Variabilin,a 6a-hydroxypterocarpan from Dalbergia variabilis

Bark and wood of the creeper Dalbergia variabilis contain the previously described friedelin, O-acetyl-oleanolic acid, formononetin, 8-O-methylretusin, (+)-vestitol, (±)-mucronulatol, (+)- and (±)-medicarpin, besides (+)-variabilin [(6aR,11aR)-6a-hydroxy-3,9-dimethoxypterocarpan]. This structure was confirmed by the conversion of (+)-variabilin into di-O-methylcoumestrol.     

大豆异黄酮对骨质疏松大鼠模型的作用探讨

目的研究大豆异黄酮促进骨质疏松大鼠骨形成的作用及其肠道微生态的变化。方法从60只SPF级SD雌性大鼠中随机挑选50只建立去卵巢骨质疏松大鼠模型,余下10只为假手术组。将建模成功的大鼠随机分为5组,模型组、大豆异黄酮高、中、低剂量组(320 mg/kg、160 mg/kg、80 mg/kg的大豆异黄酮)、阿仑膦酸钠组(1 mg/kg阿仑膦酸钠),每日1次,治疗10周。比较治疗前后大鼠骨密度、血清1型前胶原N端前肽(P1NP)、骨碱性磷酸酶(BALP)、血清骨钙素(BGP)水平和肠道微生物变化。结果治疗后,模型组大鼠骨密度、血清P1NP、BALP、BGP水平均低于假手术组(P<0.05),阿仑膦酸钠组和大豆异黄酮高、中、低剂量组均高于模型组(P<0.05)。治疗后,阿仑膦酸钠组和大豆异黄酮高、中、低剂量与模型组比较股骨组织病变减轻;厚壁菌门、梭菌纲、芽孢杆菌纲、毛螺菌科、乳杆菌科、普氏菌科、肠球菌科、毛螺菌属、乳杆菌属、罗氏菌属、布劳特氏菌属、粪球菌属、普氏菌属水平相对丰度模型组均低于假手术组(P<0.05),阿仑膦酸钠组和大豆异黄酮高、中、低剂量组均高于模型组(P<0.05)。拟杆菌门、变形菌门、拟杆菌纲、γ变形菌纲、毛菌纲、拟杆菌科、肠杆菌科、拟杆菌属、别样棒菌属、肠杆菌属模型组均高于假手术组(P<0.05),阿林磷酸钠组和大豆异黄酮高、中、低剂量组均低于模型组(P<0.05)。LEfSe分析结果显示,与模型组比较,阿仑膦酸钠组和大豆异黄酮高、中、低剂量组治疗后丁酸球菌属、放线菌属、拟杆菌科、拟杆菌属水平降低,消化球菌科、韦荣氏菌科、普氏菌属水平升高。结论大豆异黄酮可提高骨密度,提高血清骨形成指标水平,促进骨质疏松大鼠骨形成,还可改善大鼠肠道菌群。     

Isoflavone glycosides from Derris scandens

Five isoflavone glycosides, named derriscandenosides A–E (1–5), were isolated from the stems of Derris scandens, together with ten known compounds comprising one isoflavone, two benzoic acid derivatives, three glucosyl isoflavones and four rhamnosyl-(1→6)-glucosyl isoflavones. The structures of the glycosides were assigned on the basis of spectroscopic data, especially of the acetate derivatives. Three known rhamnosyl-(1→6)-glucosyl isoflavones isolated from a crude fraction were retested for hypotensive activity with varying results.     

Increased aggressive behavior and decreased affiliative behavior in adult male monkeys after long-term consumption of diets rich in soy protein and isoflavones

Estrogen produced by aromatization of gonadal androgen has an important facilitative role in male-typical aggressive behavior that is mediated through its interaction with estrogen receptors (ER) in the brain. Isoflavones found in soybeans and soy-based dietary supplements bind ER and have dose- and tissue-dependent effects on estrogen-mediated responses. Yet, effects of isoflavone-rich diets on social and aggressive behavior have not been studied. We studied the effects of long-term (15 months) consumption of diets rich in soy isoflavones on spontaneous social behavior among adult male cynomolgus macaques (Macaca fascicularis) (n = 44) living in nine stable social groups. There were three experimental conditions which differed only by the source of dietary protein: casein and lactalbumin (no isoflavones), soy protein isolate containing 0.94 mg isoflavones/g protein, and soy protein isolate containing 1.88 mg isoflavones/g protein. In the monkeys fed the higher amount of isoflavones, frequencies of intense aggressive (67% higher) and submissive (203% higher) behavior were elevated relative to monkeys fed the control diet (P's < 0.05). In addition, the proportion of time spent by these monkeys in physical contact with other monkeys was reduced by 68%, time spent in proximity to other monkeys was reduced 50%, and time spent alone was increased 30% (P's < 0.02). There were no effects of treatment on serum testosterone or estradiol concentrations or the response of plasma testosterone to exogenous gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The results indicate that long-term consumption of a diet rich in soy isoflavones can have marked influences on patterns of aggressive and social behavior.     

高效液相色谱法测定大豆乳清提取物中大豆异黄酮的含量

建立了大豆乳清提取物中大豆异黄酮含量的高效液相色谱测定方法。采用Nova-Pak C₁₈（3.9×150 mm,4 μm）色谱柱;以甲醇：0.4%磷酸=30：70（v/v）为流动相分析染料木苷和黄豆苷;流速为0.7 mL·min^-1;柱温为30℃;检测波长为260 nm。试验结果表明,大豆乳清提取物中的大豆异黄酮含量为72.5%,其组成以染料木苷和黄豆苷为主,二者比例接近1∶1,苷元型大豆异黄酮未检出。染料木苷和黄豆苷的平均回收率分别为98.1%和98.4%,相对标准偏差（RSD）分别为0.7%（n=5）和0.8%(n=5)。该方法快速、准确、重复性好。     

A synthesis of cinnamoyloxyisoflavones

Interaction of 7-hydroxyisoflavonones with cinnamoyl chloride results in cinnamoyloxyisoflavonones.     

大豆异黄酮对辐射小鼠造血系统损伤防护作用的实验研究

研究大豆异黄酮(SoybeanIsoflavone,SI)对辐射损伤小鼠造血系统功能的影响。雄性昆明小鼠照射前补充SI,经4Gyγ射线照射,观察补充SI对电离辐射损伤小鼠内源性脾结节(CFU-S)数、骨髓细胞粒、巨噬系细胞集落形成单位(CFU-GM)数、骨髓细胞DNA含量及外周血淋巴细胞DNA损伤程度的影响。结果显示SI提高了辐射损伤小鼠CFU-S数,增加了骨髓有核细胞CFU-GM数,降低外周血淋巴细胞DNA损伤程度,对骨髓细胞DNA含量也有一定的增加趋势。表明SI可以提高辐射损伤小鼠造血干祖细胞的增殖能力,减轻辐射对骨髓细胞和外周血淋巴细胞DNA的损害,SI对辐射小鼠的造血系统有一定的防护作用。     

双歧杆菌发酵对豆芽汁中大豆异黄酮含量及组分影响的研究

目的探讨双歧杆菌发酵对豆芽汁中大豆异黄酮含量及组分影响.方法采用HPLC法检测波长260 nm,测定豆芽汁中金省异黄素、大豆黄素的含量.结果表明通过发酵处理后,豆浆中总大豆异黄酮浓度没有明显的变化(P＞0.05);大豆异黄酮甙元的浓度较未经过发酵处理的豆浆组明显增加(P＜0.05);而大豆异黄酮糖甙的浓度却明显降低(P＜0.05).结论豆浆中的大豆异黄酮糖甙在双歧杆菌的β葡萄糖苷酶作用下水解为异黄酮甙元,异常酮甙元的浓度显著增加.