北方小浆果类植物果汁气息的研究Ⅰ,Vaccinium spp的GC分析

越桔属(Vaccinium SPP)全属计约300种。印尼、马来半岛为分布中心,约有235种,我国约产65种,南北各地均有分布,以西南最多。该属大都为可供食用,并具商品开发价值的小浆果类植物。它们广泛分布于北欧、非洲、北美,前苏联欧洲部分及远东西伯利亚地区,亚洲的朝鲜和东南亚均有报导。该属的一些种如 V,myrtillus;V,uliginosum     

东南亚兰科植物的物种多样性、生活习性及其传粉系统（附表）

兰科(Orchidaceae)植物广布于除两极和极端沙漠地区外的各种陆地生态系统,包括5个亚科800多属28 000多种。东南亚地区兰科植物种数约占世界的1/3,是兰科植物生物多样性热点区域之一。通过查阅文献及书籍等资料,该文系统整理了东南亚兰科植物物种种类及其扩散演化历史,并对其生活习性和传粉系统进行了归类。结果表明:(1)东南亚兰科植物8 855种,分属5亚科17族26亚族240属;(2)主要生活型为附生的有127属6 000种以上,地生97属2 000种以上,腐生13属约100种,藤本4属40余种;(3)根据整理出的东南亚79个属的兰科植物传粉系统发现,有44个属含有自动自交的物种,具报酬物的传粉系统有花粉(仅见于拟兰亚科)、芳香类物质(仅见于香荚兰亚科)和花蜜(5个亚科均有)等报酬物类型。欺骗性传粉系统广泛存在于各个亚科,包括食源性欺骗、性拟态、繁殖地拟态和信息素拟态等类型。东南亚兰科植物在物种、生活习性及传粉系统都展现出极高的多样性,对这些生物学特点的总结将为兰科植物的保育提供一定的理论基础和本底资料。     

中国野鸦椿属植物化学成分及药理活性研究进展

野鸦椿属植物归属于省沽油科,主要分布于东亚以及东南亚,我国分布有两个种。该属植物化学成分结构丰富,包括酯类、三萜类、黄酮类等,药理活性广泛,如抗炎、抗肝纤维化、抗氧化等。本文从化学成分及药理活性方面对野鸦椿属植物的研究进行综述,以期为该属植物的深入研究与开发提供文献参考。     

中国苔草属二柱苔草亚属的系统总览及植物地理学的研究

本文对我国苔草属二柱苔草亚属Subgen．Vignea作了系统排列,并提出以下几点的看法： 1．二柱苔草亚属是苔草属中比较自然的一个类群,我国有48种、7亚种和1变种,隶属于16个组。根据Takhtajan的世界植物区划,将它们分成4种成分,即：(1)环北方植物地区成分,占总数的20．4％;(2)东亚植物地区成分,占总数的55.5％。实际上,只有4个分类群出现于中国-喜马拉雅森林植物亚区,而其余的都均分布于中国-日本森林植物亚区,并且在这一亚区内有8个特有成分,占特有成分总数的61.5％;显然,中国二柱苔草亚属在中国-日本森林植物亚区内的分化较其他地区更为强烈;(3)伊朗—吐兰植物地区成分,占总数的16.7％;(4)印度支那植物地区成分和印度植物地区成分,占总数的7.4％。 2．高节苔草C．thomsonii和云雾苔草C．nubigena类群是Subgen．Vignea中较为原始的种类,它们为印度支那植物地区和印度植物地区成分。这样非但Subgen．Indocarex原始类群分布于东南亚和马来西亚,而Subgea．Vignea的原始类群也分布于东南亚,这也是对Nelmes提出Carex起源于印度-马来西亚地区的一个佐证。     

栲属(壳斗科)植物的现代和地史分布

根据文献资料和标本馆及化石记录,讨论了壳斗科栲属植物的现代分布和地史分布。现代栲属植物有110～134种,主要分布在东亚及东南亚,其中印度支那地区有82种栲属植物,是世界栲属植物分布最集中的地区,马来西亚地区是栲属特有种最丰富的事实是支持马来西亚地区与其它地区的区系交流十分有限的论据。中国栲属植物最丰富的地区是滇黔桂地区（29种）。栲属植物现代多样化中心在马来西亚和中南半岛。排除Chrysolepis后,栲属的分布类型应属热带亚洲分布。栲属在地质历史上有着比现在广泛的分布,最早、最可靠的栲属化石记录发现于北美始新世地层,欧洲和日本始新世也有栲属的化石记录,化石记录表明栲属起源的时间不晚于古新世,所有的壳斗科及栲属的化石都发现于北半球,现代分布也主要在北半球,壳斗科及栲属起源于北半球可以确认,由于化石证据与现代植物学的研究结果有较大差异以及关键地区化石证据的不足,具体的起源地尚不能肯定。     

