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Capparis spinosa L. as a potential source of nutrition and its health benefits in foods: A comprehensive review of its phytochemistry, bioactivities, safety, and application. Food Chem 2023; 409:135258. [PMID: 36587515 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Capparis spinosa L. (C. spinosa) is an edible plant with health-promoting benefits. C. spinosa possesses various biological activities, including antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antibacterial, and insecticidal effects. The active compounds associated with these effects mainly include flavonoids, phenolic acids, alkaloids, volatile oils, fatty acids, and polysaccharides. Moreover, C. spinosa has considerable nutritional value. Apart from being a food condiment, it belongs to a class of functional ingredients that act as preservatives and antioxidants in food products. C. spinosa has also shown good potential applications in novel food packaging materials. In this article, in addition to systematically reviewing the botanical characteristics, traditional edible uses, phytochemical composition, bioactivities and safety of C. spinosa, we highlight for the first time its potential applications in the foods. The findings will provide critical information for the future development of C. spinosa into a multifunctional food product with essential roles in health benefits.
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Arshad S, Anwar N, Rauf M, Anwar Z, Shah M, Hamayun M, Ud-Din J, Gul H, Nasim S, Lee IJ, Arif M. Biological synthesis of hybrid silver nanoparticles by Periploca aphylla Dcne. From nanotechnology to biotechnology applications. Front Chem 2022; 10:994895. [PMID: 36505740 PMCID: PMC9727244 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.994895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Nanotechnology is one of the advanced technologies that have almost universal implications in every field of science. The importance is due to the unique properties of nanoparticles; however, green synthesized nanoparticles are considered eco-friendly. The current project was rationalized to prepare green-synthesized biogenic Periploca aphylla Dcne. silver nanoparticles (Pe-AgNPs) and poly (ethylene glycol) methacrylate coated AgNPs nanocomposites (PEGMA-AgNPs) with higher potential for their application in plant tissue culture for enhancing the biomass of Stevia rebaudiana calli. The increased biomass accumulation (17.61 g/3 plates) was observed on a medium containing virgin Pe-AgNPs 40th days after incubation, while the maximum increase was found by supplementing virgin Pe-AgNPs and PEGMA capped AgNPs (19.56 g/3 plates), compared with control (12.01 g/3 plates). In this study, PEGMA capped AgNPs supplementation also induced the maximum increase in total phenolics content (2.46 mg GAE/g-FW), total flavonoids content (3.68 mg QE/g-FW), SOD activity (53.78 U/ml protein), GSH content (139.75 μg/g FW), antioxidant activity (54.3 mg AAE/g FW), FRAP (54 mg AAE/g FW), and DPPH (76.3%) in S. rebaudiana calli compared with the control. It was concluded that virgin Pe-AgNPs and PEGMA capped AgNPs (hybrid polymer) are potent growth regulator agents and elicitors that can be exploited in the biotechnology field for growth promotion and induction of essential bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites from various commercially important and medicinally valuable plants such as S. rebaudiana without laborious field cultivation.
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- Saba Arshad
- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan,*Correspondence: Mamoona Rauf, ; In-Jung Lee, ; Muhammad Arif,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany, University of Malakand, Totakan, Pakistan
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- Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea,*Correspondence: Mamoona Rauf, ; In-Jung Lee, ; Muhammad Arif,
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan,*Correspondence: Mamoona Rauf, ; In-Jung Lee, ; Muhammad Arif,
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Clinical and Safety Evaluation of Liv.52 in Alcoholic Liver Disease: A Review. GASTROENTEROLOGY INSIGHTS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/gastroent13040037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) has been a growing concern in developed and developing nations. Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation are the most common cause of the development and progression of ALD. Due to paucity in the number and efficacy of hepatoprotective drugs currently available, and with the easy availability of natural therapy and herbal medicines, ALD is managed using a combination of pharmaceutical interventions and herbal medications. However, the effectiveness of these hepatoprotectives is controversial. Preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated that Liv.52 modulates the lipotropic activity of hepatocytes, reduces inflammation, enhances alcohol and acetaldehyde metabolism, and protects the hepatic parenchyma by restoring the antioxidant levels of hepatocytes. Clinical studies further support that there is improvement in the subjective symptoms of patients as well as improvements in liver function test parameters. Studies suggest that Liv.52 is well tolerated and has no reported side effects.
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Wang L, Fan L, Zhao Z, Zhang Z, Jiang L, Chai M, Tian C. The Capparis spinosa var. herbacea genome provides the first genomic instrument for a diversity and evolution study of the Capparaceae family. Gigascience 2022; 11:giac106. [PMID: 36310248 PMCID: PMC9618406 DOI: 10.1093/gigascience/giac106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The caper bush Capparis spinosa L., one of the most economically important species of Capparaceae, is a xerophytic shrub that is well adapted to drought and harsh environments. However, genetic studies on this species are limited because of the lack of its reference genome. FINDINGS We sequenced and assembled the Capparis spinosa var. herbacea (Willd.) genome using data obtained from the combination of PacBio circular consensus sequencing and high-throughput chromosome conformation capture. The final genome assembly was approximately 274.53 Mb (contig N50 length of 9.36 Mb, scaffold N50 of 15.15 Mb), 99.23% of which was assigned to 21 chromosomes. In the whole-genome sequence, tandem repeats accounted for 19.28%, and transposable element sequences accounted for 43.98%. The proportion of tandem repeats in the C. spinosa var. herbacea genome was much higher than the average of 8.55% in plant genomes. A total of 21,577 protein-coding genes were predicted, with 98.82% being functionally annotated. The result of species divergence times showed that C. spinosa var. herbacea and Tarenaya hassleriana separated from a common ancestor 43.31 million years ago. CONCLUSIONS This study reported a high-quality reference genome assembly and genome features for the Capparaceae family. The assembled C. spinosa var. herbacea genome might provide a system for studying the diversity, speciation, and evolution of this family and serve as an important resource for understanding the mechanism of drought and high-temperature resistance.
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- Lei Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, Henan 455000, China
- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, Henan 455000, China
- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Cotton Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang, Henan 455000, China
- Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Kdimy A, El Yadini M, Guaadaoui A, Bourais I, El Hajjaji S, Le HV. Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, Therapeutic Potential, and Socio-Economic Value of the Caper Bush (Capparis spinosa L.). Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200300. [PMID: 36064949 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200300] [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: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Capparis spinosa L., commonly known as the caper bush, is an aromatic plant growing in most of the Mediterranean basin and some parts of Western Asia. C. spinosa L. has been utilized as a medicinal plant for quite a long time in conventional phytomedicine. Polyphenols and numerous bioactive chemicals extracted from C. spinosa L. display various therapeutic properties that have made this plant a target for further research as a health promoter. This review is meant to systematically summarize the traditional uses, the phytochemical composition of C. spinosa L., and the diverse pharmacological activities, as well as the synthetic routes to derivatives of some identified chemical components for the improvement of biological activities and enhancement of pharmacokinetic profiles. This review also addresses the benefits of C. spinosa L. in adapting to climate change and the socio-economic value that C. spinosa L. brings to the rural economies of many countries.
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- Ayoub Kdimy
- Mohammed V University of Rabat Faculty of Sciences: Universite Mohammed V de Rabat Faculte des Sciences, Faculty of Science, United Nations Avenue, Agdal, Rabat, MOROCCO
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat Faculty of Sciences: Universite Mohammed V de Rabat Faculte des Sciences, Faculty of Science, United Nations Avenue, Agdal, Rabat, MOROCCO
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat Faculty of Sciences: Universite Mohammed V de Rabat Faculte des Sciences, Faculty of Science, United Nations Avenue, Agdal, Rabat, MOROCCO
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat Faculty of Sciences: Universite Mohammed V de Rabat Faculte des Sciences, Faculty of Science, United Nations Avenue, Agdal, Rabat, MOROCCO
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- Mohammed V University of Rabat Faculty of Sciences: Universite Mohammed V de Rabat Faculte des Sciences, Faculty of Science, United Nations Avenue, Agdal, Rabat, MOROCCO
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- University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Department of BioMolecular Sciences, 419 Faser Hall, 38677, University, UNITED STATES
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Singh V, Reddy R, Sinha A, Marturi V, Panditharadyula SS, Bala A. A Review on Phytopharmaceuticals having Concomitant Experimental Anti-diabetic and Anti-cancer Effects as Potential Sources for Targeted Therapies Against Insulin-mediated Breast Cancer Cell Invasion and Migration. CURRENT CANCER THERAPY REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1573394716999200831113335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Diabetes and breast cancer are pathophysiologically similar and clinically established
diseases that co-exist with a wider complex similar molecular signalling and having a similar set of
risk factors. Insulin plays a pivotal role in the invasion and migration of breast cancer cells. Several
ethnopharmacological evidences shed light on the concomitant anti-diabetic and anti-cancer activity
of medicinal plant and phytochemicals against breast tumors of patients with diabetes. This present
article reviewed the findings on medicinal plants and phytochemicals with concomitant antidiabetic
and anti-cancer effects reported in scientific literature to facilitate the development of dual-
acting therapies against diabetes and breast cancer. The schematic tabular form of published literature
on medicinal plants (63 plants belongs to 45 families) concluded the dynamics of phytochemicals
against diabetes and breast tumors that could be explored further for the discovery of therapies
for controlling of breast cancer cell invasion and migration in patients with diabetes.
