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Refaey MS, Abouelela ME, El-Shoura EAM, Alkhalidi HM, Fadil SA, Elhady SS, Abdelhameed RFA. In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Cotula anthemoides Essential Oil and In Silico Molecular Docking of Its Bioactives. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27061994. [PMID: 35335356 PMCID: PMC8953163 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27061994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The genus Cotula (Asteraceae) comprises about 80 species, amongst them Cotula anthemoides L. It is a wild plant growing in Egypt that possesses many traditional uses as a headache, colic, and chest cold remedy. In our study, the chemical composition of C. anthemoides essential oils was analyzed using GC-MS spectroscopy. Sixteen components of leave and stem oils and thirteen components of flower oils were characterized. The main components in both essential oil parts were camphor (88.79% and 86.45%) and trans-thujone (5.14% and 10.40%) in the leaves and stems and the flowers, respectively. The anti-inflammatory activity of the oils in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophage cells was evaluated. The flower oil showed its predominant effect in the amelioration of proinflammatory cytokines and tumor necrosis factor-α, as well as cyclooxygenase-2. The bornyl acetate showed the highest affinity for the cyclooxygenase-2 receptor, while compound cis-p-menth-2-ene-1-ol had the best affinity for the tumor necrosis factor receptor, according to the results of molecular docking. In addition, the molecule cis-β-farnesene showed promising dual affinity for both studied receptors. Our findings show that essential oils from C. anthemoides have anti-inflammatory properties through their control over the generation of inflammatory mediators. These findings suggest that C. anthemoides essential oils could lead to the discovery of novel sources of anti-inflammatory treatments.
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- Mohamed S. Refaey
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sadat City, Sadat City 32897, Egypt
- Correspondence: (M.S.R.); (S.S.E.); Tel.: +20-1013304202 (M.S.R.); Tel.: +966-544512552 (S.S.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Assiut Branch, Assiut 71524, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Natural Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: (M.S.R.); (S.S.E.); Tel.: +20-1013304202 (M.S.R.); Tel.: +966-544512552 (S.S.E.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Galala University, New Galala 43713, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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Phenolic compounds, in vivo anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities of the aqueous extracts from fresh and dry aerial parts of Brocchia cinerea (Vis.). J Pharm Biomed Anal 2022; 213:114695. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Bouyahya A, Guaouguaou FE, El Omari N, El Menyiy N, Balahbib A, El-Shazly M, Bakri Y. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of Moroccan medicinal plants: Phytochemistry, in vitro and in vivo investigations, mechanism insights, clinical evidences and perspectives. J Pharm Anal 2021; 12:35-57. [PMID: 35573886 PMCID: PMC9073245 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpha.2021.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Moroccan medicinal plants exhibit several pharmacological properties such as antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects, which are related to the presence of numerous bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. In the present review, we systematically evaluate previously published reports on the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Moroccan medicinal plants. The in vitro investigations revealed that Moroccan medicinal plants inhibit several enzymes related to inflammatory processes, whereas in vivo studies noted significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects as demonstrated using different experimental models. Various bioactive compounds exhibiting in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, with diverse mechanisms of action, have been identified. Some plants and their bioactive compounds reveal specific secondary metabolites that possess important anti-inflammatory effects in clinical investigations. Our review proposes the potential applications of Moroccan medicinal plants as sources of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Moroccan medicinal plants were highlighted. Chemical nature of Moroccan medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects was reported. Insights into anti-inflammatory mechanisms of bioactive compounds were highlighted. Toxicological investigations of Moroccan medicinal plants were reviewed.
