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The Xiaoye variety of Mesona chinensis Benth shows the highest antioxidant activity due to unique metabolic profiles. This study reveals key metabolites, primarily flavonoids, contributing to its potent antioxidant properties.

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  • Phytochemistry
  • Natural product chemistry

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  • Mesona chinensis Benth is a valuable plant for medicinal and dietary uses.
  • The Xiaoye (XY) variety demonstrates superior antioxidant activity compared to other varieties.
  • Limited metabolic data exists for M. chinensis Benth, hindering understanding of its properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively analyze the secondary metabolome of four M. chinensis Benth varieties.
  • To identify differentially accumulated metabolites, particularly in the high-antioxidant XY variety.
  • To elucidate the metabolic basis of antioxidant activity in M. chinensis Benth.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) for metabolite profiling.
secondary metabolites
  • Compared metabolite profiles across four M. chinensis Benth varieties: Xiaoye (XY), Taiwan (TW), Minxuan (MX), and Zengcheng (ZC).
  • Identified and quantified 1287 metabolites, focusing on differentially accumulated compounds.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified 102, 105, and 286 differentially accumulated metabolites in XY compared to TW, MX, and ZC, respectively.
    • Detected significant enrichment of metabolites in "Tropane, Piperidine, and Pyridine Alkaloid Biosynthesis" and "Flavone and Flavonol Biosynthesis" pathways.
    • Pinpointed ten key differential metabolites influencing antioxidant activity, with flavonoids being the major contributors.

    Conclusions:

    • Established the metabolic landscape of M. chinensis Benth varieties.
    • Highlighted flavonoids as primary drivers of antioxidant activity variation.
    • Provided foundational data for breeding, quality control, and product development of M. chinensis Benth.