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Exploring pharmaphylogeny from multiple perspectives: a case study on Lithospermeae.

Yumei Yan^1,2, Xinxin Wei³, Bin Qiu⁴

¹Department of Pharmacy, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, 014040, China.

Scientific Reports

|May 11, 2023

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This study analyzes the medicinal plants of Lithospermeae, integrating phytochemistry, pharmacology, and traditional uses. Findings offer a scientific basis for Lithospermeae research and resource development.

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Novel Sequence Discovery by Subtractive Genomics

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Area of Science:

Botany
Pharmacology
Phylogenetics

Background:

Lithospermeae Dumort. is a tribe of perennial herbs with approximately 470 species in 26 genera, found in temperate and tropical regions.
Understanding the medicinal value, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Lithospermeae is crucial for resource protection and development.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and traditional uses of medicinal Lithospermeae species.
To explore the genetic origins and pharmaphylogeny of Lithospermeae using molecular and spatial analyses.
To provide scientific guidance for Lithospermeae research and the development of its medicinal resources.

Main Methods:

Phylogenetic analysis using internal transcribed spacer sequences.
Spatial analysis and species distribution modeling for distribution patterns.
Network pharmacology to predict targets and pathways for pharmacological effects.

Main Results:

First-time compilation and analysis of chemical composition, traditional efficacy, and modern pharmacological activity of Lithospermeae.
Preliminary discussion on the pharmaphylogeny of Lithospermeae, integrating geographical distribution, molecular phylogeny, and network pharmacology.
Exploration of the relationship between regional medicinal plant industry development and biodiversity protection.

Conclusions:

The study provides a scientific foundation for basic research on Lithospermeae.
Findings offer theoretical guidance for studying medicinal plant phylogeny and developing Lithospermeae resources.
Highlights the link between economic development of medicinal plants and biodiversity conservation.