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Aeromonas hydrophila , a Gram-negative bacterium, is one of the major pathogens causing bacterial sepsis in aquatic animals due to drug resistance and pathogenicity, which could cause high mortality and serious economic losses to the aquaculture. Sanguisorba officinalis (called DiYu in Chinese, DY) is well known as herbal medicine, which could inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, hemostasis and regulate the immune response. Moreover, the active ingredients in DY could remarkably reduce drug resistance. In this study, we investigated the effects of probiotic fermentation cultures on A. hydrophila through in vitro and in vivo experiments. Three lactic acid bacteria, including Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG), Lactobacillus casei (LC) and Lactobacillus plantarum (LP), were selected to ferment the Chinese herbal medicine DY. The assays of antagonism showed that all three fermented cultures could influence the ability of A. hydrophila growth, among which L. rhamnosus fermented DY cultures appeared to be the strongest inhibitory effect. In addition, the biofilm determination revealed that L. rhamnosus fermented DY cultures could significantly inhibit the biofilm formation of A. hydrophila compared to the other groups. Furthermore, protease, lecithinase and urease activities were found in the three fermentation cultures. Three probiotics fermented DY cultures were orally administration with crucian carp to evaluate the growth performance, immunological parameters and pathogen resistance. The results showed that the three fermentation cultures could promote the growth performance of crucian carp, and the immunoglobulins, antioxidant-related enzymes and immune-related genes were significantly enhanced. Besides, the results showed that crucian carp received L. rhamnosus (60.87%), L. casei (56.09%) and L. plantarum (41.46%) fermented DY cultures had higher survival rates compared with the control group after infection with A. hydrophila. Meanwhile, the pathological tissue results revealed that the probiotic fermented cultures could largely improve the tissues damage caused by the pathogenic bacteria. In conclusion, this study proved that the fermentation cultures of three probiotics could effectively inhibit the growth of A. hydrophila , regulate the level of immune response and improve the survival rate against A. hydrophila in crucian carp. The present data suggest that probiotic fermented Sanguisorba officinalis act as a potential gut-targeted therapy regimens to protecting fish from pathogenic bacteria infection. The dietary supplementation of lactic acid bacteria fermented herbal Sanguisorba officinalis preparation for crucian carp (Carassius auratus) could improve the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune parameters and protection against Aeromonas hydrophila. [Display omitted] • Three lactic acid bacteria fermented herbal Sanguisorba officinalis (DY) cultures as dietary supplements for crucian carp. • The Chinese herbal fermented cultures improved the growth performance and non-specific immunity of crucian carp. • The Chinese herbal fermented cultures enhanced the resistance of crucian carp against A. hydrophila. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Europe, 50%–70% of former natural grassland area has been destroyed during the past 30 years due to land use changes, losses are expected to increase in the future. Restoration is thought to reverse this situation by creating suitable abiotic conditions. In this paper, we investigate the effects of sod translocation with specific vegetation to facilitate the restoration of a former intensive agricultural field into a wet meadow. First, starting conditions were optimized including modification of the local hydrology, removal of the fertilized topsoil, application of liming, and translocation of fresh clippings as a seed source. The second part aimed at restoring the habitat for the butterfly species Phengaris (Maculinea) teleius, one of the species that was especially affected by the loss of wet meadows. This species engages in a complex myrmecophilous relationship with one host plant, Sanguisorba officinalis, and one obligate host ant, Myrmica scabrinodis. We used sod translocation to create islands of habitat to promote host plant and host ant colonization. After 4 years following the restoration, we observed that plants spread from the transplanted sods to the surroundings. The vegetation composition and structure of the transplanted sods attracted colonization of Myrmica ants into the restored areas. Following the increase in vegetation cover and height, Myrmica ant colonies further spread into the restored areas. Therefore, sod translocations can be considered an effective