HPLC测定生物胶中三氯生杀菌剂含量研究

研究建立了一种采用甲醇溶剂与超声波萃取生物胶体系中的三氯生,以及高效液相色谱法测定萃取液中三氯生含量的方法。考察了萃取剂种类、萃取剂比例和超声时间等因素对生物胶体系中萃取三氯生含量的影响。实验结果表明,以甲醇-水为提取剂(体积比90︰10)、超声时间20 min时提取效率最适宜,但要准确配制甲醇-水的标准液及样品的预处理。高效液相色谱法测定胶体中三氯生含量,加标回收率及精密度均满足测试要求。     

怀山药醇提取物抗DPPH自由基活性研究

将怀山药乙醇提取物采用溶剂萃取的方法,分成极性不同的五个部分,并首次用DPPH(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)方法测定各部分的抗自由基活性,发现乙酸乙酯萃取部分活性最强,氯仿萃取部分次之,再其次是正丁醇和水溶性部分。乙酸乙酯和氯仿萃取部分较强的抗自由基活性主要归因于其中所含的多酚类成分。同时利用薄层层析(TLC)、紫外光谱(UV)、^13C核磁共振(NMR)技术及显色反应对酚性成分进行了定性检验,并用Folin-Denis法测定了各萃取部位中酚性成分含量,发现抗自由基活性与萃取物中多酚性成分含量有一定的相关性。因而在评价怀山药质量时,其中所含的酚性成分不应忽视。     

鲍姆桑黄子实体提取物的体外细胞毒活性及其化学成分分析

本研究比较分析了鲍姆桑黄子实体乙酸乙酯萃取物和乙醇分离物的体外细胞毒活性及其化学成分差异,探索其抗肿瘤特征成分。采用CCK-8法测定了鲍姆桑黄子实体乙酸乙酯萃取物和乙醇分离物对5种人癌细胞增殖的抑制活性,结果发现,乙酸乙酯萃取物对5种人癌细胞增殖均表现出良好的细胞毒活性,而乙醇分离物对NCI-H1299细胞表现出一定的活性。通过超高效液相色谱-串联四极杆飞行时间高分辨率质谱(UPLC-Q-TOF-MS)对萃取物的主要成分进行定性分析,共鉴定出38种成分,包括26种多酚和12种脂肪酸,其中多酚主要为吡喃酮hispidin及其衍生物,乙酸乙酯萃取物中丰度较高的多酚成分包括hispidin、hispolon、davallialactone、osmundacetone、phelligridins C和D以及pinillidine。     

超临界流体萃取——高效液相色谱法测定百合中秋水仙碱

分别用超临界二氧化碳流体和有机溶剂萃取百合中的秋水仙碱,然后用高效液相色谱法直接测定萃取物中秋水仙碱的含量,从而测得百合中秋水仙碱的含量。超临界流体萃取的条件是：用乙醇作提携剂,萃取压力为18MPa,萃取温度为40℃,高效液相色谱测定条件为：ODS柱,甲醇：磷酸二氢钾溶液作流动相,检测波长为220nm,此法快速,简便,准确,可应用于秋水仙碱原料,制剂及其它植物中秋水仙碱含量的测定。     

多酚类材料的应用研究及前景展望

多酚类化合物是一类多羟基的酚类化合物,具有良好的生物相容性和可降解性。多酚类材料,是以多酚类物质为前体而制备的生物活性材料。由于多酚类物质具有多种优异的生物活性,使得多酚类材料在生物材料领域有着巨大的应用前景。本文从目前国内外有关多酚与多酚材料的研究出发,介绍了多酚的种类与功效,以及多酚材料的研究进展及研究结果,为多酚及多酚材料的进一步发展提供参考。     

