Effects of green tea polyphenol on cognitive and acetylcholinesterase activities

The effect of tea polyphenol (TP) on cognitive and anti-cholinesterase activity was examined in scopolamine-treated mice. Chronic administration of TP significantly reversed scopolamine-induced retention deficits in both step-through passive avoidance and spontaneous alternation behavior tasks. Furthermore, TP exhibited a dramatic inhibitory effect on acetylcholinesterase activity. This finding suggests that TP might be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.     

The extraction process optimization and physicochemical properties of polysaccharides from the roots of Euphorbia fischeriana

Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to determine the optimum extraction conditions for polysaccharides (EFP) from the roots of Euphorbia fischeriana. A Box-Behnken design (BBD) with four independent variables was investigated, such as extraction temperature (°C), water/solid ratio, extraction number (n), and extraction time (h). The results indicated optimum extraction conditions were extraction temperature of 97 °C, water/solid ratio of 9:1, extraction number of 2 and extraction time of 2.4 h, respectively. Under these conditions, the experimental value was 24.6 ± 0.62, which was well in close agreement with value predicted by the model. The preliminary chemical analysis of EFP revealed the EFP contained 25.43% polysaccharides, 20.42% uronic acids, 2.54% sulfate radical and 23.41% proteins. And the neutral polysaccharides were mainly composed of glucose, arabinose, rhamnose, galactose, xylose, mannose in the ratio of 21:8:5:3:1:1.     

茶多酚提取方法的研究进展

茶多酚是一种理想的食品天然抗氧化剂,具有抗癌治病、防衰老、防辐射、消除人体自由基等多种生理功效,广泛用于食品、油脂、医药、化工等行业。近年来,对于茶多酚的提取方法多见于报遗,本文就国内外茶多酚提取方法的研究进展情况作以综述。     

红托竹荪菌托多糖提取工艺及抗氧化降血糖活性

为利用红托竹荪菌托,采用酶解法提取菌托多糖,优化多糖提取工艺,并测定多糖分子量、单糖组成、抗氧化及降血糖活性。结果表明,最佳酶解法提取工艺为纤维素酶2.5%、果胶酶0.4%、木瓜蛋白酶1.5%,50 ℃酶解1 h,料液比1:60、提取温度80 ℃、时间3 h,该条件下多糖提取率达15.37%,比热水浸提法提高39.60%。酶解法多糖分子量为3 344 Da (Mn)、522 208 Da (Mw)、2 929 Da (Mp),主要由葡萄糖、甘露糖、葡萄糖醛酸、半乳糖和岩藻糖等组成,葡萄糖占最高,达48.82%。菌托多糖为2.0 mg/mL时,DPPH·清除率为93.83%,Fe³⁺还原能力为0.140 7,α-葡萄糖苷酶活性抑制率为54.62%、α-淀粉酶活性抑制率为56.45%,与热水浸提法相比差异极显著或显著。酶解法提取红托竹荪菌托多糖,提取率较高,具有较高的抗氧化、降血糖活性,具有推广应用价值。     

Composition and bioactivity of polysaccharides from tea seeds obtained by water extraction

In this paper, the composition and biological activities of polysaccharides from tea seed (TSPS) obtained by water extraction were investigated. The properties and chemical compositions of TSPS were analyzed with HPGPC, IC, and IR methods. The results showed that TSPS consisted of three kinds of polysaccharides with the molecular weight of 500 kDa, 130 kDa, and 5 kDa. TSPS consisted of rhamnose, xylose, arabinose, glucose and galactose, GalA, GulA, with a molar ratio of 4.9:1.7:11.1:27.2:14.0:3.4:1, sugar backbone of TSPS might consist of glucose, but branched chain may consist of rhamnose, xylose, arabinose, and galactose. The IR spectrum of TSPS revealed the typical characteristics of polysaccharides and protein. TSPS significantly inhibited the growth of K562 cells, especially, at the concentration of 50 μg/ml; the inhibition activity of TSPS was the highest with an inhibition ratio beyond 38.44 ± 2.22% (P < 0.01). TSPS with high concentrations (100, 200 and 400 μg/ml) had higher proliferation effect on lymphocyte. Results of these studies demonstrated that the polysaccharide had a potential application as natural antitumor drugs.     

响应面法优化超声提取绿茶茶多酚工艺

利用响应面法对超声提取绿茶荼多酚的工艺条件进行优化,在单因素试验的基础上,根据中心组合设计原理采用三因素三水平的响应面分析法,依据回归分析确定最优提取工艺条件。结果表明,其最佳工艺条件为：液料比为40．2mL／g,超声功率为476W,提取时间为15．1min,采用该工艺条件,茶多酚的提取得率达到10．312％,通过响应面法得到一个能较好预测试验结果的模型方程。     

Antimalarial properties of green tea

We show here that a crude extract of green tea as well as two of its main constituents, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and epicatechin gallate (ECG), strongly inhibit Plasmodium falciparum growth in vitro. Both these catechins are found to potentiate the antimalarial effects of artemisinin without interfering with the folate pathway. The importance of these findings and their mechanistic implications are discussed in view of future therapeutic strategies.     

不同品种毛茶水浸出物成分及抗氧化、降血糖活性研究

为比较7个不同品种毛茶水浸出物活性成分及体外抗氧化与降血糖活性的差异,确定各成分与活性之间的相关性,该文选取制作六堡茶常用的7个茶树品种制备的毛茶作为研究对象,测定毛茶水浸出物及其浸膏中总多酚、总黄酮、茶多糖的含量,以DPPH·清除能力、ORAC值和α-葡萄糖苷酶、α-淀粉酶抑制作用为指标评价毛茶水浸出物的抗氧化和降血糖活性,并采用Pearson进行相关性分析。结果表明:(1)7个茶树品种毛茶水浸出物、总多酚、总黄酮、茶多糖含量均存在显著差异,含量最高的分别为黄金茶(53.42%± 0.14%)、桂红4号(40.87%±1.09%)、云南大叶种(27.17%±0.26%)、福云6号(2.70%±0.02%)。(2)对DPPH·清除能力、ORAC值存在显著差异,在两种评价方法中均显示较好抗氧化效果的品种为六堡群体种、桂红4号、宛田种。(3)对α-葡萄糖苷酶、α-淀粉酶的抑制作用均显著强于阳性对照阿卡波糖,在两种评价方法中均显示较好降血糖效果的品种为六堡群体种、桂红4号、桂青种。(4)抗氧化、降血糖活性均与总多酚、总黄酮含量有较强正相关。综上认为,六堡群体种、桂红4号、宛田种、桂青种的毛茶品质均较好,其中六堡群体种、桂红4号同时具有开发成抗氧化、降血糖功能食品的前景,宛田种、桂青种分别具有开发成抗氧化、降血糖功能食品的潜力; 总多酚、总黄酮对毛茶体外抗氧化、降血糖活性的贡献较大,在毛茶进一步的加工利用过程中应着重注意对这类成分的保护。该研究结果为开发抗氧化、降血糖活性更好的六堡茶产品在毛茶原料筛选和加工方式选择方面提供了科学依据。     

Antibacterial and bactericidal activities of Japanese green tea

We found that extracts of Japanese green tea leaves inhibited the growth of various bacteria causing diarrheal diseases. All tea samples tested showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, Vibrio cholerae O1, V. cholerae non O1. V. parahaemolyticus, V. mimicus, Campylobacter jejuni and Plesiomonas shigelloides. None of the tea samples had any effect on the growth of V. fluvialis, Aeromonas sobria, A. hydrophila, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enteritidis, enteroinvasive Escherichia coli, enterohemorrhagic E. coli, enteropathogenic E. coli, enterotoxigenic E. coli, Enterobacter cloacae or Yersinia enterocolitica. Salmonella and Shigella showed susceptibilities different depending on the kind of Japanese green tea. Japanese green tea showed also bactericidal activity over S. aureus, V. parahaemolyticus and even enteropathogenic E. coli which was not sensitive when tested by cup method. The bactericidal activity was shown even at the drinking concentration in daily life.     

