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ArticlePloS one2025

Anticoagulant effects, substance basis, and quality assessment approach of Aspongopus chinensis Dallas.

Jinzhou Fu, Guoli Zhang, Hongbing Peng, Zijie Xu, Yimei Liu, Keli Chen, Juan Li

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Jinzhou FuHubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.
Guoli ZhangHubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.
Hongbing PengHubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.
Zijie XuHubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.
Yimei LiuHubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.
Keli ChenHubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.
Juan LiHubei Key Laboratory of Resources and Chemistry of Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9838-0990

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backgroundAspongopus chinensis Dallas holds both medicinal and culinary significance in China. Notably, in regions such as Guizhou and Yunnan, it has been traditionally used as an ethnic remedy for treating various conditions, including stomach coldness, pain, kidney deficiencies, and impotence, among other ailments. This study aims to explore the chemical constituents and anticoagulant activity of A. chinensis.

methodsUltraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) was employed for the UPLC fingerprint analysis. The isolated compounds underwent in vitro assays to their evaluate anticoagulant properties and effects on protein fibril activity. Network pharmacology was utilized to predict potential anticoagulant targets. Furthermore, animal experiments were conducted to measur coagulation factors and assess the in vivo anticoagulant activity.

resultsOur findings indicate that 10 compounds were identified through UPLC-Q-TOF-MS analysis, with four compounds (uracil; 6-hydroxyquinolinic acid; 1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-2-carboxylic acid; delicatuline B) were isolated and identified from the n-butanol extract of A. chinensis. Furthermore, principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) of the UPLC fingerprint data revealed significant differences between A. chinensis and its similar insects. Notably, 1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-2-carboxylic acid has been identified as a potential standard reference substance for content determination. The isolated compounds showed anticoagulant properties, and the mRNA expression levels of MMP9 and PTGS2 were significantly reduced in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells, further supporting the network pharmacology analysis. Animal experiments confirmed the potent anticoagulant effects of A. chinensis, likely associated with the intrinsic coagulation pathway and the inhibition of platelet aggregation.

conclusionThis research provides a quality assessment method for A. chinensis, and has also demonstrated its anticoagulant functions and substance basis.

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AnticoagulantsPlant ExtractsAnimalsChromatography, High Pressure LiquidDrugs, Chinese HerbalMaleMiceRAW 264.7 CellsAnticoagulantsDrugs, Chinese HerbalPlant Extracts

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