桦褐孔菌提取物抗氧化与糖苷酶抑制活性研究

为探索桦褐孔菌(Inonotus obliquus (Fr.) Pila)生物活性与化学成分之间的相关性,本文用乙醇回流提取、梯度萃取得桦褐孔菌的石油醚、乙酸乙酯、正丁醇和水提取物,对其进行黄酮和多酚类化合物的含量测定,并从抗氧化和降血糖两个方面测定了总还原力、清除DPPH自由基、抑制肝脂质过氧化、抑制α-葡萄糖苷酶活性四种体外模型对不同提取物活性的影响.结果显示:乙酸乙酯和正丁醇提取物所含的黄酮和多酚类化合物较多(P<0.01)且抗氧化和降血糖活性较好.因此,桦褐孔菌抗氧化和降血糖活性的大小与其所含黄酮和多酚类化合物量密切相关,本研究结果为桦褐孔菌生物活性成分的深入研究奠定了良好的基础.     

海芦笋及其生物盐中多酚酸和绿原酸的定量分析

以绿原酸为对照品,利用紫外分光光度法和高效液相色谱法分别建立了测定海芦笋中多酚酸和绿原酸含量的方法.紫外分光光度法检测波长为338 nm;高效液相色谱法采用Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C187(4.6 mm×150mm,5um),以甲醇和0.5％冰醋酸水溶液梯度洗脱.结果发现海芦笋及其生物盐中含有大量的多酚酸和绿原酸,其中多酚酸含量分别为6.49 g/kg,3.37 g/kg,绿原酸含量分别为0.234 9/kg,0.180 g/kg.同时也表明高效液相色谱法可用于海芦笋中多酚酸含量的确定.这两种简单快捷的定量分析多酚酸和绿原酸的方法,不仅可用于海芦笋及其生物盐产品的质量控制,而且也为海芦笋的进一步研究和开发提供了一定的依据.     

薄层色谱法鉴定天麻胶囊中的天麻素

为了建立天麻胶囊中主要有效成分天麻素的快速鉴定方法,根据天麻素的理化特性,使用乙醇和甲醇提取天麻胶囊中的天麻素,使用薄层色谱法进行鉴定,并与高效液相色谱法的分析结果进行比较。结果表明,薄层色谱法的鉴定结果与高效液相色谱法的检测结果一致,能较准确地鉴别天麻胶囊的真伪。本研究结果表明薄层色谱法能快速简便、准确灵敏地检测天麻胶囊中的有效成分,可作为法定鉴定方法的补充,对天麻胶囊实施快速初筛。     

新疆棕色棉纤维中花色苷的提取及初步鉴定

以新疆深棕色棉品系‘棕86’的成熟纤维为材料,用甲醇溶液(VMeOH∶VHCl=99∶1)避光冷浸提取15d后,浓缩成浸膏.用适量蒸馏水溶解浸膏,乙酸乙酯萃取除杂,水相用HP-20大孔树脂纯化色素组分;采用紫外-可见吸收光谱分析,并结合高效液相色谱方法,对天然彩色棉纤维色素组分进行鉴定,为彩色棉花新色彩的分子改良提供参考.结果显示,棕色棉纤维提取液中含有花色苷,且至少含有4种不同的花色苷成分.对棕色棉纤维提取液中花色苷的降解分析显示,棕色棉中的色素物质很不稳定.研究表明,花色苷是棕色棉纤维色素中的一种重要组成成分,进一步补充了彩棉色素的物质基础.     

蝉虫草样品的分级萃取与化学成分分析

利用索氏萃取技术,依次采用石油醚、乙酸乙酯、丙酮、无水乙醇和甲醇等5种溶剂对蝉虫草纯粉进行分级萃取,运用傅里叶变换红外光谱分析法和气相色谱-质谱联用技术对5级萃取物进行分析鉴定。傅里叶变换红外光谱分析显示萃取物中含有与烯烃类、羧酸类、酯类、醇类和酮类等化合物相关的C-H、C=O、C-O和C=C等官能团。气相色谱-质谱联用技术共鉴定出有机小分子化合物34种,以酯类和脂肪酸类为主,多为碳链长度为15-20的长链脂肪酸及对应的酯,其中十八碳不饱和脂肪酸相对含量高达28.95%;分别存在于两种或以上萃取物中的有机化合物共有11种;仅存于石油醚萃取物中的化合物6种,乙酸乙酯萃取物中3种,丙酮萃取物中2种,无水乙醇萃取物中6种,甲醇萃取物中6种。在一定极性范围内,利用溶剂的极性梯度变化,可实现蝉虫草中活性物质的按极性梯度分离;采用分级萃取技术可有效分离蝉虫草中部分化学成分。鉴定结果充实了蝉虫草中化合物的种类资源,为蝉虫草中活性物质谱图库的完善、构效关系的建立及蝉虫草产品的利用开发提供支撑。     

