Optimization of water extract of Cinnamomum burmannii bark to ascertain its in vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant activities

Evaluating the Hypoglycemic Efficacy and Quality Assurance of Ya That Opchoei Mixture

Diabetes mellitus, diagnosed as Madhumeho (sweet urine) in Thai traditional medicine, is believed to stem from imbalanced life elements. Ya That Opchoei mixture (YTO), a polyherbal mixture, is used to treat its symptoms. This study assessed the hypoglycemic potential of YTO and conducted qualitative and quantitative analyses of its bioactive constituents. YTO significantly inhibited α-glucosidase at IC50 0.05 ± 0.00 mg/mL and α-amylase activities at IC50 0.04±mg/mL. YTO at concentrations of 2.22 mg/mL significantly increased C-peptide secretion and stimulated glucose uptake. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry revealed constituents from Amomum testaceum, Cinnamomum bejolghota, C. burmanii, Syzygium aromaticum, and Glycyrrhiza glabra. High-performance liquid chromatography enabled quantification of bioactive compounds, including glycyrrhizic acid, eugenol, cinnamic acid, cinnamaldehyde, and coumarin. The coumarin content in 100 mL YTO was within the tolerable daily intake set by the European Food Safety Authority. This study confirms the hypoglycemic potential of YTO and presents its quality control process for safety assurance.

Investigation of Alogliptin-Loaded In Situ Gel Implants by 23 Factorial Design with Glycemic Assessment in Rats

The aim of the study was to design injectable long-acting poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)-based in situ gel implants (ISGI) loaded with the anti-diabetic alogliptin. Providing sustained therapeutic exposures and improving the pharmacological responses of alogliptin were targeted for achieving reduced dosing frequency and enhanced treatment outputs. In the preliminary study, physicochemical characteristics of different solvents utilized in ISGI preparation were studied to select a proper solvent possessing satisfactory solubilization capacity, viscosity, water miscibility, and affinity to PLGA. Further, an optimization technique using a 2³ factorial design was followed. The blood glucose levels of diabetic rats after a single injection with the optimized formulation were compared with those who received daily oral alogliptin. N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), as highly water-miscible and low viscous solvents, demonstrated their effectiveness in successful ISGI preparation and controlling the burst alogliptin release. The impact of increasing lactide concentration and PLGA amount on reducing the burst and cumulative alogliptin release was represented. The optimized formulation comprising 312.5 mg of PLGA (65:35) and DMSO manifested a remarkable decrease in the rats’ blood glucose levels throughout the study period in comparison to that of oral alogliptin solution. Meanwhile, long-acting alogliptin-loaded ISGI systems demonstrated their feasibility for treating type 2 diabetes with frequent dosage reduction and patient compliance enhancement.

Polyphenol and Anthocyanin Composition and Activity of Highland Barley with Different Colors

In this research, the composition of free phenols, bound phenols, and anthocyanins and their in vitro antioxidant activity and in vitro α-glucosidase inhibiting activity were observed in different barley colors. The outcomes revealed that the contents of total phenols (570.78 mg/100 gDW), total flavonoids (47.08 mg/100 gDW), and anthocyanins (48.07 mg/100 g) were the highest in purple barley. Furthermore, the structure, composition, and concentration of phenolics differed depending on the colors of barley. The types and contents of bound total phenolic acids and flavonoids were greater than those of free total phenolic acids and flavonoids. The main phenolic acids in blue barley were cinnamic acid polyphenols, whereas in black, yellow, and purple barley, benzoic acid polyphenols were the main phenolic acids, and the main types of flavonoids in black and blue barley were chalcones and flavanones, respectively, whereas flavonol was the main type of flavonoid in yellow and purple barley. Moreover, cornflower pigment-3-glucoside was the major anthocyanin in blue, yellow, and purple barley, whereas the main anthocyanin in black barley was delphinidin-3-glucoside. The dark color of barley indicated richness in the anthocyanins. In addition, the free polyphenol fractions had stronger DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging capacity as compared to the bound ones. In vitro α-glucosidase-inhibiting activity was greater in bound polyphenols than in free polyphenols, with differences between different varieties of barley. Purple barley phenolic fractions had the greatest ABTS radical scavenging and iron ion reduction capacities, as well as the highest α-glucosidase-inhibiting activity. The strongest DPPH radical scavenging capacity was found in yellow barley, while the strongest in vitro α-glucosidase-inhibiting activity was found in anthocyanins isolated from black barley. Furthermore, in different colors of barley, there was a strong association between the concentration of specific phenolic compounds and antioxidant and α-glucosidase-inhibiting activities. The outcomes of this study revealed that all colored barley seeds tested were high in phenolic compounds, and had a good antioxidant impact and α-glucosidase-inhibiting activity. As a result, colored barley can serve as an antioxidant and hypoglycemic food. Polyphenols extracted from purple barley and anthocyanins extracted from black barley stand out among them.

Assessing the In Vitro Inhibitory Effects on Key Enzymes Linked to Type-2 Diabetes and Obesity and Protein Glycation by Phenolic Compounds of Lauraceae Plant Species Endemic to the Laurisilva Forest

Methanolic leaf extracts of four Lauraceae species endemic to Laurisilva forest (Apollonias barbujana, Laurus novocanariensis, Ocotea foetens and Persea indica) were investigated for the first time for their potential to inhibit key enzymes linked to type-2 diabetes (α-amylase, α-glucosidase, aldose reductase) and obesity (pancreatic lipase), and protein glycation. Lauraceae extracts revealed significant inhibitory activities in all assays, altough with different ability between species. In general, P. indica showed the most promissing results. In the protein glycation assay, all analysed extracts displayed a stronger effect than a reference compound: aminoguanidine (AMG). The in vitro anti-diabetic, anti-obesity and anti-glycation activities of analysed extracts showed correlation with their flavonols and flavan-3-ols (in particular, proanthocyanins) contents. These Lauraceae species have the capacity to assist in adjuvant therapy of type-2 diabetes and associated complications, through modulation of the activity of key metabolic enzymes and prevention of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) formation.