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- Vibhavana Singh
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER) Hajipur, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER) Hajipur, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER) Hajipur, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER) Hajipur, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER) Hajipur, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (NIPER) Hajipur, Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) Hajipur, Bihar 844102, India
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Comparison of Gastric-ulcerogenecity Effect of Methanolic Extract of Capparis spinosa and Indomethacin in Rat. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2021. [DOI: 10.5812/jjnpp.93823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Several plants are used as analgesic in traditional medicine. Capparis spinosa (C. spinosa) is widely used for the treatment of gout and rheumatic arthritis. The previous studies have reported the antinociceptive effects of this plant. Objectives: The study was aimed at examining the C. spinosa’s gastric-ulcerogenecity effect in comparison to indomethacin. Methods: The percolated extract of C. spinosa and Indomethacin were orally administered to the rats at 50,100, 200, and 400 mg/kg doses, which were slaughtered after 4 hours. The stomach was detached, and 10 mL of 2% formalin was injected into it to fix the gastric wall internal layer. The stomach was then split by cutting along the greater curvature, and the lacerations in the glandular section examined. J-score was used to determine ulcer index. Results: The results indicated that percolated extract of C. spinosa administered orally in antinociceptive dosage and even 2,4 and 8 folds did not cause a gastric ulcer (J-score = 0) compared to indomethacin (J-score = 46 to 253) (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Concerning the favorable analgesic effect of C. spinosa and lack of gastric ulcerogenecity effects, it seems to be a suitable choice for more pharmacological and toxicology examinations to use as analgesic.
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Ali S, Sudha KG, Karunakaran G, Kowsalya M, Kolesnikov E, Rajeshkumar MP. Green synthesis of stable antioxidant, anticancer and photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide nanorods from Leea asiatica leaf. J Biotechnol 2021; 329:65-79. [PMID: 33549672 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2021.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The present work reveals zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO NRs) obtained via green synthesis approach utilizing phytochemicals present in the Leea asiatica plant. The synthesized ZnO NRs was confirmed by various characterization methods like X-ray diffraction, FTIR, SEM-EDX, UV-vis, TEM and Raman spectra analysis. The obtained nanorods show less particle size with a distinctive high surface area. The photodegradation activity of obtained ZnO NRs shows 81.3 % of dye degradation at high concentration whereas 42.9 % in low concentration and also antioxidant test shows a better result for free radical scavenging. To understand the safety of the ZnO NRs zebrafish embryos was utilized as a model and found to be less toxic after assessment. Furthermore, to understand the anticancer activity of ZnO NRs it was assessed against breast cancer cell line through MTT, XTT, NRU, and LDH assay. The ZnO NRs exposed against breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) had resulted in necrosis and apoptosis which was further confirmed by genotoxicity assay. Also, the molecular mechanisms behind the necrosis and apoptosis are also discussed to show the involvement of ZnO NRs towards breast cancer cells (MCF-7). The present study on ZnO NRs gives a wide spectrum understanding of using ZnO NRs as a potential drug for human breast cancer by showing its physiological pathways as well as a novel way to synthesize ZnO NRs using Leea asiatica plant extract.
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- Saheb Ali
- Department of Biotechnology, K. S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, 637215, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, K. S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, 637215, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Biosensor Research Institute, Department of Fine Chemistry, Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech), Gongneung-ro 232, Nowon-Gu, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, K. S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, 637215, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Functional Nanosystems and High-Temperature Materials, National University of Science and Technology "MISiS," Leninskiy Pr. 4, Moscow, 119049, Russia
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- Department of Biotechnology, K. S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode, 637215, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Tumir LM, Zonjić I, Žuna K, Brkanac SR, Jukić M, Huđek A, Durgo K, Crnolatac I, Glavaš-Obrovac L, Cardullo N, Pulvirenti L, Muccilli V, Tringali C, Stojković MR. Synthesis, DNA/RNA-interaction and biological activity of benzo[k,l]xanthene lignans. Bioorg Chem 2020; 104:104190. [PMID: 32919130 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104190] [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: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Interactions of two newly synthesized and six previously reported benzoxanthene lignans (BXLs), analogues of rare natural products, with DNA/RNA, G-quadruplex and HSA were evaluated by a set of spectrophotometric methods. Presence/absence of methoxy and hydroxy groups on the benzoxanthene core and minor modifications at C-1/C-2 side pendants - presence/absence of phenyl ring and presence/absence of methoxy and hydroxy groups on phenyl ring - influenced the fluorescence changes and the binding strength to double-stranded (ds-) and G-quadruplex structures. In general, compounds without phenyl ring showed stronger fluorescence changes upon binding than phenyl-substituted BXLs. On the other hand, BXLs with an unsubstituted phenyl ring showed the best stabilization effects of G-quadruplex. Circular dichroism spectroscopy results suggest mixed binding mode, groove binding and partial intercalation, to ds-DNA/RNA and end-stacking to top or bottom G-tetrads as the main binding modes of BXLs to those targets. All compounds exhibited micromolar binding affinities toward HSA and an increased protein thermal stability. Moderate to strong antiradical scavenging activity was observed for all BXLs with hydroxy groups at C-6, C-9 and C-10 positions of the benzoxanthene core, except for derivative bearing methoxy groups at these positions. BXLs with unsubstituted or low-substituted phenyl ring and one derivative without phenyl ring showed strong growth inhibition of Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. All compounds showed moderate to strong tumor cell growth-inhibitory activity and cytotoxicity.
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- Lidija-Marija Tumir
- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Rooseveltov trg 6/III, HR-10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Huttlerova 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Huttlerova 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università degli Studi di Catania, Viale A. Doria 6, I-95125 Catania, Italy
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bijenička cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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Özcan MM, Ahmed IAM, Juhaimi FA, Uslu N, Osman MA, Gassem MA, Babiker EE, Ghafoor K. The influence of fermentation and bud sizes on antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds of three different size buds of Capparis ovata Desf. var. canescens plant. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2020; 57:2705-2712. [PMID: 32549620 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-020-04306-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The impact of fermentation and bud size on the antioxidant activity, total phenolic content (TPC), and bioactive compounds of caper buds were investigated. The results showed significant differences in the bioactive properties depending on bud sizes and fermentation process. Antioxidant activity values of fresh caper buds were ranged between 69.61% (bid size) and 72.78% (small size), whereas the values of fermented ones varied between 12.50% (big size) and 39.09% (small size). TPC of fresh caper buds were found in the range of 357.81 mg GAE/100 g (medium size) and 372.22 mg GAE/100 g (small size), while those of fermented buds were ranged from 167.53 mg GAE/100 g (medium) to 246.01 mg GAE/100 g (small). Apigenin-7-glucoside, (+)-catechin, 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic, syringic, and gallic acids were the major phenolic compounds in both fresh and fermented caper buds. Overall, this study clearly demonstrated that both fermentation process and bud size significantly affected the antioxidant activity, TPC, and phenolic compounds of caper buds.
