Comparative analysis of phytochemical profile and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of four Gentiana species from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Gentiana species, known as the traditional Tibetan medicine "Bangjian," have been integral to clinical practice for millennia. Despite their longstanding use, our understanding of the variation in chemical constituents and bioactive effects among different species is limited.

AIM OF THE STUDY: In the present study, we aimed to assess the differences in chemical profiles and bioactivities among four Gentiana species (G. veitchiorum, G. trichotoma, G. crassuloides, and G. squarrosa) and explore potential bioactive markers.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The chemical composition of the four Gentiana species was analyzed using UPLC-QE-Orbitrap-MS. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was compared through DPPH, ABTS, and reducing power assays. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by measuring the inhibitory effects on lipopolysaccharide-induced secretion of nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) by RAW264.7 macrophages. Additionally, compounds strongly correlated with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities were identified through spectrum-effect relationship analysis.

RESULTS: A total of 50 compounds were identified across the four Gentiana species. In vitro antioxidant assays demonstrated DPPH and ABTS scavenging abilities and reducing power within the concentration range of 62.5-2000 μg/mL. All four species inhibited the production of NO, IL-6, and TNF-α in RAW264.7 cells. Spectrum-effect relationship analysis revealed that gentiascabraside A, gentiatibetine, tachioside, lutonarin, and isotachioside were associated with the highest antioxidant activity; and swertiamarin, tarennoside, eleganoside C, and alpigenoside were associated with the highest anti-inflammatory activity.

CONCLUSIONS: This study presents, for the first time, the chemical profiles and bioactivities of G. trichotoma, G. crassuloides, and G. squarrosa, which were comprehensively compared with those of G. veitchiorum. The findings provide novel insights to understand the traditional use and/or expand the current use of Gentiana species. Additionally, this research highlights the potential of Gentiana species as natural sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, suggesting promising applications in tea production or medicinal contexts in the near future.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:326

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Journal of ethnopharmacology - 326(2024) vom: 23. März, Seite 117926

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Wang, Junjun [VerfasserIn]
Liu, Ruimin [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Jianguang [VerfasserIn]
Su, Hongna [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Qing [VerfasserIn]
Wulu, Jiansang [VerfasserIn]
Li, Juan [VerfasserIn]
Zhang, Zhifeng [VerfasserIn]
Lv, Zhi [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

2,2'-azino-di-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6-sulfonic acid
28752-68-3
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antioxidants
Benzothiazoles
Bioactivity
Gentiana crassuloides
Gentiana squarrosa
Gentiana trichotoma
Gentiana veitchiorum
Interleukin-6
Journal Article
Plant Extracts
Sulfonic Acids
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
UPLC-QE-Orbitrap-MS

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Date Completed 15.03.2024

Date Revised 15.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jep.2024.117926

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NLM36859128X