical application. The bioactive components in Hu contain mainly terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, and steroids.

Characterization of carotenoids and phenolics during fruit ripening of Chinese raspberry ( Hu).

Chinese raspberry ( Hu) is a fruit valued for it's health benefits, which is indigenous to China. It is a great source of antioxidants. However, the fruit phytochemicals are poorly understood.

Metabolite profile and genes/proteins expression in β-citraturin biosynthesis during fruit ripening in Chinese raspberry (Rubus chingii Hu).

Carotenoids are one of the most abundant pigments in raspberries. Rubus chingii Hu, indigenous to China, is traditionally consumed for health benefits. However, the carotenoid composition and pathways of R.

Combined Amelioration of Prebiotic Resveratrol and Probiotic on Obesity and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obesity are becoming increasingly common globally and characteristic as gut microbiota disturbance. Supplement of probiotics is considered as a promising strategy for NAFLD and obesity treatment. However, this effect varied from each other in clinical trials.

[Effects of different application amounts of potassium fulvic acid on yield and quality of Fritillaria thunbergii].

Fritillaria thunbergii is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, which has the effects of clearing heat and resolving stagnation, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough. At present, it is mostly produced by cultivation, and the cultivation process requires application of base fertilizer, winter fertilizer, seedling fertilizer and late top dressing. Now farmyard manure or organic fertilizer can be used to replace the base fertilizer and winter fertilizer, but the research on the replacement of organic fertilizer has not been completed for the late top dressing.

Dynamic changes of enzymes involved in sugar and organic acid level modification during blueberry fruit maturation.

In blueberry, sugars and organic acids determine fruit organoleptic quality and drastically change during fruit maturation. This study examined enzymes involved in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids during the three maturation phases (green, pink and blue). During maturation, an increase in sugar (mainly fructose and glucose) was associated with up-regulation of VcSPP (CUFF.

High-throughput method for preliminary screening of high dietary fiber rice.

Dietary fiber has several benefits for humans, and the development of healthier rice with an improved dietary fiber composition has attracted increasing amounts of attention. Based on the method of AOAC 2002.02, we developed a simplified method to screen polished rice containing high total dietary fiber (TDF).

Rapid Determination of Chlorogenic Acid, Luteoloside and 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic Acid in Chrysanthemum Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy.

The feasibility of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) to detect chlorogenic acid, luteoloside and 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid in Chrysanthemum was investigated. An NIR spectroradiometer was applied for data acquisition. The reference values of chlorogenic acid, luteoloside, and 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid of the samples were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and were used for model calibration.

[Breeding and variety characteristics of a new variety of Fritillaria thunbergii "Zhebei 3"].

A new variety "Zhebei 3(Zhejiao Pharmaceutical 2018002)" was selected and bred from multi seeded Fritillaria thunbergii mutants by systematic breeding method. From 2012 to 2016, the traits assessment, disease resistance appraisal, plot ratios and regional trials of the variety were continuously carried out. The results showed that "Zhebei 3" emerged early and had late seedlings.

Rapid detection of adulteration in by near-infrared spectroscopy coupled with chemometric methods.

To determine the authenticity of , this study presents an application of near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometric methods for evaluating adulteration of with two cheaper adulterants, i.e. C.

conidia possess antiproliferative and inducing apoptosis properties in gynaecological carcinoma cells.

is an entomogenous fungus that has been used as a traditional Chinese medicinal materials to treat different diseases, including cancer. However, conidia for inhibitory activity against breast cancer cells growth are still not systematically studied. The present aim was to elucidate the phytochemical composition of conidia and to explore relevant anti-cancer potential in gynaecological carcinoma MCF-7 and Hela cells.

[Correlation analysis between quality and habitat phenotype of Hovenia acerba].

The contents of dihydromyricetin and total flavonoids of Hovenia acerba seeds were detected by HPLC-DAD and UV spectrophotometer. And then the correlation between the habitat, phenotype and quality of H. acerba seeds were deeply studied.

[Factors influence volatile oil content in Ocimun basilicum introduced from Xinjiang province to south-east China].

Objective: To obtain the information on ecological adaptation of Ocimun basilicum introduced from Xinjiang to Hangzhou and study the effect of different harvesting times, drying methods, and different organs of Ocimun basilicum on Volatile oil content

Methods: Extraction was undertaken according to The Pharmacopoeia of China, 2010 edition.

Results: Sun-drying was the most efficient way to obtain Volatile oil compared with other methods. The largest biomass was harvested at 3rd, September.

[Study on correlation between Atractylodes macrocephala viability and germination rate].

Objective: To screen the optimized methods for detection seed viability and germination rate determination of Atractylodes macrocephala, and determine the relationship between seed viability and germination rate.

Method: There were four methods, which including 2,3,5-triphynel tetrazolilum chloride (TTC) staining, red ink staining, BTB staining and Nongjia method, to evaluate the 12 A. macrocephala local varieties'seed viability and measure their germination rate.

[Study on cutting propagation of Tripterygium wilfordii].

The experiment of cutting propagation of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. f. was carried out.