Formation of reactive oxygen species and of 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine in DNA in vitro with betel quid ingredients

The formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) from betel quid ingredients, namely areca nut, catechu and tobacco, was studied using a chemiluminescence (CL) technique. Aqueous extracts of areca nut and catechu were capable of generating superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide at pH greater than 9.5. The formation of O2 was enhanced by Fe2+, Fe3+ and Cu2+ but inhibited by Mn2+. Tobacco extract failed to generate ROS under similar conditions. Saliva was found to inhibit both O2 and H2O2 formation from betel quid ingredients. Upon incubation of DNA at alkaline pH with areca nut extract and Fe3+ or catechu, 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine was formed as quantified by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)/electrochemical detection. The data suggest a possible role of reactive oxygen species in the etiology of oral cancer in betel quid chewers.     

Betel Nut Chewing Is Strongly Associated With General and Central Obesity in Chinese Male Middle‐aged Adults

Betel nut chewing has been reported to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and all‐cause mortality. The reason is unclear. In this study, we investigated the association between betel nut chewing and general obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m²) and central obesity (waist circumference (WC) ≥90 cm). A total of 1,049 male subjects, aged ≥40 years, were recruited from Taichung city in Taiwan in 2004. The relationships between betel nut chewing and general and central obesity were studied by multiple linear and logistic regression analyses. The prevalence of current and former betel nut chewing was 7.0 and 10.5% in our male Taiwanese cohort. Current/former betel nut chewers had a higher prevalence of general and central obesity when compared with individuals who had never chewed betel nut. Adjusted for age, diabetes, hypertension, lipids, smoking, alcohol drinking, physical activity, income, and education level, the odds ratios (ORs; 95% confidence intervals) of general and central obesity among the lower consumption of betel nut chewers were 1.78 (1.07, 2.96) and 1.19 (0.70, 2.02), respectively, compared to 2.01 (1.18, 3.41) and 1.89 (1.10, 3.23), respectively, among higher consumption chewers compared to individuals who had never chewed betel nut. The increasing ORs of general and central obesity with higher betel nut consumption revealed dose–response effects. Using multiple linear regression analyses, after adjusting for potential confounders, betel nut consumption was statistically significantly associated with BMI and WC. In conclusion, betel nut chewing was independently associated with general and central obesity in Taiwanese men. Dose–response effects of the association between betel nut consumption and general obesity as well as central obesity were found.     

Study of unscheduled DNA synthesis following exposure of human cells to arecoline and extracts of betel nut in vitro.

Aqueous, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid and ethanol extracts of betel nut (Areca catechu L.) have been found to induce unscheduled DNA synthesis in Hep 2 cells obtained from human larynx carcinoma, in vitro. Different concentrations of extracts of betel nut induced dose-dependent unscheduled DNA synthesis in Hep 2 cells. Together with the viability of the Hep 2 cells, our results indicate that the aqueous and acetic acid extracts of betel nut induce relatively more unscheduled DNA synthesis than the hydrochloric acid and ethanol extracts and arecoline. The carcinogenic potency of raw and unprocessed betel nut of North-East India used in this study is discussed.     

