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Ajaegbu EE, Eboka CJ, Okoye FBC, Proksch P. Cytotoxic effect and antioxidant activity of pterocarpans from Millettia aboensis root. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:829-834. [PMID: 35722767 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2089984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Chemical analysis of the methanol extract of the root bark of Millettia aboensis led to the isolation of homopterocarpin (1), secundiflorol I (2), and maackain (3). The structures of these compounds were elucidated based on their MS and NMR spectra. The crude methanol root extract was screened for its cytotoxic activity on mouse lymphoma cell line (L5178Y), and the isolated compounds were tested for their antioxidant activity using a 2, 2-diphenylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging model. The crude methanol root extract gave a percentage growth inhibition of 87.5% on the mouse lymphoma cell line (L5178Y). Compound 3 gave the highest antioxidant activity with an IC50 of 83 µg/ml. These compounds can serve as leads for anticancer agents.
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- Eze E Ajaegbu
- Pure and Applied Sciences Department, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences and General Studies, Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, Nigeria.,Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology, Heinrich-Heine Universitat, Dusseldorf, Germany
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Santos RG, da Silva Júnior WM, Duarte GKGF, Cunha GOS, da Silva DM, de Oliveira AA, Bueno OC, Menezes ACS. Machaerium opacum Vogel (Fabaceae): phytochemical study and toxicity to Atta sexdens Linnaeus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Nat Prod Res 2021; 36:5762-5765. [PMID: 34903130 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2021.2013213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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In this work was described the phytochemical investigation of Machaerium opacum Vogel (Fabaceae) leaves as well as the insecticidal activity of its crude extract and fractions against Atta sexdens Linnaeus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). The phytochemical study led to the identification of α-amyrin, β-amyrin, lupeol, phytol, isomucronulatol and rutin, described for the first time in M. opacum and mucronulatol. Insecticidal activity was assessed by the ingestion of the crude extract and fractions incorporated into an artificial diet at three different concentrations (0.2, 1.0 and 2.0 mg mL-1). Statistical analysis revealed that all the samples of M. opacum at all concentrations tested showed significant results when compared to the pure diet control.
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- Renato Gomes Santos
- Campus Anápolis de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas Henrique Santillo, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Campus Anápolis de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas Henrique Santillo, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Campus Anápolis de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas Henrique Santillo, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis, GO, Brazil.,Campus Anápolis, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Goiás, Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Campus Anápolis de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas Henrique Santillo, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Centro de Estudos de Insetos Sociais, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- Instituto de Biociências, Centro de Estudos de Insetos Sociais, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
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- Campus Anápolis de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas Henrique Santillo, Universidade Estadual de Goiás, Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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Boskov IA, Savic Gajic IM, Savic IM, Spalovic BR, Strbac ND. Black locust flowers: antioxidant extraction kinetics, reducing capacity, mineral composition, and antioxidant activity. CHEM ENG COMMUN 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2021.1949304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Ivana A. Boskov
- Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, University of Nis, Leskovac, Republic of Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, University of Nis, Leskovac, Republic of Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology in Leskovac, University of Nis, Leskovac, Republic of Serbia
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- Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade, Bor, Republic of Serbia
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- Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade, Bor, Republic of Serbia
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Savic Gajic I, Savic I, Boskov I, Žerajić S, Markovic I, Gajic D. Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Black Locust ( Robiniae Pseudoacaciae) Flowers and Comparison with Conventional Methods. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:E248. [PMID: 31357622 PMCID: PMC6719120 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8080248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to optimize the ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from black locust (Robiniae pseudoacaciae) flowers using central composite design. The ethanol concentration (33-67%), extraction temperature (33-67 °C), and extraction time (17-33 min) were analyzed as the factors that impact the total phenolic content. The liquid-to-solid ratio of 10 cm3 g-1 was the same during extractions. The optimal conditions were found to be 59 °C, 60% (v/v) ethanol, and extraction time of 30 min. The total phenolic content (TPC = 3.12 gGAE 100 g-1 dry plant material) and antioxidant activity (IC50 = 120.5 µg cm-3) of the extract obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction were compared with those obtained by maceration (TPC = 2.54 gGAE 100 g-1 dry plant material, IC50 = 150.6 µg cm-3) and Soxhlet extraction (TPC = 3.22 gGAE 100 g-1 dry plant material, IC50 = 204.2 µg cm-3). The ultrasound-assisted extraction gave higher total phenolic content and better antioxidant activity for shorter extraction time so that it represents the technique of choice for the extraction of phenolic compounds. The obtained extract, as the source of antioxidants, can be applied in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
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- Ivana Savic Gajic
- Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia.
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Nis, Bulevar oslobodjenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia
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- Technical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Vojske Jugoslavije 12, 19210 Bor, Serbia
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Setzer WN. The Phytochemistry of Cherokee Aromatic Medicinal Plants. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 5:E121. [PMID: 30424560 PMCID: PMC6313439 DOI: 10.3390/medicines5040121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background: Native Americans have had a rich ethnobotanical heritage for treating diseases, ailments, and injuries. Cherokee traditional medicine has provided numerous aromatic and medicinal plants that not only were used by the Cherokee people, but were also adopted for use by European settlers in North America. Methods: The aim of this review was to examine the Cherokee ethnobotanical literature and the published phytochemical investigations on Cherokee medicinal plants and to correlate phytochemical constituents with traditional uses and biological activities. Results: Several Cherokee medicinal plants are still in use today as herbal medicines, including, for example, yarrow (Achillea millefolium), black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), and blue skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora). This review presents a summary of the traditional uses, phytochemical constituents, and biological activities of Cherokee aromatic and medicinal plants. Conclusions: The list is not complete, however, as there is still much work needed in phytochemical investigation and pharmacological evaluation of many traditional herbal medicines.
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- William N Setzer
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899, USA.
- Aromatic Plant Research Center, 230 N 1200 E, Suite 102, Lehi, UT 84043, USA.
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