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Lemoni Z, Kalantzi S, Lymperopoulou T, Tzani A, Stavropoulos G, Detsi A, Mamma D. Kinetic Modeling and Biological Activities of Rosa canina L. Pseudo-Fruit Extracts Obtained via Enzyme-Assisted Extraction. Antioxidants (Basel) 2025; 14:558. [PMID: 40427440 PMCID: PMC12108363 DOI: 10.3390/antiox14050558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2025] [Revised: 04/30/2025] [Accepted: 05/05/2025] [Indexed: 05/29/2025] Open
Abstract
This study investigates the enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE) of bioactive compounds from the pseudo-fruit of the wild rose (Rosa canina L.), also known as rosehip, using a commercial cellulolytic enzyme preparation, Cellic® CTec3 HS. The effects of extraction time, solid to liquid ratio, and enzyme loading on total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC) were evaluated. The highest yields of TPC (168.3 ± 1.1 GAE/g DM) and TFC (72.3 ± 0.8 mg CAE/g DM) were obtained at 360 min, using 1% (v/v) enzyme loading and a 6% (w/v) solid to liquid ratio. Kinetic modeling of the extraction process was performed using first-order, second-order, Peleg's, and power law models. The power law model best described the extraction dynamics. The obtained extracts were assessed for their biological activities including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-aging, and anti-diabetic properties. The extract obtained under optimal extraction conditions exhibited potent tyrosinase inhibition (80%) and moderate to low inhibition of α-glucosidase (15%) and α-amylase (20%) activities. The IC50 for DPPH radical scavenging was 0.44 μL extract/mL while the extract exhibited significant antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli growth (79% inhibition). These findings suggest that the extract, obtained through EAE, has promising biological properties with potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
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- Zafeiria Lemoni
- Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografou Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str, 15780 Athens, Greece; (Z.L.); (S.K.)
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografou Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str, 15780 Athens, Greece; (Z.L.); (S.K.)
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- Products and Operations Quality Control Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografou Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografou Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (A.T.); (A.D.)
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- Korres S.A.—Natural Products, 57th km Athens-Lamia Road, 32011 Oinofyta Viotia, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografou Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 15780 Athens, Greece; (A.T.); (A.D.)
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- Biotechnology Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Zografou Campus, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str, 15780 Athens, Greece; (Z.L.); (S.K.)
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Moretto G, Colombo R, Negri S, Cena H, Vailati L, Papetti A. Italian Biodiversity: A Source of Edible Plant Extracts with Protective Effects Against Advanced Glycation End Product-Related Diseases. Nutrients 2025; 17:935. [PMID: 40289949 PMCID: PMC11946827 DOI: 10.3390/nu17060935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2025] [Revised: 03/01/2025] [Accepted: 03/05/2025] [Indexed: 04/30/2025] Open
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Background: Italy's plant biodiversity, characterized by many plant species, is an important source of bioactive secondary metabolites that help reduce the risk of the development of advanced glycation end product (AGE)-related diseases. AGEs are involved in various diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative disorders. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the antiglycative, hypoglycemic, and neuroprotective properties of nine edible plant extracts using different in vitro assays. Methods: The ability of the extracts to counteract AGE formation was evaluated at different stages of the glycation reaction using in vitro systems based on the determination of Amadori products and the co-incubation of a model protein with a dicarbonyl compound under different experimental conditions. In addition, the extracts' methylglyoxal (MGO) and glyoxal (GO) trapping ability was investigated. Hypoglycemic activity was assessed by measuring α-amylase inhibition, while the neuroprotective effects were explored by testing amyloid β peptide 1-42 (Aβ1-42) fibrillogenesis inhibition. Results: All extracts generally had a dose-related capacity for the inhibition of AGE formation, mainly at the intermediate stage of the glycation reaction; high trapping capacity against MGO and GO; and promising hypoglycemic properties. In addition, they affected the fibrillogenesis process by reducing mature amyloid fibril formation and altering fibril morphology. Conclusions: All tested extracts had promising anti-fibrillogenic properties. Rosa canina extract was the most active among the tested plant species given its antiglycative activity (about 80% inhibition of AGE formation), trapping capacity against MGO and GO (almost 100%), hypoglycemic effects (66.20 ± 0.88%), and anti-fibrillogenic effects (69.00 ± 4.49% inhibition), indicating its suitability in the management of AGE-related diseases and for the potential development of a novel food ingredient.
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- Giulia Moretto
- Drug Sciences Department, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.M.); (R.C.)
- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy; (S.N.); (H.C.)
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- Drug Sciences Department, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.M.); (R.C.)
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- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy; (S.N.); (H.C.)
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy; (S.N.); (H.C.)
- Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
- Clinical Nutrition Unit, ICS Maugeri, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Struttura Complessa di Anatomia Patologica, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Drug Sciences Department, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy; (G.M.); (R.C.)
- National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), 90133 Palermo, Italy; (S.N.); (H.C.)