Areca (betel) nut chewing practices of adults and health behaviors of their children in the Freely Associated States,Micronesia: Findings from the Children’s Healthy Living (CHL) Program

BackgroundChewing areca (betel) nut has been deemed carcinogenic. The practice has become a public health concern in Micronesia. The Children's Healthy Living (CHL) Program included an areca (betel) nut questionnaire in a survey of household characteristics in the Freely Associated States (FAS). This paper describes areca (betel) nut chewing practices of adults and the health behaviors of their children.MethodsA cross-section of 1200 children (2–8 year-olds) and their caregivers in Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and Yap were recruited. Socio-demographics, adult areca (betel) nut chewing practices, and other health behaviors of children and adults were assessed. Child anthropometric measurements were collected to estimate weight status.ResultsThe FAS areca (betel) nut chewing prevalence was 42%, ranging from 3% (RMI) to 94% (Yap). Among chewers, 84% added tobacco, 97% added slaked lime, 85% added betel leaf, and 24% mixed the components with alcohol. Among FAS children, 95% practiced daily teeth-brushing and 53% visited the dentist annually. Compared to non-chewing households, areca (betel) nut chewing households were more likely to have very young children enrolled, more highly educated adults, and members that used tobacco and alcohol.ConclusionThe FAS areca (betel) nut chewing prevalence (42%) is above the world prevalence of 10–20%, with wide variability across the islands. The oral health findings in this study may inform future oral cancer prevention programs or policies. Regular monitoring of areca (betel) nut use is needed to measure the impact of such programs or policies.     

Epidemiology of areca (betel) nut use in the mariana islands: Findings from the University of Guam/University of Hawai`i cancer center partnership program

BackgroundAreca (betel) nut is considered a Group 1 human carcinogen shown to be associated with other chronic diseases in addition to cancer. This paper describes the areca (betel) nut chewing trend in Guam, and health behaviors of chewers in Guam and Saipan.MethodsThe areca (betel) nut module in the Guam Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey was used to calculate the 5-year (2011–2015) chewing trend. To assess the association between areca (betel) nut chewing and health risks in the Mariana Islands, a cross-section of 300 chewers, ≥18 years old, were recruited from households in Guam and Saipan. Self-reported socio-demographics, oral health behaviors, chronic disease status, diet, and physical activity were collected. Anthropometry was measured. Only areca (betel) nut-specific and demographic information were collected from youth chewers in the household.ResultsThe 5-year areca (betel) nut chewing prevalence in Guam was 11% and increased among Non-Chamorros, primarily other Micronesians, from 2011 (7%) to 2015 (13%). In the household survey, most adult chewers (46%) preferred areca nut with betel leaf, slaked lime, and tobacco. Most youth chewers (48%) preferred areca nut only. Common adult chronic conditions included diabetes (14%), hypertension (26%), and obesity (58%).ConclusionThe 5-year areca (betel) nut chewing prevalence in Guam is comparable to the world estimate (10–20%), though rising among Non-Chamorros. Adult and youth chewers may be at an increased risk for oral cancer. Adult chewers have an increased risk of other chronic health conditions. Cancer prevention and intervention strategies should incorporate all aspects of health.     

Effect of Piper betle L. and its extracts on the growth and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus

Ground powder of the leaf and fruit of Piper betle L., a tropical spice plant grown in Southeast Asia, was prepared and extracted by chloroform, ethanol and water with one solvent only or with 3 solvents in sequence. The betel powder and various extracts were added to YES broth to determine their effects on the growth and aflatoxin production by Aspergillus parasiticus. Results showed that betel leaf powder exhibited higher antimycotic activity than fruit. One half percent of ground leaf powder completely inhibited the growth and aflatoxin production by A. parasiticus. Among the solvent extracts, chloroform and ethanol extracts of betel leaf prepared from a single solvent extraction showed more antimycotic activity. The ethanol extract of betel leaf at the level of 450 micrograms/ml would eliminate A. parasiticus growth and aflatoxin production. The antimycotic activity of this ethanol extract was most pronounced at pH 4.     