引种的龙脑香科植物对低温适应性的探讨

龙脑香科(Dipterocarpaceae)是东南亚热带植物区系中的一个优势科,属古热带的成分,有15个属580多种。由于这个科植物的热带性较强,有的学者往往把东南亚的一些地区是否有较多的龙脑香科植物的分布作为衡量是否为热带的标志之一,有的把这个科植物的分布在海拔上的上限作为平地热带雨林和山地雨林之间的近似分界线,有的则以我国龙脑香科植物十分贫乏为由而怀疑中国是否存在着真正的热带雨林。可     

我国越橘属植物资源利用的初步研究

越橘属Vaccinium传统分类归于杜鹃花科,但因本属及其邻近属子房下位而被另立为越橘科Vacciniaceae。本属植物果实富含糖,有机酸,维生素C和B族维生素,味酸甜可食;欧洲、非洲及东南亚各国把本属植物的果实制成罐头,果酱等商品。我国本属植物种质资源较为丰富,是很有开发利用前景的一类野生果实,如能得到合理利用,将产生较大经济效益。     

重寄生属植物及其寄主的地理分布

通过对重寄生属植物及其寄主的地理分布状况的讨论,对重寄生属植物可能的起源时间、地点与迁 移进行了分析。重寄生属植物主要寄生在桑寄生科(Loranthaceae)植物上,重寄生属植物的分布区与其寄主 的基本一致,均主要分布在东南亚和中国南部的热带与亚热带地区;重寄生属植物可能起源于第三纪之前某 一时期的华南热带地区,随后向周边地区扩散。在第三纪,重寄生属植物的祖先偶然寄生在桑寄生科某些寄 生植物祖先上,经过几千万年的协同进化,形成了今天比较稳定的寄生与寄主关系。     

我国万寿竹属新植物

万寿竹属Disporum是百合科中一个中等大小的属,约20种,主要分布于北美洲温带、喜马拉雅地区、爪哇、日本和中国。我国有10种,分布于全国各地。 作者在整理云南万寿竹属植物时,发现万寿竹属在我国一新分布和1新种,现报道。     

中国龙脑香科资料

龙脑香科(Dipterocarpaceae)植物,是典型的热带东南亚区系的代表科,其中不少的种类是珍贵的用材树种,树脂中含有的古芸香酯,为名贵的香料。 世界龙脑香科植物约17属,600余种,除热带非州产2属,34种外,全产于东南亚热带地区,主要分布在加里曼丹岛(13属,276种)、马来半岛(14属、164种,菲律宾11属,52种)。我国产11种,1变种,内有1栽培种。现将国产龙脑香科的1新分布属,2新分布种及全科的属种检索表报道如下。     

Quassinoids from Eurycoma longifolia as plant growth inhibitors.

Seven quassinoids including a new 12-epi-11-dehydroklaineanone were isolated from the leaves of Eurycoma longifolia (Simaroubaceae) as plant growth inhibitors or related compounds. The strongest activity was found in 14,15beta-dihydroxyklaineanone.     

The ameliorative effects of Eurycoma longifolia Jack on testosterone-induced reproductive disorders in female rats

The objective of this research was to study the ameliorative effects of a standardized quassinoid-rich extract (TAF 273) of Eurycoma longifolia root on some reproductive disorders in female rats. An irregular estrous cycle and ovarian cystic follicles were induced in 21-day-old females by the daily administration of testosterone (10 mg/kg, sc) for three weeks. The hormone-treated rats exhibited persistent diestrous as well as ovaries containing cystic follicles. Upon treatment with TAF 273, fewer animals showed irregular estrous cycles and there was less follicular morphological damage. The reversal effect may be derived from the anti-estrogenic properties of the plant quassinoids.     

Eurycomanone and eurycomanol,quassinoids from the roots of Eurycoma longifolia

From the roots of Eurycoma longifolia, used as an Indonesian folk medicine, two highly oxygenated quassinoids, named eurycomanone and eurycomanol were isolated. The structures of both new bitter principles were elucidated by NMR, MS, UV and IR.     

Quassinoids from Eurycoma harmandiana.

Three quassinoids, iandonosides A and B and iandonone, were isolated from the root of Eurycoma harmandiana, along with five known quassinoids, casteloside B, 13 beta, 21-dihydroeurycomanone, chaparrinone, glaucarubolone and ailanquassin B as well as the coumarin, scopoletin. The structural elucidations were based on analyses of spectroscopic data.     