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Demiray H, Dibek ME, Özel O. Optimization of betulinic and ursolic acids and phenolics extraction from endemic Rosa pisiformis using Box-Behnken design in relation to cytotoxic activities. Sci Rep 2025; 15:1228. [PMID: 39774620 PMCID: PMC11707180 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-80174-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 11/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open
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Despite its important pharmacological bioactivities, betulinic acid is still primarily obtained through extraction from heartwood and bark or synthesized synthetically, with less than 3% efficiency. Our endemic rose species, Rosa pisiformis (Christ.) D. Sosn., which is a new alternative source of betulinic acid and traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, was collected from its natural distribution in Gümüşhane province. The plant's organs, such as root, stem, leaf and fruit were air-dried and pulverized. The compounds were separately extracted using three different solvents (ethanol, dichloromethane and hexane) with an optimized Box-Behnken method. The amounts of quercetin, rutin, catechin, betulinic, ursolic and oleanolic acids in roots, stems, leaves, and fruits were determined using HPLC-DAD techniques with standard substances. Optimisation data revealed a 65% solvent ratio and five-times maceration with 75 ml of solvents. The highest amounts of catechin were found in the leaves (DCM) as 15.61 µg/ml. Stems were rich in rutin (28.96 µg/ml) and quercetin (39.90 µg/ml). Betulinic acid content was determined for the first time in stems (hexane, 11.84 µg/ml) and roots (9.32 µg/ml). Their cytotoxic activities against prostate and lung carcinoma cells were evaluated using ABTS-assay, revealing that stems exhibited the highest activity, followed by leaves and roots.
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- Hatice Demiray
- Section of Botany, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Ege University, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey.
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- Section of Botany, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Ege University, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey
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- Section of Botany, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Ege University, Bornova, İzmir, Turkey
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Michalska-Ciechanowska A, Brzezowska J, Nicolet N, Haładyn K, Brück WM, Hendrysiak A, Andlauer W. Valorization of Rosehip ( Rosa canina L.) Pomace Using Unconventional Carbohydrate Carriers for Beverage Obtainment. Molecules 2025; 30:141. [PMID: 39795198 PMCID: PMC11722304 DOI: 10.3390/molecules30010141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2024] [Revised: 12/28/2024] [Accepted: 12/29/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2025] Open
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Rosehip is of notable scientific interest due to its rich content of bioactives and its wide-ranging applications in nutrition, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The valorization of rosehip by-products, such as pomace, is highly significant for promoting sustainability. This study investigates the development of rosehip-based powders and beverage prototypes derived from both juice and pomace to evaluate the potential use of pomace in instant beverage design and compare it with juice-based formulations. Three matrices were evaluated: non-pasteurized and pasteurized juice, as well as non-pasteurized pomace preparations. Powders were produced by freeze- and spray drying using maltodextrin, inulin and unconventional carriers, i.e., palatinose and trehalose. The results demonstrated that carrier addition significantly influenced the physical and techno-functional properties of the powders, such as moisture content (below 10%), water activity (below 0.35), solubility (above 85%), and color indexes (yellowness and browning). The water absorption capacity varied with drying techniques, particularly for inulin-enriched samples, while the matrix type affected the ascorbic acid content. Non-pasteurized pomace powders exhibited a higher antioxidant capacity (67.7 mmol Trolox/100 g dry matter) than their juice counterparts (52.2 mmol Trolox/100 g dry matter), highlighting the potential of the pomace matrix for beverage production. Because of their favorable properties, spray-dried samples were also selected for reconstitution into prototype beverages, among which those obtained from pomace showed a higher antioxidant potential. An analysis of particle sizes, which ranged between 34 nm and 7363 nm, revealed potential interactions between the carrier and matrix, reflected in the distinct behavior of carrier-only samples. Both the carrier type and the matrix significantly contributed to the final properties of the beverages, providing valuable insights for the design of functional food products.
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- Anna Michalska-Ciechanowska
- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37 Str., 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (J.B.); (K.H.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37 Str., 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (J.B.); (K.H.); (A.H.)
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- Institute of Life Sciences, School of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais Wallis), Rue de l’Industrie 19, 1950 Sion, Switzerland; (N.N.); (W.M.B.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37 Str., 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (J.B.); (K.H.); (A.H.)
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- Institute of Life Sciences, School of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais Wallis), Rue de l’Industrie 19, 1950 Sion, Switzerland; (N.N.); (W.M.B.)
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- Department of Fruit, Vegetable and Plant Nutraceutical Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 37 Str., 51-630 Wrocław, Poland; (J.B.); (K.H.); (A.H.)
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- Institute of Life Sciences, School of Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais Wallis), Rue de l’Industrie 19, 1950 Sion, Switzerland; (N.N.); (W.M.B.)
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Ashrafi A, Ahari H, Asadi G, Mohammadi Nafchi A. Enhancement of the quality and preservation of frozen burgers by active coating containing Rosa canina L. extract nanoemulsions. Food Chem X 2024; 23:101749. [PMID: 39263337 PMCID: PMC11388354 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101749] [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: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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This study aimed to assess the impact of an edible coating holding within chia seed gum (CSG) and Rosa canina L. extract (RCE) nanoemulsions (10%, 20%, and 40% w/w) on the oxidation, microbial load, and sensory characteristics of burgers in a 90-day frozen storage period. Based on the findings, the active CSG coatings showed remarkable antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. By increasing the level of RCE nanoemulsions, the functional activity of coatings significantly increased (P < 0.05). Upon the termination of the storage period, the lowest microbial load (i.e., a decrease of 0.5-2 log CFU/g in the number of different bacteria compared to the control) and oxidation stability were observed in burgers coated with a CSG solution containing 40% RCE nanoemulsions. This burger also showed the highest sensory acceptance on the last day. In conclusion, it is proposed to use the active coating produced in this study to maintain meat products' quality and safety and increase their shelf-life.
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- Azam Ashrafi
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
- Strategic Research Institute, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Jalan Teknologi 5, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
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