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Abdel-Razek MAM, Abdelwahab MF, Abdelmohsen UR, Hamed ANE. A Review: Pharmacological Activity and Phytochemical Profile of Abelmoschus esculentus (2010-2022). RSC Adv 2023; 13:15280-15294. [PMID: 37213342 PMCID: PMC10196740 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra01367g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench (okra) which belongs to the family Malvaceae is a commonly consumed vegetable that consists of the seed component which is rich in polyphenolic compounds. The aim of this study is to highlight the chemical and biological diversity of A. esculentus. This plant contains many vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates in addition to flavonoids, terpenes, phenolic compounds and sterols. These variations in the chemical composition resulted in different therapeutic activities including antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, wound healing, hepatoprotective, immunomodulator, neuroprotective, and gastroprotective activities in addition to cardioprotective activity.
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- Marwa A M Abdel-Razek
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University 61519 Minia Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University 61519 Minia Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University 61519 Minia Egypt
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Deraya University, Universities Zone 61111 New Minia City Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Minia University 61519 Minia Egypt
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Guebebia S, Espinosa-Ruiz C, Zourgui L, Cuesta A, Romdhane M, Esteban MÁ. Effects of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) leaves, fruits and seeds extracts on European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) leukocytes, and their cytotoxic, bactericidal and antioxidant properties. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 138:108799. [PMID: 37187214 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.108799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus L., is a popular vegetable crop with many bioactive compounds. The in vitro immunostimulant, cytotoxic, bactericidal and antioxidant activities of ethanolic extracts obtained from different parts of okra (leaves, fruits, and seeds) were studied. Phytochemical screening of hydroalcoholic extracts of okra leaves, fruits and seeds revealed a significant content of total phenols and flavonoids. Significant effects on the activities of leukocytes in the head kidney of European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) (viability, phagocytic ability and capacity, and respiratory burst), as well as on peroxidase leukocyte contents were detected after incubation for 24 h with different concentrations (0.01-1 mg mL-1) of the extracts. The mean concentrations (0.1 and 0.5 mg mL-1) of the different extracts increased the phagocytic ability and respiratory activity of head kidney leukocytes. However, the mean concentrations (0.1 mg mL-1) of leaf and fruit extracts significantly decreased the peroxidase activity of leukocytes. In addition, all ethanolic okra extracts at higher concentrations (1 mg mL-1) produced a marked reduction in the viability of the DLB-1 cell line compared to the viability recorded in the control samples. In addition, ethanolic extracts used at 0.5 and 1 mg mL-1 had a significant cytotoxic effect on the viability of PLHC-1 cells. Finally, all doses of seed and leaf extracts at higher concentrations (0.5 and 1 mg mL-1) showed significant bactericidal activity on two fish pathogenic bacteria, Vibrio anguillarum and V. harveyi strains. Finally, a remarkable antioxidant activity was detected on the ethanolic extracts. All these results point to their possible use as an alternative to chemical compounds in farmed fish.
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- Salma Guebebia
- University of Gabes, Laboratory of Environment, Catalysis and Process Analysis (LEEEP), National School of Engineers of Gabes (ENIG), Medenine Road, Gabes, 6029, Tunisia
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- Immunobiology for Aquaculture Group, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, Campus Regional de Excelencia Internacional "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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- University of Gabes, Laboratory of Active Biomolecules Valorisation, Department of Biological Engineering, Research Unit Of, Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medicine (ISBAM), Tunisia
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- Immunobiology for Aquaculture Group, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, Campus Regional de Excelencia Internacional "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, 30100, Murcia, Spain
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- University of Gabes, Laboratory of Environment, Catalysis and Process Analysis (LEEEP), National School of Engineers of Gabes (ENIG), Medenine Road, Gabes, 6029, Tunisia
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- Immunobiology for Aquaculture Group, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Faculty of Biology, Campus Regional de Excelencia Internacional "Campus Mare Nostrum", University of Murcia, 30100, Murcia, Spain.