The potential influence of plant-based feed supplements on sperm quantity and quality in livestock: a review

The reproductive performance of male livestock is of economic importance, and improving semen quantity and quality, especially for artificial insemination, additionally helps to avoid the loss of valuable genotypes. The review focuses on the impact of oxidative stress on sperm production and quality in livestock, and the potential role of plant based anti-oxidants to control this impact. From scientific reports dealing with livestock, the paper compiles evidence on effective dietary measures affecting sperm production and quality. Where little or no data are available on livestock, it refers to sources regarding other mammals, including man. The review concentrates on the use of distinct plants as feed supplements rather than on ways to treat deficiencies and imbalances in energy or macro- and micronutrients. Feeding of maca (Lepidium meyenii) and khat (Catha edulis) has been shown to positively affect sperm production and quality in animals. Some evidence points to favourable effects of leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala and Leucaena pallida), sesbania (Sesbania sesban), pomegranate (Punica granatum), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) as well, but studies are either superficial or results are partially contradictory. Finally, the review considers the potential usefulness of medicinal herbs. The list of such plants includes Chinese herbs such as Lycium barbarum, Astralagus membranaceus, Acanthopanacis senticosi, Magnolia officinalis, Cornus officinalis and Psoralea corylifolia and the Indonesian plant Eurycoma longifolia. European candidate plants are Tribulus terrestris and Pendulum murex. Future research should include the screening of other plants, concentrating on the large number of plants rich in metabolites because of their presumed effectiveness. The modes of action often require clarification for the plants with demonstrated effects.     

Biotic elicitation at different feeding time in cell suspension cultures of Eurycoma longifolia Jack,a valuable medicinal plant,for enhancement of cytotoxic activity of bioactive compounds against human colon cancer cell line

In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant - The root extract of Eurycoma longifolia Jack has been shown to be effective against different type of cancers. Present study was carried out...     

Herbs in exercise and sports

ABSTRACT: The use of herbs as ergogenic aids in exercise and sport is not novel. Ginseng, caffeine, ma huang (also called 'Chinese ephedra'), ephedrine and a combination of both caffeine and ephedrine are the most popular herbs used in exercise and sports. It is believed that these herbs have an ergogenic effect and thus help to improve physical performance. Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of these herbs on exercise performance. Recently, researchers have also investigated the effects of Eurycoma longifolia Jack on endurance cycling and running performance. These investigators have reported no significant improvement in either cycling or running endurance after supplementation with this herb. As the number of studies in this area is still small, more studies should be conducted to evaluate and substantiate the effects of this herb on sports and exercise performance. For instance, future research on any herbs should take the following factors into consideration: dosage, supplementation period and a larger sample size.     

Quassinoids from Eurycoma longifolia

Three quassinoids, eurycolactone D (1), eurycolactone E (2) and eurycolactone F (3) were isolated from the roots of Eurycoma longifolia Jack. The structures of 1-3 were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, and that of 3 was further confirmed by X-ray crystallography. The known quassinoids, laurycolactone B (4) and eurycomalactone (5) were also identified.     

Eurycomanone induce apoptosis in HepG2 cells via up-regulation of p53

Background  

Eurycomanone is a cytotoxic compound found in Eurycoma longifolia Jack. Previous studies had noted the cytotoxic effect against various cancer cell lines. The aim of this study is to investigate the cytotoxicity against human hepato carcinoma cell in vitro and the mode of action. The cytotoxicity of eurycomanone was evaluated using MTT assay and the mode of cell death was detected by Hoechst 33258 nuclear staining and flow cytometry with Annexin-V/propidium iodide double staining. The protein expression Bax, Bcl-2, p53 and cytochrome C were studied by flow cytometry using a spesific antibody conjugated fluorescent dye to confirm the up-regulation of p53 and Bax in cancer cells.     

Genetic diversity of Eurycoma longifolia inferred from single nucleotide polymorphisms

Eurycoma longifolia Jack. is a treelet that grows in the forests of Southeast Asia and is widely used throughout the region because of its reported medicinal properties. Widespread harvesting of wild-grown trees has led to rapid thinning of natural populations, causing a potential decrease in genetic diversity among E. longifolia. Suitable genetic markers would be very useful for propagation and breeding programs to support conservation of this species, although no such markers currently exist. To meet this need, we have applied a genome complexity reduction strategy to identify a series of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the genomes of several E. longifolia accessions. We have found that the occurrence of these SNPs reflects the geographic origins of individual plants and can distinguish different natural populations. This work demonstrates the rapid development of molecular genetic markers in species for which little or no genomic sequence information is available. The SNP markers that we have developed in this study will also be useful for identifying genetic fingerprints that correlate with other properties of E. longifolia, such as high regenerability or the appearance of bioactive metabolites.