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- Mehmet Musa Özcan
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, 42031 Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Selcuk University, 42031 Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ghafoor K, Al Juhaimi F, Özcan MM, Uslu N, Babiker EE, Mohamed Ahmed IA. Bioactive properties and phenolic compounds in bud, sprout, and fruit of
Capparis
spp. plants. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.14357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Kashif Ghafoor
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering Selçuk University Konya Turkey
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering Selçuk University Konya Turkey
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Food Engineering Selçuk University Konya Turkey
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Šola I, Vujčić Bok V, Dujmović M, Rusak G. Developmentally-related changes in phenolic and L-ascorbic acid content and antioxidant capacity of Chinese cabbage sprouts. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2020; 57:702-712. [PMID: 32116379 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-019-04103-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The phytochemical and antioxidant properties of mature (head stage) Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. pekinensis) are known; however, data on the phenolic profile, vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) content and antioxidant capacity of its fresh sprouts are lacking. Since the human consumption of fresh cruciferous sprouts has significantly increased in recent years, their nutritional characterization has become a somewhat urgent matter. Therefore, in this study the contents of total phenolics, flavonols and hydroxycinnamic acids were measured spectrophotometrically, whereas individual flavonoids, phenolic acids and vitamin C were identified and quantified using a newly-developed high performance liquid chromatography method. Also, the antioxidant capacity of five Chinese cabbage sprout growth stages was determined. These stages contained either cotyledons only (seedlings), cotyledons and two leaves, four leaves, six leaves, or ten leaves. Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical clustering (HC) were implemented in order to visualize the classification trend between the stages. Seedlings contained more sinapic acid and vitamin C than older plants. Plants containing six or ten leaves had more ferulic acid and isorhamnetin than younger ones. Total phenolics, flavonols, hydroxycinnamic acids, quercetin and antioxidant capacity did not statistically differ between seedlings and stages with six or ten leaves and their concentrations were significantly higher than in stages with two or four leaves. PCA and HC confirmed the higher phytochemical similarity between seedlings and plants with six or ten leaves than plants with two or four leaves. Therefore, Chinese cabbage seedlings and plants with six or ten leaves should be preferred over plants with two or four leaves, which were ultimately shown to be of lesser nutritional quality.
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- Ivana Šola
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Yahia Y, Benabderrahim MA, Tlili N, Hannachi H, Ayadi L, Elfalleh W. Comparison of Three Extraction Protocols for the Characterization of Caper ( Capparis spinosa L.) Leaf Extracts: Evaluation of Phenolic Acids and Flavonoids by Liquid Chromatography – Electrospray Ionization – Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC–ESI–MS) and the Antioxidant Activity. ANAL LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2019.1706546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Yassine Yahia
- Institut des Régions Arides, Laboratoire d’Aridoculture et cultures oasiennes, Médenine, Tunisia
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- Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El-Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Institut Supérieur des Sciences et Technologies de l’Environnement, Université de Carthage, Tunisia
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- Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El-Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire Energie, Eau, Environnement et Procèdes, (LEEEP) LR18ES35, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Gabès, Université de Gabès, Gabès, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire Energie, Eau, Environnement et Procèdes, (LEEEP) LR18ES35, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Gabès, Université de Gabès, Gabès, Tunisia
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Antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of Indian caper (Capparis brevispina DC (Capparaceae)) leaf extracts. Eur J Integr Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2019.101038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Sonmezdag AS, Kelebek H, Selli S. Characterization of Aroma-Active Compounds, Phenolics, and Antioxidant Properties in Fresh and Fermented Capers (Capparis spinosa) by GC-MS-Olfactometry and LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS. J Food Sci 2019; 84:2449-2457. [PMID: 31476250 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.14777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Caper (Capparis spinosa) is an important food ingredient whose fresh parts, particularly the flower buds, are consumed as a starter with olives, cheese, and nuts, or are used as a component in other foods. It is one of the most popular species of aromatic plants grown in the Mediterranean zone. Fermentation makes the caper edible and affects the overall aroma as well as sensory and nutritional characteristics. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in aroma, aroma-active, and phenolic compounds of caper as affected by fermentation. Purge and trap method was used for the extraction of the aroma compounds, while gas chromatography-mass spectrometry olfactometry and Liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detection and electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS) were employed for the detection of aroma-active compounds and phenolics, respectively. The results showed that the total amount of aroma compounds decreased drastically (62,616 to 21,471 µg/kg) in fermented sample. Twelve and 10 aroma-active compounds were detected in fresh and fermented caper buds, respectively, for the first time by the application of aroma extract dilution analysis. Among these compounds, methyl isothiocyanate (flavor dilution [FD] factor = 512) in fresh caper and acetic acid (FD factor = 128) in the fermented caper had the highest FD factor. With regard to the phenolic compounds, a total of 16 components were identified in fresh and fermented capers. As observed in aroma compounds, the total phenolic concentration decreased as a result of fermentation. Two phenolic compounds being kaempferol-3-O-glucosyl-rhamnosyl-glucoside and isorhamnetin hexoside were newly identified in caper. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Capparis spinosa is one of the most popular sources of different secondary metabolites of interest to consumers. The results of the present study showed that the fermentation process of the capers is highly influential on the neutral composition of the sample. The total concentrations of aroma and phenolic compounds were reduced by 66% and 78%, respectively, in response to fermentation process.
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- Ahmet Salih Sonmezdag
- Dept. of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mugla Sitki Kocman Univ., Turkey
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- Dept. of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Adana Science and Technology Univ., Adana, Turkey
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- Dept. of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Cukurova Univ., 01330, Adana, Turkey
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Lo Bosco F, Guarrasi V, Moschetti M, Germanà MA, Butera D, Corana F, Papetti A. Nutraceutical Value of Pantelleria Capers (Capparis spinosa L.). J Food Sci 2019; 84:2337-2346. [PMID: 31294468 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.14718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Unopened flower buds of Capparis spinosa L. (capers), generally used in the Mediterranean area as food flavoring, are known to be a good source of bioactive compounds. The aim of this work was to evaluate the nutraceutical value of salt-fermented capers collected from different areas of Pantelleria Island (Italy), testing their methylglyoxal and glyoxal trapping capacity and antioxidant activity by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH), [2,2-azinobis(3-ethylben- zothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] diammonium salt (ABTS), and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assays. Hydrophilic extracts were also characterized by high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization/mass spectrometry. Among 24 detected compounds, several flavonol derivatives and glucosinolates were identified. The levels of kaempferol and quercetin derivatives varied considerably among the five accessions considered (6.46 to 267.93 and 22.39 to 367.14 mg kaempferol and quercetin equivalent /g fresh weight, respectively), with kaempferol derivatives more representative than quercetin ones. Person's coefficient indicated a high correlation between total phenolic content and anti-DPPH radical capacity (R2 = 0.665), as well as between total flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity (by ORAC assay; R2 = 0.888) and between total flavonoid content and glyoxal and methylglyoxal trapping capacity (R2 = 0.918). Results indicate that capers from Pantelleria Island represent a rich source of bioactive compounds with potential nutraceutical relevance. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The findings of this study highlight the health benefits of Pantelleria capers consumption due to their composition in antioxidants and their biological properties (antiradical and alpha-dicarbonyls trapping) correlated with the development of a high number of chronic-degenerative diseases. These results are also important for the agricultural and commercial sectors involved in the production of capers from Pantelleria, which received the Protected Geographical Indications recognition.