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Agregán R, Pateiro M, Bohrer BM, Shariati MA, Nawaz A, Gohari G, Lorenzo JM. Biological activity and development of functional foods fortified with okra ( Abelmoschus esculentus). Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 63:6018-6033. [PMID: 35037792 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2026874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The Abelmoschus esculentus plant, better known as okra, is an interesting crop from a nutritional standpoint. The okra plant is native to the African region but can now be found throughout tropical and subtropical areas of the world. This plant, known for its healing abilities, has been used as a traditional medicine to treat several diseases and external ailments, such as wounds or boils. This article reviews the potential health benefits from okra consumption, as well as the bioactive compounds that are suggested to be responsible. Furthermore, the okra plant and its derivatives have been evaluated in the formulation and manufacture of new functional food products. The latest advances in this direction, which includes characterizing the technical properties of functional foods fortified with okra are also presented in this review. A series of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and catechins have been found in the okra plant, which were associated with numerous biological properties observed in research studies that reported potential anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, anti-hypertensive, and antimicrobial effects, among others, as a result of their consumption. These potential health benefits contribute to the development of new and useful functional foods, with okra (or its derivatives) being used as the highlighted ingredient.
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- Rubén Agregán
- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Scientific Research, K.G. Razumovsky Moscow State University of Technologies and Management (The First Cossack University), 109004 Moscow, Russia Federation
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, College of Agriculture, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, Ourense, Spain
- Área de Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad de Ciencias de Ourense, Universidad de Vigo, Ourense, Spain
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Okra ( Abelmoschus Esculentus) as a Potential Dietary Medicine with Nutraceutical Importance for Sustainable Health Applications. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26030696. [PMID: 33525745 PMCID: PMC7865958 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26030696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Recently, there has been a paradigm shift from conventional therapies to relatively safer phytotherapies. This divergence is crucial for the management of various chronic diseases. Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is a popular vegetable crop with good nutritional significance, along with certain therapeutic values, which makes it a potential candidate in the use of a variety of nutraceuticals. Different parts of the okra fruit (mucilage, seed, and pods) contain certain important bioactive components, which confer its medicinal properties. The phytochemicals of okra have been studied for their potential therapeutic activities on various chronic diseases, such as type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular, and digestive diseases, as well as the antifatigue effect, liver detoxification, antibacterial, and chemo-preventive activities. Moreover, okra mucilage has been widely used in medicinal applications such as a plasma replacement or blood volume expanders. Overall, okra is considered to be an easily available, low-cost vegetable crop with various nutritional values and potential health benefits. Despite several reports about its therapeutic benefits and potential nutraceutical significance, there is a dearth of research on the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of okra, which has hampered its widespread use in the nutraceutical industry. This review summarizes the available literature on the bioactive composition of okra and its potential nutraceutical significance. It will also provide a platform for further research on the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of okra for its possible commercial production as a therapeutic agent against various chronic diseases.
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Taiwo BJ, Popoola TD, van Heerden FR, Fatokun AA. Isolation and Characterisation of Two Quercetin Glucosides with Potent Anti-Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Activity and an Olean-12-en Triterpene Glucoside from the Fruit of Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. Chem Biodivers 2020; 18:e2000670. [PMID: 33274571 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) is used in the traditional treatment of cancer, hyperlipidaemia and hyperglycaemia. We, therefore, investigated its composition and potential cytotoxic or antioxidant properties that might underlie its phytotherapeutic applications. Its methanolic fruit extract yielded compounds 1, 2 and 3, identified through NMR, UV and MS analyses as olean-12-en-3-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, isoquercitrin (quercetin glucoside) and 5,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-flavonol-3-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)]-β-d-glucopyranoside (quercetin diglucoside), respectively. Following 48 h exposure, oleanene glucoside was mildly toxic to the HeLa and the MRC5-SV2 cancer cells, isoquercitrin was not toxic except at 100 μg/ml in HeLa, and quercetin diglucoside elicited no toxicity. In a 2',7'-dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCFDA) assay of intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), hydrogen peroxide increased ROS levels, an effect not affected by oleanene glucoside but protected against by isoquercitrin and quercetin diglucoside, with IC50 values, respectively, of 2.7±0.5 μg/ml and 1.9±0.2 μg/ml (3 h post-treatment) and 2.0±0.8 μg/ml and 1.5±0.4 μg/ml (24 h post-treatment.) This is the first report of this oleanene skeleton triterpenoid in the plant. The work provides some insight into why the plant is included in remedies for cancers, cardiovascular complications and diabetes, and reveals it as a potential source of novel therapeutics.
