藤黄属植物中笼状多异戊烯基酮类化合物的研究进展

综述了藤黄属植物笼状多异戊烯基酮类化合物的研究概况,总结了该类化合物的结构特点、波谱学特征、生合成途径以及生物活性。     

植物中异戊烯基取代的酚类化合物及其分布

异戊烯基取代的酚类化合物由UbiA家族的异戊烯基转移酶(prenyltransferase)催化异戊烯基转移到芳香族化合物母核上,其亲脂性较无异戊烯基取代的化合物明显增强,并提高了与生物膜的亲和力,从而形成了各种具有重要生物学功能的活性分子,在植物防御和人体健康方面具有重要作用。本综述总结了538种异戊烯基酚类化合物的取代基类别和取代位点等,为发掘植物中新型异戊烯基转移酶,以及受体和供体的选择提供参考,以期有更多异戊烯基转移酶可应用于合成生物学来生产具有重要活性的异戊烯基酚类化合物。该文对国内外报道的378种类黄酮,80种香豆素类,27种醌类,32种二苯乙烯类,16种对羟基苯甲酸类,5种苯丙酸类共计538种异戊烯基取代的酚类化合物的取代基类别、取代位置以及在植物中的分布进行总结,发现异戊烯基酚类化合物主要分布在28个科中,且以C5和C10取代基为主。该文还综述了已鉴定功能的30余种植物芳香族异戊烯基转移酶。     

荚迷属植物化学成分及生物活性研究进展

不少荚迷属植物有悠久的药用历史,从该属植物中分离到的化学成分有二萜、三萜、环烯醚萜苷、黄酮类、木脂素及酚苷.二萜类化合物主要是vibsane型化合物,某些具有生物活性;三萜类化合物主要是齐墩果烷型和重排达玛烷型;环烯迷醚萜苷类其糖苷的连接位置主要在环烯迷醚的C11位上,C1位连有异戊烯基.生物活性研究发现一些提取物具有抗氧化作用,对A549、HT-29和PC-3和NUGC癌细胞有毒性.本文对国内外有.关荚迷属植物化学成分和生物活性的研究作一综述,为开发利用荚迷属植物资源提供科学依据.     

芳香族异戊烯转移酶的研究进展

异戊烯基转移酶(prenyltransferase)催化异戊烯基转移至异戊烯单元、芳香环或蛋白质上。芳香族异戊烯基转移酶将异戊烯单元融入含有芳环的化合物, 从而形成具有重要生物学功能的各类活性分子, 如泛醌、质体醌、维生素E、异戊烯黄酮类以及真菌代谢物等。该文综述了近年来植物和真菌芳香族异戊烯转移酶的分子生物学研究进展, 包括膜结合的参与质体醌生物合成的homogentisate solanesyltransferase、参与维生素E生物合成的homogentisate phytyltransferase、类黄酮异戊烯转移酶(flavonoid prenyltransferase)和可溶性的真菌吲哚异戊烯转移酶等。     

芳香族异戊烯转移酶的研究进展

异戊烯基转移酶（prenyltransferase）催化异戊烯基转移至异戊烯单元、芳香环或蛋白质上。芳香族异戊烯基转移酶将异戊烯单元融入含有芳环的化合物,从而形成具有重要生物学功能的各类活性分子,如泛醌、质体醌、维生素E、异戊烯黄酮类以及真菌代谢物等。该文综述了近年来植物和真菌芳香族异戊烯转移酶的分子生物学研究进展,包括膜结合的参与质体醌生物合成的homogentisate solanesyltransferase、参与维生素E生物合成的homogentisate phytyltransferase、类黄酮异戊烯转移酶（flavonoid prenyltransferase）和可溶性的真菌吲哚异戊烯转移酶等。     

毛壳属真菌的次生代谢产物及其生物活性研究进展

毛壳属真菌是一类资源极为丰富的真菌,种名超过400多种。研究发现其次生代谢产物结构新颖,生物活性突出,是新药或其先导化合物的重要来源。迄今为止,从毛壳属代谢物中分离鉴定的化合物已超过300个,包含细胞松弛素、azaphilone类、二酮哌嗪类、色原酮、蒽醌等结构类型,大多具有细胞毒、抗炎、抗微生物等生物活性。本文从化合物结构及其生物活性等方面综述2011-2016年间毛壳属真菌天然产物的研究概况。     

用高压液相色谱及气相色谱法测定几种植物的内源激素

吲哚乙酸、赤霉酸、玉米素、玉米素核苷、异戊烯基腺嘌呤、异戊烯基腺嘌呤核苷和脱落酸是重要的天然植物激素,这些物质在植物体内含量很低,但对植物的生长和分化起重要的调节控制作用。为了探讨这些激素的作用机理,这些激素的分析方法一直是植物生理研究中的一个重要课题。植物内源激素的分析,归纳起来有三种方     

植物类黄酮生物合成途径及重要基因的调控

类黄酮是一类广泛存在于植物中的多酚类次生代谢产物,具有抗氧化、抗炎、抗病毒、调节机体免疫力等多种功效,从而可以预防癌症、冠心病、中风等疾病,同时还具有抗衰老的作用.因此,类黄酮被人们称为"植物营养素".丰富的类黄酮种类和生物活性已使其成为世界保健品研究的热点和重点之一,本文比较详细地总结和阐述了类黄酮生物合成途径及重要基因的调控机制,使我们能够深入和全面地认识类黄酮,对从分子水平上研究和调节类黄酮的合成具有重要的意义.?＃     

蚤草属植物化学成分及生物活性研究进展

蚤草属植物的化学成分类型丰富,主要包括倍半萜、二萜、黄酮、单萜、挥发油、酚类等。该属植物具有抗菌、细胞毒、抗癌等生物活性。对国内外有关该属植物的化学成分和生物活性的研究进行了综述,为该植物资源的进一步研究和开发利用提供依据。     

福建大仙峰杜鹃属植物资源特征及其应用研究

通过样线法调查福建省大田县大仙峰野生杜鹃属(Rhododendron)植物资源,掌握其种类及形态特征、适生环境、花期等特性。大仙峰共记录11种杜鹃属植物,分属4亚属,其中映山红亚属3种、马银花亚属4种、常绿杜鹃亚属3种、羊踟蹰亚属1种,种类不同,花期、花色均有所不同。从春季开始至夏季均可欣赏到不同景色的杜鹃。对溪畔杜鹃(R. rivulare)、羊踯躅(R. molle)2种杜鹃进行扦插育苗,二者成活率皆在45%以上,达到资源保存的目的。大仙峰杜鹃属植物种质资源丰富,类型多样,分布范围广,有较大的开发潜力和应用前景。     

Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Two Novel Regio-specific Flavonoid Prenyltransferases from Morus alba and Cudrania tricuspidata

Prenylated flavonoids are attractive specialized metabolites with a wide range of biological activities and are distributed in several plant families. The prenylation catalyzed by prenyltransferases represents a Friedel-Crafts alkylation of the flavonoid skeleton in the biosynthesis of natural prenylated flavonoids and contributes to the structural diversity and biological activities of these compounds. To date, all identified plant flavonoid prenyltransferases (FPTs) have been identified in Leguminosae. In the present study two new FPTs, Morus alba isoliquiritigenin 3′-dimethylallyltransferase (MaIDT) and Cudrania tricuspidata isoliquiritigenin 3′-dimethylallyltransferase (CtIDT), were identified from moraceous plants M. alba and C. tricuspidata, respectively. MaIDT and CtIDT shared low levels of homology with the leguminous FPTs. MaIDT and CtIDT are predicted to be membrane-bound proteins with predicted transit peptides, seven transmembrane regions, and conserved functional domains that are similar to other homogentisate prenyltransferases. Recombinant MaIDT and CtIDT were able to regioselectively introduce dimethylallyl diphosphate into the A ring of three flavonoids with different skeleton types (chalcones, isoflavones, and flavones). Phylogenetic analysis revealed that MaIDT and CtIDT are distantly related to their homologs in Leguminosae, which suggests that FPTs in Moraceae and Leguminosae might have evolved independently. MaIDT and CtIDT represent the first two non-Leguminosae FPTs to be identified in plants and could thus lead to the identification of additional evolutionarily varied FPTs in other non-Leguminosae plants and could elucidate the biosyntheses of prenylated flavonoids in various plants. Furthermore, MaIDT and CtIDT might be used for regiospecific prenylation of flavonoids to produce bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications due to their high efficiency and catalytic promiscuity.     

Chemistry and Bioactivity of the Genus Persea - A Review

This review provides the first comprehensive appraisal of bioactive compounds and their biological activities in Persea species from 1950 to 2023. Relevant articles from reputable databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct and Google Scholar were collected, leading to the isolation of about 141 metabolite compounds, mainly flavonoids, terpenoids, fatty alcohols, lignoids, and γ-lactone derivatives. These compounds exhibit diverse biological activities, including insecticidal, antifeedant, nematicidal, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. The review emphasizes the significant chemical and pharmacological potential of different Persea species, encouraging further research in various fields and medicine. Valuable insights into potential applications of Persea plants are provided.     