Betel nut extract and arecoline block insulin signaling and lipid storage in 3T3-L1 adipocytes

According to several population-based studies, betel nut chewing is associated with metabolic syndrome and diabetes in British South Asians and Taiwanese. However, the underlying molecular mechanism is not yet clear. Arecoline is an alkaloid-type natural product found in betel nuts. Our aim was to clarify the influence of betel nut extract and arecoline on lipid accumulation and insulin signaling in adipocytes. We found that betel nut extract and arecoline blocked lipid storage in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. The possible mechanism may function by inhibiting the expression of the insulin receptor, glucose transporter-4, fatty acid synthase, and the lipid droplet proteins perilipin and adipophilin. In addition, betel nut extract and arecoline increased the basal level of IRS-1 serine³⁰⁷ phosphorylation and decreased insulin-stimulated IRS-1 tyrosine, Akt, and PI3 kinase phosphorylation. In conclusion, betel nut extract and arecoline have diabetogenic potential on adipocytes that may result in insulin resistance and diabetes at least in part via the obstruction of insulin signaling and the blockage of lipid storage.     

Salivary Proteomic Analysis of Betel Nut (Areca catechu) Consumers by Mass Spectrometry Revealed Primary Indication of Oral Malignancies

Areca nut is the fourth most widely used addictive and psychoactive substance consumed by approximately 10% of the world’s population. The use of areca nut is estimated to account for up to 50% of oral cancer in the low-income, and middle-income countries. In the present study, the effect of betel nut chewing on saliva proteomics was investigated by using mass spectrometry. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry was used to generate a profile of the peptides in betel nut consumers and control group. We found 13 peptide peaks which were significantly altered (p?<?0.05) in the betel nut addicts when compared with the control group. These significant peptides signals were corresponding to protein cystatin SN (CST1), cystatin S (CST4), alpha 2 macroglobulin (A2M), complement C3 (C3), apolipoprotein E (APOE), serum albumin (ALB), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), deleted in malignant brain tumor protein 1 (DMBT1), zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein (ZAG), and protein S100A8. The correlation analysis of significant peptides intensities with the history of betel nut chewing was also performed. The peptides of CST1 and CST4 showed negative correlation, whereas the peptides of the MMP-9, DMBT1, APOE, and C3 showed positive correlation with significant differences. STRING analysis of these proteins revealed that most of these proteins are interacting with each other. The present study identifies a number of proteins in a significantly different abundance in the betel nut consumers group. Some of these proteins are the reported biomarkers of several oral malignancies, which implies that the usage of betel nut could lead to inflammation, and development of oral cancer.

     

Effect of chewing betel nut on measurements of salivary progesterone and estradiol

The measurement of steroids in saliva is both simple and non-invasive and has been widely used in field and clinical-based research. The observance of particular cultural practices by some populations, however, may hamper accurate hormonal analyses. The present study evaluated the effects of one such practice-the chewing of betel nut-on the accurate measurement of salivary progesterone and estradiol. A time series experiment was conducted among Bangladeshi women who are regular users of betel nut. Salivary steroids were analyzed by radioimmunoassay in samples collected prior to and then 30, 60, 120, and 240 min following betel quid use. Results show no significant difference between basal steroid levels and those obtained 60, 120, and 240 min after chewing betel nut. We conclude that with specific collection protocols that take into account time since chewing, salivary steroid analyses can be undertaken in populations among whom the practice of chewing betel nut is endemic.     

Changes in grape seed polyphenols during fruit ripening

The quantity and characterization of extracted flavan-3-ol monomers and procyanidins was determined in seeds from Vitis vinifera cv. Cabernet Sauvignon berries, over the course of ripening and at different levels of vine water status. The per berry extractive yield of all polyphenols decreased with maturity, and followed second-order kinetics. The flavan-3-ol monomers decreased most rapidly, followed by the procyanidin extension units and finally, the terminal units. The relative proportion of procyanidin extension units did not vary with maturity. During fruit ripening, the mean degree of polymerization of extracted procyanidins is unchanged when analyzed intact by HPLC, but decreases by thiolytic degradation. The proportion of extracted procyanidins resistant to acid catalyzed thiolysis increased with maturity. Changes in vine water status affected polyphenol amounts, indicating that cultural practices can be used to influence composition. Oxidation of the seed polyphenols during fruit ripening, could explain these observations.