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- Fabrizia Lo Bosco
- Biophysics Inst., National Research Council, Via Ugo La Malfa 153, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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- Biophysics Inst., National Research Council, Via Ugo La Malfa 153, Palermo, 90146, Italy.,Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Sciences, Univ. of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze 11, Ed. 4, Palermo, 90128, Italy
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- Biophysics Inst., National Research Council, Via Ugo La Malfa 153, Palermo, 90146, Italy
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- Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Sciences, Univ. of Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze 11, Ed. 4, Palermo, 90128, Italy
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- Dipto. Biopatologia e Biotecnologie Mediche, Univ. degli Studi di Palermo, Viale Delle Scienze, Palermo, 90128, Italy
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- Centro Grandi Strumenti, Univ. of Pavia, Via Bassi 21, Pavia, I-27100, Italy
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- Dept. of Drug Sciences, Univ. of Pavia, Viale Taramelli 12, Pavia, I-27100, Italy
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Zeng G, Wu Z, Cao W, Wang Y, Deng X, Zhou Y. Identification of anti-nociceptive constituents from the pollen of Typha angustifolia L. using effect-directed fractionation. Nat Prod Res 2018; 34:1041-1045. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2018.1539979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Guangyao Zeng
- College of Xiangya Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Xiangya Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Xiangya Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Xiangya Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- College of Xiangya Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Kim YC, Na JD, Kwon DY, Park JH. Silymarin prevents acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity via up-regulation of the glutathione conjugation capacity in mice. J Funct Foods 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Malik K, Ahmad M, Bussmann RW, Tariq A, Ullah R, Alqahtani AS, Shahat AA, Rashid N, Zafar M, Sultana S, Shah SN. Ethnobotany of Anti-hypertensive Plants Used in Northern Pakistan. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:789. [PMID: 30087613 PMCID: PMC6066661 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.00789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Hypertension is one of the most important factors responsible for cardiovascular ailments worldwide. It has been observed that herbal products and alternative herbal therapies played a significant role in decreasing hypertension. The aim of the current study is to provide significant ethnopharmacological information, both qualitative and quantitative on medicinal plants related to hypertension from Northern Pakistan. The documented data were quantitatively analyzed for the first time in this area. A total of 250 participants were interviewed through semi-structured discussions and questionnaires. Quantitative indices including FC (Frequency citation), FIV (Family importance value), RFC (Relative frequency of citation) and DCI (Disease Consensus index) were calculated. A total of 192 plant species, belonging to 77 families were reported to be used in treatment of hypertension in Northern Pakistan. The most dominant life form reported was herbs (54%), with decoction (72 reports) and leaves (55.1%) were commonly utilized plant part. Highest FIV was recorded in Lamiaceae (327 FIV). RFC ranged from 0.08 to 1.08% while DCI varied from 0.233 to 0.000. In this study original data was compared with thirty one previous national and international published papers from neighboring region to compare the medicinal uses and obtain some novel plant species. About 42% of the medicinal plant species were reported for the first time in treatment of hypertension in comparison to these 31 published papers. Different phytochemical activities of antihypertensive plants were also reported from literature. This research work documents the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants usage and provides baseline in designing clinical trials and pharmacological analysis for treatment of hypertension.
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- Khafsa Malik
- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Center for Natural Products Lab, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Ethnobotany, Institute of Botany, Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Key Laboratory of Mountain Ecological Restoration, Bioresource Utilization and Ecological Restoration Biodiversity Conservation Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Medicinal Aromatic and Poisonous Plants Research Center, College of Pharmacy King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicinal Aromatic and Poisonous Plants Research Center, College of Pharmacy King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Medicinal Aromatic and Poisonous Plants Research Center, College of Pharmacy King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Phytochemistry Department, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Center for Natural Products Lab, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Nagles E, Penagos-Llanos J, García-Beltrán O, Hurtado J. Determination of Rutin in Drinks Using an Electrode Modified with Carbon Nanotubes-Prussian Blue. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2018. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061934818050064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Allaith AAA. Assessment of the antioxidant properties of the caper fruit (Capparis spinosa L.) from Bahrain. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaubas.2014.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Abdul Ameer A. Allaith
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, PO Box 32038 - Building S41, Sakheer Campus, Bahrain
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Chen P, Cao Y, Bao B, Zhang L, Ding A. Antioxidant capacity of Typha angustifolia extracts and two active flavonoids. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2017; 55:1283-1288. [PMID: 28274161 PMCID: PMC7011981 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1300818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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CONTEXT The pollen of Typha angustifolia L. (Typhaceae) has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine for improving the microcirculation and promoting wound healing. Flavonoids are the main constituent in the plant, but little is known about the antioxidant activity of the principal constituent of the pollen in detail. OBJECTIVES To assess the antioxidant activities of ethanol and water extracts and two constituents of the pollen. MATERIALS AND METHODS Plant material (1 g) was extracted by 95% ethanol and water (10 mL × 2, 1 h each), respectively. The extracted activities (0.8-2.6 mg/mL) were measured by DPPH and the reducing activity of ferric chloride (1.7-2.6 mg/mL). Typhaneoside and isorhamnetin-3-O-neohesperidoside (I3ON) (2.8-70 μmol/L) were investigated on the relationship between NO, MDA and SOD in HUVECs treated with 100 μg/mL of LPS for 24 h. RESULTS Nine compounds were identified by UPLC-MS. Ethanol extract showed IC50 values in DPPH (39.51 ± 0.72) and Fe3+ reducing activity (82.76 ± 13.38), higher than the water extract (50.85 ± 0.74) and (106.33 ± 6.35), respectively. Typhaneoside and I3ON promoted cell proliferation at the respective concentration range of 2.8 to 70 μmol/L (p < 0.01). This two compounds decreased MDA (1.91 ± 0.10, 1.80 ± 0.34, p < 0.05) and NO levels (14.64 ± 0.08, 13.10 ± 0.88, p < 0.01), respectively, and increased SOD level (22.94 ± 2.48, 23.57 ± 2.38, p < 0.01) at the concentration of 70 μmol/L compared with LPS group. CONCLUSIONS The constituents from Typha angustifolia could be a novel therapeutic strategy for LPS-induced inflammation.
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- Peidong Chen
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- CONTACT Li ZhangJiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Taviano MF, Melchini A, Filocamo A, Costa C, Catania S, Raciti R, Saha S, Needs P, Bisignano GG, Miceli N. Contribution of the Glucosinolate Fraction to the Overall Antioxidant Potential, Cytoprotection against Oxidative Insult and Antimicrobial Activity of Eruca sativa Mill. Leaves Extract. Pharmacogn Mag 2017; 13:738-743. [PMID: 29200742 PMCID: PMC5701420 DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_245_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Revised: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Eruca sativa Mill. (Brassicaceae) is commonly utilized as an ingredient in salads and also as a folk remedy to treat various diseases. Objective The objective of this study was to establish the contribution of the glucosinolate (GLS) fraction to the overall antioxidant, cytoprotection against oxidative insult and antimicrobial properties of the hydro-alcoholic extract of E. sativa leaves from Sicily (Italy), characterized phytochemically. Materials and Methods The antioxidant activity was evaluated by different in vitro systems. The cytoprotective effect against hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced oxidative stress was tested in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The antimicrobial potential against bacteria and fungi was assayed by standard methods. Results E. sativa extract exhibited both radical scavenging (50% inhibitory concentration [IC50] 1.04 ± 0.04 mg/mL) and ferrous ions-chelating activity (IC50 0.327 ± 0.0032 mg/mL) and mild reducing power; the GLS fraction showed chelating ability only (IC50 0.225 ± 0.009 mg/mL). In the experimental model of H2O2-induced oxidative stress in human PBMCs, a significant cytoprotective effect and a suppression of reactive oxygen species production by both extract and GLS fraction were observed (P < 0.001). E. sativa extract displayed moderate antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, and Staphylococcus aureus was the most sensitive strain (minimum inhibitory concentration 0.125 mg/mL), whereas the GLS fraction was not active. Conclusion GLSs are not involved in the primary antioxidant activity of E. sativa leaf extract but they are, almost in part, responsible for its ferrous ion-chelating properties. Iron-chelating compounds in E. sativa extract may protect cells under conditions of oxidative stress, and GLSs might play a chief role in this effect. SUMMARY Eruca sativa Mill. leaf extract exhibited antioxidant activity in different in vitro systems, whereas the glucosinolate (GLS) fraction showed Fe2+-chelating ability onlyA significant cytoprotective effect and a suppression of intracellular reactive oxygen species production by both extract and GLS fraction were observed in human peripheral blood mononuclear cellsE. sativa extract displayed moderate antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, whereas the GLS fraction was not active. Abbreviations used: GLS: Glucosinolate; H2O2: Hydrogen peroxide; PBMCs: Peripheral blood mononuclear cells; IC50: 50% inhibitory concentration; MIC: Minimum inhibitory concentration.
