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ArticleNPJ science of food2025

Revealing key antioxidant compounds and mechanisms in Fritillaria Bulbus by metabolomics and network pharmacology.

Xichuang Guo, Xi Chen, Mingwei Zeng, Tianming Xuan, Jing Xue, Kang Chen, Jinyan Gong, Gongshuai Song, Qing Shen

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Xichuang Guo *Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Xi Chen *Center for General Practice Medicine, Department of General Practice Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Hangzhou, China.
Mingwei ZengZhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Tianming XuanCenter for General Practice Medicine, Department of General Practice Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, Hangzhou, China.
Jing XueLaboratory of Food Nutrition and Clinical Research, Institute of Seafood, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China.
Kang ChenLaboratory of Food Nutrition and Clinical Research, Institute of Seafood, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, China.
Jinyan GongZhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Gongshuai SongZhejiang Provincial Key Lab for Biological and Chemical Processing Technologies of Farm Product, School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. songgongshuai@163.com.
Qing ShenPanvascular Diseases Research Center, The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, China. leonqshen@163.com.

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Collaborative Science and Technology Program between the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Zhejiang Provincial Administration of TCM GZY-ZJ-KJ-23001the "Pioneer" and "Leading Goose" Research and Development Program of Zhejiang 2023C04049the Postgraduate Research Innovation Fund of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology 2023yjskc14
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Abstract

Medicinal food homology substances have served as a traditional means of overcoming many health complications, and gained increasing attention. Fritillaria Bulbus is used as an edible herbal food with medicinal food homology; however, its antioxidant efficacy substantially varies among different species. In this study, an integrated approach of UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS/MS-based metabolomics, network pharmacology, and molecular docking was used to compare the antioxidant activities of four FBs and identify the active compounds and potential mechanisms. A total of 143 metabolites were identified, predominantly comprising alkaloids. In vitro antioxidant tests revealed a positive correlation between alkaloids and their antioxidant capabilities. Network pharmacology predicted 17 differential and 44 shared compounds. Molecular docking assessed that seven alkaloids (peimisine、imperialine、peimine、solasodine、veratramine、cyclopamine and jervine) exhibited good affinity for the antioxidant targets. Key therapeutic targets AKT1 and ESR1 mediate antioxidant mechanisms through PI3K/AKT signaling. These findings provide insights into interspecies differences in FB's antioxidant properties.

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PMCPMC12228811

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