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Najmalden Ghaibullah Ghaibullah Y, Foto E, Ozdemir N, Zilifdar Foto F, Arslan G, Sargin I. Antibacterial potentials of carbon dots immobilized on chitosan and glass surfaces. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128586. [PMID: 38056753 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128586] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Due to their antibacterial activity, chitosan‑carbon dot composites possess great potential for pharmaceuticals, medicine, and food preservation. Conducting a comprehensive study of the interactions between chitosan, carbon dots, and bacteria is crucial to understanding the processes behind applying these composites. This study aimed to immobilize carbon dots (C-dots) synthesized from Elaeagnus angustifolia fruits on chitosan and glass microbeads' surfaces, to characterize the test materials obtained after synthesis and immobilization, and to investigate their antibacterial potentials. C-dot synthesis was carried out from water extract in an acidic medium with the help of microwave irradiation, and their structural and optical properties were characterized by TEM, XRD, FT-IR, UV-vis, Zeta potential, and fluorescence methods. The surface of the glass microbeads was first activated and functionalized with surface amine groups with a silaning agent. C-dots were immobilized on both glass and chitosan microbeads using a crosslinking agent. Antibacterial potentials of nine different test materials, obtained before or after immobilization, were evaluated both qualitatively (MIC and MBC) and quantitatively (GI50) on E. coli, S. typhimurium, B. subtilis, and S. aureus, with the standard broth microdilution method. FT-IR and SEM-EDX analyses showed that C-dots were immobilized on chitosan (˂1 mm) and glass (˂100 μm) microbead surfaces. C-dots reduced the cell viability by ~25 % on S. typhimurium and B. subtilis (MIC = 25 mg/mL). It was also found that the highest antibacterial effect was recorded for C-dots-glass microbeads, which had a toxic effect of 43 % on S. aureus. In addition, binding C-dots to glass microbeads increased the antibacterial effect selectively in Gram-positive bacteria, while binding to chitosan microbeads was effective in all bacteria. The study showed that the antibacterial potential of C-dots-chitosan microbeads is more effective than C-dots-glass microbeads. C-dots could be used as carbon-based nanomaterials in antibacterial surface preparation once immobilized.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
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Lotfollahi P, Mehri-Heyran H, Azimi S, de Lillo E. Field and Laboratory Observations on the Biology of Aceria angustifoliae with Emphasis on Emergence of Overwintering Mites. Insects 2023; 14:633. [PMID: 37504639 PMCID: PMC10380983 DOI: 10.3390/insects14070633] [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: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Data on the life strategy of A. angustifoliae (population fluctuation in buds and on leaves, emergence and migration to the overwintering sites), as well as its temperature-dependent emergence from overwintering sites at constant temperatures, were determined. The eriophyid mite overwintered into buds and the density of active mites inside them from winter 2017 to spring 2018 was higher than that in winter 2018-spring 2019. In the second half of March 2018 and in winter 2018-spring 2019, the mite density inside the buds decreased gradually with a peak of emergence occurring at the beginning of plant blossoming. Population density on leaves increased in summer, reaching a higher and later peak in 2018, and gradually decreased in autumn with mites migrating to overwintering sites. A lower developmental threshold of 4.5 °C was calculated. About half of the mite population was estimated to emerge from the overwintering sites at an accumulation of degree days ranging, on average, between 85.5 (at 20 °C) and 104.4 (at 10 °C) degree days above the assessed threshold.
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- Parisa Lotfollahi
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz 5375171379, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz 5375171379, Iran
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- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz 5375171379, Iran
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- Dipartimento di Scienze del Suolo, della Pianta e degli Alimenti, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola, 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy
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Visztra GV, Frei K, Hábenczyus AA, Soóky A, Bátori Z, Laborczi A, Csikós N, Szatmári G, Szilassi P. Applicability of Point- and Polygon-Based Vegetation Monitoring Data to Identify Soil, Hydrological and Climatic Driving Forces of Biological Invasions-A Case Study of Ailanthus altissima, Elaeagnus angustifolia and Robinia pseudoacacia. Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:855. [PMID: 36840203 PMCID: PMC9965585 DOI: 10.3390/plants12040855] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Invasive tree species are a significant threat to native flora. They modify the environment with their allelopathic substances and inhibit the growth of native species by shading, thus reducing diversity. The most effective way to control invasive plants is to prevent their spread which requires identifying the environmental parameters promoting it. Since there are several types of invasive plant databases available, determining which database type is the most relevant for investigating the occurrence of alien plants is of great importance. In this study, we compared the efficiency and reliability of point-based (EUROSTAT Land Use and Coverage Area Frame Survey (LUCAS)) and polygon-based (National Forestry Database (NFD)) databases using geostatistical methods in ArcGIS software. We also investigated the occurrence of three invasive tree species (Ailanthus altissima, Elaeagnus angustifolia, and Robinia pseudoacacia) and their relationships with soil, hydrological, and climatic parameters such as soil organic matter content, pH, calcium carbonate content, rooting depth, water-holding capacity, distance from the nearest surface water, groundwater depth, mean annual temperature, and mean annual precipitation with generalized linear models in R-studio software. Our results show that the invasion levels of the tree species under study are generally over-represented in the LUCAS point-based vegetation maps, and the point-based database requires a dataset with a larger number of samples to be reliable. Regarding the polygon-based database, we found that the occurrence of the invasive species is generally related to the investigated soil and hydrological and climatic factors.
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- Georgina Veronika Visztra
- Department of Physical Geography and Geoinformatics, University of Szeged, Egyetem utca 2, H-6722 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Ecology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Ecology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Ecology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Soil Mapping and Environmental Informatics, Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, H-1022 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Soil Mapping and Environmental Informatics, Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, H-1022 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Soil Mapping and Environmental Informatics, Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre for Agricultural Research, H-1022 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Physical Geography and Geoinformatics, University of Szeged, Egyetem utca 2, H-6722 Szeged, Hungary
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Chang W, Zhang Y, Ping Y, Li K, Qi DD, Song FQ. Label-free quantitative proteomics of arbuscular mycorrhizal Elaeagnus angustifolia seedlings provides insights into salt-stress tolerance mechanisms. Front Plant Sci 2023; 13:1098260. [PMID: 36704166 PMCID: PMC9873384 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1098260] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Soil salinization has become one of the most serious environmental issues globally. Excessive accumulation of soluble salts will adversely affect the survival, growth, and reproduction of plants. Elaeagnus angustifolia L., commonly known as oleaster or Russian olive, has the characteristics of tolerance to drought and salt. Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are considered to be bio-ameliorator of saline soils that can enhance the salt tolerance of the host plants. However, there is little information on the root proteomics of AM plants under salt stress. METHODS In this study, a label-free quantitative proteomics method was employed to identify the differentially abundant proteins in AM E. angustifolia seedlings under salt stress. RESULTS The results showed that a total of 170 proteins were significantly differentially regulated in E.angustifolia seedlings after AMF inoculation under salt stress. Mycorrhizal symbiosis helps the host plant E. angustifolia to respond positively to salt stress and enhances its salt tolerance by regulating the activities of some key proteins related to amino acid metabolism, lipid metabolism, and glutathione metabolism in root tissues. CONCLUSION Aspartate aminotransferase, dehydratase-enolase-phosphatase 1 (DEP1), phospholipases D, diacylglycerol kinase, glycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferases, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidases may play important roles in mitigating the detrimental effect of salt stress on mycorrhizal E. angustifolia . In conclusion, these findings provide new insights into the salt-stress tolerance mechanisms of AM E. angustifolia seedlings and also clarify the role of AM fungi in the molecular regulation network of E. angustifolia under salt stress.
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- Wei Chang
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
- Jiaxiang Industrial Technology Research Institute of Heilongjiang University, Jinin, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Ecological Restoration and Resource Utilization for Cold Region, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, China
- Jiaxiang Industrial Technology Research Institute of Heilongjiang University, Jinin, China
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Mamashli M, Nasseri S, Mohammadi Y, Ayati S, Zarban A. Anti-inflammatory effects of N-Acetylcysteine and Elaeagnus angustifolia extract on acute lung injury induced by λ-carrageenan in rat. Inflammopharmacology 2022; 30:1759-1768. [PMID: 35723848 PMCID: PMC9207887 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-01003-0] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is a chemical compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity and acts as a free radical scavenger. Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) is a plant native to the western part of Iran, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study been taken evaluated the protective effect afforded by EA and NAC extracts on carrageenan-induced acute lung injury in Wistar rats. In this study, 42 rats were randomly assigned into seven groups. NAC and EA extracts were orally administered once/day for 21 continuous days. Pulmonary damage was induced by intratracheal injection of 100 μl of 2% λ-Carrageenan on day 21. Twenty-four hours post-surgery, the rats were euthanized and the samples were collected. Pretreatment with NAC and EA extracts reduced the total and differential cell accumulation as well as IL-6, and TNF-α cytokines. Antioxidant indicators demonstrate that in the groups receiving NAC and EA extract, MDA decreased while thiol and antioxidant capacity elevated. Treatment with NAC and EA significantly reduced Carrageenan-induced pathological pulmonary tissue injury. NAC and EA extract has protective effects on acute carrageenan-induced lung injury.
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- Morteza Mamashli
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Ghafari Street, Birjand, 9717853577, South Khorasan, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Qaen School of Nursing and Midwifery, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Ghafari Street, Birjand, 9717853577, South Khorasan, Iran.
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Zhang C, Zhou X, Wang X, Ge J, Cai B. Elaeagnus angustifolia can improve salt-alkali soil and the health level of soil: Emphasizing the driving role of core microbial communities. J Environ Manage 2022; 305:114401. [PMID: 34974219 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [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: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Saline-alkali environments are widely distributed in China and significantly hinder the development of agriculture. This study characterizes the long-term effects of planting Elaeagnus angustifolia (E. angustifolia) on the physical and chemical properties, enzyme activities and microbial community characteristics of saline-alkali soil in the Songnen Plain (1, 2 and 3 years). The results showed that planting E. angustifolia reduced soil pH and electrical conductivity (EC) and increased soil total phosphorus (TP), total nitrogen (TN), nitrate nitrogen (Nni), total potassium (TK), dissolved organic C (DOC), dissolved organic matter (DOM) and available potassium (AK) content and catalase, urease, polyphenol oxidase, phosphatase, sucrase and cellulase enzyme activities, and the results peaked in the 3 year. High-throughput sequencing showed that the bacterial abundance and diversity were as follows (from high to low) y3 > y2 > y1 > CK. E. angustifolia resulted in an increase in the relative abundance of the dominant bacteria. Proteobacteria and Pseudomonas were the major phylum and genus, respectively. Redundancy analysis showed that changes in the soil microbial community significantly affect the physical and chemical properties of the soil, with Proteobacteria members being the key microorganisms that reduce soil salinity. Network analysis showed that Pseudomonas (Proteobacteria) participated in the synthesis of key soil enzymes. 16S rRNA sequencing predicted that the expression of genes related to carbon (rbcL, acsA, acsB, Pcc and accA) and nitrogen (amoA/B, nxrA, hao, gdh, ureC and nosZ) transformation increased, and Pseudomonas members were key regulators of carbon and nitrogen dynamics. In conclusion, the planting of E. angustifolia could improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil by releasing root exudates into the soil and increasing the diversity and richness of soil microbial communities to improve saline-alkali soil, providing a theoretical basis for improving saline-alkali soil and promoting the sustainable development of modern agriculture.
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- Chi Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150500, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, 157000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150500, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150500, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Agricultural Microbiology Technology, Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150500, China; Key Laboratory of Microbiology, College of Heilongjiang Province, School of Life Sciences, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, 150080, China.