Phenolic profile, antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activities of underutilized spices from Central Africa

The aim of the present study is to evaluate phytochemical profile, antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activity of some underutilized Cameroon spice extracts, viz. The fruit of Xylopia africana, the fruit and the bulb of Aframomum sulcatum; and the bark of Hypodaphnis zenkeri. Four different solvent combinations were used for extraction of phytochemicals. Highest total polyphenol, flavonoid and tannin contents were observed in X. africana extract 10.32 ± 0.49 g gallic acid eq/100 g of dry matter, 146.66 ± 4.15 mg quercetin eq/100 g of dry matter, 452.44 ± 2.7 mg tannic acid eq/100 g spices dry matter. Methanol extracts revealed the presence of chlorogenic acid (0.790-4.312), vanillic acid (0.830-19.768), epicatechin (25.386-34.707), p-coumaric acid (1.127-12.652), protosynapic acid (0.221-186.562) and T-cinnamic acid (3.794-52.58) mg/100 g dry spice by HPLC analysis. Extracts of X. africana and H. zenkeri exhibited higher antioxidant activity: DPPH (182.24 ± 2.41 mg ascorbic acid eq/g dry spice), ABTS (9.247 ± 0.004 g trolox eq/100 g spice), hydroxyl free radicals (729.27 ± 3.07 mg mannitol eq/100 g spice) and reducing power (2.351 ± 0.002 g ascorbic acid equivalent/100 g spice). Positive and high correlations existed between the antioxidant activity of extracts obtained with different methods and their corresponding phenolic content. Extract of A. sulcatum highly inhibited porcine pancreatic lipase whereas, X. africana and H. zenkeri extracts highly inhibited α-amylase (98.82 and 99.54% respectively). These spices could be utilized as natural antioxidant sources for the management oxidative stress, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism related diseases.

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Antiviral Properties of Herbal Materials

Recently, increasing public concern about hygiene has been driving many studies to investigate antimicrobial and antiviral agents. However, the use of any antimicrobial agents must be limited due to their possible toxic or harmful effects. In recent years, due to previous antibiotics' lesser side effects, the use of herbal materials instead of synthetic or chemical drugs is increasing. Herbal materials are found in medicines. Herbs can be used in the form of plant extracts or as their active components. Furthermore, most of the world's populations used herbal materials due to their strong antimicrobial properties and primary healthcare benefits. For example, herbs are an excellent material to replace nanosilver as an antibiotic and antiviral agent. The use of nanosilver involves an ROS-mediated mechanism that might lead to oxidative stress-related cancer, cytotoxicity, and heart diseases. Oxidative stress further leads to increased ROS production and also delays the cellular processes involved in wound healing. Therefore, existing antibiotic drugs can be replaced with biomaterials such as herbal medicine with high antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant activity. This review paper highlights the antibacterial, antiviral, and radical scavenger (antioxidant) properties of herbal materials. Antimicrobial activity, radical scavenger ability, the potential for antimicrobial, antiviral, and anticancer agents, and efficacy in eliminating bacteria and viruses and scavenging free radicals in herbal materials are discussed in this review. The presented herbal antimicrobial agents in this review include clove, portulaca, tribulus, eryngium, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, thyme, pennyroyal, mint, fennel, chamomile, burdock, eucalyptus, primrose, lemon balm, mallow, and garlic, which are all summarized.

Bio-selective hormonal breast cancer cytotoxic and antioxidant potencies of Melia azedarach L. wild type leaves

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1st report on physical qualities and phytochemical content of M. azedarach wild type leaves extract and fractions.

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Ethyl acetate fraction was the most active against bio-selective hormonal breast cancer T47D cell cytotoxic and antioxidant activities.

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The phytochemicals content of active fraction was steroids and triterpene saponin, limonoid (toosendanin, meliarachin, salannin, salannal, 12-hydroxyamoorastatin, meliacarpinin and its derivates), and flavonoids (quercetin glycoside).

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Significant (p < 0.05) correlations were observed between TPC, IC₅₀DPPH, FRAP and IC₅₀T47D.

Melia azedarach L. is used widely in traditional medicine for local or systemic ailments. Although studies exist on phytochemicals and potencies of Chinese and Indian cultivars of Melia, the present study investigated in vitro antioxidant properties of Melia wild type and its cytotoxicity against T47D cell. The ethanolic extract of the Melia leaves was fractionated with n-hexane, ethyl acetate and water, and the secondary metabolites were obtained. The antioxidant properties were determined with IC₅₀ DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-pycrylhydrazyl) radical and FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power), while the cytotoxicity was determined with the MTT method. The total phenolic (TPC) and β-sitosterol (SC) contents were also measured. The results showed that the ethyl acetate fraction had higher antioxidant and cytotoxic activities (IC₅₀ 211.89 ± 10.86 and 147.90 ± 8.49 μg/mL, respectively) than others. Significant (p < 0.05) correlations were observed between TPC, IC₅₀DPPH, FRAP and IC₅₀T47D. LC-EI MS analysis of the ethyl acetate fraction revealed the steroid and triterpenoid saponins, limonoids and quercetin glycosides, which influenced the medicinal properties of the Melia leaves. Melia azedarach L. wild type leaf extracts are a promising natural resource for managing breast cancer.