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Hassan A, Rijo P, Abuamara TMM, Ali Lashin LS, Kamar SA, Bangay G, Al-Sawahli MM, Fouad MK, Zoair MA, Abdalrhman TI, Elebeedy D, Ibrahim IA, Mohamed AF, Abd El Maksoud AI. Synergistic Differential DNA Demethylation Activity of Danshensu ( Salvia miltiorrhiza) Associated with Different Probiotics in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Biomedicines 2024; 12:279. [PMID: 38397881 PMCID: PMC10886676 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12020279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major hepatic disorder occurring in non-alcohol-drinking individuals. Salvianic acid A or Danshensu (DSS, 3-(3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)-(2R)-lactic acid), derived from the root of Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), has demonstrated heart and liver protective properties. In this work, we investigated the antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective activity of Danshensu alone and in combination with different agents, such as probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus acidophilus), against several assays. The inhibition mechanism of the methylation gene biomarkers, such as DNMT-1, MS, STAT-3, and TET-1, against DSS was evaluated by molecular docking and RT-PCR techniques. The physicochemical and pharmacokinetic ADMET properties of DSS were determined by SwissADME and pkCSM. The results indicated that all lipid blood test profiles, including cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), were reduced after the oral administration of Danshensu combined with probiotics (L. casei and L. acidophilus) that demonstrated good, efficient free radical scavenging activity, measured using anti-oxidant assays. ADMET and drug-likeness properties certify that the DSS could be utilized as a feasible drug since DSS showed satisfactory physicochemical and pharmacokinetic ADMET properties.
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- Amr Hassan
- Department of Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), University of Sadat City, Sadat 32897, Egypt
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- CBIOS—Lusófona University’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Instituto de Investigação do Medicamento (iMed.ULisboa), Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-003 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19111, Jordan; (T.M.M.A.); (L.S.A.L.); (S.A.K.)
- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19111, Jordan; (T.M.M.A.); (L.S.A.L.); (S.A.K.)
- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19111, Jordan; (T.M.M.A.); (L.S.A.L.); (S.A.K.)
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- CBIOS—Lusófona University’s Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Universidad de Alcalá de Henares. Facultad de Farmacia, Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas (Área de Farmacología; Nuevos agentes antitumorales, Acción tóxica sobre células leucémicas), Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona km. 33,600, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, España
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, The Islamic University, Najaf 54001, Iraq;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafr Elsheikh University, Kafr Elsheikh 33516, Egypt
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- College of Biotechnology, Misr University of Science and Technology, Giza 12573, Egypt; (M.K.F.); (D.E.); (A.I.A.E.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt;
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Assiut 71524, Egypt;
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- College of Biotechnology, Misr University of Science and Technology, Giza 12573, Egypt; (M.K.F.); (D.E.); (A.I.A.E.M.)
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- Department of Plant Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), University of Sadat City, Sadat 32897, Egypt;
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- Holding Company for Vaccine and Sera Production (VACSERA), Giza 22311, Egypt;
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- College of Biotechnology, Misr University of Science and Technology, Giza 12573, Egypt; (M.K.F.); (D.E.); (A.I.A.E.M.)
- Department of Industrial Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), University of Sadat City, Sadat 32897, Egypt
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An TC, Ngoc PH, Tuan Hiep N, Long DD, Nhu TPH, Trung PV. Characterisation of saponins from Hedera nepalensis in Vietnam northwest mountainous areas with the aid of high-resolution mass spectrometry. Nat Prod Res 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37859413 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2272021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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This research aims to explore the saponins composition of H. nepalensis in four northwest mountainous areas of Vietnam including Ha Giang, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, and Lang Son with the aid of high-resolution mass spectrometry. As a result, 42 saponins are successfully identified in H. nepalensis leaves by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analyses, in which two 30-noroleanane and four oleanane triterpene saponins structures have been reported for the first time. Two structures of compound 20 were discovered in four samples. Two structures of compound 8 were found in H. nepalensis from Ha Giang and Lao Cai, while two structures of compound 28 were not observed in Lang Son. Different environmental and climatic circumstances in various places may have an impact on chemical constituents of H. nepalensis. By providing the phytochemicals profile of H. nepalensis leaves, our study supports the orientation for future research on this medicinal plant as well as other Hedera species.
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- Tran Chieu An
- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Basic Sciences in Medicine and Pharmacy, VNU-H-School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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Yuan Y, Qiao Y, Zheng X, Yu X, Dong Y, Wang H, Sun L. Simultaneous determination of four active compounds in Centella asiatica by supramolecular solvent-based extraction coupled with high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Chromatogr A 2023; 1708:464298. [PMID: 37660564 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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In the present study, a new and rapid method for determining four bioactive compounds of Centella asiatica (C. asiatica) in herbs was developed based on high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). Supramolecular solvent (SUPRAS), formed by n-hexanol, tetrahydrofuran (THF) and water, was used for extracting madecassoside (MS), asiaticoside (AS), asiatic acid (AA) and madecassic acid (MA) from herbs. The sample was extracted with 4 mL of SUPRAS for 5 min. Then centrifugation was performed for phase separation followed by direct analysis by HPLC-MS/MS. Driving forces for the extraction of herbs in the SUPRAS involved both dispersion and hydrogen bond interactions. The effect of the parameters, including compounds of supramolecular solvents, dosage and vortex time, on the extraction efficiency was investigated. The recoveries were carried out at three levels with spiked samples and in the range of 91.6%-99.9%, with relative standard deviations between 1.7%-7.9%. The novel SUPRAS method, coupled with HPLC-MS/MS, was proved to be efficiency, green, and sensitive. It was applied for determination of four target compounds in herbs.
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- Yingying Yuan
- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control/NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Cosmetics, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control/NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Cosmetics, Beijing 100050, China
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- Beijing Analytical Center-SSL Shimadzu (China) Co. Ltd., Beijing 100020, China
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- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Institute for Drug Control, Urumchi 830004, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control/NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Cosmetics, Beijing 100050, China.
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control/NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Cosmetics, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institutes for Food and Drug Control/NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Cosmetics, Beijing 100050, China.
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Souza DCS, Neves GM, Mello LP, Bertolin LR, Antar GM, Favero OA, Buturi FO, Romoff P, Lago JHG, Ferreira EA. Flavonols, lignans and diacetylenes from leaves of Hydrocotyle leucocephala Cham. & Schltdl. and aerial parts of H. bonariensis Comm. ex Lam. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2022.104547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Park S, Hwang YH, Baek EB, Hong EJ, Won YS, Kwun HJ. Inhibitory effects of Hydrocotyle ramiflora on testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats. Int Urol Nephrol 2023; 55:17-28. [PMID: 36107291 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03362-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a urogenital disorder that affects approximately 85% of males who are over 50 years of age. Hydrocotyle ramiflora (HR), belonging to Apiaceae family, is used to treat urinary system diseases such as urine retention in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. In this study, we evaluated the effects of HR in the BPH animal model. METHODS We induced BPH in rats via subcutaneous (sc) injections of testosterone propionate (TP, 3 mg/kg). Rats were also administered HR (150 mg/kg), finasteride (10 mg/kg), or vehicle via oral gavage. After induction, prostate glands were collected, weighed, and processed for further analysis, including histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry. In addition, the mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines in prostatic tissues was determined by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The protein expression of pro-apoptotic markers was examined using western blotting. RESULTS HR treatment significantly reduced the prostate weight, epithelial thickness, and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression, with the levels of cleaved caspase-3 and Bcl-2-associated X (Bax) protein considerably increased compared to BPH group. HR also decreased inflammatory cell infiltration and pro-inflammatory cytokine levels compared with BPH group. Furthermore, the expression of phosphor-nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) were reduced by HR treatment. CONCLUSION These results indicate that HR suppresses the development of BPH associated with anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects, suggesting it is a potential alternative therapeutic agent for BPH.
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- Suyoung Park
- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, South Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1672, Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34054, South Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, South Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 30, Yeongudanji-ro, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, 28116, South Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, South Korea.
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Bhandari SV, Nagras OG, Kuthe PV, Sarkate A, Waghamare KS, Pansare DN, Chaudhari SY, Mawale SN, Belwate MC. Design, Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Antioxidant Evaluation of Benzimidazole- 1,3,4 oxadiazole Derivatives. J Mol Struct 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.134747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Recent trends in extraction, identification and quantification methods of Centella asiatica phytochemicals with potential applications in food industry and therapeutic relevance: A review. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.101864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ma Y, Meng A, Dai Y, Yang H, Huang Y, Liu X, Xian L, Yuan X. Hypoglycemic activity of phenols from Pleioblastus amarus (Keng) shells and its main chemical constituents identificatied using UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS. J Funct Foods 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2022.105261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Pham HN, Tran CA, Trinh TD, Nguyen Thi NL, Tran Phan HN, Le VN, Le NH, Phung VT. UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS Dereplication to Identify Chemical Constituents of Hedera helix Leaves in Vietnam. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 2022; 2022:1167265. [PMID: 35979140 PMCID: PMC9377918 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1167265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hedera helix has been reported to contain a wide range of metabolites and produce many pharmacological effects. This research demonstrates the determination and evaluation of the phytochemical profiling of H. helix grown in central Vietnam. Methanolic extract of ivy had been analyzed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). MS, and MS/MS experiments were manipulated using both negative and positive ionization modes to provide molecular mass information and production spectra for the structural elucidation of compounds. A total of 46 compounds including 24 triterpene saponins and other compounds were successfully identified of which four established saponin structures have been reported for the first time. This study has provided a base for building a quality control of the raw materials according to the profile of triterpene saponins and assessment of pharmaceutical ingredients of H. helix planted in Vietnam.
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- Hong Ngoc Pham
- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Center for Research and Technology Transfer, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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Sarma PP, Gurumayum N, Samanta SK, Khound P, Kumari S, Devi D, Barman J, Banerjee SK, Devi R. Pharmacologically active chemical composite of Musa balbisiana ameliorates oxidative stress, mitochondrial cellular respiration, and thereby metabolic dysfunction. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14347. [PMID: 35906822 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The ripe fruit pulp of different Musa species is known for its excellent source of nutrient contents. Musa balbisiana (MB) is one such variety of Musa species, mainly found in the southern part of Asia, especially in the North-eastern part of India, remains unexplored despite its continuous use by the local traditional healers. The present study focuses on identifying and quantifying the active chemicals present in the ripe fruit pulp of Musa balbisiana (RFPMB) to understand its combined efficacy and nutritional benefit to control human metabolic complications specially related to diabetes and cardiovascular disorder. Characterization and confirmation through targeted LC-MS and HPLC-PDA based assays followed by quantitative analysis led us to identify the major bioactive compounds in RFPMB as shikimic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, vanillic acid, ferulic acid, sinapic acid, caffeic acid, syringic acid, chlorogenic acid, trans-cinnamic acid, and two essential fatty acids; linolenic acid and linoleic acid. The ripe fruit pulp is further analyzed to understand the nutritional and mineral content and found a substantial presence of calcium and potassium (15.74 ± 0.43 and 395.20 ± 9.5 mg/100 g of raw pulp, respectively) compared to other reported varieties. The active portion of RFPMB reduces the production of ROS, the expression of inflammatory marker genes TNF-α and TGF-β, and accelerates the mitochondrial oxygen consumption rate (OCR) by enhancing the basal respiration, maximal respiration, and ATP production capacity of the targeted cells. The present study concluded that, a particular phytopharmaceutical composition of RFPMB with 11-biomarker compounds might be an efficacious formulation for developing a value-added nutraceutical product in managing metabolic complications and its related oxidative stress. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This study has provided the prior information regarding the potential nutraceutical and phytochemical advantages of Musa balbisiana (MB) fruit pulp over other reported banana varieties. The HPLC-based quantification will give a clear understanding of the food values in comparison of bioactive compounds present in the active fraction of RFPMB, which can be an effective phytopharmaceutical in combating metabolic disorders and oxidative stress. Overall this study will help to commercialize a value-added product from this variety of banana with proper scientific validation.
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- Partha Pratim Sarma
- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India.,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
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Wang XJ, Luo Q, Li T, Meng PH, Pu YT, Liu JX, Zhang J, Liu H, Tan GF, Xiong AS. Origin, evolution, breeding, and omics of Apiaceae: a family of vegetables and medicinal plants. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 2022; 9:uhac076. [PMID: 38239769 PMCID: PMC10795576 DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhac076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Many of the world's most important vegetables and medicinal crops, including carrot, celery, coriander, fennel, and cumin, belong to the Apiaceae family. In this review, we summarize the complex origins of Apiaceae and the current state of research on the family, including traditional and molecular breeding practices, bioactive compounds, medicinal applications, nanotechnology, and omics research. Numerous molecular markers, regulatory factors, and functional genes have been discovered, studied, and applied to improve vegetable and medicinal crops in Apiaceae. In addition, current trends in Apiaceae application and research are also briefly described, including mining new functional genes and metabolites using omics research, identifying new genetic variants associated with important agronomic traits by population genetics analysis and GWAS, applying genetic transformation, the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, and nanotechnology. This review provides a reference for basic and applied research on Apiaceae vegetable and medicinal plants.
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- Xiao-Jing Wang
- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guizhou 550025, China
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- Institute of Horticulture, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou 550006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Horticulture, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou 550006, China
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- Key laboratory of Plant Resource Conservation and Germplasm Innovation in Mountainous Region (Ministry of Education), Guizhou University, Guizhou 550025, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 210095, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Horticulture, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guizhou 550006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Germplasm Enhancement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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Kongdang P, Dukaew N, Pruksakorn D, Koonrungsesomboon N. Biochemistry of Amaranthus polyphenols and their potential benefits on gut ecosystem: A comprehensive review of the literature. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 281:114547. [PMID: 34425138 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The genus Amaranthus is phytonutrients-rich plant distributed worldwide and has been recognized as having medicinal value in traditional use against several diseases and conditions. There are a large amount of research data on the polyphenol profiles of Amaranthus plants and their links with potential benefits against gastrointestinal disorders. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review article aims to provide a comprehensive review of Amaranthus phenolic compounds and their microbial metabolites, as well as the biological and/or pharmacological effects of those compounds/metabolites. METHODOLOGY The relevant information about the genus Amaranthus was collected from various sources and databases, including Google Scholar, Google Books, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, and other internet sources. The World Flora Online (2021) database was used to verify the scientific names of the plants. RESULTS Comprehensive review of identified compounds in Amaranthus plants revealed the presence of phenolic acids, flavonoids, and coumarins in each part of the plants. The biotransformation by gut microbiota enzymes prominently produces diverse bioactive metabolites that are potentially active than their precursors. Lines of the evidence support the beneficial roles of Amaranthus extracts in several gastrointestinal diseases, particularly with the polar extracts of several plant parts. Dietary fibers in Amaranthus plants also coordinate the alteration of gut microbiota-related metabolisms and may be beneficial to certain gastrointestinal disorders in particular, such as constipation. CONCLUSIONS Amaranthus plants are rich in polyphenols and dietary fibers. Several microbial metabolites are biologically active, so alteration of gut microbiota is largely linked to the metabolic feature of the plants. Based on the evidence available to date, several Amaranthus plants containing a combination of phytonutrients, particularly polyphenols and dietary fibers, may be a promising candidate that is of interest to be further developed for use in the treatment of certain gastrointestinal conditions/disorders.
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- Patiwat Kongdang
- Musculoskeletal Science and Translational Research (MSTR) Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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- Musculoskeletal Science and Translational Research (MSTR) Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Center of Multidisciplinary Technology for Advanced Medicine (CMUTEAM), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Biomedical Engineering Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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- Musculoskeletal Science and Translational Research (MSTR) Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Swargiary A, Roy MK, Verma AK. In vitro study of the antioxidant, antiproliferative, and anthelmintic properties of some medicinal plants of Kokrajhar district, India. J Parasit Dis 2021; 45:1123-1134. [PMID: 34789998 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-021-01410-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Alstonia scholaris, Cardiospermum halicacabum, Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, and Hypericum japonicum are important folk medicinal plants used by tribal communities of Bodoland region of Assam to treat helminth infections. Because of their ethnomedicinal values, the present study was designed to investigate the antioxidant, antiproliferative, and anthelmintic activities of the plants. The antioxidant activity was measured by total antioxidant capacity, total phenolics (TPC), total flavonoid (TFC), FRAP, DPPH, ABTS, and TBARS assay. Antiproliferative and apoptosis-inducing activities of plants were conducted in Dalton's lymphoma (DL) cells. Cells were treated for 24 h with different doses (25-200 mg/mL) of plant extracts. Anthelmintic study was conducted by treating the Paramphistomum sp. at different doses of plant extracts. Phytochemical and antioxidant studies showed rich TPC, TFC, and free radical scavenging activity in H. japonicum and H. sibthorpioides. Both the antiproliferative and anthelmintic bioassays showed a dose-dependent efficacy in all plants. H. japonicum showed the strongest anthelmintic activity (LC50 0.21 mg/mL) followed by H. sibthorpioides (5.36 mg/mL), C. halicacabum (13.40 mg/mL), and A. scholaris (18.40 mg/mL). Evidently, H. sibthorpioides showed the strongest antiproliferative and apoptosis-inducing activities among all the plants. The study observed a positive correlation between the antioxidant properties and antiproliferative and anthelmintic activities of the plants. We, therefore, conclude that the phytocompounds present in the crude extracts along with antioxidant molecules may have combined effects contributing to the antiproliferative and anthelmintic activities of the plants.
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- Ananta Swargiary
- Department of Zoology, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam, 783370 India
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Tong ZW, Gul H, Awais M, Saddick S, Khan FS, Gulfraz M, Afzal U, Nazir K, Malik MY, Khan SU, Khan MI. Determination of in vivo biological activities of Dodonaea viscosa flowers against CCL 4 toxicity in albino mice with bioactive compound detection. Sci Rep 2021; 11:13336. [PMID: 34172756 PMCID: PMC8233356 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92638-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Dodonaea viscosa L.Jacq. is an evergreen shrub and native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has been used as traditional medicine in different countries. The foremost objective of the current study was to discover the protective potential of D. viscosa flowers Methanol (DVM) and Chloroform (DVC) extracts against CCL4 induced toxicity in mice. This study was intended to identify phytochemicals through HPLC, GCMS, and FT-IR, as well as in vitro antioxidant and in vitro anti-tuberculosis activity. Our comprehensive findings indicate that Dodonaea viscosa is valuable and widespread herbal medicine through therapeutic potentials for curing various ailments. Dodonaeaviscosa flowersare found to have a protective effect against oxidative stress produced by CCL4 in the liver, kidney, and spleen. The intake of DV extracts restored the level of hepatic enzymes (ALP, AST ALT, and Direct bilirubin), hematological parameters (RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets), total protein, and liver antioxidant enzymes (SOD, GPx, and CAT) after a decline in levels by CCL4. Histopathological results discovered the defensive effect of 300 mg/kg of DVM extract against CCL4 induced damage, thus having an improved protective effect compared to DVC and control. As a result of metabolite screening, the total flavonoids and total phenolics were present in abundance. A phytochemical investigation by HPLC identified gallic acid, epicatechin, cumeric acid, flavonoids, while GCMS estimated oleic acid (Octadecenoic acid) (C18H34O2), Stearic acid (C18H36O2), Ricinoleic acid (C18H34O3), and Cedrol (C15H26O). DVM extract exhibited resistance against in vitro Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. So this study proposed that the protective effect of DV against oxidative damage induced in the liver, kidney, and spleen can be correlated to the antioxidant compounds.
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- Zhao-Wei Tong
- grid.413679.e0000 0004 0517 0981Department of Infectious Diseases, Huzhou Central Hospital, Zhejiang, 313000 Huzhou People’s Republic of China
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- University Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (UIBB), PMAS UAAR Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- grid.412125.10000 0001 0619 1117Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah, 21589 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (UIBB), PMAS UAAR Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Rawalpindi Women University, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- grid.442867.b0000 0004 0401 3861Department of Biosciences, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, 47040 Pakistan
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- grid.412144.60000 0004 1790 7100Department of Mathematics, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- grid.418920.60000 0004 0607 0704Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal, 57000 Pakistan
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- grid.414839.30000 0001 1703 6673Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Riphah International University, I-14, Islamabad, 44000 Pakistan
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Hamiche S, Bensouici C, Messaoudi A, Gali L, Khelouia L, Rateb ME, Akkal S, Badis A, Hattab ME. Antioxidant and structure–activity relationship of acylphloroglucinol derivatives from the brown alga Zonaria tournefortii. MONATSHEFTE FUR CHEMIE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02748-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Adhikary M, Mukhopadhyay K, Sarkar B. Flavonoid-rich wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum L.) diet attenuates diabetes by modulating antioxidant genes in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13643. [PMID: 33547672 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Wheatgrass, young germinated shoots of Triticum aestivum L., is proclaimed as antidiabetic nutraceutical by traditional medicines across the world. In this study, the effects of the wheatgrass diet in ameliorating oxidative stress (OS) induced during diabetes were investigated. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents (TPC and TFC) and in vitro antioxidant activity of wheatgrass extract were estimated at different days (5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15) after germination. Correlating the TPC and TFC with in vitro antioxidant activity, 9th DAG wheatgrass was found to possess maximum antioxidant potential. UHPLC-MS/MS analysis also revealed the presence of nine flavonoids. For in vivo studies, diabetes was induced by streptozotocin in Wistar rats fed with a high-fat diet. Concomitant administration of 9th-day wheatgrass diet (200 and 400 mg/kg) for 60 days exhibited significant improvements in hyperglycemia, body weight, lipid profile, biochemical indices (AST, ALT, GSH, GPx), and restoration of tissue architectures equivalent to normal rats. Further, qRT-PCR-based expression profiling revealed a significant modulation of major antioxidant marker genes and insulin gene which substantiated that the wheatgrass diet is effective in reducing OS during diabetes. Therefore, flavonoid-rich 9th-day wheatgrass could be used as a functional food to control diabetes. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The present research supported that wheatgrass protects against oxidative stress and therefore could be utilized to ameliorate diabetes. The findings may contribute to the development and formulation of wheatgrass-based functional food or dietary supplement for diabetes by nutraceutical industries.
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- Maria Adhikary
- Department of Bio-Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Bio-Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India
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Identification and characterization of potential antioxidant components in Isodon amethystoides (Benth.) Hara tea leaves by UPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS. Food Chem Toxicol 2021; 148:111961. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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GC–MS analysis of phytocompounds and antihyperglycemic property of Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Lam. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-020-04101-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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AbstractHydrocotyle sibthorpioides Lam. is a popular medicinal plant of Assam having several ethnomedicinal values. The present study investigated the metallic content, phytochemical contents, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase enzymes inhibitory property of H. sibthorpioides using in-vitro and in-silico methods. Heavy metal contents were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. GC–MS was used to analyze the phytochemical compounds of the plant. Enzyme inhibition study was carried out by Spectrophotometry methods. The drug-likeness and toxicity properties of the phytocompounds were studied using SwissADME and ADMETlab databases. Docking and molecular visualizations were performed in AutoDock vina and Discovery studio tools. The study found that the extract of H. sibthorpioides contains a negligible amount of toxic elements. GC–MS analysis detected four compounds from the methanolic extract of the plant. Biochemical study showed considerable α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzyme inhibitory property of the crude extract of H. sibthorpioides. The IC50 of the plant extracts were found to be 1.27 mg/ml and 430.39 µg/ml for α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes, respectively. All four compounds were predicted to have potential drug-likeness properties with high cell membrane permeability, intestinal absorption, and less toxic effects. The docking study also showed strong binding affinities between the plant compounds and enzymes. Plant compound C2 showed an almost similar binding affinity with the α-amylase enzyme as compared to standard acarbose. The present study, thus, suggests the antihyperglycemic property of H. sibthorpioides and can be a potential source of antidiabetic drug candidates.
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Parasar DP, Ramakrishnan E, Kabilan S, Kotoky J, Sarma HK. Characterization of β-Cryptoxanthin and Other Carotenoid Derivatives from Rhodotorula taiwanensis, A Novel Yeast Isolated from Traditional Starter Culture of Assam. Chem Biodivers 2020; 17:e2000198. [PMID: 33094905 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The present investigation was intended to characterize pigments for the first time from Rhodotorula taiwanensis (LC011412) yeast isolated from the ethic fermentation starter culture source meant to evaluate its carotenoid contents for beneficial applications. The pigments were extracted by an optimized solvent system, purified by flash chromatography and were identified by TLC and UV/VIS spectroscopy. The absorbance spectra confirmed the presence of β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, torulene and torularhodin that showed maximum absorbance (λmax ) within the ranges. The fractions were further characterized by LC/MS and analyzed through FT-IR and NMR for structure elucidation. Spectral analyses also confirmed the presence of the compounds mentioned above. These compounds promise great commercial value and could be useful for large scale production anticipated for potential applications in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. It is pertinent that the characterized carotenoid pigments from the isolate have incredible prospects in industrial applications which require profound attention.
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- Deep Prakash Parasar
- Microbial Communication and Fungal Biology Group, Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, 781014, Guwahati, Assam, India.,Department of Biotechnology, Assam Down Town University, 781026, Panikhaiti, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Drug Discovery Lab, Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Drug Discovery Lab, Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 608002, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Drug Discovery Laboratory, Life Science Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Paschim Boragaon, 781035, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Microbial Communication and Fungal Biology Group, Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, 781014, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Hazarika I, Mukundan GK, Sundari PS, Laloo D. Journey of
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides
Lam.: From traditional utilization to modern therapeutics—A review. Phytother Res 2020; 35:1847-1871. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Iswar Hazarika
- Department of Pharmacology Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Guwahati India
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dayananda Sagar University Bengaluru India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dayananda Sagar University Bengaluru India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dayananda Sagar University Bengaluru India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Guwahati India
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Khanal P, Patil BM. In vitro and in silico anti-oxidant, cytotoxicity and biological activities of Ficus benghalensis and Duranta repens. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2020; 12:406-413. [PMID: 36120176 PMCID: PMC9476643 DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective To report in vitro anti-oxidant activity and cytotoxicity of hydroalcoholic extract of Ficus benghalensis (bark) and Duranta repens (whole plant), and present the probable biological spectrum of major anti-oxidants from both plants. Methods The coarse powder of both plants was first extracted with 70% ethanol (maceration) followed by 99% ethanol (Soxhlet-extraction). Anti-oxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated using DPPH, H2O2, 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS), NO scavenging assay, total antioxidant capacity, cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), and metal chelating assay. Cytotoxicity of both extracts was evaluated using MTT assay in both tumor and normal cell lines i.e. Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO) and A549 cells. Biological activity of individual anti-oxidants from both medicinal plants was identified using prediction of activity spectra for substances and a docking study was performed by using autodock4.0. Results Hydroalcoholic extract of F. benghalensis and D. repens showed the highest free radical scavenging (ABTS) and chelating capacity respectively. Both extracts showed minimum cytotoxicity in normal cell lines compared to tumor cell lines. Computer imitation hits reflected the multiple biological activities agreeing with the folk use and some scientific reports. Further, we found the binding affinity of predicted anti-oxidant compounds with multiple protein molecules involved in oxidative stress. Conclusion The present study reports the probable anti-oxidant mechanism for two folk agents and also presents probable pharmacological activities via computer simulations.
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Sarfraz A, Javeed M, Shah MA, Hussain G, Shafiq N, Sarfraz I, Riaz A, Sadiqa A, Zara R, Zafar S, Kanwal L, Sarker SD, Rasul A. Biochanin A: A novel bioactive multifunctional compound from nature. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 722:137907. [PMID: 32208265 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.137907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Natural products (NPs) will continue to serve humans as matchless source of novel drug leads and an inspiration for the synthesis of non-natural drugs. As our scientific understanding of 'nature' is rapidly expanding, it would be worthwhile to illuminate the pharmacological distinctions of NPs to the scientific community and the public. Flavonoids have long fascinated scientists with their remarkable structural diversity as well as biological functions. Consequently, this review aims to shed light on the sources and pharmacological significance of a dietary isoflavone, biochanin A, which has been recently emerged as a multitargeted and multifunctional guardian of human health. Biochanin A possesses anti-inflammatory, anticancer, neuroprotective, antioxidant, anti-microbial, and hepatoprotective properties. It combats cancer development by inducing apoptosis, inhibition of metastasis and arresting cell cycle via targeting several deregulated signaling pathways of cancer. It fights inflammation by blocking the expression and activity of pro-inflammatory cytokines via modulation of NF-κB and MAPKs. Biochanin A acts as a neuroprotective agent by inhibiting microglial activation and apoptosis of neurons. As biochanin A has potential to modulate several biological networks, thus, it can be anticipated that this therapeutically potent compound might serve as a novel lead for drug development in the near future.
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- Ayesha Sarfraz
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College Woman University Faisalabad (GCWUF), 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Pure and Applied Zoology, University of Okara, Okara, Pakistan
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF, England, UK
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan.
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Musa balbisiana Fruit Rich in Polyphenols Attenuates Isoproterenol-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy in Rats via Inhibition of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2020; 2020:7147498. [PMID: 32082481 PMCID: PMC7007945 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7147498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Musa balbisiana Colla (Family: Musaceae), commonly known as banana and native to India and other parts of Asia, is very rich in nutritional value and has strong antioxidant potential. In the present study, we have developed Musa balbisiana (MB) fruit pulp powder and evaluated its cardioprotective effect in cardiac hypertrophy, which is often associated with inflammation and oxidative stress. An ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer (UPLC-MS/MS) has been used for the detection and systematic characterization of the phenolic compounds present in Musa balbisiana fruit pulp. The cardioprotective effect of MB was evaluated in a rat model of isoproterenol- (ISO-) induced cardiac hypertrophy by subcutaneous administration of isoproterenol (5 mg/kg−1/day−1), delivered through an alzet minipump for 14 days. Oral administration of MB fruit pulp powder (200 mg/kg/day) significantly (p < 0.001) decreased heart weight/tail length ratio and cardiac hypertrophy markers like ANP, BNP, β-MHC, and collagen-1 gene expression. MB also attenuated ISO-induced cardiac inflammation and oxidative stress. The in vivo data were further confirmed in vitro in H9c2 cells where the antihypertrophic and anti-inflammatory effect of the aqueous extract of MB was observed in the presence of ISO and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), respectively. This study strongly suggests that supplementation of dried Musa balbisiana fruit powder can be useful for the prevention of cardiac hypertrophy via the inhibition of inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Liu M, He M, Gao H, Guo S, Jia J, Ouyang H, Feng Y, Yang S. Strategy for rapid screening of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory active ingredients in Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. based on UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS and characteristic ion filtration. Biomed Chromatogr 2019; 33:e4635. [PMID: 31257616 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.4635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr. is traditionally used as a raw material for making dumplings or steamed stuffed buns, and its fresh leaves are boiled with water for tea. Herein, we established an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) combined with characteristic ion filtration (CIF) strategy to rapidly screen active ingredients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in G. procumbens. This strategy involved screening the active part of G. procumbens using antioxidation and anti-inflammatory activity assays; discovering the active compounds by speculating on the active site's chemical composition by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS plus CIF; and verifying the active compounds' activities. The ethyl acetate extract (EEAF) of G. procumbens was the major active site. Eighty-one compounds were identified from the EEAF using UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS plus CIF. Furthermore, polyphenols such as cynarine, isochlorogenic acids A and isochlorogenic acids C have excellent antioxidizing and anti-inflammatory activities. This study provides a practical strategy for rapid in vitro screening of the antioxidizing and anti-inflammatory activities of traditional vegetables and herbs and identification of active ingredients.
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- Mi Liu
- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug and Efficient Energy-Saving Pharmaceutical Equipment, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Innovative Drug and Efficient Energy-Saving Pharmaceutical Equipment, Nanchang, China
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Juárez-Aragón MC, Moreno-Ramírez YDR, Guerra-Pérez A, Mora-Olivo A, Olazarán-Santibáñez FE, Torres-Castillo JA. Drying Effects on Phenolics and Free Radical-Scavenging Capacity of Rhus pachyrrhachis and Rhus virens Used in Traditional Medicine. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24132438. [PMID: 31269738 PMCID: PMC6651590 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24132438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Rhus pachyrrhachis and Rhus virens are medicinal plant species with important uses in northeastern Mexico. They belong to a complex of Rhus species called “lantriscos”, which are used for medicinal applications. The medicinal effects of these species are based on traditional use, however, they require phytochemical research to validate their medicinal properties, as well as structural characterization for their correct identification during the collecting practice and uses. The phytochemical potential of aqueous extracts from R. pachyrrhachis and R. virens was analyzed by the quantification of total phenolic content (TPC), free radical-scavenging potential, and total flavonoids, with a comparison of four drying methods, and some phenolic compounds were identified. Furthermore, the stems and leaves of both species were anatomically characterized to establish a differentiation. R. pachyrrhachis and R. virens showed similar values of phytochemical contents, although the TPC content (0.17 mg of gallic acid equivalent per gram of dry weight, GAE/g DW) was higher in R. virens. The drying method used affected the metabolite contents, and this behavior was related to the species. Regarding the phenolic compounds, shikimic acid, galloylquinic acid, and gallic acid were identified in both species, however, quinic acid was only found in Rhus pachyrrhachis, while vanillic acid O-hexoside was identified only in Rhus virens. At the anatomical level, the pubescence associated with trichomes on the leaves of Rhus pachyrrhachis was highlighted as the main differential characteristic.
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- María Cruz Juárez-Aragón
- Instituto de Ecología Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, División del Golfo 356. Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas 87019, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, División del Golfo 356. Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas 87019, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, División del Golfo 356. Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas 87019, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, División del Golfo 356. Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas 87019, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, División del Golfo 356. Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas 87019, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, División del Golfo 356. Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas 87019, Mexico.
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Kumari S, Elancheran R, Devi R. Phytochemical screening, antioxidant, antityrosinase, and antigenotoxic potential of Amaranthus viridis extract. Indian J Pharmacol 2018; 50:130-138. [PMID: 30166750 PMCID: PMC6106121 DOI: 10.4103/ijp.ijp_77_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE: Amaranthus viridis (Amaranthaceae) widely distributed all over the world, growing under a wide range of climatic conditions and has been utilized as a medicinal herb in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as antipyretic agents, also for the treatment of inflammation, ulcer, diabetic, asthma and hyperlipidemia. The aim of the study was designed to evaluate the chemical composition and antioxidant and biological properties of different fractions obtained from A. viridis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four different extracts of A. viridis were prepared using aqueous, methanol, chloroform, and hexane and investigated their antioxidant potential using free radical scavenging activities such as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-azinobis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), and nitric oxide (NO) radical scavenging activity, as well as metal chelating activity. In addition, antityrosinase and antigenotoxicity properties were also evaluated by the standard in vitro methods. Finally, the active methanolic extract (ME) was investigated for identifying the phenolic compounds using UPLC-MS/MS. RESULTS: In the present study, chlorogenic acid, gulonic acid, and kaempferol were found to be the major components responsible for the antioxidant activity of A. viridis extract as evidenced from UPLC-MS/MS. Furthermore, the ME of A. viridis revealed excellent antioxidant activities such as DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50= 47.23 ± 0.66 μg/mL), NO radical scavenging activity (IC50= 64.33 ± 2.01 μg/mL), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) radical scavenging activity (IC50= 33.21 ± 3.3 μg/mL), ABTS radical scavenging activity (IC50= 47.61 ± 1.31 μg/mL), metal chelating activity (IC50= 32.1 ± 1.11 μg/mL), as well as lipid peroxidation inhibiting activity (IC50= 112 ± 1.21 μg/mL). Furthermore, ME revealed that the protective effects of extract were observed on H2O2-induced DNA damages with alkaline comet assay. CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, the study concluded that the promising antioxidant capacities of A. viridis extract can further be utilized in various agricultural, pharmaceutical, and food applications.
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- Sima Kumari
- Division of Life Sciences, Biochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Division of Life Sciences, Drug Discovery Laboratory, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Division of Life Sciences, Biochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Moreno-Ramírez YDR, Martínez-Ávila GCG, González-Hernández VA, Castro-López C, Torres-Castillo JA. Free Radical-Scavenging Capacities, Phenolics and Capsaicinoids in Wild Piquin Chili ( Capsicum annuum var. Glabriusculum). Molecules 2018; 23:E2655. [PMID: 30332792 PMCID: PMC6222680 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23102655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Revised: 10/07/2018] [Accepted: 10/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The total phenolic compounds content, free radical-scavenging capacity and capsaicinoid content in populations of wild Piquin chili (C. annuum) were studied. Aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts from nine ecotypes were evaluated. High contents of phenolic compounds and free radical-scavenging capacities were observed for both extracts; however, the values that were found for the hydroalcoholic phase were substantially higher. LC-MS analysis allowed for the detection of 32 compounds, where apigenin-8-C-glucoside followed by vanillic acid 1-O-β-o-glucopyranosylester (Isomer I or II) and 7-ethoxy-4-methylcoumarin were the most widely distributed; they were found in more than 89% of the ecotypes. The diversity of identified phenolic compounds was different among ecotypes, allowing them to be distinguished by chemical diversity, free radical-scavenging capacities and heat Scoville units. The total capsaicinoid content was higher in Population I (23.5 mg/g DW) than in Populations II and III, which had contents of 15.3 and 10.7 mg/g DW, respectively. This variability could lead to phytochemical exploitation and the conservation of the natural populations of wild chili.
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- Yolanda Del Rocio Moreno-Ramírez
- Institute of Applied Ecology, Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, Gulf Division 356, Ciudad Victoria, 87019 Tamaulipas, Mexico.
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, General Escobedo, 66050 Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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- Posgrado de Recursos Genéticos y Productividad-Fisiología Vegetal, Colegio de Postgraduados, Texcoco, 56230 Estado de Mexico, Mexico.
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, General Escobedo, 66050 Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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- Institute of Applied Ecology, Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, Gulf Division 356, Ciudad Victoria, 87019 Tamaulipas, Mexico.
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Jin MM, Zhang WD, Jiang HH, Du YF, Guo W, Cao L, Xu HJ. UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS-guided dereplication of Pulsatilla chinensis to identify triterpenoid saponins. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2018; 29:516-527. [PMID: 29637651 DOI: 10.1002/pca.2762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Revised: 02/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Triterpenoid saponins are the major bioactive constituents of Pulsatilla chinensis, playing an important role in various biological activities such as anti-tumour, cognition-enhancing, anti-biosis, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic and immunological adjuvant. OBJECTIVE To establish a systematic strategy based on ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS) for the efficient characterisation and identification of triterpenoid saponins in crude extracts from Pulsatilla chinensis. METHODOLOGY In this work, the strategy includes two aspects: (1) positive mode: by target screening, we can deduce the aglycone type and the composition of sugar moiety according to the fragment ions; untargeted screening includes four steps, find unknown, formula finder, ChemSpider search and MS/MS identification; (2) negative mode: according to the MS/MS spectra, the composition of sugar chain bonded to C-28 is inferred reasonably. The extract of Pulsatilla chinensis was separated within 60 min on a C18 column and eluted with methanol and water both containing 0.1% formic acid. RESULTS As a result, a total of 22 triterpenoid saponins (11 pairs of isomers) with four aglycone skeletons were tentatively identified or elucidated in crude extracts from Pulsatilla chinensis based on their retention times, the mass spectrometric fragmentation patterns, and MS and MS/MS data. CONCLUSION This study provides an efficient analysis strategy to rapidly identify the triterpenoid saponins in Pulsatilla species even in traditional Chinese medicines.
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- Miao-Miao Jin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, P. R. China
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Das R, Romi W, Das R, Sharma HK, Thakur D. Antimicrobial potentiality of actinobacteria isolated from two microbiologically unexplored forest ecosystems of Northeast India. BMC Microbiol 2018; 18:71. [PMID: 29996765 PMCID: PMC6042205 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-018-1215-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Actinobacteria are often known to be great producers of antibiotics. The rapid increase in the global burden of antibiotic-resistance with the concurrent decline in the discovery of new antimicrobial molecules necessitates the search for novel and effective antimicrobial metabolites from unexplored ecological niches. The present study investigated the antimicrobial producing actinobacterial strains isolated from the soils of two microbiologically unexplored forest ecosystems, viz. Nameri National Park (NNP) and Panidehing Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), located in the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity hotspot region. RESULTS A total of 172 putative isolates of actinobacteria were isolated, of which 24 isolates showed strong antimicrobial bioactivity. Evaluation of the ethyl acetate extracts of culture supernatants against test microbial strains revealed that isolates PWS22, PWS41, PWS12, PWS52, PWS11, NNPR15, NNPR38, and NNPR69 were the potent producers of antimicrobial metabolites. The antimicrobial isolates dominantly belonged to Streptomyces, followed by Nocardia and Streptosporangium. Some of these isolates could be putative novel taxa. Analysis of the antimicrobial biosynthetic genes (type II polyketide synthase and nonribosomal peptide synthetase genes) showed that the antimicrobial metabolites were associated with pigment production and belonged to known families of bioactive secondary metabolites. Characterization of the antimicrobial metabolites of Streptomyces sp. PWS52, which showed lowest taxonomic identity among the studied potent antimicrobial metabolite producers, and their interaction with the test strains using GC-MS, UHPLC-MS, and scanning electron microscopy revealed that the potential bioactivity of PWS52 was due to the production of active antifungal and antibacterial metabolites like 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) phenol, benzeneacetic acid and nalidixic acid. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that the unexplored soil habitats of NNP and PWS forest ecosystems of Northeast India harbor previously undescribed actinobacteria with the capability to produce diverse antimicrobial metabolites that may be explored to overcome the rapidly rising global concern about antibiotic-resistance.
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- Ranjita Das
- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam 781035 India
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- Molecular Biology and Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, Assam India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam 781035 India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam 781035 India
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Choudhury Barua C, Yasmin N, cheran RE. A review on effective utilization, phytochemical compounds, pharmacological intervention of a popularly used plant for developing a new drug: Zanthoxylum armatum with reference to its anticancer activity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.15406/mojbb.2018.05.00097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS²-Based Identification and Antioxidant Activity Assessment of Phenolic Compounds from Red Corn Cob ( Zea mays L.). Molecules 2018; 23:molecules23061425. [PMID: 29895792 PMCID: PMC6100245 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23061425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Revised: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, the extraction of phenolic antioxidants from red corn cob was carried out using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). The solid:liquid ratio and extraction time were evaluated when obtaining these bioactive compounds. The total phenolic contents were evaluated using the Folin Ciocalteu method, while the antioxidant activity was measured by ABTS•+ and DPPH• assays. The amount of phenolic compounds ranged from 215.17 ± 33.49 to 527.33 ± 103.79 GAE mg/100 g and, overall, high solid:liquid ratios and time periods release more phenolic compounds. Moreover, the red corn cob extracts showed higher radical scavenging capacity according to the results obtained using the ABTS•+ technique compared to the DPPH• test. The coupling of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry assay allowed the determination of 11 phenolic compounds, including phenolic acids and flavonoids. Thus, our results demonstrated for the first time the potential of red corn cob as a source of bioactive compounds, which might be included in food and pharmacological preparations.
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Choudhury B, Kandimalla R, Elancheran R, Bharali R, Kotoky J. Garcinia morella fruit, a promising source of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents induces breast cancer cell death via triggering apoptotic pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2018; 103:562-573. [PMID: 29677543 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.04.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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A rapid rise in cancer cases worldwide, especially breast cancer in females, instigates the need for more effective and less side effect causing drugs from natural origin. Thereby, in the present study, Garcinia morella fruit was investigated for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-breast cancer activity. Preliminary antioxidant and anticancer evaluation of different fractions and crude methanol extract of G. morella fruit suggested chloroform fraction as the bioactive fraction. Time course analysis (by 24 h, 48 h and 72 h) of the bioactive fraction (1.56-25) μg/ml treatment on breast cancer cell lines (MCF7, MDAMB231 and SKBR3) showed dose and time dependent antiproliferative responses. Further, mechanistic studies involving morphological observation and western blotting analysis, revealed its apoptosis inducing effect on breast cancer. P53 dependent up-regulation of Bax and down-regulation of Bcl XL is suggested as the possible pathway of apoptosis followed by MCF7 cells on exposure to the bioactive fraction. The anti-inflammatory assays revealed that it significantly lowered the release of nitrite and TNF-α level of LPS induced RAW 264.7 cells (p < 0.05). Moreover, pre treatment of Carrageenan induced paw edema animals with 20 mg/kg of the bioactive fraction significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited paw inflammation and controlled the cytokine and nitrite levels of the edema induced rat. Its main bioactive component was identified to be Garcinol by UHPLC and ESI-MS/MS. Thereby, this study clearly reflects that G. morella fruit is a valuable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory gift of nature with the potential to be used against breast cancer. This is also the first report of isolation of bioactive compound Garcinol from G. morella fruit.
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- Bhaswati Choudhury
- Drug Discovery lab, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India.
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- Drug Discovery lab, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Drug Discovery lab, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Drug Discovery lab, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India.
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Li J, Jiang K, Wang LJ, Yin G, Wang J, Wang Y, Jin YB, Li Q, Wang TJ. HPLC-MS/MS determination of flavonoids in Gleditsiae Spina for its quality assessment. J Sep Sci 2018; 41:1752-1763. [PMID: 29316281 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201701249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2017] [Revised: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Gleditsiae Spina, the thorn of Gleditsia sinensis Lam., has been used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-bacterial traditional medicine for hundreds of years in China. This study used high-performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry combined with chemometric methods to allow the fast and accurate identification and quantification of the flavonoids compounds in Gleditsiae Spina, and created reliable criteria for accurate identification of Gleditsiae Spina and its adulterants. This research provides good evidence for the classification and quality evaluation of Gleditsiae Spina. Firstly, eight flavonoids compounds were detected and identified on the basis of their mass spectra, fragment characteristics, and comparison with published data. Then the mass spectroscopic fragmentation pathways of these compounds were determined and, in addition rutin, isoquercitrin, and quercitrin were detected in Gleditsiae Spina for the first time. The quantification was performed on a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometer in multi-reaction monitoring mode, and the baseline separation of the eight bioactive flavonoids components was achieved within 13 min. Furthermore, the proposed method was successfully applied for simultaneous quantitative determination of the eight Gleditsiae Spina compounds and adulterants obtained from different sources in China. Then, we built a classification model which showed a high level of accuracy predicting 100% of the samples, correctly.
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- Jing Li
- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China
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- Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Institute for Drug Control, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Drug Quality Standard Research, Shenzhen, P. R. China.,Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, P. R. China
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Baj T, Kukula-Koch W, Świątek Ł, Zielińska-Pisklak M, Adamska-Szewczyk A, Szymczyk D, Rajtar B, Polz-Dacewicz M, Skalicka-Woźniak K. Chemical profile, antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effect of extract from leaves of Erythrochiton brasiliensis Nees & Mart. from different regions of Europe. OPEN CHEM 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2017-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AbstractThe total phenolic content (TPC), total tannin content (TTC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) as well as the antioxidant activity and the cytotoxic effect of the extract from leaves of Erythrochiton brasiliensis Nees & Mart. (Rutaceae) were evaluated. Raw material was collected in different European botanical gardens. Statistical analysis revealed a clear grouping of populations according to their climatic zone. The average TPC, TTC and TFC in tested samples were 35.92 (± 7.11) mg GAE·g–1 DW, 14.98 (± 4.08) mg PyE·g–1 DW and 2.92 (± 0.76) mg QuE·g–1 DW, respectively. The scavenged DPPH and Trolox equivalents determined by EPR spectroscopy were 1.23–4.14 and 0.50–1.44 mmol·g–1 of dry extract, respectively. Thirteen compounds (derivatives of bezoic acid acid and trans-cinnammic acid) were identified in the samples. The flavonoid vitexin was also present as the major component in three investigated samples. The in vitro cytotoxicity test of the extract on Vero cells provided IC50 and IC10 values of 175.6 and 72.5 μg·mL–1, respectively. Incubation of samples with HHV-1 infected Vero cells had no effect on the occurrence of cytopathic effect.
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- Tomasz Baj
- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Virology, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biomaterials Chemistry, Chair of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Warsaw, 1 Banacha St., Warsaw02-097, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Virology, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy with Medicinal Plant Unit, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki Str., 20-093, Lublin, Poland
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Castro-López C, Ventura-Sobrevilla JM, González-Hernández MD, Rojas R, Ascacio-Valdés JA, Aguilar CN, Martínez-Ávila GCG. Impact of extraction techniques on antioxidant capacities and phytochemical composition of polyphenol-rich extracts. Food Chem 2017; 237:1139-1148. [PMID: 28763961 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 06/01/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In this work, impact of extraction methods (maceration, decoction, MAE, and UAE) on TPC, antioxidant activity, and the mass fraction of phenolics in several plant extracts (Punica granatum, Juglans regia, Moringa oleifera, and Cassia fistula) was investigated. The results showed that, despite the nature of matrix, the highest values of TPC in all samples were obtained by MAE as follows: PP (18.92±0.11), ML (15.19±0.11), HL (12.69±0.16), and WS (12.80±0.11) mg GAEg-1 respectively, and exhibited potent antioxidant activity (from 0.28±0.01 to 5.34±0.02mgGAEg-1), representing sources of powerful antioxidants. The LC-MS2 analysis revealed a wide range of phenolics, highlighting their content in phenolic acids, flavonoids and lignans. The presence of different phenol molecules demonstrated that the extraction method had influence on phytochemical profile. Finally, due to its high extraction efficiency, MAE was the more effective extraction technique.