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- Maria Fernanda Taviano
- Department of Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.,Foundation Prof. Antonio Imbesi, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Biomediche, Odontoiatriche e delle Immagini Morfologiche e Funzionali, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Institute of Food Research, Norwich NR4 7UA, UK
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- Institute of Food Research, Norwich NR4 7UA, UK
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- Department of Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Scienze Chimiche, Biologiche, Farmaceutiche ed Ambientali, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Chibani F, Skouri-Gargouri H, Salem AB, Ghorbel A, Zoghlami N. Using genetic structure data and phylogenetic criteria in attributing prioritization scores for conservation of spontaneous Capparis spinosa L. populations from Tunisia. J Nat Conserv 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wang HF, Li QL, Xiao M, Zhang YG, Zhou XK, Narsing Rao MP, Duan YQ, Li WJ. Streptomyces capparidis sp. nov., a novel endophytic actinobacterium isolated from fruits of Capparis spinosa L. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2017; 67:133-137. [PMID: 27902318 DOI: 10.1099/ijsem.0.001586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A novel endophytic actinobacterial strain, designated EGI 6500195T, was isolated from fruits of Capparis spinosa. Growth occurred at 10-45 °C (optimum 30 °C), at pH 6-8 (optimum pH 7) and in the presence of 0-1 % (w/v) NaCl. Strain EGI 6500195T shared highest 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity (97.74 %) with Streptomyces vitaminophilus DSM 41686T and less than 97 % sequence similarity with other members of the genus Streptomyces. The diagnostic amino acid in the peptidoglycan was ll-diaminopimelic acid. Whole-cell hydrolysates contained glucose, ribose, fructose and mannose. The predominant menaquinones were MK-9(H6) and MK-9(H8). The polar lipid profile of strain EGI 6500195T included diphosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylmethylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylcholine, three unknown phospholipids, an unknown aminophospholipid and an unknown aminolipid. The cellular fatty acids were anteiso-C15 : 0, anteiso-C17 : 0, iso-C15 : 0, iso-C16 : 0, anteiso-C17 : 1ω9c, summed feature 4 (iso-C17 : 1 I and/or anteiso-C17 : 1 B) and iso-C17 : 1ω9c. The DNA G+C content of strain EGI 6500195T was 74.1 mol%. The level of DNA-DNA relatedness between strain EGI 6500195T and Streptomyces. vitaminophilus DSM 41686T was 14.1±3.5 %. On the basis of the phenotypic, phylogenetic, chemotaxonomic and DNA-DNA hybridization data, strain EGI 6500195T represents a novel species of the genus Streptomyces, for which the name Streptomyces capparidis sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is EGI 6500195T (=DSM 42145T=JCM 30089T).
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- Hong-Fei Wang
- Key Laboratory of Biogeography and Bioresource in Arid Land, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ürűmqi 830011, PR China.,College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biogeography and Bioresource in Arid Land, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ürűmqi 830011, PR China
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- China Tobacco Yunnan Industrial Co., Ltd, Kunming 650231, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
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- China Tobacco Yunnan Industrial Co., Ltd, Kunming 650231, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biogeography and Bioresource in Arid Land, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ürűmqi 830011, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, PR China
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Capparis spinosa Fruit Ethanol Extracts Exert Different Effects on the Maturation of Dendritic Cells. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22010097. [PMID: 28067853 PMCID: PMC6155734 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22010097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Capparis spinosa L. (C. spinosa) has been used as food and traditional medicine and shows anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities. Here, we prepared the C. spinosa fruit ethanol extracts (CSEs) using different procedures and investigated the effects of CSE on the maturation of mouse bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (DCs) in the absence or presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). DC maturation and cytokine production were detected by flow cytometry and ELISA, respectively. We obtained three different CSEs and dissolved in water or DMSO, named CSE2W, CSEMW, CSE3W, CSE2D, CSEMD, and CSE3D, respectively. These CSEs showed different effects on DC maturation. CSEMW and CSEMD significantly increased the expressions of CD40, CD80, and CD86, in a dose-dependent manner. CSE2W and CSE2D also showed a modest effect on DC maturation, which enhanced the expression of CD40. CSE3W and CSE3D did not change DC maturation but suppressed LPS-induced DC maturation characterized by the decreased levels of CD40 and CD80. CSE3W and CSE3D also significantly inhibited the secretions of IL-12p40, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α induced by LPS. CSE3W further increased the level of IL-10 induced by LPS. Moreover, CSE3D suppressed LPS-induced DC maturation in vivo, which decreased the expressions of CD40 and CD80. These results suggested that CSE3W and CSE3D might be used to treat inflammatory diseases.
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Kalantar M, Goudarzi M, Foruozandeh H, Siahpoosh A, Khodayar MJ, Mahmoodi Koshkghazi S. The Topical Effect of Cappariss spinosa L. Extract on Burn Wound Healing. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2016. [DOI: 10.17795/jjnpp-35690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Mohebali N, Shahzadeh Fazeli SA, Ghafoori H, Farahmand Z, MohammadKhani E, Vakhshiteh F, Ghamarian A, Farhangniya M, Sanati MH. Effect of flavonoids rich extract of Capparis spinosa on inflammatory involved genes in amyloid-beta peptide injected rat model of Alzheimer's disease. Nutr Neurosci 2016; 21:143-150. [PMID: 27778760 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2016.1238026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common forms of neurodegenerative diseases. Despite vast ongoing researches focusing on the area, little is known about novel treatments. In this study, we aimed to survey the effects of Capparis spinosa (C. spinosa) extract on amyloid-beta peptide (Aβ)-injected rat. METHODS For this purpose, hydroalcoholic extracts of caper leaf and fruit were prepared. Total phenolic content, DPPH, and FRAP assay were accomplished to determine antioxidant activity of C. spinosa. HPLC analysis was conducted to measure rutin and quercetin content of selected parts of the plant. Higher levels of flavonoids were observed in leaves of the plant. Twelve male Wistar Aβ-induced rats were randomly divided in four groups of (1) Aβ-/DW+: Sham-operated group (2) Aβ+/DW+: Aβ-injected group (3) Aβ+/RU+: Standard rutin treatment (4) Aβ+/CS+: C. spinosa extract treatment. After 6 weeks of oral administration, real-time qPCR were conducted to determine APP, BACE-1, PSEN-1, and PSEN-2 genes expression in the hippocampus of rats. RESULTS HPLC analysis showed high levels of rutin and quercetin in leaves of Capparis. Rutin was 16939.2 ± 0.01 and quercetin was 908.93 ± 0.01 µg/g fresh weight. In fruit, 1019.52 ± 0.01 rutin and 97.86 ± 0.01 µg/g FW quercetin were measured. Expression of BACE-1, APP, PSEN-1, and PSEN-2 genes in comparison with the control group showed significant down regulation. DISCUSSION Results of the study demonstrated that C. spinosa has the potential to down regulate inflammation-involved genes in AD, due to its high levels of flavonoids and could be beneficial as a dietary complement in AD patients.
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- Nazanin Mohebali
- a Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology , University of Science and Culture , Bahar Ave, Shahid Ghomoushi Ave, Hemmat Highway, Ashrafi Esfehani Blvd, 14619681 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- a Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences and Advanced Technologies in Biology , University of Science and Culture , Bahar Ave, Shahid Ghomoushi Ave, Hemmat Highway, Ashrafi Esfehani Blvd, 14619681 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran.,b Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC) , ACECR, west Howeyzeh St., North Sohrevardi Ave, 1551916111 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- c Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences , University of Guilan , Khalij Fars highway, Ghazvin road, 4199613776 , Rasht , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- d Phytochemistry Laboratory of Plant Bank , Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC) , ACECR, No. 80, west Howeyzeh St., North Sohrevardi Ave, 1551916111 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- e HPLC laboratory of Plant Bank , Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC) , ACECR, No. 80, west Howeyzeh St., North Sohrevardi Ave, 1551916111 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- f Real-Time PCR Laboratory of Human and Animal Cell Bank , Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC) , ACECR, No. 80, west Howeyzeh St., North Sohrevardi Ave, 1551916111 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- f Real-Time PCR Laboratory of Human and Animal Cell Bank , Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC) , ACECR, No. 80, west Howeyzeh St., North Sohrevardi Ave, 1551916111 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- g Research Affairs , Iranian Biological Resource Center (IBRC) , ACECR, No. 80, west Howeyzeh St., North Sohrevardi Ave, 1551916111 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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- h Medical Genetics , National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB) , 14155-6343 , Tehran , Islamic Republic of Iran
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Omri Hichri A, Mosbah H, Majouli K, Besbes Hlila M, Ben Jannet H, Flamini G, Aouni M, Selmi B. Chemical composition and biological activities of Eruca vesicaria subsp. longirostris essential oils. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2016; 54:2236-2243. [PMID: 26983675 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2016.1151445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Context To date, there are no reports to validate the Tunisian traditional and folklore claims of Eruca vesicaria (L) Cav. subsp. longirostris (Brassicaceae) for the treatment of disease. Objective Investigation of the chemical composition antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of essential oils from Eruca longirostris leaves, stems, roots and fruits. Materials and methods The essential oils of E. longirostris from leaves, stems, roots and fruits were obtained after 4 h of hydrodistillation. Chemical compositions were determined using a combination of GC/FID and GC/MS. The in vitro antimicrobial activity of the volatile constituents of E. longirostris was performed in sterile 96-well microplates against three Gram-positive, four Gram-negative bacteria and one strain as yeast. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration values were reported. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH and ABTS assays. Results The main compound for fruits, stems and roots was the erucin (96.6%, 85.3% and 83.7%, respectively), while β-elemene (35.7%), hexahydrofarnesylacetone (23.9%), (E)-β-damascone (15.4%), erucin (10.6%) and α-longipinene (9.6%) constituted the major compounds in the essential oil of the leaves. The experimental results showed that in all tests, essential oil of fruits showed the better antioxidant activity than the others. On the other hand, the oils of stems, fruits and roots showed significant antimicrobial activity with MIC values ranging from 0.125 to 0.31 mg/mL against Candida species, Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, mainly Salmonella enterica. Conclusions The present results indicate that essential oils of E. longirostris can be used as a source of erucin.
