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Abid A, Wafa Z, Belguidoum M, Touahria T, Mekhadmi NE, Dekmouche M, Bechki L, Bireche K, Boussebaa W, Al-Farga A. Exploring the anti-inflammatory, sedative, antidiabetic, and antioxidant potential in in-vitro and in-vivo models and phenolic profiling of Atractylis aristata Batt. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 330:118252. [PMID: 38663782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Atractylis aristata batt., as an endemic plant from the Asteraceae family, holds a significant position in the Ahaggar region of southern Algeria's traditional medicine. The aerial parts of Atractylis aristata was used to cure inflammation, fever, and stomach disorders. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective of the present investigation was to ascertain the overall bioactive components and phytochemical components and examine the antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, acute toxicity, and sedative properties of the crude extract obtained from the aerial portions of Atractylis aristata (AaME). MATERIALS AND METHODS The AaME's antioxidant activity was assessed by the use of pyrogallol autoxidation, (1,1 diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), and reducing power (RP) techniques. 1 mg/mL of AaME was used to evaluate the antidiabetic activity by applying the enzyme α-amylase inhibitory power test. At the same time, the bovine serum albumin (BSA) denaturation method was employed to quantify the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity at different concentrations (1.5625, 0.78125, 0.390625, 0.1953125 and 0.09765625 mg/mL). In contrast, following the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guideline No. 423, which covers acute oral toxicity testing protocols, the limit dosage test was employed to assess in vivo acute toxicity. At the dose of 0.08 mg/mL, the carrageenan-induced paw edema approach was used to assess the anti-inflammatory efficacy in vivo, and the sedative activity was carried out at the dose of 0.08 mg/mL using the measurement of the locomotor method. Different bioactive compounds were identified within AaME using LC-MS/MS and HPLC-UV analysis. RESULTS The acute toxicity study showed no fatalities or noticeable neurobehavioral consequences at the limit test; this led to their classification in Globally Harmonized System (GHS) category Five, as the OECD guideline No 423 recommended. At a concentration of 0.08 mg/mL (2000 mg/kg), AaME showed apparent inhibition of paw edema and a significant (p = 0.01227) reduction in locomotor activity compared to the control animals. Our findings showed that AaME exhibited considerable antioxidant (IC50 = 0.040 ± 0.003 mg/mL (DPPH), IC50 = 0.005 ± 5.77 × 10-5 mg/mL (ABTS), AEAC = 91.15 ± 3.921 mg (RP) and IR% = 23.81 ± 4.276 (Inhibition rate of pyrogallol) and rebuts antidiabetic activities (I% = 57.6241% ± 2.81772). Our findings revealed that the maximum percentage of BSA inhibition (70.84 ± 0.10%) was obtained at 1.562.5 mg/mL. Thus, the AaME phytochemical profile performed using phytochemical screening, HPLC-UV, and LC-MS/MS analysis demonstrated that A. aristata can be a valuable source of chemicals with biological activity for pharmaceutical manufacturers. CONCLUSION The phytochemical profiling, determined through HPLC-UV and LC-MS/MS applications, reveals this plant's therapeutic value. The aerial parts of Atractylis aristata contain bioactive molecules such as gallic acid, ascorbic acid, and quercetin, contributing to its significant antioxidant capabilities. Furthermore, identifying alizarin, the active compound responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties, could provide evidence supporting the anti-inflammatory capabilities of this subspecies.
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- Asma Abid
- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria.
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria; Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences and Earth Sciences, University of Ghardaia, 47000, Ghardaïa, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, SNV Faculty, University of Chahid Hamma Lakhdar, El-Oued, Algeria; Laboratory of Biodiversity and Applications of Biotechnology in the Agriculture Field, University of Chahid Hamma Lakhdar, El-Oued, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Valorization and Promotion of Saharan Resources (VPRS), Faculty of Mathematics and Matter Sciences, University of Ouargla, Road of Ghardaia, 30000, Ouargla, Algeria; Scientific and Technical Research Center in Physico-Chemical Analysis (CRAPC), Tipaza, Algeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Atia A, Atmani-Kilani D, Atmani D, Ayouni K, Belkhir S, Benloukil M, Saidene N, Moulaoui K, Kasmi S, Medjahed Z, Boussebaa W, Atmani D. Wound healing potential of a formula based on Populus nigra L. flower buds extract with anti-inflammatory activity. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 331:118319. [PMID: 38729538 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Wound healing is a complex and dysnamic process supported by a myriad of cellular events that are tightly coordinated to repair efficiently damaged tissue. Populus nigra L. (Salicaceae) flower buds are traditionally used in the treatment of dermatitis, upper respiratory tract infections, rheumatism and wounds. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to assess the wound healing potential of black poplar ointment containing 10 or 20 % of Populus nigra ethanolic flower buds extract using the excision model in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two ointments (10 and 20 %) were prepared from Populus nigra flower buds ethanolic extract and topically applied on the area of excised skin of the rats for either 14 or 20 days. Morphological, macroscopic, histological and biochemical parameters were evaluated. RESULTS The results showed that the extract contained high amounts of total phenols (89.5 ± 7.7 mg caffeic acid equivalent/g of extract) and hydrolysable tannins (142.05 ± 2.55 mg tannic acid equivalent/g of extract), in correlation with strong DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity and beta-carotene bleaching with values of 96.31 ± 3.42 and 85.27 ± 1.79 %, respectively. Anti-inflammatory potential was illustrated by lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inhibition (52.80 ± 0.2 and 53.88 ± 2.55 %, respectively). Treatment with Populus nigra ointment (10 and 20 %) promoted wound contraction of 97.37 ± 1.19 and 97.28 ± 0.91 %, respectively. The antioxidant marker enzymes, catalase (0.10 ± 0.001; 0.08 ± 0.003 U/mg protein) and superoxide dismutase (363.34 ± 24.37; 317.82 ± 53.83 U/mg protein) activities in the granulation tissues were upgraded with respective treatments of 10 or 20 % ointment. Concurrently, the myeloperoxidase activity (2.21 ± 1.01; 2.13 ± 0.75 U/mg protein) was repressed, indicating anti-inflammatory potential, when compared to untreated, standard and excipient groups. Moreover, a significant increase in respective levels of hydroxyproline (p < 0.001) (28.05 ± 1.20; 25.29 ± 1.17 μg/mg tissue) and hexosamine (p < 0.05) (20.18 ± 1.21; 18.95 ± 1.98 μg/mg tissue) was triggered, reflecting a high regeneration of collagen in the scarred tissue. Histological examination of treated skin tissue revealed higher rates of re-epithelialization, lower neutrophils infiltration and re-vascularization in comparison to the control group. CONCLUSION Given that the 10 % ointment was the optimal concentration, our findings offer an efficient drug formula for wound healing.
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- Amina Atia
- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria.
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria.
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Université de Bejaia, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Biochimie Appliquée, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Université de Jijel, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Laboratoire de Toxicologie Moléculaire, 18000, Jijel, Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques CRAPC, Alger, Algeria
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- Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées, 16081, Alger, Algeria
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Ben Amor S, Mekious S, Allal Benfekih L, Abdellattif MH, Boussebaa W, Almalki FA, Ben Hadda T, Kawsar SMA. Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Different Honey Samples Collected in the Pre-Saharan Region in Algeria. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12070927. [PMID: 35888017 PMCID: PMC9321394 DOI: 10.3390/life12070927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Despite the challenging conditions in the pre-Saharan areas of Algeria, such as weak plant cover and a harsh climate, beekeeping is being developed and spread. In the present work, honey samples collected from ten locations in the El Oued region were examined during the spring of 2021. A melissopalynological analysis was carried out, followed by a floristic investigation. The 10 honey samples were also investigated for their physicochemical properties and antioxidant and antibacterial activity against five strains: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilus, Listeria innocua, and Micrococcus luteus. The floristic analysis found 65 species belonging to 33 botanical families, with a dominance of the Asteraceae family accounting for 18.461% of the total. The melissopalynological study revealed only one monofloral honey (Ziziphus lotus), whereas the nine others were multi-floral. The honey’s color changed from light to dark amber, and most tested honey was of high quality, fulfilling international criteria. The total phenol and flavonoid contents varied considerably amongst the various honey samples. Furthermore, LC-MS-MS phenolic profile analysis identified the presence of 20 chemicals, of which only three phenols were found in all honey types. Antioxidant capacity analyzed with FRAP test and antiradical activities against DPPH differed from one honey sample to another. Moreover, a significant correlation was recorded between the antioxidant activity, honey’s color, polyphenol, and flavonoid contents. The S. aureus strain was the most sensitive regarding honey antibacterial activity, while M. luteus and B. subtilis strains were only moderately sensitive.
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- Safia Ben Amor
- Laboratory for Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Saad Dahlab University, Blida 1, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria; (S.M.); (L.A.B.)
- Correspondence: (S.B.A.); (S.M.A.K.)
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- Laboratory for Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Saad Dahlab University, Blida 1, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria; (S.M.); (L.A.B.)
- Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Ziane Achour University, Djelfa 17000, Algeria
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- Laboratory for Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Saad Dahlab University, Blida 1, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria; (S.M.); (L.A.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Al-Haweiah, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Scientific and Technical Research Center in Physico-Chemical Analysis, Headquarters Ex-Pasna Industrial Zone, Bou-Ismail CP, Tipaza 42004, Algeria;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.A.); (T.B.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.A.); (T.B.H.)
- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Université Mohamed Premier, BV Mohammed VI, BP 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Carbohydrate and Nucleoside Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (S.B.A.); (S.M.A.K.)
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