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- Cecilia Castro-López
- Autonomous University of Coahuila, Department of Food Science and Technology. School of Chemistry, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico; Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry School of Agronomy, 66050 General Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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- Autonomous University of Coahuila, Department of Food Science and Technology. School of Chemistry, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
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- Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry School of Agronomy, 66050 General Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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- Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry School of Agronomy, 66050 General Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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- Autonomous University of Coahuila, Department of Food Science and Technology. School of Chemistry, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
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- Autonomous University of Coahuila, Department of Food Science and Technology. School of Chemistry, 25280 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
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- Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry School of Agronomy, 66050 General Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
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Kumari S, Deori M, Elancheran R, Kotoky J, Devi R. In vitro and In vivo Antioxidant, Anti-hyperlipidemic Properties and Chemical Characterization of Centella asiatica (L.) Extract. Front Pharmacol 2016; 7:400. [PMID: 27840607 PMCID: PMC5083837 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The study aimed to identify the phenolic compounds present in Centella asiatica (L.) (C. asiatica) extract and evaluate the respective antioxidant potential as well as its cholesterol-lowering effects in the experimental animal model. Herein, the antioxidant potential of extracts was assessed by its free radical scavenging activity such as 2, 2-diphenyl -1- picrylhydrazyl as well as reducing capability. The anti-hyperlipidemic effects of C. asiatica extract (CAE) were evaluated in high cholesterol-fed (HCF) rats for 4 weeks, where different concentrations of extracts (0.25, 0.5, and 1 g/kg/day) were orally administrated daily. Lipid and antioxidant profiles, including total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), together with the indices of hepatic functions were also examined. C. asiatica revealed excellent free radical scavenging activity as revealed by 2-2- diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) assay, with the IC50 values (9.62 ± 0.88 μg/mL). Furthermore, C. asiatica extracts and fenofibrate remarkably lowered the level of TC, TG, LDL-C, and showed elevated levels of HDL-C, SOD. The histopathological observations further demonstrated clear differentiation and structural changes in liver of HCF and CAE treated group. Furthermore, gulonic acid, ferulic acid, kaempferol, chlorogenic acid, and asiatic acid were identified to be the major components which might be responsible for the antioxidant activity of the C. asiatica extract as evidenced from an ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer. Taken together, these results signifies the excellent antioxidant and anti-hyperlipidemic properties of C. asiatica leaf extracts, which might be useful for the treatment of oxidative-stress related diseases such as hyperlipidemia.
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- Sima Kumari
- Biochemistry Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and TechnologyGuwahati, India
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and TechnologyGuwahati, India
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- Drug Discovery Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and TechnologyGuwahati, India
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- Drug Discovery Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and TechnologyGuwahati, India
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and TechnologyGuwahati, India
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Deori M, Devi D, Kumari S, Hazarika A, Kalita H, Sarma R, Devi R. Antioxidant Effect of Sericin in Brain and Peripheral Tissues of Oxidative Stress Induced Hypercholesterolemic Rats. Front Pharmacol 2016; 7:319. [PMID: 27695419 PMCID: PMC5024675 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the antioxidant effect of crude sericin extract (CSE) from Antheraea assamensis in high cholesterol fed rats. Investigation was conducted by administering graded oral dose of 0.25 and 0.5 gm/kg body weight (b.w.)/day of CSE for a period of 28 days. Experiments were conducted in 30 rats and were divided into five groups: normal control, high cholesterol fed (HCF), HCF + 0.065 gm/kg b.w./day fenofibrate (FF), HCF + sericin 0.25 gm/kg b.w./day (LSD), and HCF + sericin 0.5 gm/kg b.w./day (HSD). In brain, heart, liver, serum, and kidney homogenates nitric oxide (NO), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), protein carbonyl content (PCC), superoxide dismutase, reduced glutathione (GSH) was measured. LSD treatment prevented the alterations in GSH and PCC levels in hypercholesterolemic (HyC) brain tissue homogenates of rats. CSE lowers the serum total cholesterol level in HyC rats by promoting fecal cholesterol (FC) excretion. CSE increases FC level by promoting inhibition of cholesterol absorption in intestine. The endogenous antioxidant reduced significantly and the oxidative stress marker TBARS level increases significantly in the peripheral tissue of HCF rats. However, the administration of LSD and HSD exhibited a good antioxidant activity by reducing the TBARS level and increasing the endogenous antioxidant in peripheral tissue. In addition, a histological examination revealed loss of normal liver and kidney architecture in cholesterol fed rats which were retained in sericin treated groups. The findings of this study suggested that CSE improves hypercholesterolemia in rats fed a HyC diet. Clinical relevance of this effect of CSE seems worthy of further studies.
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- Meetali Deori
- Department of Zoology, Nalbari College Nalbari, India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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Sarma R, Kumari S, Elancheran R, Deori M, Devi R. Polyphenol Rich Extract of Garcinia pedunculata Fruit Attenuates the Hyperlipidemia Induced by High Fat Diet. Front Pharmacol 2016; 7:294. [PMID: 27642282 PMCID: PMC5015480 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Fatty foods, the most common diet today are the crux of many metabolic disorders which need urgent attention. Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. (GP, Clusiaceae) is a plant found available in Northeast (NE) region of India, is considered to have versatile therapeutic properties. The people of this region has been using dried pulp of GP fruit for the treatment of different stomach related diseases traditionally. This study aimed at evaluating the potential therapeutic action of the polyphenol-rich methanolic extract of the fruit in experimental induced obese rats. In vitro antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of GP extracts, i.e., fruit extract (GF) and seed extract (GS) were determined by using various methods viz., 1,1-diphenyl-2 picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2′-Azinobis (3-ethyl benzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS•+), nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) and α-glucosidase inhibition assay for detection of antihyperglycemic activity. In vivo antilipidemic and antiobesity activities were evaluated by administrating oral dose of GF for 60 days on a high-fat diet (HFD) induced hyperlipidemia in the rat. GF showed higher antioxidant activity than GS by DPPH radical scavenging (IC50 = 4.01 μg/ml), ABTS•+ (IC50 = 0.82 μg/ml), NBT (IC50 = 0.07 μg/ml) and also showed notable α-glucosidase inhibitory activity (IC50 = 19.26 μg/ml). Furthermore, GF treated rat revealed a reduction in the body weight (~60%), serum total cholesterol (33%), triglycerides (32%), low-density lipoprotein (38%) and liver biomarker enzymes after 60 days HFD fed animals. Simultaneously, GF supplementation significantly protected the HFD induced changes in hematological parameters. Histological observations clearly differentiate the structural changes in liver of HFD and GF treated group. This novel dietary lipid adsorbing agent of GF exhibited prevention of hyperlipidemia induced by HFD in the rat.
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- Rahul Sarma
- Biochemistry Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Drug Discovery Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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- Department of Zoology, Nalbari College Nalbari, India
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Life Sciences Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology Guwahati, India
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