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- Bamigboye J Taiwo
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 220005, Osun State, Nigeria.,School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Centre for Natural Products Discovery (CNPD), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, L3 3AF, UK
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Yasin H, Tariq F, Sameen A, Ahmad N, Manzoor MF, Yasin M, Tariq T, Iqbal MW, Ishfaq B, Mahmood S, Siddeeg A. Ethanolic extract of okra has a potential gastroprotective effect on acute gastric lesions in Sprague Dawley rats. Food Sci Nutr 2020; 8:6691-6698. [PMID: 33312552 PMCID: PMC7723190 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) has various bioactive components used for the treatment of different diseases such as gastritis and ulcers. This research aims to examine the anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer attributes of okra extract against gastric lesions. Adult Sprague Dawley male albino rats were divided into five groups. The negative control (G1) received normal feed, positive control (G2) received ulcer-inducing drug aspirin 150 mg/kg of body weight (b.w), G3 group received reference drug omeprazole 20 mg/kg of b.w, G4 group received okra extract 250 mg/kg of b.w, and G5 group received 500 mg/kg of b.w. Acute gastric damage was induced in G1, G2, G3, and G4 using aspirin 150 mg/kg of b.w, during 14-day-long efficacy trials after that all the animals were sacrificed. Anti-ulcer parameters and histopathological analysis of stomachs were performed to evaluate the degree of recovery against tissue damage by the administration of okra extract. The obtained results indicated that the 500 mg/kg of b.w okra extract exerted a protective effect in aspirin-induced gastric ulcers by significantly (p < .05) reducing ulcer score, ulcer area, total acidity, and gastric volume, and significantly (p < .05) increasing gastric pH. Moreover, histopathological observation revealed that gastric mucosa was normal in G1, G3, G4, and G5; however, disruptions in the gastric epithelium were observed in G2. Congestion was observed in all groups except G1 and G5. Gastric pits and gastric glands were increased in size in G2 and G4. A higher concentration of okra extract (500 mg/kg of b.w) showed almost similar results when compared to the reference drug omeprazole.
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- Hafsa Yasin
- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food SciencesFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
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- Institute of Home and Food SciencesFaculty of Life SciencesGovernment College UniversityFaisalabadPakistan
- School of Food Science and EngineeringSouth China University and TechnologyGuangzhouChina
- School of Food and Biological EngineeringJiangsu UniversityZhenjiangChina
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- District Head Quarters HospitalPakpattanPakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
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- National Institute of Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Food Nutrition and Home SciencesUniversity of AgricultureFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food Engineering and TechnologyFaculty of Engineering and TechnologyUniversity GeziraWad MedaniSudan
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Prom-in S, Kaewsrichan J, Wangpradit N, Kien Hui C, Yahaya MF, Kamisah Y, Kumar J. Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench's Peel Powder Improves High-Fat-Diet-Induced Cognitive Impairment in C57BL/6J Mice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E5513. [PMID: 32751614 PMCID: PMC7432850 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17155513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Okra peel exhibits numerous therapeutic effects. This study explores the potential ameliorative effects of okra peel powder on high-fat-diet (HFD)-induced hypercholesterolemia and cognitive deficits. Thirty-six C57BL/6J male mice were randomly divided into six groups (n = 6 per group): (i) control, mice fed with a normal diet; (ii) HFD, mice fed with HFD; (iii) HFD-SIM, mice fed with HFD and given simvastatin (20 mg/kg/day); (iv) HFD-OP1; (v) HFD-OP2; (vi) HFD-OP3, mice fed with HFD and okra peel (200, 400, or 800 mg/kg/day, respectively). Following 10 weeks of treatments, the mice were subjected to the Morris water maze (MWM). Parameters such as weekly average body weight, food intake, and blood lipid profiles were also recorded. The HFD group showed a profound increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein concentration compared to the control group. All okra-treated and HFD-SIM groups performed better than the HFD group during acquisition trials, whereas only the HFD-OP1 produced a significantly higher number of entries into the platform zone during the probe trial. In sum, all three okra doses improved the learning ability of the mice. However, only the lowest dose of okra significantly improved the spatial reference memory retention.