白木香的化学成分与生物活性研究进展

白木香(Aquilaria sinensis)的化学成分主要包括黄酮、苯甲酮、木脂素、苯丙素、萜类、生物碱、甾体以及其他酚性化合物,一些化学成分具有抗肿瘤、抗菌、抗炎、镇痛、利泄、降糖等生物活性。对近年来从白木香中分离鉴定出的化学成分,以及部分化学成分的生物活性进行了综述,为白木香资源的合理开发利用提供科学依据。     

Biogeography and conservation of the genus Ficus (Moraceae) in Mexico

Aim The main objective of this study is to document the biogeographical patterns, endemism and degree of conservation of the species of Ficus (Moraceae) in Mexico. There are over 750 species of the genus Ficus distributed worldwide, and Mexico practically represents its northernmost limit in the American continent. Detailed studies at regional scales may help to understand the biogeography of large genera such as Ficus. Location Mexico. Methods The biogeographical patterns of Mexican Ficus were obtained from information of fig specimens available in two of the main herbaria of Mexico (2140 vouchers), collecting figs throughout this country, and revising the specialized literature. The presence of each species of Ficus was recorded for every one of Mexico's states and several tropical countries of America. Besides, the Mexican territory was divided into cells of 1° × 1° and the presence or absence of all species of the genus was recorded. Rarity of species was classified based on the width of geographic distribution, habitat specificity and population size. Results A total of 21 species of Ficus occur in Mexico, including six species (28.6%) that are endemic to this country. Five species are included in subgenus Pharmacosycea and 16 species are documented under subgenus Urostigma. Affinities of Ficus flora with other tropical countries in America generally decreased as geographical distances from Mexico increased. Mexican states and cells with highest values of Ficus species richness (both total and endemic species) were located. Ten species, including three endemics, presented a wide distribution. Five species, including two endemics, possess the three attributes of rarity (narrow geographical distribution, high habitat specificity and scarce local populations). Three species of Ficus, including the endemic and very rare Ficuslapathifolia (Liebm.) Miq., are not recorded in any protected area existing in Mexico. Main conclusions Most of the Mexican Ficus show a great morphological variation and occupy different habitats along their geographic distribution. The biogeographical patterns described here establish a fundamental scenario for ongoing studies on Ficus–pollinator interactions. However, many local populations are considered to be at risk, as there have been significant reductions in the number and size of local populations. Further studies are needed to understand the process of colonization, maintenance and persistence of fig–pollinator mutualism in species with different patterns of geographic distribution. Mexican Ficus require special policies for conservation due to their complex degree of rarity, particularly their geographic distribution in different types of vegetation, ranging from dry scrublands to tropical rain forests.     

Rare prenylated flavonoids from Tephrosia purpurea

Chemical investigations of aerial parts of Tephrosia purpurea yielded the rare prenylated flavonoids, tephropurpulin A (1) and isoglabratephrin (2), in addition to a previously identified flavonoid, glabratephrin (3). Structures were established by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy, as well as by HR-MS analysis; for compounds 2 and 3, structures were confirmed by X-ray analysis.     

荞麦黄酮及其生物合成调控研究进展

荞麦属植物资源丰富,且富含黄酮类成分。通过文献查阅,总结了荞麦黄酮历年研究情况以及热点研究领域。荞麦黄酮研究论文最早发表于1952年,在1952—1999近五十年的时间内,荞麦黄酮的研究论文较少,年发文量少于10篇,荞麦黄酮的研究处于起步阶段。自2000年后,荞麦黄酮逐渐获得更多研究学者的关注,年度发文量逐年上升。近年来,荞麦黄酮研究热点集中在植物学、食品科学技术、农学以及生物化学与分子生物学学科领域中,黄酮抗氧化活性相关的研究论文被引用次数较高,荞麦黄酮的生物活性与营养功能一直备受关注。目前,从荞麦中已经鉴定的黄酮类化合物达80种。槲皮素、山奈酚、木犀草素、鼠李素、异鼠李素、小麦黄素、柚皮素、杨梅素、芹菜素以及橙皮素是荞麦中常见的黄酮苷元结构,芍药色素、花翠素、矢车菊素为荞麦中多见的花青素类型。荞麦黄酮生物合成起源于苯丙烷代谢途径,PAL、CHS、C4H、4CL、CHI、LAR等黄酮合成途径中的多个关键酶基因以及MYB转录因子基因已被克隆鉴定。荞麦MYB转录因子在黄酮生物合成中发挥着重要的诱导调控作用,影响荞麦黄酮合成积累的因素主要有环境因素、植物生长调节剂、生物因素以及品种等,多个因素可相互交叉调控和影响荞麦黄酮的合成。该文通过回顾历年荞麦黄酮研究概况,总结黄酮化合物的种类,归纳黄酮生物合成途径调控机制及主要影响因素,为优质荞麦种植生产和优化提升荞麦产品的营养保健功能奠定理论基础和提供可行方案,为荞麦黄酮的深入研究指明方向。     

THE FLAVONOIDS OF THE DECIDUOUS RHODODENDRON OF NORTH AMERICA (ERICACEAE)

The native Azaleas of North America (Rhododendron: subgenus Pentanthera) produce 58 flavonoids in five aglycone classes: flavonols, dihydroflavonols, flavanones, dihydrochalcones and chalcones. A comparison of the flavonoids of selected samples of these species indicated that the compounds generally occur as species specific ensembles. Species were grouped into “alliances” based on common flavonoid constituents and a phylogenetic treatment of the group was developed. Evolutionary trends of flavonoids within subgenus Pentanthera are not well-defined but appear to be associated with a loss of the ability to synthesize some compounds and a decrease in diversity of glycosides and methoxylated flavonoids. Intraspecific variation in flavonoids was found in Rhododendron canescens, R. alabamense and R. austrinum when these were sampled on a population basis.     