Antiangiogenic properties of natural polyphenols from red wine and green tea

Epidemiological studies have indicated that regular consumption of red wine and green tea is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and tumor progression. The development of tumors and of atherosclerosis lesions to advanced plaques, which are prone to rupture, is accelerated by the formation of new blood vessels. These new blood vessels provide oxygen and nutrients to neighboring cells. Therefore, recent studies have examined whether red wine polyphenolic compounds (RWPCs) and green tea polyphenols (GTPs) have antiangiogenic properties. In vitro investigations have indicated that RWPCs and GTPs are able to inhibit several key events of the angiogenic process such as proliferation and migration of endothelial cells and vascular smooth muscle cells and the expression of two major proangiogenic factors, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and matrix metalloproteinase-2, by both redox-sensitive and redox-insensitive mechanisms. Antiangiogenic properties of polyphenols have also been observed in the chick embryo chorioallantoic membrane since the local application of RWPCs and GTPs strongly inhibited the formation of new blood vessels. Moreover, intake of resveratrol or green tea has been shown to reduce corneal neovascularization induced by proangiogenic factors such as VEGF and fibroblast growth factor in mice. The ability of RWPCs and GTPs to prevent the formation of new blood vessels contributes, at least in part, to explain their beneficial effect on coronary heart disease and cancer. This review focuses on the antiangiogenic properties of natural polyphenols and examines underlying mechanisms.     

Ultrasound complex enzymes assisted extraction and biochemical activities of polysaccharides from Epimedium leaves

Ultrasound complex enzymes (UCE) were used to extract crude polysaccharides (CEP) from Epimedium leaves. The response surface methodology (RSM) based on Box–Behnken Design (BBD) was employed to further optimize the extraction conditions. The optimum conditions were: complex enzyme dose of 50, 250, 200, 100 U/g (papain, pectase, cellulase and α-amylase), extraction temperature 46.8 °C, ultrasound time 42.3 min, pH 4.28, and ultrasound power 311 W. Under these conditions, the experimental yield of CEP was 5.98%, which was well matched with the value predicted by the model. Three major polysaccharide fractions (EP-1, EP-2 and EP-3) were obtained by ultrafiltration, chromatography on DEAE-Sepharose Fast Flow and Sephadex G-100 column. Their chemical–physical characteristics were investigated using chemical methods, gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance size-exclusion chromatography (HPSEC). Biochemical characterization of the polysaccharide fractions was evaluated on the basis of free radical scavenging, ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), lymphocyte proliferation, macrophage phagocytosis and NK cell activity assay in vitro. The results showed that all fractions contained higher galacturonic acid (GalA) and galactose (Gal), possessed considerable antioxidant activity, and could promote proliferation of splenic lymphocytes, activate macrophages and enhance NK cells’ activity. UCE as a more effective and environment-friendly technique could be employed for extracting active ingredients from plant materials, extensively applied in pharmaceutical and food industries.     

Structure and physicochemical properties of polysaccharides from Poria cocos extracted by deep eutectic solvent

Glycoconjugate Journal - Poria cocos, a famous traditional Chinese medicine and a well-known food or food supplement, has shown therapeutic potential against cancer and the uneasiness of the mind....     

Effects of green tea catechins on gramicidin channel function and inferred changes in bilayer properties

Green tea's health benefits have been attributed to its major polyphenols, the catechins: (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), (-)-epicatechin gallate (ECG), (-)-epigallocatechin (EGC), and epicatechin (EC). Catechins (especially EGCG) modulate a wide range of biologically important molecules, including many membrane proteins. Yet, little is known about their mechanism(s) of action. We tested the catechins' bilayer-modifying potency using gramicidin A (gA) channels as molecular force probes. All the catechins alter gA channel function and modify bilayer properties, with a 500-fold range in potency (EGCG>ECG?EGC>EC). Additionally, the gallate group causes current block, as evident by brief downward current transitions (flickers).     

长期施肥对设施菜田土壤酶活性及土壤理化性状的影响

利用沈阳农业大学蔬菜长期定位施肥试验田,研究了长期施肥对设施菜田土壤酶活性及土壤理化性状的影响.结果表明:长期施用有机肥或有机肥与氮肥配合施用可明显提高土壤有机质和氮、磷、钾养分含量,改善土壤物理性状,增强土壤转化酶、脲酶和中性磷酸酶的活性;而长期单施氮肥造成土壤pH值和土壤酶活性降低.土壤酶活性与土壤养分因子的相关分析表明,转化酶活性与土壤有机质、全磷含量呈显著正相关;脲酶活性与土壤有机质、全磷和速效钾含量呈极显著正相关,与碱解氮和速效磷含量呈显著正相关;中性磷酸酶活性与土壤有机质、全磷和速效钾含量呈显著正相关;脱氢酶活性与土壤各养分因子均无明显相关性.     