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- Supattra Prom-in
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand; (S.P.-i.); (J.K.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand; (S.P.-i.); (J.K.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand; (S.P.-i.); (J.K.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia;
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia;
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Wahyuningsih SPA, Savira NII, Anggraini DW, Winarni D, Suhargo L, Kusuma BWA, Nindyasari F, Setianingsih N, Mwendolwa AA. Antioxidant and Nephroprotective Effects of Okra Pods Extract ( Abelmoschus esculentus L.) against Lead Acetate-Induced Toxicity in Mice. SCIENTIFICA 2020; 2020:4237205. [PMID: 32318309 PMCID: PMC7150703 DOI: 10.1155/2020/4237205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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In this study, we determine the curative effects of okra pods (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) extract against lead acetate toxicity in mice kidney. n-Hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol solvent were used for extracting okra pods. The role of the extract as an antioxidant was tested by DPPH and FRAP methods. The methanol extract was used for experiments in animals. A total of 30 male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into six equal groups: normal control, negative control (lead-induced), and treatment groups (lead-induced for 28 days and administration of methanol extract at doses of 50, 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg BW for the 28 days). The following were analyzed in all groups: activity of the antioxidant enzymes, namely, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT); oxidant level, namely, malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO); and markers of kidney injury, namely, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cre). Kidney histopathology was also evaluated. This study showed that the methanol extract showed the highest antioxidant activity (IC50 is 35.21 µg/mL, and FRAP is 57.58 µM Fe2+/g). The CAT and SOD activities increased significantly in okra-treated groups (P < 0.05). The okra administration groups experienced a significant decrease in MDA, NO, BUN, and Cre levels (P < 0.05). Thickness of the epithelial proximal tubule, diameter of the proximal tubule, and percentage of necrotic cells in proximal tubule decreased, but the diameter ratio of glomerular Bowman's capsule in mice treated with okra was optimally improved and repaired like normal control (P < 0.05). The results of this study reveal that methanol extract has a very strong antioxidant effect and can reduce the influence of toxicity induced by lead acetate in mice kidney.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
- Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Jember, Jember, East Java 68121, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlangga University, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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Liu Y, Qi J, Luo J, Qin W, Luo Q, Zhang Q, Wu D, Lin D, Li S, Dong H, Chen D, Chen H. Okra in Food Field: Nutritional Value, Health Benefits and Effects of Processing Methods on Quality. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2019.1695833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Ying Liu
- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yaan, Sichuan, China
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Nampuak C, Tongkhao K. Okra mucilage powder: a novel functional ingredient with antioxidant activity and antibacterial mode of action revealed by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Int J Food Sci Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.14308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Chatmanee Nampuak
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro‐Industry Kasetsart University Bangkok 10900 Thailand
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agro‐Industry Kasetsart University Bangkok 10900 Thailand
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Kiriya C, Yeewa R, Khanaree C, Chewonarin T. Purple rice extract inhibits testosterone-induced rat prostatic hyperplasia and growth of human prostate cancer cell line by reduction of androgen receptor activation. J Food Biochem 2019; 43:e12987. [PMID: 31489669 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The preventive effects of purple rice crude ethanolic extract (PRE) were firstly investigated on testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in castrated rats. As compared to vehicle-treated rats, lower prostate weights were found in the BPH rats that received PRE 1 g/kg bw. In addition, the PRE treatment down-regulated the androgen receptor (AR) expression in the dorsolateral prostate of those rats. In human prostate cancer cell line, LNCaP, PRE could reduce the cell growth, down-regulate the expression of AR and suppress prostate-specific antigen (PSA) secretion. Moreover, PRE also inhibited an activity of 5α-reductase from rat liver microsomes and the mutagenicity of Salmonella Typhimurium induced by standard mutagen. These results demonstrate that PRE altered testosterone-induced BPH in rats and retarded prostate cancer cell growth by modulating AR expression. It is therefore recommended that further investigation is undertaken into the chemopreventive potential of PRE in androgen-AR mediated diseases. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This study revealed the mechanisms of purple rice extract on testosterone-induced rat benign prostatic hyperplasia. Such information, purple rice components show promise as an effective chemopreventive agent for prostatic hyperplasia prevention by alternating the influence of testosterone through its receptor. Thus, purple rice might be developed as food supplement for reduction of prostatic hyperplasia or cancer in elder men.