Chromosome numbers are not fixed in Agaonidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea)

Agaonidae (the pollinators of fig trees, Ficus spp., Moraceae) are a distinctive family of chalcid wasps with uncertain affinities within the Chalcidoidea. Chromosome numbers have only been described previously for one species (Blastophaga psenes, 2n = 12, the pollinator of F. carica, of subgenus Ficus). In this paper, we used a modified technique to analyze the karyology of three Ceratosolen species, Ceratosolen solmsi, C. graveli and C. emarginatus which are associated with figs of Ficus subgenus Sycomorus. Their karyotypes are 2n = 10. All the chromosomes are metacentric (NF = 20) with little difference in relative lengths, making them hard to distinguish. The variation in chromosome numbers that we have detected suggests that karyology can usefully complement molecular-based studies of the phylogeny of fig wasps.     

中国弧隔鼠尾草亚属(唇形科)的分布格局

弧隔鼠尾草亚属(Subg.Salvia Benth.)是中国原产鼠尾草属最大的属下类群,有44种13变种,大多含有与丹参(S.miltiorrhiza)类似的活性化合物成分和药用功效,是具有较高利用前景的野生药用植物资源。从形态学分析,该亚属具备原始类群的主要特征,物种分化明显,是研究鼠尾草属起源和演化的关键材料;从地理分布格局看,该亚属集中分布于青藏高原以及横断山脉的高海拔地区,较少扩散至低海拔的华中与华东,易受环境和全球气候变化的影响,生境人为干扰强烈,资源保护压力较大。据此,对弧隔鼠尾草亚属物种分布区进行了全面调查,结合标本记录,获得该类群具经纬度的物种分布记录2689条,海拔高度记录1007条,分布点涵盖286个县级地区。进一步对亚属内各组、系的水平与垂直分布格局深入分析。结果表明,亚属以横断山为核心区,主要分布于西藏东南至川西一带,零星扩散迁移至河北北部、湖北东部,其狭域分布的特有种比例非常高,占总物种数的45%。在物种海拔分布格局上,亚属内6个系具有替代分布现象,从高海拔的窄域分布物种逐渐过渡到低海拔的宽域分布物种。基于最大熵模型预测的亚属出现概率与物种实际分布范围基本吻合,从单一环境因子与出现概率的关系看,12月降水量、9月降水量、年温度变化范围、海拔、3月最高气温和温度季节性变化系数是影响物种分布的主导环境因子。鼠尾草雄蕊的分化是物种形成和多样性产生的关键因素,亚属内不同类群的分布格局与雄蕊花丝药隔比例的相关性表明,环境因子和传粉者选择可能共同作用形成现有弧隔鼠尾草亚属的分布格局。     

Antioxidant,Anti‐inflammatory and Cytotoxic Activities of Polyphenols Extracted from Chroogomphus rutilus

Chroogomphus rutilus is a rare fungal species that grows under pine trees and is now widely used as a functional food and pharmaceutical product. However, the chemical constituents and biological activities of Chroogomphus rutilus have been relatively limited. The present study aimed at determining the total polyphenols and flavonoids contents, biological activities and main phenolic compounds of Chroogomphus rutilus from different geographical origins at the stipe and pileus. The results suggested that Chroogomphus rutilus polyphenol extracts revealed a higher antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities, and there were significant differences between samples from different locations and regions. Correlation analysis showed that the contents of total polyphenols and flavonoids were significantly correlated with antioxidant and anti‐inflammatory activities. However, only the content of total flavonoids was significantly correlated with cytotoxicity, which means that the cytotoxicity of Chroogomphus rutilus polyphenol extracts may be regulated by flavonoids or other compounds. HPLC‐DAD analysis revealed that the main phenolic compound was protocatechuic acid, followed by baicalin, p‐hydroxyphenylacetic acid and p‐hydroxybenzoic acid, but comparing with the pileus extracts, the stipe extracts can be considered as a higher concentration of phenolic compounds. Therefore, antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory and cytotoxic activities of Chroogomphus rutilus polyphenol extracts could be due to the identified compounds. This study investigated a deep knowledge about the constituents and activities of Chroogomphus rutilus and provided the reference for its application in food and pharmaceutical.