Microwave‐assisted water extraction of green tea polyphenols

Introduction – Green tea, a popular drink with beneficial health properties, is a rich source of specific flavanols (polyphenols). There is a special interest in the water extraction of green tea polyphenols since the composition of the corresponding extracts is expected to reflect the one of green tea infusions consumed worldwide. Objective – To develop a microwave‐assisted water extraction (MWE) of green tea polyphenols. Methodology – MWE of green tea polyphenols has been investigated as an alternative to water extraction under conventional heating (CWE). The experimental conditions were selected after consideration of both temperature and extraction time. The efficiency and selectivity of the process were determined in terms of extraction time, total phenolic content, chemical composition (HPLC‐MS analysis) and antioxidant activity of the extracts. Results – By MWE (80°C, 30 min), the flavanol content of the extract reached 97.46 (± 0.08) mg of catechin equivalent/g of green tea extract, vs. only 83.06 (± 0.08) by CWE (80°C, 45 min). In particular, the concentration of the most bioactive flavanol EGCG was 77.14 (± 0.26) mg of catechin equivalent/g of green tea extract obtained by MWE, vs 64.18 (± 0.26) mg/g by CWE. Conclusion – MWE appears more efficient than CWE at both 80 and 100°C, particularly for the extraction of flavanols and hydroxycinnamic acids. Although MWE at 100°C typically affords higher yields in total phenols, MWE at 80°C appears more convenient for the extraction of the green tea‐specific and chemically sensitive flavanols. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Therapeutic properties of green tea against environmental insults

Pesticides, smoke, mycotoxins, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and arsenic are the most common environmental toxins and toxicants to humans. These toxins and toxicants may impact on human health at the molecular (DNA, RNA, or protein), organelle (mitochondria, lysosome, or membranes), cellular (growth inhibition or cell death), tissue, organ, and systemic levels. Formation of reactive radicals, lipid peroxidation, inflammation, genotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, embryotoxicity, neurological alterations, apoptosis, and carcinogenic events are some of the mechanisms mediating the toxic effects of the environmental toxins and toxicants. Green tea, the nonoxidized and nonfermented form of tea that contains several polyphenols, including green tea catechins, exhibits protective effects against these environmental toxins and toxicants in preclinical studies and to a much-limited extent, in clinical trials. The protective effects are collectively mediated by antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antimutagenic, hepatoprotective and neuroprotective, and anticarcinogenic activities. In addition, green tea modulates signaling pathway including NF-κB and ERK pathways, preserves mitochondrial membrane potential, inhibits caspase-3 activity, down-regulates proapoptotic proteins, and induces the phase II detoxifying pathway. The bioavailability and metabolism of green tea and its protective effects against environmental insults induced by pesticides, smoke, mycotoxins, PCBs, and arsenic are reviewed in this paper. Future studies with emphasis on clinical trials should identify biomarkers of green tea intake, examine the mechanisms of action of green tea polyphenols, and investigate potential interactions of green tea with other toxicant-modulating dietary factors.     

猴头菌多糖脱色前后理化性质及生物活性的研究

以脱色前、后的猴头菌Hericium erinaceus粗多糖为研究对象,对其多糖含量、多糖中的单糖组成、分子量分布、红外光谱等理化性质和体外免疫活性、胃粘膜损伤的修复作用进行了比较研究。结果表明,猴头菌多糖脱色后,多糖含量提高、蛋白含量下降、小分子物质大量减少、单糖种类基本不变,岩藻糖所占比例略有下降、半乳糖及葡萄糖比例略有上升,红外光谱显示,脱色后多糖中的C=O基团减少;多糖脱色后体外免疫活性显著提高（P<0.05）,低浓度的未脱色多糖与模型组相比,对胃粘膜的损伤修复作用无显著性差异（P<0.05）,而低浓度的脱色多糖对胃粘膜的损伤修复作用显著提高（P<0.01）。