Metabolomics analysis reveals the differences between Abrus cantoniensis Hance and Abrus mollis Hance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Abrus cantoniensis Hance. (Ac) and Abrus mollis (Am), two edible and medicinal plants with economic value in southern China, belong to the Abrus genus. Due to its growth characteristics, Am often replaces Ac in folk medicine. However, the latest National Pharmacopeia of China only recommends Ac. The differences in the metabolite composition of the plants are directly related to the differences in their clinical efficacy.

Results

The difference in metabolites were analyzed using an untargeted metabolomic approach based on ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC‒ESI‒MS/MS). The roots (R), stems (S) and leaves (L) of the two varieties were examined, and 635 metabolites belonging to 8 classes were detected. A

SUBMITTER: Cao K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10391822 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature