To systematically investigate the structural features and anti-inflammatory activity of neutral polysaccharide (USP-N) from Orchis chusua D. Don, a medicinal and edible plant was selected. The structure of USP-N was comprehensively elucidated through partial acid hydrolysis, Smith degradation, methylation analysis, and 2D-NMR spectroscopy. Its anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated using a zebrafish inflammation model. Structural analysis revealed that the main chain of USP-N was composed of alternating β-1,4-linked glucose (38.5%) and mannose (33.8%), forming a glucomannan backbone. The side chains contained small amounts of rhamnose, arabinose, and galactose, with some mannose residues featuring 2-O-acetyl groups. Bioactivity assays demonstrated that USP-N treatment significantly suppressed LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) release (P<0.0001) and inhibited neutrophil migration to the tail injury site in zebrafish (P<0.0001). Furthermore, dose-dependent reductions in neutrophil and macrophage recruitment to the caudal region following mechanical injury were observed. This study provides a theoretical foundation for applying Orchis chusua D. Don polysaccharides in functional foods and pharmaceutical development.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |