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Rizzo R, Ragusa E, Benelli G, Lo Verde G, Zeni V, Maggi F, Petrelli R, Spinozzi E, Ferrati M, Sinacori M, Tsolakis H. Lethal and sublethal effects of carlina oxide on Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae). PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:967-977. [PMID: 37822147 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a polyphagous and damaging pest, presenting several resistant populations worldwide. Among new and more environmentally friendly control tools, botanical pesticides represent a valuable alternative to synthetic ones within integrated pest management strategies. Accordingly, we investigated the lethal and sublethal effects of carlina oxide isolated from Carlina acaulis (Asteraceae) roots on T. urticae and its natural enemy, the predatory mite, Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor). RESULTS Carlina oxide (98.7% pure compound) was used for acaricidal tests on eggs, nymphs, and adult females of T. urticae (concentrations of 312.5, 625, 1250, 2500 and 5000 μL L-1 ), and eggs and females of N. californicus (1250 and 5000 μL L-1 on eggs and females, respectively). Behavioral two-choice tests were also conducted on phytoseiid females. Carlina oxide toxicity was higher on T. urticae females than nymphs (median lethal dose 1145 and 1825 μL L-1 , respectively), whereas egg mortality and mean hatching time were significantly affected by all tested concentrations. A decreasing daily oviposition rate for T. urticae was recorded with concentrations ranging from 625 to 5000 μL L-1 , whereas negative effects on the population growth rate were recorded only with the three higher concentrations (1250, 2500 and 5000 μL L-1 ). No toxic effect on N. californicus females was found, but a strong repellent activity lasting for 48 h from application was recorded. CONCLUSION Carlina oxide reduced longevity and fecundity of T. urticae adults, but not of N. californicus. This selective property allows us to propose it as a novel active ingredient of ecofriendly acaricides for T. urticae management. © 2023 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Roberto Rizzo
- CREA - Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP) Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP) Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP) Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (ChIP) Research Center, School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Wnorowska S, Targowska-Duda K, Kurzepa J, Wnorowski A, Strzemski M. Carlina oxide inhibits the interaction of SARS-CoV-2 S glycoprotein with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2. INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS 2022; 187:115338. [PMID: 35846513 PMCID: PMC9271415 DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Carlina acaulis plant is a potential target for the industrial production of phytochemicals that display applicability in pharmacy and medicine. The dry roots of C. acaulis contain up to 2 % of essential oil, the main component (up to 99 %) of which is carlina oxide [2-(3-phenylprop-1-ynyl)furan]. This compound shows multidirectional biological activity, including antibacterial and antifungal properties. Here, we evaluated the capacity of carlina oxide to inhibit the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and its human receptor in vitro and in silico. A bioluminescent immunoassay was used to study the interaction between the receptor binding domain (RBD) of viral spike protein and the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which serves as a receptor for viral entry. A dose-effect relationship was demonstrated, and a concentration of carlina oxide causing half-maximal inhibition (IC50) of the RBD:ACE2 interaction was determined to be equal to 234.2 µg/mL. Molecular docking suggested the presence of carlina oxide binding sites within the RBD and at the interface between RBD and ACE2. Finally, this study expands the list of potential applications of C. acaulis as a crop species.
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- Sylwia Wnorowska
- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biopharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Lunz K, Stappen I. Back to the Roots-An Overview of the Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Selected Root-Essential Oils. Molecules 2021; 26:3155. [PMID: 34070487 PMCID: PMC8197530 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Since ancient times, plant roots have been widely used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and diseases due to their beneficial effects. A large number of studies have demonstrated that-besides their aromatic properties-their biological activity can often be attributed to volatile constituents. This review provides a comprehensive overview of investigations into the chemical composition of essential oils and volatile components obtained from selected aromatic roots, including Angelica archangelica, Armoracia rusticana, Carlina sp., Chrysopogon zizanioides, Coleus forskohlii, Inula helenium, Sassafras albidum, Saussurea costus, and Valeriana officinalis. Additionally, their most important associated biological impacts are reported, such as anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, pesticidal, and other miscellaneous properties. Various literature and electronic databases-including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Springer, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Wiley-were screened and data was obtained accordingly. The results indicate the promising properties of root-essential oils and their potential as a source for natural biologically active products for flavor, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and fragrance industries. However, more research is required to further establish the mechanism of action mediating these bioactivities as well as essential oil standardization because the chemical composition often strongly varies depending on external factors.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria;
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Belabbes R, Mami IR, Dib ME, Mejdoub K, Tabti B, Costa J, Muselli A. Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Essential Oils of Echinops spinosus and Carlina vulgaris Rich in Polyacetylene Compounds. CURRENT NUTRITION & FOOD SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1573401315666190206142929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
The essential oils of aromatic plants are increasingly used as new biocontrol
alternative agents against microbial strains and insect pests of fruits and vegetables, because
of their specificity of biodegradable nature.
Objective:
This work, treats for the first time the chemical composition, antioxidant, antifungal and
insecticidal activities of the essential oils obtained from Echinops spinosus and Carlina vulgaris
from Algeria.
Methods:
The chemical compositions of oils were investigated using GC-FID and GC/MS. Antioxidant
activity was assessed using three methods (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, Ferric-Reducing Antioxidant
Power (FRAP) and β-carotene assay). Fumigation toxicity of E. spinosus and C. vulgaris
essential oils was tested against Bactrocera oleae pests of olives.
Results:
Eighteen and thirteen components representing 95.4 and 97.9% were identified in root essential
oils from Echinops spinosus and Carlina vulgaris, respectively. Polyacetylenes were the majority
compounds of essential oils. 5 (But-1-yn-3-enyl).2,2'bithiophene and α-terthienyle were highly
dominants in the E. spinosus essential oil from the roots (54.4 and 26.3%, respectively). Roots of
C. vulgaris produce an essential oil dominated by carlina oxide (33.7%) and 13-methoxy carlina oxide
(11.5%). Comparison of the antioxidant activity of E. spinosus essential oil showed more important
antioxidant effect than C. vulgaris essential oil and the synthetic antioxidant (BHT). Evaluation
of the antifungal activity showed an interesting efficiency of both essential oils against
P. expansum and A. niger with EC50s varied from 5 to 14.5 mg/L. C. arvensis essential oil exhibited
good larvicidal properties. At the concentration of 325 μL/L air, the oil caused mortality of 100% for
Bactrocera Oleae adults after 24 h of exposure.
Conclusion:
Both essential oils rich to polyacetylenes and polythiophenes.components have shown
interesting biological activities, which suggests that plants have the potential to be used as biopesticides
and provide an alternative to chemical pesticides.
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- Rania Belabbes
- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles et Bioactives (LASNABIO), Université de Tlemcen, BP 119, 13000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, Natural Substances and Analyses (COSNA), University of Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles et Bioactives (LASNABIO), Université de Tlemcen, BP 119, 13000, Algeria
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- Laboratoire d’Ecologie et Gestion des Ecosystemes Naturels, Université de Tlemcen, BP 119, 13000, Algeria
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- Laboratoire des Substances Naturelles et Bioactives (LASNABIO), Université de Tlemcen, BP 119, 13000, Algeria
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- Laboratoire Chimie des Produits Naturels, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Campus Grimaldi, BP 52, 20250 Corte, France
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- Laboratoire Chimie des Produits Naturels, UMR CNRS 6134 SPE, Campus Grimaldi, BP 52, 20250 Corte, France
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Strzemski M, Dresler S, Sowa I, Czubacka A, Agacka-Mołdoch M, Płachno BJ, Granica S, Feldo M, Wójciak-Kosior M. The Impact of Different Cultivation Systems on the Content of Selected Secondary Metabolites and Antioxidant Activity of Carlina acaulis Plant Material. Molecules 2019; 25:molecules25010146. [PMID: 31905857 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25010146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Roots and leaves of Carlina acaulis L. are still used in ethnomedicine in many European countries; however, the limited occurrence of the plants and protection of this species necessitate a search for alternative ways for obtaining this plant material. In this study, in vitro cultures, hydroponic cultures, and field cultivation were applied to obtain the C. acaulis plant material. Its quality was evaluated using antioxidant activity tests and high performance liquid chromatography analysis. Our study showed that the antioxidant activity and the content of chlorogenic and 3,5-di-caffeoylquinic acid in roots of plants cultivated in hydroponics and field conditions were comparable. However, the amount of carlina oxide was significantly higher in plants from the field. The flavonoid content in leaves obtained from both cultivation systems was at the same level; however, the antioxidant activity and the content of the investigated metabolites were higher in the soil cultivation system. The callus line exhibited high differentiation in phytochemical compositions depending on the treatments and medium compositions.