restoration method following topsoil removal in the process of restoring wet meadows to provide a starting point for ant colonization and plant dispersion. With these findings, this paper contributes to the evidence‐based restoration of wet meadows on former agricultural fields, including complex interactions between invertebrates and their required ecological relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three aryl-tetralin-type lignans, including 2 previously undescribed compounds, were isolated from the root of Sanguisorba officinalis. The structures of the new compounds were elucidated by 1D- and 2D-NMR spectroscopic analyses and mass spectrometry. Experimental and calculated ECD were used to determine the absolute configurations. The isolated compounds were evaluated for cytotoxicity against two cell lines (MV4-11 and MDA-MB-231) and compound 1 exhibited moderate growth inhibition against MDA-MB-231 cell line with IC50 value of 15.76 μM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thirteen undescribed ursane-type triterpenoids, named as sangosides A–M (1 – 13), including two nor-ursanes, one split ring-ursane and ten ursanes, along with thirty-six known triterpenoids (14 – 49) were isolated and identified from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis (Rosaceae). Their structures and absolute configurations were elucidated through spectroscopic data, single-crystal X-ray crystallography and electronic circular dichroism analysis. Their Nrf2 activation activity was evaluated in 293 T cells in vitro. Compounds 2 , 5 – 7 , 9–13 , 19 , 25 , 26 , 28–39 , 41 and 46 showed significant Nrf2 agonistic effects compared with the control group at 25 μM, their cytotoxicity and dose-effect relationship were further studied in a dose-dependent manner. Their structure–activity relationships analysis suggested that the pentacyclic triterpenoids (10 , 11 , 30 – 34 and 41) contains two pairs of double bonds on the C & E rings and the ursane-type triterpenoids (25 and 26) with a carbonyl to C-2 and a hydroxyl group at C-3 all showed a considerably Nrf2 activation activity. These results suggested that S. officinalis was worthy of further investigation to find small molecule Nrf2 activators and facilitate their utilization as natural antioxidants. Thirteen undescribed triterpenoids (1–13) and thirty-six known triterpenoids (14–49) were isolated from the roots of S. officinalis with compounds 2 , 5 – 7 , 9–13 , 19 , 25 , 26 , 28–39 , 41 and 46 exhibiting significant Nrf2 agonist activity at 25 μM. [Display omitted] • Thirteen undescribed and thirty-six known triterpenoids were isolated from Sanguisorba officinalis. • The Nrf2 activation activity of the isolated compounds were evaluated in 293 T cells. • Compounds 2 , 5 – 7 , 9–13 , 19 , 25 , 26 , 28–39 , 41 and 46 showed remarkable Nrf2 agonist activity at 25 μM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sanguisorba officinalis L. is widely used in China to treat various wounds, particularly burns. The present study was carried to evaluate the healing efficacy of a purified polysaccharide (SOP) from the roots of S. officinalis L. on burn wound models in mice. The results indicated that oral administration of SOP (50 and 200 mg/kg) significantly stimulated wound contraction and reduced epithelialization time as compared to control group, which might be mediated by promoting collagen synthesis as evidenced by an increase of hydroxyproline content. Elevation of IL-1β and VEGF content was also observed in mice following SOP treatment, which in turn facilitate epithelization and angiogenesis. Besides, histopathological examination of the wound tissues in the SOP-treated animals showed collagen deposition and epidermal formation. It may be concluded that the enhancement of burn wound healing by SOP might be due to promotional collagen synthesis and angiogenesis during skin wound repair as a result of the stimulation of hydroxyproline, IL-1β and VEGF production. The excellent wound-healing activities of SOP provide a scientific rationale for the development of plant-based product in the management of wounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sanguisorba officinalis Linne ( S. officinalis, Rosaceae) has been used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of burns, hematemesis, melena, intestinal infections, and dermatitis for a long time in China, Korea, and Japan. The therapeutic efficacy of this herb is intimately associated with its anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, hemostatic, and anticancer activities. Its root contains triterpenoid saponins (zigyuglycoside I: CHO and ziyuglycoside II: CHO8) and tannins (sanguiin H-6: CHO). It has been recently revealed that these active constituents of S. officinalis possess antiwrinkle properties