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- Amel Omri Hichri
- a Laboratoire Des Maladies Transmissibles Et Des Substances Biologiquement Actives, Faculté De Pharmacie , Monastir , Tunisia
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- b Laboratoire De Bioressources: Biologie Integrative Et Valorisation (BIOLIVAL) , Institut Supérieur De Biotechnologie De Monastir, Université De Monastir , Monastir , Tunisia
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- c Laboratoire De Biochimie, Mécanismes Moléculaires Et Maladie, Faculté De Médecine De Monastir , Université De Monastir , Monastir , Tunisia
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- a Laboratoire Des Maladies Transmissibles Et Des Substances Biologiquement Actives, Faculté De Pharmacie , Monastir , Tunisia
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- d Laboratoire De Chimie Hétérocyclique, Produits Naturels Et Réactivité, Equipe: Chimie Médicinale Et Produits Naturels, Faculté Des Sciences De Monastir , Université De Monastir , Monastir , Tunisia
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- e Dipartimento Di Farmacia , via Bonanno , Pisa , Italy
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- a Laboratoire Des Maladies Transmissibles Et Des Substances Biologiquement Actives, Faculté De Pharmacie , Monastir , Tunisia
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- b Laboratoire De Bioressources: Biologie Integrative Et Valorisation (BIOLIVAL) , Institut Supérieur De Biotechnologie De Monastir, Université De Monastir , Monastir , Tunisia
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Kalantar M, Goudarzi M, Khodayar MJ, Babaei J, Foruozandeh H, Bakhtiari N, Alidadi H. Protective Effects of the Hydroalcoholic Extract of Capparis spinosa L. Against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Mice. Jundishapur J Nat Pharm Prod 2016. [DOI: 10.17795/jjnpp-37240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Moutia M, El Azhary K, Elouaddari A, Al Jahid A, Jamal Eddine J, Seghrouchni F, Habti N, Badou A. Capparis Spinosa L. promotes anti-inflammatory response in vitro through the control of cytokine gene expression in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. BMC Immunol 2016; 17:26. [PMID: 27483999 PMCID: PMC4969972 DOI: 10.1186/s12865-016-0164-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Capparis Spinosa L. is an aromatic plant growing wild in dry regions around the Mediterranean basin. Capparis Spinosa was shown to possess several properties such as antioxidant, antifungal, and anti-hepatotoxic actions. In this work, we aimed to evaluate immunomodulatory properties of Capparis Spinosa leaf extracts in vitro on human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from healthy individuals. RESULTS Using MTT assay, we identified a range of Capparis Spinosa doses, which were not toxic. Unexpectedly, we found out that Capparis Spinosa aqueous fraction exhibited an increase in cell metabolic activity, even though similar doses did not affect cell proliferation as shown by CFSE. Interestingly, Capparis Spinosa aqueous fraction appeared to induce an overall anti-inflammatory response through significant inhibition of IL-17 and induction of IL-4 gene expression when PBMCs were treated with the non toxic doses of 100 and/or 500 μg/ml. Phytoscreening analysis of the used Capparis Spinosa preparations showed that these contain tannins; sterols, alkaloids; polyphenols and flavonoids. Surprisingly, quantification assays showed that our Capparis Spinosa preparation contains low amounts of polyphenols relative to Capparis Spinosa used in other studies. This Capparis Spinosa also appeared to act as a weaker scavenging free radical agent as evidenced by DPPH radical scavenging test. Finally, polyphenolic compounds including catechin, caffeic acid, syringic acid, rutin and ferulic acid were identified by HPLC, in the Capparis spinosa preparation. CONCLUSION Altogether, these findings suggest that our Capparis Spinosa preparation contains interesting compounds, which could be used to suppress IL-17 and to enhance IL-4 gene expression in certain inflammatory situations. Other studies are underway in order to identify the compound(s) underlying this effect.
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- Mouna Moutia
- Laboratory of Hematology and Cellular and Genetic engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.,Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Research team Health and Environment, Cadi Ayyad University, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Safi, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Synthesis, Extraction and Physicochemical study of organic molecules, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Synthesis, Extraction and Physicochemical study of organic molecules, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Synthesis, Extraction and Physicochemical study of organic molecules, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Cellular Immunology, National Institute of Hygiene, Rabat, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Hematology and Cellular and Genetic engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.,Laboratory of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
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- Research team Health and Environment, Cadi Ayyad University, Polydisciplinary Faculty, Safi, Morocco. .,Present Address: Cellular and Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
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Nabavi SF, Maggi F, Daglia M, Habtemariam S, Rastrelli L, Nabavi SM. Pharmacological Effects of Capparis spinosa L. Phytother Res 2016; 30:1733-1744. [PMID: 27406313 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Revised: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Medicinal plants have been known as one of the most important therapeutic agents since ancient times. During the last two decades, much attention has been paid to the health-promoting effects of edible medicinal plants, because of multiple beneficial effects and negligible adverse effects. Capparis spinosa L. is one of the most common medicinal plants, used widely in different parts of the world to treat numerous human diseases. This paper aims to critically review the available scientific literature regarding the health-promoting effects of C. spinosa, its traditional uses, cultivation protocols and phytochemical constituents. Recently, a wide range of evidence has shown that this plant possesses different biological effects, including antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial effects. Phytochemical analysis shows that C. spinosa has high quantities of bioactive constituents, including polyphenolic compounds, which are responsible for its health-promoting effects, although many of these substances are present in low concentrations and significant changes in their content occur during processing. In addition, there is negligible scientific evidence regarding any adverse effects. Different health promotion activities, as well as tremendous diversity of active constituents, make C. spinosa a good candidate for discovering new drugs. However these findings are still in its infancy and future experimental and clinical studies are needed. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Seyed Fazel Nabavi
- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Sant'Agostino 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy.
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology Section, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Pharmacognosy Research Laboratories, Medway School of Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham-Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB, UK
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- Dipartimento di Farmacia, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy
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- Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Determination of Rutin in Black Tea by Adsorption Voltammetry (AdV) in the Presence of Morin and Quercetin. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-016-0538-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Anwar F, Muhammad G, Hussain MA, Zengin G, Alkharfy KM, Ashraf M, Gilani AH. Capparis spinosa L.: A Plant with High Potential for Development
of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals/Pharmaceuticals. INT J PHARMACOL 2016. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2016.201.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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DOGAN N, AKÇAM M, KOCA T, KUMBUL DOĞUÇ D, ÖZGÖÇMEN M. The protective effect of Capparis ovata in acute hepatotoxicity induced by paracetamol. Turk J Med Sci 2016; 46:561-6. [DOI: 10.3906/sag-1409-40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Mansour RB, Jilani IBH, Bouaziz M, Gargouri B, Elloumi N, Attia H, Ghrabi-Gammar Z, Lassoued S. Phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of ethanolic extract of Capparis spinosa. Cytotechnology 2016; 68:135-142. [PMID: 25377263 PMCID: PMC4698273 DOI: 10.1007/s10616-014-9764-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Accepted: 06/28/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Caper plant (Capparis spinosa) extracts have been associated with diverse biological activities including anti-oxidant properties. In this work, we characterized the hydro-ethanolic extract obtained from C. spinosa leaves [hydroethanolic extract of C. spinosa (HECS)] by analyzing the content in anti-oxidant compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins. Further, we evaluated HECS antioxidant activities in vitro using bleaching of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical and ABTS test as well as by pretreatment of HeLa cells exposed to Fe(2+) or H2O2. Our findings indicate that HECS contains high amount of total phenolic compounds and high levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins. Furthermore, HECS exhibited antioxidant activity in both chemical and biological tests. Specially, pretreatment of HeLa cells with different concentrations of the extract conferred protection against lipid peroxidation and modulated activities of two antioxidant enzymes, SOD and catalase. These results revealed HECS antioxidant effects and suggest that C. spinosa leaves are a potential source of natural antioxidant molecules with possible applications in industry and medicine.