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- Chanarat Kiriya
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiangmai, Thailand.,Faculty of Medicine, Research Administration Section, Chiang Mai University, Chiangmai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiangmai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiangmai, Thailand.,The School of Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Chiangrai Rajabhat University, Chiangmai, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Chiang Mai University, Chiangmai, Thailand
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Anjani PP, Damayanthi E, Rimbawan, Handharyani E. Antidiabetic potential of purple okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) extract in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/196/1/012038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Islam MT. Phytochemical information and pharmacological activities of Okra (
Abelmoschus esculentus
): A literature‐based review. Phytother Res 2018; 33:72-80. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Muhammad Torequl Islam
- Department for Management of Science and Technology Development Ton Duc Thang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Pharmacy Ton Duc Thang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Nguekouo PT, Kuate D, Kengne APN, Woumbo CY, Tekou FA, Oben JE. Effect of boiling and roasting on the antidiabetic activity ofAbelmoschus esculentus(Okra) fruits and seeds in type 2 diabetic rats. J Food Biochem 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Phylippe Tekem Nguekouo
- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Medicinal Plants Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry University of Dschang Dschang Cameroon
- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé Cameroon
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- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Medicinal Plants Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry University of Dschang Dschang Cameroon
- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé Cameroon
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- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Medicinal Plants Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry University of Dschang Dschang Cameroon
- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé Cameroon
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- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Medicinal Plants Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry University of Dschang Dschang Cameroon
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- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Medicinal Plants Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Biochemistry University of Dschang Dschang Cameroon
- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé Cameroon
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- Faculty of Science, Laboratory of Nutrition and Nutritional Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry University of Yaoundé 1 Yaoundé Cameroon
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Ayokun-nun Ajao A, Alimi AA, Olatunji OA, Balogun FO, Saheed SA. A synopsis of anti-psychotic medicinal plants in Nigeria. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/0035919x.2017.1386138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Petropoulos S, Fernandes Â, Barros L, Ciric A, Sokovic M, Ferreira IC. The chemical composition, nutritional value and antimicrobial properties of Abelmoschus esculentus seeds. Food Funct 2017; 8:4733-4743. [DOI: 10.1039/c7fo01446e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Okra seeds present significant nutritional value and antimicrobial properties and could be proposed for innovative okra products and functional foods with antimicrobial and bioactive properties.
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- Spyridon Petropoulos
- University of Thessaly
- Department of Agriculture
- Crop Production and Rural Environment
- Greece
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- Campus de Santa Apolónia
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- Campus de Santa Apolónia
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
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- University of Belgrade
- Department of Plant Physiology
- Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”
- 11000 Belgrade
- Serbia
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- University of Belgrade
- Department of Plant Physiology
- Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković”
- 11000 Belgrade
- Serbia
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- Campus de Santa Apolónia
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
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Target-guided isolation of polar antioxidants fromAbelmoschus esculentus(L). Moench by high-speed counter-current chromatography method coupled with wavelength switching and extrusion elution mode. J Sep Sci 2016; 39:3983-3989. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201600617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Mishra N, Kumar D, Rizvi SI. Protective Effect ofAbelmoschus esculentusAgainst Alloxan-induced Diabetes in Wistar Strain Rats. J Diet Suppl 2016; 13:634-46. [DOI: 10.3109/19390211.2016.1164787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Chen H, Jiao H, Cheng Y, Xu K, Jia X, Shi Q, Guo S, Wang M, Du L, Wang F. In VitroandIn VivoImmunomodulatory Activity of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Polysaccharides. J Med Food 2016; 19:253-65. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2015.3513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Huricha Chen
- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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- College of Agriculture, Hainan University, Hainan Key Lab of Tropical Animal Reproduction & Breeding and Epidemic Disease Research, Animal Genetic Engineering Key Lab of Haikou, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant, antistress, and nootropic activities of aqueous and methanolic seed extracts of ladies finger (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in mice. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:519848. [PMID: 25401145 PMCID: PMC4221879 DOI: 10.1155/2014/519848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2014] [Revised: 08/13/2014] [Accepted: 09/11/2014] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Abelmoschus esculentus L. (ladies finger, okra) is a well-known tropical vegetable, widely planted from Africa to Asia and from South Europe to America. In the present study, we investigated the in vitro antioxidant capacity and in vivo protective effect of the aqueous and methanolic seed extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus against scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment using passive avoidance task and acute restraining stress-induced behavioural and biochemical changes using elevated plus maze (EPM) and forced swimming test (FST) in mice. Our results demonstrated that the pretreatment of mice with aqueous and methanolic seed extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus (200 mg/kg, p.o.) for seven days significantly (P < 0.01) attenuated scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment in the passive avoidance test. In addition, these extracts significantly reduced the blood glucose, corticosterone, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels elevated by acute restraint stress and also significantly increased the time spent in open arm in EPM and decreased the immobility time in FST. It has also been revealed that these extracts showed a significant antioxidant activity and no signs of toxicity or death up to a dose of 2000 mg/kg, p.o. These results suggest that the seed extracts of Abelmoschus esculentus L. possess antioxidant, antistress, and nootropic activities which promisingly support the medicinal values of ladies finger as a vegetable.