without cytotoxicity. They also have anticancer effects by inducing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Moreover, they can inhibit proliferative tumorigenesis. The underlying mechanism involved in the pharmacological actions of these active constituents is mainly related to p38 MAPK signaling. Although various studies have reported its therapeutic activities and major chemical components, review articles that extensively organize various properties of S. officinalis and its major constituents are still scarce. Taken together, the objective of this paper is to provide overall pharmacological and phytochemical profiles of S. officinalis and its constituents (including ziyuglycoside I, ziyuglycoside II, and sanguiin H-6), and their potential roles in clinical applications for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, bleeding disorders, and cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Radioprotective potential of the polyphenolic glycoconjugates, isolated from flowers of Sanguisorba officinalis L. (So) and Erigeron canadensis L. (Ec), and from leaves of Fragaria vesca L. (Fv) and Rubus plicatus Whe. Et N. E. (Rp) as well as their aglycones (SoA, EcA, FvA and RpA, respectively), against γ-radiation-induced lipid peroxidation in human plasma and DNA damage in lymphocytes, were investigated in vitro. These properties were assessed by measuring the concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and using the alkaline comet assay, and were compared to the protective effects of rutin (R) and quercetin (Q). Cytotoxicity of the glycoconjugates/aglycones towards L929 mouse fibroblasts and human lymphocytes were also measured. Plant products from S. officinalis , similar to Q, were able to reduce the most radiation-induced lipid peroxidation as well as DNA damage and extent of oxidative damage to the DNA basis. Contrary to the pure flavonoids, where Q was shown to be significantly more effective than its glycoside R, the results did not show more benefit with application of SoA/EcA over So/Ec in terms of lipid peroxidation inhibition. Moreover, glycoconjugates Ec and So showed much higher capacity in protecting lymphocytes against radiation-induced genotoxicity which may suggest that between the polyphenolic and polysaccharide parts exist some synergistic effects. There were no significant differences between Fv versus FvA or Rp versus RpA in terms of the provided radioprotection. Summarizing, plant glycoconjugates isolated by the multi-step method offered sufficient radioprotection. In addition, they possess many advantages, compared to the synthetic polyphenolic compounds or the plant extracts, such as water-solubility and minor toxicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To investigate the healing effect of Sanguisorba officinalis L. extract (SOLE) on seconddegree burns in rats. Methods: Male Sprague Dawley rats, weighing 200 - 220 g, were subjected to deep second-degree skin burns by electrical scald instrument. The animals were divided into three groups as follows: (1) second-degree burns model (control), (2) burns model treated with 1 % silver sulfadiazine (SSD), and (3) burns model treated with SOLE. On days 3, 7 and 14, following administration of drug/extract, the wound area and histopathological changes of rat epidermis were evaluated in all the groups. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of SOLE on Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli was also assessed separately. Results: On day 14, the mean wound area of SOLE treatment group (0.22 ± 0.05 cm²) was significantly smaller than that of control rats (2.67 ± 0.18 cm², p < 0.01). Histological data indicate that inflammatory cells of burnt rats disappeared and were replaced by new granulation tissue by day 14 for the group treated with SOLE. The antibacterial results revealed that the MIC of SOLE for Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli was 3.5, 14.0 and 7.0 mg·mL-1, respectively. Conclusion: Sanguisorba officinalis L. appears to be an effective medicinal herb for the treatment of second-degree burns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A macromolecular complex has been isolated from the dried flowering parts of medicinal plant Sanguisorba officinalis L. (So) by multi-step extraction procedure, including that with extraction by organic solvents to degrease the plant material, then with hot alkali, followed by neutralization, partitioning with organic solvents and dialysis. The complex was purified by size-exclusion chromatography into five fractions labeled as So1-So5. Individual fractions differed in the chemical composition and molecular weight distribution patterns. In vitro anticoagulant activity tests showed in all fractions more or less important inhibition of plasma