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- Riadh Ben Mansour
- Laboratoire d'analyse, valorisation et sécurité des aliments, groupe de recherche «Biotechnologie et pathologies», Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Route Sokra Km 4, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Unité de Recherche Biogéographie, Climatologie Appliquée et Dynamique Erosive, Faculté des Lettres, Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie, des Arts et des Humanités de Manouba, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire des Bioprocédés Environnementaux, Centre de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Université de Sfax, BP: «1177», 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'analyse, valorisation et sécurité des aliments, groupe de recherche «Biotechnologie et pathologies», Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Route Sokra Km 4, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'analyse, valorisation et sécurité des aliments, groupe de recherche «Biotechnologie et pathologies», Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Route Sokra Km 4, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'analyse, valorisation et sécurité des aliments, groupe de recherche «Biotechnologie et pathologies», Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Route Sokra Km 4, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Unité de Recherche Biogéographie, Climatologie Appliquée et Dynamique Erosive, Faculté des Lettres, Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie, des Arts et des Humanités de Manouba, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratoire d'analyse, valorisation et sécurité des aliments, groupe de recherche «Biotechnologie et pathologies», Institut Supérieur de Biotechnologie de Sfax, Université de Sfax, Route Sokra Km 4, 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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Ji YB, Yu L. In vitro analysis of the role of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway in CSBE therapy against human gastric cancer. Exp Ther Med 2015; 10:2403-2409. [PMID: 26668648 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2015.2779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2014] [Accepted: 08/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The caper plant (Capparis spinosa L.) was a common Uyghur folk medicine, and is a member of the Capparidaceae family. In a previous study, the n-butanol extract of C. spinosa L. (CSBE) was demonstrated to exert anti-tumor activity; however, the underlying mechanism is currently not understood. The present study aimed to elucidate the mechanism underlying the CSBE-induced mitochondrial apoptotic pathway, in order to investigate the anti-tumor effects of this plant extract. CSBE-induced apoptosis of the SGC-7901 human gastric cancer cell line was observed, and alterations in the expression levels and localization of initiators, markers, and executors of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway were analyzed. Following treatment of SGC-7901 cells with CBSE, proliferation was inhibited and apoptosis was induced; and these effects were associated with mitochondrial membrane potential disruption, cytochrome c release into the cytoplasm, and caspase-9 and caspase-3 activation. CSBE may have induced SGC-7901 cell apoptosis by upregulating the expression of B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL-2)-associated X protein, and downregulating the expression of BCL-2. The results of the present study suggested that CSBE may induce SGC-7901 cell apoptosis via activation of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway.
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- Center of Research and Development on Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076, P.R. China ; Institute of Materia Medica and Postdoctoral Programme of Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076, P.R. China ; Engineering Research Center of Natural Anticancer Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076, P.R. China
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- Center of Research and Development on Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076, P.R. China ; Institute of Materia Medica and Postdoctoral Programme of Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076, P.R. China ; Engineering Research Center of Natural Anticancer Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150076, P.R. China
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Toxicity and antioxidant capacity of Frangula alnus Mill. bark and its active component emodin. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2015; 73:923-9. [PMID: 26399165 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2015.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Revised: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In the present study toxicity of Frangula alnus Mill. bark, widely used as laxative, was investigated. Human peripheral blood lymphocytes (HPBLs) were treated with F. alnus bark extract or emodin (emodin is bark component with laxative property), and cytotoxicity, genotoxicity and parameters of oxidative stress were assessed. Also, polyphenol content of bark extract and antioxidant activity of the extract and emodin measured by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP methods were examined. The bark extract (500 μg/ml) produced cell death and DNA damage, while level of ROS changed at 250 μg/ml. Emodin induced cell death and DNA damage at 150 μg/ml and 200 μg/ml, respectively, and the increase of ROS was observed at 25 μg/ml. These results suggest that both, bark extract and emodin, are cyto/genotoxic to HPBLs and that oxidative stress is involved in the mechanism of their toxicity. The results on antioxidant activity showed that, unlike emodin, bark extract possess moderate antioxidant capacity (44.6%, 46.8% and 2.25 mmol Fe(2+)/g measured by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assay, respectively) that can be related to relatively high phenolic content (116.07 mg/g). However, due to toxicological properties use of F. alnus bark as well as emodin-containing preparations should be taken with caution.
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Wiese S, Wubshet SG, Nielsen J, Staerk D. Coupling HPLC-SPE-NMR with a microplate-based high-resolution antioxidant assay for efficient analysis of antioxidants in food – Validation and proof-of-concept study with caper buds. Food Chem 2013; 141:4010-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.06.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2012] [Revised: 05/28/2013] [Accepted: 06/26/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ladhari A, Laarif A, Omezzine F, Haouala R. Effect of the extracts of the spiderflower, Cleome arabica, on feeding and survival of larvae of the cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis. JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE (ONLINE) 2013; 13:61. [PMID: 23906290 PMCID: PMC3740824 DOI: 10.1673/031.013.6101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2012] [Accepted: 08/04/2012] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Aqueous and organic (hexane, chloroform, and methanol) extracts of siliquae, stems and leaves, and seeds of Cleome arabica L. (Brassicales: Capparidaceae) were evaluated in the laboratory for their antifeeding and insecticidal effect on larvae of the cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae), using a leaf dipping bioassay with castor bean, Ricinus communis L. (Malpighiales: Euphorbiaceae), leaf discs. The polar extracts caused significant mortality. At the highest dose, C. arabica extracts exhibited significant antifeeding and phagostimulating activities against S. littoralis larvae. Under no-choice conditions, the methanol extract of siliquae was the most active, and the antifeedant index calculated over 24 hr for 3rd instar larvae varied significantly from 16 to 37%. Using nutritional indices, it was established that there was a significant decrease in growth rate concomitant with a reduction in consumption. These results suggest the presence of anti-feeding and/or toxic substances in the extracts that may be useful in developing bio-insecticides based on C. arabica extracts for use in integrated pest management of leafworm and other agricultural pests.
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- Afef Ladhari
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, Jarzouna 7021, Tunisia.
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Optimization of synthesis, characterization and cytotoxic activity of Seleno-Capparis spionosa L. polysaccharide. Int J Mol Sci 2012; 13:17275-89. [PMID: 23247286 PMCID: PMC3546749 DOI: 10.3390/ijms131217275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2012] [Revised: 11/17/2012] [Accepted: 12/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, an experiment was designed to optimize the synthesis of seleno-Capparis spionosa L. polysaccharide (Se-CSPS) by response surface methodology. Three independent variables (reaction time, reaction temperature and ratio of Na(2)SeO(3) to CSPS) were tested. Furthermore, the thermal stability, particle size, shape and cytotoxic activity of Se-CSPS in vitro were investigated. The optimum reaction conditions were obtained shown as follows: reaction time 7.5 h, reaction temperature 71 °C, and ratio of Na(2)SeO(3) to CSPS 0.9 g/g. Under these conditions, the Se content in Se-CSPS reached 5.547 mg/g, which was close to the predicted value (5.518 mg/g) by the model. The thermal stability, particle size and shape of Se-CSPS were significantly different from those of CSPS. Additionally, a MTT assay indicated that the Se-CSPS could inhibit the proliferation of human gastric cancer SGC-7901 cells in a dose-dependent manner.