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Ghouti D, Rached W, Abdallah M, Pires TCSP, Calhelha RC, Alves MJ, Abderrahmane LH, Barros L, Ferreira ICFR. Phenolic profile and in vitro bioactive potential of Saharan Juniperus phoenicea L. and Cotula cinerea (Del) growing in Algeria. Food Funct 2019; 9:4664-4672. [PMID: 30187045 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo01392f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The aim of this study was to characterize the individual phenolic profile and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial activities of hydroethanolic and infusion extracts prepared from Algerian Saharan Juniperus phoenicea L. and Cotula cinerea (Del). The phenolic profile was determined using a liquid chromatograph coupled to a diode array detector and an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer (LC-DAD-ESI/MS). A total of thirteen and nine individual phenolic compounds were identified in J. phoenicea and C. cinerea, respectively. 3-p-Coumaroylquinic acid, quercetin- and myricetin-O-pentoside were the major compounds present in J. phoenicea; on the other hand, C. cinerea presented luteolin-7-O-glucoside, luteolin-O-malonylhexoside, and 5-O-caffeoylquinic acid as the main molecules. In general, all samples exhibited interesting antioxidant activity when compared to the standard Trolox, but J. phoenicea extracts presented the highest bioactivity. Likewise, all the samples exhibited anti-inflammatory activity; thus J. phoenicea hydroethanolic extracts showed the highest potential (88 ± 8 μg mL-1). In addition, their cytotoxicity was evaluated towards a panel of four selected cell lines (HeLa, NCI-H460, MCF-7 and HepG2), and all the extracts showed cytotoxic effects, with J. phoenicea extracts being the most effective. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the plant extracts was moderate, Gram-positive bacteria thus being more sensitive than the Gram-negative strains (MIC values between 5 and 20 mg mL-1). The present work suggests that J. phoenicea and C. cinerea are sources of bioactive ingredients with potential use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Dalila Ghouti
- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal.
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Bouzidi LE, Abbad A, Fattarsi K, Hassani L, Leach D, Markouk M, Legendre L, Bekkouche K. Chemical Composition and Anticandidal Properties of the Essential Oil Isolated from Aerial parts of Cotula cinerea: A Rare and Threatened Medicinal Plant in Morocco. Nat Prod Commun 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x1100601021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The chemical composition and anticandidal properties of the essential oil of Moroccan Cotula cinerea aerial parts have been examined. GC-MS data were used to identify 24 constituents. Oxygenated monoterpenes constituted the main fraction with trans-thujone (41.4%), cis-verbenyl acetate (24.7%), 1,8-cineole (8.2%) and camphor (5.5%) as the major components. The anticandidal activity of the essential oil was evaluated using a panel of human pathogenic fungi (Candida albicans CCMM L4 and CCMM L5, C. krusei CCMM L10, C. glabrata CCMM L7 and C. parapsilosis CCMM L18). The oil showed high anticandidal activity against all investigated strains with minimal inhibitory concentrations of 3.2 to 4.7 mg/mL depending on the tested yeast and 5.9 mg/mL as a minimal candidicidal concentration value. These findings add significant information to the pharmacological activity of Cotula cinerea essential oil, which may present a good alternative to antibiotics for the treatment of resistant strains of Candida.
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- Leila El Bouzidi
- Laboratoire de Biotechnologies, Protections et Valorisation des Ressources Végétale, Faculté des Sciences, Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologies, Protections et Valorisation des Ressources Végétale, Faculté des Sciences, Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Université de Saint-Etienne, Laboratoire de Biotechnologies Végétales appliquées aux plantes aromatiques et médicinales, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, F-42000, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Laboratoire de Biologie et Biotechnologie des Microorganismes, Faculté des Sciences, Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Centre for Phytochemistry & Pharmacology, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologies, Protections et Valorisation des Ressources Végétale, Faculté des Sciences, Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Université de Saint-Etienne, Laboratoire de Biotechnologies Végétales appliquées aux plantes aromatiques et médicinales, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, F-42000, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Laboratoire de Biotechnologies, Protections et Valorisation des Ressources Végétale, Faculté des Sciences, Semlalia, Université Cadi Ayyad, Marrakech, Morocco
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Larhsini M, Markouk M, Jaouhari JT, Bekkouche K, Lazrek HB, Jana M. The antipyretic activity of some Moroccan medicinal plants. Phytother Res 2002; 16 Suppl 1:S97-8. [PMID: 11933154 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The antipyretic activity of different extracts from Calotropis procera, Cotula cinerea and Zygophyllum gaetulum was investigated experimentally in rats. The antipyretic effect was retained in all extracts tested and was comparable to that of acetylsalicylic acid used as the standard drug.
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- M Larhsini
- Laboratory of Medicinal Plants and Phytochemistry, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences--Semlalia, POB 2390, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
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