clots, however, So3 and So4 were the most active. The anticoagulant activity of So3 was even more significant than that of the unfractionated complex So. These S. officinalis conjugates were able to inhibit mainly the activity of thrombin when they were mediated by heparin cofactor II, but what was unexpected they were the non-direct inhibitors of factor Xa, mediated by antitrombin, where such mechanism of action is typical for a highly sulphated glycosaminoglycans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sanquisorba officinalis has been used internally for the treatment of intestinal infections and duodenal ulcers, as well as hemorrhoids, phlebitis and varicose veins and female disorders, and topically to heal wounds, burns, and ulcers. In our study, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, as well as quantitative analysis of polyphenols (phenolic acids, flavonoids and total polyphenols) in methanol and aqueous extracts from S. officinalis herbs are presented. A correlation between the antioxidant activity and composition of tested extracts indicates that flavonoids are the major compounds causing scavenging of free radicals. Higher content of flavonoids was found in the methanol extract, while the content of total phenolics was higher in the aqueous extract. Both extracts from S. officinalis herbs showed antioxidant activity and high antimicrobial activity in a wide spectrum of test strains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different doses of the Sanguisorba officinalis tannin extract (SOTE) on in vitro methane production, rumen microorganisms and basic rumen fermentation parameters. SOTE contained 451 mg g-1 of total tannins was tested at different doses (0, 1, 4, 10, 20, 40 and 100 mg of SOTE per vessel; the input of tannins was 0, 1.3, 5.1, 12.8, 25.6, 51.2, 128.0 g per kg dry matter, respectively) during 24 h fermentation of rumen fluid in batch culture system. The basal substrate consisted of meadow hay and barley meal (60:40 ratio). The rumen fluid was collected, pooled and mixed from three ruminally fistulated, Polish Holstein-Friesian dairy cows. The methane production was decreased significantly at the high doses (40 and 100 mg of SOTE per bottle). This favorable decrease at the highest dose (100 mg) was associated with the reduction of in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), Entodiniomorpha sp. and bacteria populations. The population of methanogens was not affected, as compared with the control treatment. These findings suggest that the highest dose of SOTE has a potential to reduce methane production by decreasing the protozoal population and IVDMD. However, the obtained data clearly showed the stimulating effect of the highest dose of tannins on ammonia release, 40 mg of SOTE should be used in further long-term studies. This dose indicated either antimethanogenic effect even when expressed per units of total gas production or volatile fatty acids. 40 mg of SOTE had no negative impact on in vitro rumen microbial populations, dry matter digestibility and volatile fatty acid content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three new nordammarane triterpenoids, 12 β- O-acetyl-3 β,22-dihydroxy-23,24,25,26,27-pentanordammarane ( 1), 12 β,22-dihydroxy-3-oxo-23,24,25,26,27-pentanordammarane ( 2), and 3 β,12 β-dihydroxy-23,24,25,26,27-pentanordammarane-22-carbaldehyde ( 3), were isolated from the EtOH extract of the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis. Structural elucidation of these new triterpenoids on the basis of spectroscopic analyses, including including 1D- and 2D-NMR, and HR-ESI-MS, is reported [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has been successful in reducing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1-associated morbidity and mortality since its introduction in 1996. However, it fails to eradicate HIV-1 infection. The high cost of life-long highly active antiretroviral therapy and the emergence of drug resistance among HIV-1-infected individuals have brought renewed pressure for the discovery of novel antivirals and alternative medicines. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complementary and alternative medicine, and serves as a rich resource for new drug development. Despite the almost 100 plant-derived compounds that are in clinical trials, few target HIV-1 infection. In this study, we discovered that Sanguisorba officinalis extract (SOE) has anti-HIV-1 properties. Using a cell-based assay and single-cycle luciferase reporter viruses pseudotyped with envelopes from HIV-1 or control viruses, we found that SOE exhibited significant inhibitory ability against both CCR5 and CXCR4 tropic HIV-1 (ADA and HXB2), with respective IC50 values of 1.91± 0.16 µg/mL and 3.70± 0.53 µg/mL. SOE also inhibited simian immunodeficiency virus infection but failed to block vesicular stomatitis virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, and influenza H5N1 pseudoviruses. Furthermore, we showed that SOE had no effect on postentry events of HIV-1 replication. Because SOE pretreatment with the virus but not with cell lines expressing viral receptors showed the maximal inhibitory activity, we can that SOE probably blocks entry by acting on the viral envelope directly. In addition, SOE was able to inhibit reverse transcriptase inhibitor resistant viruses (K103N, Y188L, and K103N/Y188L/G190A) and a protease inhibitor resistant strain (PI- 2840). Our findings demonstrate SOE as a novel and specific entry inhibitor, which sheds light on the discovery of anti-HIV-1 drugs from traditional herbal medicines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The increasing prevalence and pandemic risk of viral diseases warrant the development of safe and effective treatments. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the structure and anti-enterovirus 71 (EV71) effects of polysaccharides isolated from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis (SO), traditionally used for infectious diseases. The purified polysaccharide (S-a3) was a homogenous macromolecule (260.4 kDa) with a concave and porous surface. Linkage and NMR analyses confirmed that S-a3 is a polysaccharide interlinked with homogalacturonan, rhamnogalacturonan-I, 1,4-α-glucan, and arabinogalactan. S-a3 significantly inhibited cell death and viral gene expression in EV71-infected Vero cells, and alleviated EV71-induced body weight loss, death, and paralysis in the hSCARB2-transgenic mouse model. The effective dose of S-a3 was non-toxic to cells and mice. The antiviral mechanism of S-a3 was associated with the disruption of EV71 attachment to host cells. Our findings demonstrate that polysaccharides from SO can be a safe and effective treatment for EV71 infection. [Display omitted] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Larvae of the endangered Scarce Large Blue butterfly, Phengaris (Maculinea) teleius, are initially endophytic, feeding upon developing seeds of Sanguisorba officinalis, but complete their development as social parasites preying on the brood of Myrmica ants. Females show very specific preferences, laying eggs exclusively in young flower heads of the food plant. In the present contribution we report the results of a detailed study of female behaviour at three sites differing in size and abundance of S. officinalis. Tracked individuals switched between feeding on nectar (nectaring), flight and oviposition. They fed exclusively on flowers of reddish, pink or violet colouration, favouring Viccia cracca and S. officinalis. However, females spent about one fifth of the time they were active ovipositing and laid about 20 eggs per hour. Oviposition visits to flower heads were highly stereotyped and followed a specific ritual. Examination of accepted, rejected and randomly sampled flower heads showed that females avoided those containing conspecific eggs and at a site where this was difficult due to a shortage of suitable flower heads, they tended to distribute their eggs evenly among the available flower heads. Our results indirectly indicate the existence of an oviposition-deterring pheromone (ODP) in P. teleius. This hypothetical marking ensures a more even distribution of eggs and possibly increases the chances of survival of caterpillars by reducing competition during both the phytophagous and myrmecophagous stages of development. There are few reports of butterflies producing ODPs and to our knowledge this is the first evidence of their presence in the family Lycaenidae. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Four phenolic compounds were isolated from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis L. by silica gel column chromatography and preparative HPLC. On the basis of chemical and spectroscopic methods, their structures were identified as methyl 4-O-β-D-glucopyranosy- 5-hydroxy-3-methoxylbenzoate (1), 3,3',4'-tri-O-methylellagic acid (2), fisetinidol-(4α-8)- catechin (3), and (+)-catechin (4). Compound 1 is a new phenolic glycoside and compounds 2 and 3 were isolated from the Sanguisorba genus for the first time. Compounds 1--4 were also assayed for their antioxidant activities using the DPPH free radical assay. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: A water-soluble polysaccharide, named as SOWP, was extracted and fractioned from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis L. by DEAE-Sepharose anion exchange and Sepharose 6 Fast Flow column chromatography. The monosaccharide composition of SOWP determined by gas chromatography (GC) identified it was composed of glucose (68.5%), arabinose (13.2%), rhamnose (8.9), xylose (6.2) and galactose (3.0%). At the dose of 50, 100, and 200mg/kg, SOWP not only significantly inhibited the growth of mouse transplantable tumor, but also remarkably increased the spleen index and promoted splenocytes proliferation, macrophage phagocytosis and the production of serum cytokines IL-2, TNF-α and IFN-γ in Sarcoma 180-bearing mice. However, no direct cytotoxic activity against Sarcoma 180 cells was observed. The anti-tumor activity of the polysaccharide from S. officinalis maybe achieved by not directly cytotoxicity but rather immunopotentiation. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Guided by a hemostasis bioassay, seven terpene glycosides were isolated from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis L. by silica gel column chromatography and preparative HPLC. On the grounds of chemical and spectroscopic methods, their structures were identified as citronellol-1-O-α-L-arabinofuranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside (1), geraniol-1-O-α-L-arabinofuranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside (2), geraniol-1-O-α-Larabinopyranosyl-( 1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside (3), 3β-[(α-L-arabinopyranosyl)oxy]-19α- hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid 28-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), 3β-[(α-L-arabinopyranosyl)- oxy]-19α-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid 28-β-D-glucopyranoside (ziyu-glycoside I, 5), 3β,19α-hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid 28-β-D-glucopyranoside (6) and 3β,19α-dihydroxyurs- 12-en-28-oic acid 28-β-D-glucopyranoside (7). Compound 1 is a new mono-terpene glycoside and compounds 2, 3 and 5 were isolated from the Sanguisorba genus for the first time. Compounds 1-7 were assayed for their hemostatic activities with a Goat Anti-Human α2-plasmin inhibitor ELISA kit, and ziyu-glycoside I (5) showed the strongest hemostatic activity among the seven terpene glycosides. This is the first report that ziyu-glycoside I has strong hemostatic activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new 19-oxo-18,19-seco-ursane-type triterpenoid saponin, named sanguisoside A (1), along with nine known triterpenoid saponins (2–10), was isolated from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis. Their structures were determined on the basis of spectroscopic analysis and chemical method. Compounds 2 and 3 showed cytotoxic activity against SGC-7901, SMMC-7721, A549, and DU145 cell lines. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Two new rhamnopyranosides of neolignans, (7S,8R)-4,9,5′,9′-tetrahydroxy-3,3′-dimethoxy-8-O-4′-neolignan-7-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (1) and (7S,8R)-4,9,9′-trihydroxy-3,3′,5′-trimethoxy-8-O-4′-neolignan-7-O-α-l-rhamnopyranoside (2), together with a known compound (7S,8R)-4,7,9,9′-tetrahydroxy-3,3′-dimethoxy-8-O-4′-neolignan (3), were isolated from the 80% EtOH extract of the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis. Their structures were characterized by spectroscopic analysis including 1D NMR, 2D NMR, and HR-ESI-MS, and chemical method. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Abstract: Aim of the study: Sanguisorba officinalis, a well known valuable medicinal plant in Korea, China and Japan used traditionally for the treatment of inflammatory and metabolic diseases such as diarrhea, chronic intestinal infections, duodenal ulcers, and bleeding. Recent studies have revealed that its aqueous or ethanolic extracts exhibit a variety of pharmacological activities such as anti-oxidative, anti-cancer, anti-lipid peroxidation, anti-atherogenic, and vasorelaxant effects. Systematic studies on the anti-inflammatory effect of this plant and its molecular mechanisms have not yet been fully investigated. Ethanol extract of Sanguisorba officinalis (So-EE) the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages and production of inflammatory mediators were employed to assess these properties. Results: So-EE significantly suppressed the production of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin (PG) E2 from LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells and peritoneal macrophages in a dose-dependent manner. This extract effectively diminished the mRNA levels of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, implying that the blockade is generated at the transcriptional level. So-EE strongly blocked the activation and translocation of NF-κB and AP-1 by suppressing the upstream kinases including inhibitor of κBα (IκBα), IκBα kinase (IKK), Akt (protein kinase B), phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1 (PDK1), p85/phosphoinositide-3-kinase (PI3K), and mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) such as extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), p38, and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). Moreover, So-EE suppressed the phosphorylation of Src, its kinase activity, and complex formation between Src and p85. Conclusion: This study suggests that So-EE has a potent anti-inflammatory activity mediated by NF-κB, and AP-1 inhibitory properties linked to the suppression of Src and MAPK activation. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The loss of genetic variation in small populations through drift and inbreeding is thought to decrease fitness and population viability. In order to evaluate the suitability of small Sanguisorba officinalis populations for the long-term conservation of an endangered Maculinea butterfly species, we investigated the plant's genetic population structure using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) and measured life-history traits related to reproduction. Genetic distances between populations were low (mean FST =0:008) and not correlated with geographic distances, indicating that substantial gene flow compensates for the effects of genetic drift. Analysis of molecular variance indicated the absence of genetic differentiation among different habitat types and low differentiation among populations. High outcrossing rates (tm =0:856 and tm = 0:972) obtained in two populations suggest that gene flow is promoted by the mating system. Populations differed in the level of intrapopulation genetic variation. These differences were not related to habitat type, population size, or plant density. Mean seed mass and the percentage of germination decreased in small and low-density populations. However, reduced fitness was not related to lower levels of genetic variation. Thus, the observed fitness decline was presumably due to lower habitat quality associated with small populations and low plant densities. The relevance of the results for the conservation of Maculinea butterflies is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relationship between oviposition preference and larval performance is a central topic in insect–plant biology. In this study, we investigate whether the oligophagous flea beetle, Altica fragariae Nakane (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), exhibits a positive preference–performance relationship, and whether oviposition preference develops over time. We tested the beetles using four sympatric plant species: Duchesnea indica (Andrews) Focke (the normal host plant), Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (a secondary host plant), and Potentilla chinensis Ser. and Sanguisorba officinalis L. (host plants of two related Altica species) (all Rosaceae). In no-choice experiments, both oviposition rate and offspring fitness parameters (eclosion rate, development time, and body mass) were highest on D. indica. Oviposition rate was much lower on P. chinensis than on A. pilosa, whereas offspring fitness parameters did not differ significantly between these two host plants. Offspring fitness were lowest for S. officinalis, and adult females refused to oviposit on this acceptable non-host in a no-choice situation. Repeated two-choice experiments showed that the proportion of oviposition on one of the novel host plants decreased significantly over time when the alternative host plant was D. indica. In repeated two-choice experiments using A. pilosa and P. chinensis, females mainly fed on A. pilosa but distributed their eggs equally over the two host plants, in accordance with the lack of difference in offspring fitness on those hosts. Together, these results showed that A. fragariae females develop a positive preference–performance relationship over time. We suggest that A. fragariae achieves this through adaptive learning of oviposition preference: not only does the female learn to discriminate among the host plants when there is a fitness difference for her offspring, but the female also fails to discriminate when there is no fitness difference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: Seven triterpenoids, i.e., 3β-[(α-l-arabinopyranosyl)oxy]-19β-hydroxyurs-12,20(30)-dien-28-oic acid (1), 3β-[(α-l-arabinopyranosyl)oxy]-urs-11,13(18)-dien-28-oic acid β-d-glucopyranosyl ester (2), 2α,3α,23-trihydroxyurs-12-en-24,28-dioic acid 28-β-d-glucopyranosyl ester (3), 3β-[(α-l-arabinopyranosyl)oxy]-urs-12,19(20)-dien-28-oic acid (4), 3β-[(α-l-arabinopyranosyl)oxy]-urs-12,19(29)-dien-28-oic acid (5), 3β-[(α-l-arabinopyranosyl)oxy]-19α-hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid (6), 2α,3β-dihydroxy-28-norurs-12,17,19(20),21-tetraen-23-oic cid (7), together with three known ones (8–10), were isolated from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic and chemical methods. Compounds 7 and 10 showed marginal inhibition activity against the growth of tumor cell lines. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