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- Maciej Strzemski
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Plant Physiology and Biophysics, Institute of Biological Science, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, State Research Institute, Czartoryskich 8 St., 24-100 Puławy, Poland
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, State Research Institute, Czartoryskich 8 St., 24-100 Puławy, Poland
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- Department of Plant Cytology and Embryology, Institute of Botany, Faculty of Biology, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 9 St. 30-387 Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Molecular Basis of Phytotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1 St., 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, Staszica 11 St., 20-081 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Pavela R, Maggi F, Petrelli R, Cappellacci L, Buccioni M, Palmieri A, Canale A, Benelli G. Outstanding insecticidal activity and sublethal effects of Carlina acaulis root essential oil on the housefly, Musca domestica, with insights on its toxicity on human cells. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 136:111037. [PMID: 31816346 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.111037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Carlina acaulis (Compositae) is traditionally used for food and medicinal purposes in central and southern Europe. Its root essential oil (EO), mainly composed by carlina oxide, is included in the BELFRIT botanical list of food supplements. It is also recognized as a potent mosquito larvicide. It is matter of concern whether this EO could be endowed with intrinsic toxicity to limit its use on a food level. Focusing on the insecticidal activity of this EO, we investigated the acute toxicity and sublethal effects on Musca domestica. In topical assays, the EO was extremely effective (LD50 = 2.74 and 5.96 μg fly-1, on males and females, respectively). The exposure to a sublethal dose (LD30) led to significant reductions of female longevity (LT50 = 6.7-9.0 days vs. control LT50 = 12.9-13.7 days). Treated females laid 2.5 times fewer eggs over control ones. F1 vitality decreased: F1 larvae and pupae showed high mortality, 2-4-fold higher over the control. The EO also showed high cytotoxicity on normal human fibroblasts (NHF-A12, IC50 = 9.4-14.2 μg mL-1 after 6-48 h). Overall, our findings support the employ of this EO for developing botanical insecticides. At the same time, they encourage food safety authorities to perform a full toxicological assessment for possible restrictions at food level.
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- Roman Pavela
- Crop Research Institute, Drnovska 507, 161 06, Prague, Czech Republic; Department of Plant Protection, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamycka 129, 165 00, Praha 6, Suchdol, Czech Republic
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via S. Agostino n. 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via S. Agostino n. 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via S. Agostino n. 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, via S. Agostino n. 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- School of Science and Technology, Chemistry Division, University of Camerino, via S. Agostino n. 1, 62032, Camerino, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56124, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, via del Borghetto 80, 56124, Pisa, Italy.
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Strzemski M, Wójciak-Kosior M, Sowa I, Załuski D, Verpoorte R. Historical and traditional medical applications of Carlina acaulis L. - A critical ethnopharmacological review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2019; 239:111842. [PMID: 30948315 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.111842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The genus Carlina (Asteraceae) comprises approx. 30 plant species growing in Europe and Asia. Carlina acaulis L. was widely used as medicine, especially in Germany and Poland. The plant root was applied e.g. to treat various skin diseases and as a diaphoretic, diuretic, and anthelmintic agent. At the end of the 19th century, the medicinal use of the plant ceased though C. acaulis roots are still used in folk medicine, especially in rural areas of the Balkans where the plant grows in the wild. AIM OF THE REVIEW The aim of this review is to compile historical and current ethnomedical uses of C. acaulis and compare these applications with the results of modern chemical and pharmacological research of this plant. This analysis may give a lead for further research on this old, almost forgotten medicinal plant. METHODOLOGY Historical data on the medicinal application of C. acaulis over many centuries were collected. The historical uses were compared with the contemporary indications. The present day knowledge on the chemistry and biological activity of C. acaulis is also reviewed. This information is compared with the ethnopharmacological information. RESULTS Plants from the genus Carlina were already described by Theophrastus of Eresus, Dioscorides, Pliny the Elder, and Galen of Pergamum. Carlinae radix was still featured in Renaissance botanical books and in official pharmacopoeias, but disappeared from the scene in the 19th century. The present day information on the phytochemistry and pharmacological activity of these plants is limited. There are some data on the occurrence of common plant ingredients such as essential oil, flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpenes, inulin, and fatty acids. However, most concern the green parts of the plant. Its medicinal use remains poorly understood, as there are only very limited results of in-vitro studies on the roots. CONCLUSIONS The historical uses of the plant can still be found in rural areas. Yet, detailed phytochemical and pharmacological research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the medical use of Carlina acaulis.