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Karim M, Islam M, Sarkar SM, Murugan A, Makky EA, Rashid S, Yusoff MM. Anti-amylolytic activity of fresh and cooked okra (Hibiscus esculentus L.) pod extract. BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2014.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Bansal V, Sharma A, Ghanshyam C, Singla ML. Rapid HPLC Method for Determination of Vitamin C, Phenolic Acids, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, and Flavonoids in Seasonal Samples of Emblica officinalis Juice. J LIQ CHROMATOGR R T 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/10826076.2014.936608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Vasudha Bansal
- a Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research , Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (AcSIR) , Chandigarh , India
- b Agrionics Division (V-1) CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) , Chandigarh , India
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- b Agrionics Division (V-1) CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) , Chandigarh , India
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- b Agrionics Division (V-1) CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) , Chandigarh , India
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- b Agrionics Division (V-1) CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) , Chandigarh , India
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Ying H, Jiang H, Liu H, Chen F, Du Q. Ethyl acetate-n-butanol gradient solvent system for high-speed countercurrent chromatography to screen bioactive substances in okra. J Chromatogr A 2014; 1359:117-23. [PMID: 25069743 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2014.07.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2014] [Revised: 06/24/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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High-speed countercurrent chromatographic separation (HSCCC) possesses the property of zero-loss of sample, which is very useful for the screening of bioactive components. In the present study, the ethyl acetate-n-butanol gradient HSCCC solvent system composed of n-hexane-ethyl acetate-n-butanol-water was investigated for the screening of bioactive substances. To screen the antiproliferative compounds in okra extract, we used the stationary phase ethyl acetate-n-butanol-water (1:1:10) as the stationary phase, and eluted the antiproliferative components by 6-steps of gradient using mobile phases n-hexane-ethyl acetate (1:2), n-hexane-ethyl acetate (1:4), n-hexane-ethyl acetate (0:4), n-butanol-ethyl acetate (1:4) n-butanol-ethyl acetate (1:2), n-butanol-ethyl acetate (2:2), and n-butanol-ethyl acetate (2:1). The fractions collected from HSCCC separation with the gradient solvent system were assayed for antiproliferative activity against cancer cells. Bioactive components were identified: a major anti-cancer compound, 4'-hydroxy phenethyl trans-ferulate, with middle activity, and a minor anti-cancer compound, carolignan, with strong activity. The result shows that the gradient solvent system is potential for the screening of bioactive compounds from natural products.
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- Hao Ying
- Institute of Food Chemistry, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 149 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 149 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 149 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China
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- Institute of Food Chemistry, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 149 Jiaogong Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China.
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Wongjaikam S, Summart R, Chewonarin T. Apoptosis Induction in Colon Cancer Cell Lines and Alteration of Aberrant Crypt Foci in Rat Colon by Purple Rice (Oryza sativaL. var. glutinosa) Extracts. Nutr Cancer 2014; 66:690-9. [DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2014.899371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Wang H, Chen G, Ren D, Yang ST. Hypolipidemic activity of okra is mediated through inhibition of lipogenesis and upregulation of cholesterol degradation. Phytother Res 2013; 28:268-73. [PMID: 23606408 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.4998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Revised: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Little is known about the hypolipidemic activity of okra; therefore, we investigated the hypolipidemic activity of okra and its interaction with gene expression of several key components involved in lipid homeostasis. Male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups and fed with hyperlipidemic diet or two hyperlipidemic diets supplemented with 1% or 2% okra powder for eight weeks. Results demonstrated that okra dose-dependently decreased serum and hepatic total cholesterol and triglyceride, and enhanced fecal excretion of bile acids. Gene expression analysis revealed that okra upregulated cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase (CYP7A1) expression, downregulated expression of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1c (SREBP1c) and fatty acid synthase (FAS), with no effect on sterol regulatory element-binding protein 2 (SREBP2), 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGR), low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1A (CPT1A). It was suggested that hypolipidemic activity of okra was mediated most likely by upregulation of cholesterol degradation through CYP7A1 and by inhibition of lipogenesis through SREBP1c and FAS. Okra raw and fractionated polysaccharide showed strong bile acid binding capacity in vitro, which may contribute to the hypolipidemic activity observed. In conclusion, okra has potential application in the management of hyperlipidemia and its associated metabolic disorders.