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Ji YB, Dong F, Ma DB, Miao J, Jin LN, Liu ZF, Zhang LW. Optimizing the extraction of anti-tumor polysaccharides from the fruit of Capparis spionosa L. by response surface methodology. Molecules 2012; 17:7323-35. [PMID: 22699566 PMCID: PMC6268063 DOI: 10.3390/molecules17067323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2012] [Revised: 06/05/2012] [Accepted: 06/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Capparis spionosa L. is a traditional medicinal plant in China and central Asia. In this study, an experiment was designed to investigate the optimization of the extraction of anti-tumor polysaccharides from the fruit of Capparis spionosa L. (CSPS) by response surface methodology (RSM). Four independent variables (extraction temperature, extraction time, ratio of water to sample and extraction cycles) were explored. Meanwhile, the in vivo anti-tumor activity of CSPS was investigated. The results showed that the experimental data could be fitted to a second-order polynomial equation using multiple regression analysis. The optimum extraction conditions were as follows: extraction temperature 92 °C, extraction time 140 min, ratio of water to sample 26 mL/g, and three extraction cycle. Under these conditions, the yield of polysaccharides reached 13.01%, which was comparable to the predicted yield (12.94%, p > 0.05). This indicated that the model was adequate for the extraction process. Additionally, CSPS could prolong the survival time of H22 bearing mice in vivo. The anti-tumor activities of CSPS were dose-dependent.
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- Yu-Bin Ji
- Research Center on Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; (F.D.); (Z.-F.L.); (L.-W.Z.)
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; ; Tel.: +86-451-8480-0297; Fax: +86-451-8484-4417
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- Research Center on Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; (F.D.); (Z.-F.L.); (L.-W.Z.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Natural Anticancer Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China; (D.-B.M.); (J.M.); (L.-N.J.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Natural Anticancer Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China; (D.-B.M.); (J.M.); (L.-N.J.)
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- Engineering Research Center of Natural Anticancer Drugs, Ministry of Education, Harbin 150076, China; (D.-B.M.); (J.M.); (L.-N.J.)
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- Research Center on Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; (F.D.); (Z.-F.L.); (L.-W.Z.)
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- Research Center on Life Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Harbin University of Commerce, Harbin 150076, China; (F.D.); (Z.-F.L.); (L.-W.Z.)
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CONTEXT Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic association of a fungus (the mycobiont) with a photosynthetic partner (the phytobiont), usually either a green alga or cyanobacterium. The morphology, physiology and biochemistry of lichens are very different from those of the isolated fungus and alga in culture. Lichens occur in some of the most extreme environments on the Earth and may be useful to scientists in many commercial applications. OBJECTIVE Over the past 2 decades, there has been a renewed and growing interest in lichens as a source of novel, pharmacologically active biomolecules. This review summarizes the past and current research and development trends in the characterization and use of lichens and their bioactive compounds in traditional medicine and other biopharmaceutical applications of commercial interest. METHODS The present review contains 10 illustrations and 188 references compiled from major databases including Science Direct, Chemical Abstracts, PubMed and Directory of Open Access Journals. RESULTS Lichen morphology, symbiosis, diversity and bioactivities including enzyme inhibitory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, anti-insecticidal and antioxidant actions were reviewed and summarized. Recent progress in lichens and lichen-forming fungi was discussed with emphasis on their potential to accelerate commercialization of lichen-based products. CONCLUSIONS Lichens are an untapped source of biological activities of industrial importance and their potential is yet to be fully explored and utilized. Lichen-derived bioactive compounds hold great promise for biopharmaceutical applications as antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic agents and in the development of new formulations or technologies for the benefit of human life.
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- Vasudeo P Zambare
- Center for Bioprocessing Research and Development, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD 57701-3995, USA
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The anticarcinogenic potential of essential oil and aqueous infusion from caper (Capparis spinosa L.). Food Chem 2012; 132:261-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2011.10.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2011] [Revised: 09/14/2011] [Accepted: 10/12/2011] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Issac Abraham SVP, Palani A, Ramaswamy BR, Shunmugiah KP, Arumugam VR. Antiquorum sensing and antibiofilm potential of Capparis spinosa. Arch Med Res 2012; 42:658-68. [PMID: 22222491 DOI: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2011.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2011] [Accepted: 12/08/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergence of antibiotic resistance among bacterial pathogens often leads to the failure of existing antibiotics to treat bacterial infections; thus, there is a need to seek alternative treatment measures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-quorum sensing (anti-QS) and antibiofilm potential of Capparis spinosa to prevent the onset of bacterial infections as an alternate to antibiotics. METHODS The methanolic extract of the dried fruits of C. spinosa was assessed for its activity in inhibiting QS-depedent phenomenon such as violacein pigment production in Chromobacterium violaceum, biosurfactant production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1, swimming and swarming motility, exopolysaccharide production (EPS) and biofilm formation in Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Serratia marcescens and PAO1. RESULTS Extract of C. spinosa showed a higher degree of anti-QS activity in a dose dependent manner without affecting the bacterial growth. At 2 mg/mL, this extract significantly (p ≤0.005) inhibited the biofilm formation to 79, 75, 73, 70% and EPS production to 58, 46, 66 and 67% in S. marcescens, PAO1, E. coli and P. mirabilis, respectively. It also exhibited inhibition in swimming and swarming motility of bacterial pathogens. The non-enzymatic nature of the anti-QS compound in C. spinosa was confirmed by proteinase K and heat treatment. CONCLUSIONS Because the methanolic extract of C. spinosa demonstrated anti-QS and antibiofilm activity at 0.5-2 mg/mL, it could be further exploited for novel molecules to treat the emerging infections of antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens.
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Siracusa L, Kulisic-Bilusic T, Politeo O, Krause I, Dejanovic B, Ruberto G. Phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of aqueous infusions from Capparis spinosa L. and Crithmum maritimum L. before and after submission to a two-step in vitro digestion model. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2011; 59:12453-12459. [PMID: 22017607 DOI: 10.1021/jf203096q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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This study investigated the phenolic composition and antioxidant activities of aqueous infusions from wild-grown caper (Capparis spinosa L.) and sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.) from the Dalmatia region (Croatia) before and after their submission to an in vitro digestion process. HPLC/UV-vis-DAD/ESI-MS analysis of the caper infusion identified rutin, kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside, and isorhamnetin 3-O-rutinoside as dominant flavonoids in the matrix together with a series of cinnamoylquinic acid derivatives, whereas in the sea fennel aqueous infusion chlorogenic acid (5-caffeoylquinic acid), its isomers, and higher derivatives were identified as almost the sole class of phenolics. Both infusions exhibited good and dose-dependent antioxidant activity before in vitro digestion by the DPPH method, the β-carotene bleaching method, and copper-induced oxidation of human LDL. The amount of total phenolics (Folin-Ciocalteu assay) strongly decreased in digested samples (from 3.0 and 2.2% in caper and sea fennel infusions, respectively, to <1.0%), as did their antioxidant activity as measured by the three aforesaid methods. The results showed that the majority of phenolic compounds detected in both infusions are not stable under applied simulated gastrointestinal conditions and that the stability of these secondary metabolites strongly depends on the nature of the corresponding matrix.
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- Laura Siracusa
- Istituto del CNR di Chimica Biomolecolare, Via P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy.
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TLILI NIZAR, NASRI NIZAR, KHALDI ABDELHAMID, TRIKI SAÏDA, MUNNÉ-BOSCH SERGI. PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS, TOCOPHEROLS, CAROTENOIDS AND VITAMIN C OF COMMERCIAL CAPER. J Food Biochem 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4514.2010.00396.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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FENG X, LU J, XIN H, ZHANG L, WANG Y, TANG K. Anti-arthritic Active Fraction of Capparis Spinosa L. Fruits and Its Chemical Constituents. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2011; 131:423-9. [DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.131.423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Xiaolu FENG
- Plant Biotechnology Research Center, School of Agriculture and Biology, Fudan-SJTU-Nottingham Plant Biotechnology R&D Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Second Military Medical University
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University
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- Plant Biotechnology Research Center, School of Agriculture and Biology, Fudan-SJTU-Nottingham Plant Biotechnology R&D Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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- Plant Biotechnology Research Center, School of Agriculture and Biology, Fudan-SJTU-Nottingham Plant Biotechnology R&D Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Ahmed Ali S. Natural Products as Therapeutic Agents for Schistosomiasis. RESEARCH JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL PLANT 2011. [DOI: 10.3923/rjmp.2011.1.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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