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MESH Headings
- Animals
- Asteraceae
- Ethnobotany/history
- History, 15th Century
- History, 16th Century
- History, 17th Century
- History, 18th Century
- History, 19th Century
- History, 20th Century
- History, 21st Century
- History, Ancient
- History, Medieval
- Humans
- Medicine, Traditional/history
- Plants, Medicinal
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Affiliation(s)
- Maciej Strzemski
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Marie Curie-Skłodowska 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Natural Products Laboratory, Institute of Biology, Leiden University, 2300, RA Leiden, the Netherlands
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Strzemski M, Wójciak-Kosior M, Sowa I, Kocjan R, Tyszczuk-Rotko K. Methodological approach to determine carlina oxide - a main volatile constituent of Carlina acaulis L. essential oil. Talanta 2018; 191:504-508. [PMID: 30262091 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
In this work, a fast and low-cost voltammetric methodology for determination of carlina oxide in plant extracts was developed. The best results were obtained using a boron-doped diamond electrode (BDDE). The voltammetric measurements of carlina oxide were performed in a 0.1 mol/L solution of sulphuric acid. After 30 s of stirring the solution, differential pulse voltammograms (DPVs) were recorded from 0.5 to 1.8 V. The amplitude was 75 mV and the scan rate was 175 mV/s. Measurements were recorded in non-deaerated solutions. The background current was subtracted from each registered voltammogram; then they were cut from 0.5 to 1.5 V. The detection and quantification limits were 0.28 and 0.93 μg/L, respectively, and repeatability expressed as the relative standard deviation of 0.1 mg/L of carlina oxide was 1.9% (n = 5). The results were compared with those obtained using gas chromatography with a flame ionization detector and high performance liquid chromatography with a photodiode array detector.
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- Maciej Strzemski
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Square 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland.
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Strzemski M, Wójciak-Kosior M, Sowa I, Agacka-Mołdoch M, Drączkowski P, Matosiuk D, Kurach Ł, Kocjan R, Dresler S. Application of Raman spectroscopy for direct analysis of Carlina acanthifolia subsp. utzka root essential oil. Talanta 2017; 174:633-637. [PMID: 28738633 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2017.06.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 06/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/24/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Carlina genus plants e.g. Carlina acanthifolia subsp. utzka have been still used in folk medicine of many European countries and its biological activity is mostly associated with root essential oils. In the present paper, Raman spectroscopy (RS) was applied for the first time for evaluation of essential oil distribution in root of C. acnthifolia subsp. utzka and identification of root structures containing the essential oil. Furthermore, RS technique was applied to assess chemical stability of oil during drying of plant material or distillation process. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used for qualitative and quantitative analysis of the essential oil. The identity of compounds was confirmed using Raman, ATR-IR and NMR spectroscopy. Carlina oxide was found to be the main component of the oil (98.96% ± 0.15). The spectroscopic study showed the high stability of essential oil and Raman distribution analysis indicated that the oil reservoirs were localized mostly in the structures of outer layer of the root while the inner part showed nearly no signal assigned to the oil. Raman spectroscopy technique enabled rapid, non-destructive direct analysis of plant material with minimal sample preparation and allowed straightforward, unambiguous identification of the essential oil in the sample.
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- Maciej Strzemski
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation, State Research Institute, Krańcowa 8, 24-100 Puławy, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Synthesis and Chemical Technology of Pharmaceutical Substances, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Synthesis and Chemical Technology of Pharmaceutical Substances, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Synthesis and Chemical Technology of Pharmaceutical Substances, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute of Biology and Biochemistry, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Akademicka 19, 20-033 Lublin, Poland
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Link P, Roth K, Sporer F, Wink M. Carlina acaulis Exhibits Antioxidant Activity and Counteracts Aβ Toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans. Molecules 2016; 21:molecules21070871. [PMID: 27384550 PMCID: PMC6273941 DOI: 10.3390/molecules21070871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Revised: 06/18/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Carlina acaulis is a medicinal plant that has shown antioxidant activity in in vitro studies, but to date no corresponding in vivo data is available. Therefore, in the present study the antioxidant activity and its impact in counteracting Aβ toxicity were studied in the Caenorhabditis elegans model. A dichloromethane extract of the roots of C. acaulis was prepared and characterised via gas-liquid-chromatography/mass-spectrometry (GLC-MS). The in vitro antioxidant activity was confirmed via 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydracyl assay. The extract was further separated by thin layer chromatography into two fractions, one of which was a fraction of the dichloromethane extract of C. acaulis containing mostly Carlina oxide (CarOx). Different strains of C. elegans were employed to study the expression of hsp-16.2p::GFP as a marker for oxidative stress, delocalisation of the transcription factor DAF-16 as a possible mechanism of antioxidant activity, the effect of the drug under lethal oxidative stress, and the effect against beta-amyloid (Aβ) toxicity in a paralysis assay. The C. acaulis extract and CarOx showed high antioxidant activity (stress reduction by 47% and 64%, respectively) in C. elegans and could activate the transcription factor DAF-16 which directs the expression of anti-stress genes. In paralysis assay, only the total extract was significantly active, delaying paralysis by 1.6 h. In conclusion, in vivo antioxidant activity was shown for C. acaulis for the first time in the C. elegans model. The active antioxidant compound is Carlina oxide. This activity, however, is not sufficient to counteract Aβ toxicity. Other mechanisms and possibly other active compounds are involved in this effect.
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- Pille Link
- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg 69120, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg 69120, Germany.
- Jacqui Wood Cancer Centre, Division of Cancer Research, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland DD1 9SY, UK.
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg 69120, Germany.
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biology, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg 69120, Germany.
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Stojanović-Radić Z, Čomić L, Radulović N, Blagojević P, Mihajilov-Krstev T, Rajković J. Commercial Carlinae radix herbal drug: botanical identity, chemical composition and antimicrobial properties. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2012; 50:933-940. [PMID: 22480199 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2011.649214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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CONTEXT Carlinae radix is an herbal drug, commonly used by the locals in southeastern Serbia for the treatment of respiratory and urogenital diseases and, externally, for various skin conditions. There still seems to be no detailed studies correlating the chemical composition of this drug and its ethnopharmacological uses. OBJECTIVE Chemical composition, antimicrobial activity and mode of action of C. radix essential oil, isolated from commercial samples (confirmation of whose true biological identity was also the aim of this work) were analyzed. Antimicrobial potential of decoctions (extracts prepared by boiling plant material in a given solvent), used in ethnomedicine preferentially to the pure essential oil, was also investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS The essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation was screened for antimicrobial activity by disc diffusion and broth microdilution methods. Effects of the oil on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus cells were investigated using turbidimetric measurements and visualized using scanning electron microscopy. Analyses of the chemical composition of the oils were done using gas chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Both the essential oil and the decocts exhibited a very high antimicrobial activity against all tested strains, with S. aureus as the most sensitive one [e.g., for the oil sample the values for minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) were 0.02, 0.04 µL/mL, respectively]. Growth curves of S. aureus demonstrated a significant decrease in turbidity (for the MIC concentration this amounted to ca. 70%) showing a concentration-dependent lysis of the cells, confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Chemical composition, anatomical and morphological features of the sample pointed to Carlina acanthifolia L. (Asteraceae) instead of Carlina acaulis L. (Asteraceae). CONCLUSION The results showed significant antimicrobial effect of the essential oil and the decoctions and support the use of this plant in ethnomedicine for the treatment of various human infections, especially those caused by S. aureus. Adulteration of the drug would not cause significant differences in its biological activity, since chemical composition of the sample showed high similarity with those containing C. acaulis roots.
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- Zorica Stojanović-Radić
- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia.
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Dordević S, Petrović S, Dobrić S, Milenković M, Vucićević D, Zizić S, Kukić J. Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and antioxidant activities of Carlina acanthifolia root essential oil. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2007; 109:458-63. [PMID: 17011148 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2006.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2006] [Revised: 06/13/2006] [Accepted: 08/21/2006] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The root of Carlina acanthifolia All. (Asteraceae) has been traditionally used in the treatment of various disorders including stomach and skin diseases. We studied antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and antioxidant activities of Carlina acanthifolia root essential oil, in order to validate some of the ethnopharmacological claims. Antimicrobial activity was tested on 15 bacteria and three strains of fungi using the agar diffusion and broth microdilution methods. In assessing anti-inflammatory activity the carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema test was used, while ethanol-induced stress gastric ulcer test in rats was used in testing anti-ulcer activity. Antioxidant properties were evaluated trough the effect of the essential oil on lipid peroxidation (TBA assay) and its capability of quenching 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and OH radicals. The oil expressed significant antimicrobial activity, being the most active against Gram (+) bacteria: Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus subtilis and against Candida albicans. In all applied concentrations, Carlina acanthifolia root essential oil reduced carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema in dose-dependent manner, achieving high degree of anti-inflammatory activity. The effect was comparable with that of indomethacin used as a reference drug. In the ethanol-induced stress gastric ulcer test in rats, it was shown that the tested essential oil produced significant dose-dependent gastroprotective activity. The results also pointed out substantial and dose-dependent antioxidant activity of the investigated essential oil, with carlina oxide as the main antioxidant component.
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- Sofija Dordević
- Institute for Medicinal Plant Research Dr. Josif Pancić, Tadeuska Kosćuska 1, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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