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- Hong Wang
- College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, 510641, Guangzhou, China
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Tsumbu CN, Deby-Dupont G, Tits M, Angenot L, Frederich M, Kohnen S, Mouithys-Mickalad A, Serteyn D, Franck T. Polyphenol content and modulatory activities of some tropical dietary plant extracts on the oxidant activities of neutrophils and myeloperoxidase. Int J Mol Sci 2012; 13:628-650. [PMID: 22312276 PMCID: PMC3269710 DOI: 10.3390/ijms13010628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2011] [Revised: 12/21/2011] [Accepted: 12/28/2011] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Young leaves of Manihot esculenta Crantz (Euphorbiaceae), Abelmoschus esculentus (Malvaceae), Hibiscus acetosella (Malvaceae) and Pteridium aquilinum (Dennstaedtiaceae) are currently consumed as green vegetables by peoples in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia and their migrants living in Western Europe. Sub-Saharan peoples use Manihot, Abelmoschus and Hibiscus also in the folk medicine to alleviate fever and pain, in the treatment of conjunctivitis, rheumatism, hemorrhoid, abscesses, ... The present study investigates the effects of aqueous extracts of those plants on the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the release of myeloperoxidase (MPO) by equine neutrophils activated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA). The ROS production was measured by lucigenin-enhanced chemiluminescence (CL), and the release of total MPO by an ELISA method. The study also investigates the effect of the extracts on the activity of MPO by studying its nitration activity on tyrosine and by using a new technique called SIEFED (Specific Immunological Extraction Followed by Enzymatic Detection) that allows studying the direct interaction of compounds with the enzyme. In all experiments, the aqueous extracts of the plants developed concentration-dependent inhibitory effects. A moderate heat treatment did not significantly modify the inhibitory capacity of the extracts in comparison to not heated ones. Total polyphenol and flavonoid contents were determined with an HPLC-UV/DAD analysis and a spectroscopic method using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent. Some polyphenols with well-known antioxidant activities (caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, hyperoside, rosmarinic acid and rutin) were found in the extracts and may partly explain the inhibitory activities observed. The role of those dietary and medicinal plants in the treatment of ROS-dependent inflammatory diseases could have new considerations for health.
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- Cesar N. Tsumbu
- Interfacultary Centre of Drug Research (CIRM), Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Avenue 1, B36, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (M.T.); (L.A.); (M.F.)
- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (G.D.-D.); (S.K.); (A.M.-M.); (D.S.)
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (G.D.-D.); (S.K.); (A.M.-M.); (D.S.)
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- Interfacultary Centre of Drug Research (CIRM), Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Avenue 1, B36, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (M.T.); (L.A.); (M.F.)
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- Interfacultary Centre of Drug Research (CIRM), Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Avenue 1, B36, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (M.T.); (L.A.); (M.F.)
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- Interfacultary Centre of Drug Research (CIRM), Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Avenue 1, B36, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (M.T.); (L.A.); (M.F.)
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (G.D.-D.); (S.K.); (A.M.-M.); (D.S.)
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (G.D.-D.); (S.K.); (A.M.-M.); (D.S.)