In search for bioactive compounds from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis L. (Rosaceae), four new dimeric triterpene glucosides, namely sanguidioside A, B, C, and D (1–4) were isolated. Alkaline hydrolysis of 1–2 afforded the corresponding dimeric aglycones (1a and 2a). Meanwhile, a ready intra-molecular transesterification was observed, providing dimeric triterpenes 1b and 2b. Alkaline hydrolysis of the crude dimmeric saponin also provided a new dimeric triterpene, sanguidiogenin (9). The structures of all these compounds are elucidated via spectroscopic and chemical methods, and are further confirmed by the X-ray diffraction analysis of the dimeric aglycone 2a. Compound 3 represents the first dimeric saponin of an oleanolic acid and an ursonic acid derivative, while compound 4 is the first dimeric saponin of oleanolic acid derivatives. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

A chromogenic bioassay was utilized to determine the antithrombin activity of the methylene chloride and methanol extracts prepared from forty-five plants of Russia. Mouse leukemia cells (L1210) were utilized to screen these extracts for activity against cancer. The results indicated that eight plant extracts demonstrated 90% or higher activity in the inhibition of thrombin. Also, nine methanol extracts demonstrated activity of 90% or higher in the inhibition of mouse leukemia L1210 cells. The methanol extracts of Quercus robur and Sanguisorba officinalis demontrated high activity against both thrombin and cancer. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Two new terpene glycosides (1–2) along with two known analogs (3–4) were obtained from the root of Sanguisorba officinalis, which is a common traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their structures were elucidated by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electrospray ionization high resolution mass spectrometry (HRESIMS), and a hydrolysis reaction, as well as comparison of these data with the literature data. Compounds 1–4 exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in vitro by attenuating the production of inflammatory mediators, such as nitric oxide (NO) as well as tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). An anti-inflammatory assay based on the zebrafish experimental platform indicated that compound 1 had good anti-inflammatory activity in vivo by not only regulating the distribution, but also by reducing the amount of the macrophages of the zebrafish exposed to copper sulfate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Sanguisorba officinalis, a popular Chinese herb, called DiYu, has been shown to inhibit the growth of many human cancer cell lines, including colorectal cancer cells. The aims of this study were to discover the active compound and molecular mechanism of S. officinalis against Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and develop Wnt inhibitors from natural products as anti-colorectal cancer agents. Methods: 1,4,6-Tri-O-galloyl-β-d-glucopyranose (TGG) was obtained by the preparative HPLC. The effect of DiYu on proliferation of NIH3T3 and HT29 was detected by MTT assay. Luciferase reporter assay was applied to investigate the activity of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in NIH3T3. The expression levels of mRNA and protein were detected by RT-PCR and western blot. Immunofluorescence assay was used to measure the level of β-catenin in cytoplasm and nucleus. Transcriptomic profiling study was performed to investigate the molecular mechanism of DiYu on the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Results: TGG significantly inhibited the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, down-regulated the expression of β-catenin and Wnt target genes (Dkk1, c-Myc, FGF20, NKD1, Survivin), up-regulated the levels of cleaved caspase3, cleaved PARP and ratio of Bax/Bcl-2, which may explain the apoptosis of HT29. Conclusions: Our study enhanced the discovery of the materials and elucidation of mechanisms that account for the anti-Wnt activity of natural inhibitor (DiYu) and identified the potential of TGG to be developed as anti-colorectal cancer drugs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The solvent extracts of Sanguisorba officinalis L. (great burnet) aerial parts and roots were studied for content polyphenol content and antioxidant properties. High in vitro activity was noticed in deoxyribose, nitric oxide scavenging. DPPH, phosphomolybdenum and linoleic acid peroxidation assays. The methanol and acetone extracts and ethyl acetate fraction contained high amounts of total polyphenols, tannins and other phenolics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]