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (G.D.-D.); (S.K.); (A.M.-M.); (D.S.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, B41, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; E-Mails: (G.D.-D.); (S.K.); (A.M.-M.); (D.S.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, B41, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium
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Sabitha V, Panneerselvam K, Ramachandran S. In vitro α–glucosidase and α–amylase enzyme inhibitory effects in aqueous extracts of Abelmoscus esculentus (L.) Moench. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s2221-1691(12)60150-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Tsumbu CN, Deby-Dupont G, Tits M, Angenot L, Franck T, Serteyn D, Mouithys-Mickalad A. Antioxidant and antiradical activities of Manihot esculenta Crantz (Euphorbiaceae) leaves and other selected tropical green vegetables investigated on lipoperoxidation and phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA) activated monocytes. Nutrients 2011; 3:818-38. [PMID: 22254126 PMCID: PMC3257738 DOI: 10.3390/nu3090818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2011] [Revised: 08/29/2011] [Accepted: 09/01/2011] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Abelmoschus esculentus (Malvaceae), Hibiscus acetosella (Malvaceae), Manihot esculenta Crantz (Euphorbiaceae) and Pteridium aquilinum (Dennstaedtiaceae) leaves are currently consumed as vegetables by migrants from sub-Saharan Africa living in Western Europe and by the people in the origin countries, where these plants are also used in the folk medicine. Manihot leaves are also eaten in Latin America and some Asian countries. This work investigated the capacity of aqueous extracts prepared from those vegetables to inhibit the peroxidation of a linoleic acid emulsion. Short chain, volatile C-compounds as markers of advanced lipid peroxidation were measured by gas chromatography by following the ethylene production. The generation of lipid hydroperoxides, was monitored by spectroscopy using N-N'-dimethyl-p-phenylene-diamine (DMPD). The formation of intermediate peroxyl, and other free radicals, at the initiation of the lipid peroxidation was investigated by electron spin resonance, using α-(4-pyridyl-1-oxide)-N-tert-butylnitrone as spin trap agent. The ability of the extracts to decrease the cellular production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in "inflammation like" conditions was studied by fluorescence technique using 2',7'-dichlorofluorescine-diacetate as fluorogenic probe, in a cell model of human monocytes (HL-60 cells) activated with phorbol ester. Overall the extracts displayed efficient concentration-dependent inhibitory effects. Their total polyphenol and flavonoid content was determined by classic colorimetric methods. An HPLC-UV/DAD analysis has clearly identified the presence of some polyphenolic compounds, which explains at least partially the inhibitions observed in our models. The role of these plants in the folk medicine by sub-Saharan peoples as well as in the prevention of oxidative stress and ROS related diseases requires further consideration.
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- Cesar N. Tsumbu
- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Interfaculty Centre of Drug Research (CIRM), Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Avenue 1, B36, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (C.N.T.); (M.T.); (L.A.)
- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (G.D.-D.); (T.F.); (D.S.)
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (G.D.-D.); (T.F.); (D.S.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Interfaculty Centre of Drug Research (CIRM), Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Avenue 1, B36, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (C.N.T.); (M.T.); (L.A.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, Interfaculty Centre of Drug Research (CIRM), Faculty of Medicine, Hospital Avenue 1, B36, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (C.N.T.); (M.T.); (L.A.)
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (G.D.-D.); (T.F.); (D.S.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, B41, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (G.D.-D.); (T.F.); (D.S.)
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, B41, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium
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- Centre for Oxygen Research and Development (CORD), Institute of Chemistry B6a, University of Liège, Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège 1, Belgium; (G.D.-D.); (T.F.); (D.S.)
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Tongjaroenbuangam W, Ruksee N, Chantiratikul P, Pakdeenarong N, Kongbuntad W, Govitrapong P. Neuroprotective effects of quercetin, rutin and okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Linn.) in dexamethasone-treated mice. Neurochem Int 2011; 59:677-85. [PMID: 21740943 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuint.2011.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2010] [Revised: 06/15/2011] [Accepted: 06/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
The administration of dexamethasone, a synthetic glucocorticoid receptor agonist, causes neuronal death in the CA3 layer of the hippocampus, which has been associated with learning and memory impairments. This study aimed to examine the ability of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus Linn.) extract and its derivatives (quercetin and rutin) to protect neuronal function and improve learning and memory deficits in mice subjected to dexamethasone treatment. Learning and memory functions in mice were examined using the Morris water maze test. The results showed that the mice treated with dexamethasone had prolonged water maze performance latencies and shorter time spent in the target quadrant while mice pretreated with quercetin, rutin or okra extract prior to dexamethasone treatment showed shorter latencies and longer time spent in target quadrant. Morphological changes in pyramidal neurons were observed in the dexamethasone treated group. The number of CA3 hippocampal neurons was significantly lower while pretreated with quercetin, rutin or okra attenuated this change. Prolonged treatment with dexamethasone altered NMDA receptor expression in the hippocampus. Pretreatment with quercetin, rutin or okra extract prevented the reduction in NMDA receptor expression. Dentate gyrus (DG) cell proliferation was examined using the 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU) immunohistochemistry technique. The number of BrdU-immunopositive cells was significantly reduced in dexamethasone-treated mice compared to control mice. Pretreatment with okra extract, either quercetin or rutin was found to restore BrdU-immunoreactivity in the dentate gyrus. These findings suggest that quercetin, rutin and okra extract treatments reversed cognitive deficits, including impaired dentate gyrus (DG) cell proliferation, and protected against morphological changes in the CA3 region in dexamethasone-treated mice. The precise mechanism of the neuroprotective effect of these plant extracts should be further investigated.
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