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Sarvarian M, Jafarpour A, Awuchi CG, Adeleye AO, Okpala COR. Changes in Physicochemical, Free Radical Activity, Total Phenolic and Sensory Properties of Orange ( Citrus sinensis L.) Juice Fortified with Different Oleaster ( Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) Extracts. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27051530. [PMID: 35268631 PMCID: PMC8912112 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In Iran and other parts of Western Asia, the oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) fruit is processed in the dried powdery form, and in recent times, increasingly applied/sprinkled in fruit juices such as those made from oranges (Citrus sinensis L.). To our best knowledge, the effectiveness of oleaster fruit extract in fortifying the orange juice has not yet been reported and the knowledge of this will greatly benefit the consumers, particularly those around the Western Asia region. This current work, therefore, investigated the changes in physicochemical, free radical activity, total phenolic compounds, and sensory properties of orange juice fortified with different oleaster fruit extracts. The orange juice mix formulation comprised different concentrations (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25%) of oleaster (alcoholic, aqueous, and hydro-alcoholic) extracts. The control comprised orange concentrate (4% w/v), sugar (8.5% w/v), and citric acid (0.1% w/v) brought to the desirable volume with water. As the free radical activity depicted the antioxidant properties, the physicochemical aspects of this work involved the determinations of Brix, density, ash, pH, total acidity, sucrose, and total sugar, whereas the sensory aspects involved the determinations of color and taste. Whilst the aqueous oleaster 20 and 25% extracts produced notable physicochemical differences in the orange juice mix, both free radical activity, and phenolic compounds significantly increased (p < 0.05) after 30 days despite resembling (p > 0.05) those of control at day 1. More so, the increases in aqueous, alcoholic, and hydro-alcoholic oleaster extracts would decrease (p < 0.05) the sensory color and taste of the orange juice mix in this study.
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- Maryam Sarvarian
- Department of Food Science & Technology, Savadkooh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Savadkooh 47418-39959, Iran
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (C.O.R.O.)
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Garmsar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Garmsar 35816-31167, Iran;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kampala International University, Bushenyi P.O. Box 20000, Uganda;
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- Faith Heroic Generation, No. 36 Temidire Street, Akure 340251, Ondo State, Nigeria;
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- Department of Functional Foods Product Development, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 51-630 Wrocław, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.S.); (C.O.R.O.)
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Heydari Nasrabadi M, Parsivand M, Mohammadi N, Asghari Moghaddam N. Comparison of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. extract and quercetin on mouse model of knee osteoarthritis. J Ayurveda Integr Med 2021; 13:100529. [PMID: 34862093 PMCID: PMC8728052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaim.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most commonly observed arthritic disease causing severe pain and impairing patient's quality of life. This study aimed to investigate and compare the effect of Elaeagnus angustifolia extract and quercetin on the mouse model of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Sixty Balb-C mice were used to establish the monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) model of OA. Then, they were randomized into untreated OA group (normal nutrition), E. angustifolia extract-treated group (32 mg/kg by gavage), quercetin-treated group (20 mg/kg by gavage) and ibuprofen- treated group (20 mg/kg). Fifteen mice with no MIA treatment were considered as the normal controls. The mice were treated for 28 days. The histopathological analysis was performed on knee joints. Expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase 3 and 13 (MMP-1 and MMP-13) in serum were assessed in addition. Histopathological study indicated that in the quercetin-treated group, the thickness of femur and tibia were significantly increased (P < 0.05). Among groups treated by E. angustifolia extract, quercetin and ibuprofen, the concentration of MMP-3 was 5.47 ± 1.75 ng/ml, 4.38 ± 1.78 ng/ml and 4.86 ± 1.40 ng/ml, respectively. The level of MMP-13 in sera was 3.32 ± 1.64 ng/ml, 2.67 ± 1.73 ng/ml and 5.31 ± 1.68 ng/ml in the same order (P < 0.05). The results of this study suggest that the quercetin was useful in the reduction of symptoms of OA and raised the improvement of damaged cartilage. Hence, it can be a beneficial medical supplement in OA treatment. Besides, E. angustifolia extract and quercetin significantly reduced the serum MMP-3 and MMP-13 concentrations. It could be one of the mechanisms through that E. angustifolia plays a role in remission of OA.
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Yuca H, Özbek H, Demirezer LÖ, Kasil HG, Güvenalp Z. trans-Tiliroside: A potent α-glucosidase inhibitor from the leaves of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. Phytochemistry 2021; 188:112795. [PMID: 34044297 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2021.112795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Elaeagnus angustifolia L. (Elaeagnaceae) is an important medicinal plant associated with numerous pharmacological activities. Its leaves are used as a therapeutic agent in traditional medicinal systems to treat diabetes. However, the active compounds responsible for the beneficial effects of E. angustifolia remain unclear. In this study, we determined the bioactive profile of E. angustifolia leaves using open column chromatography and semi-preparative HPLC. Further, we sought to determine its α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activities, and its DPPH and ABTS radical-scavenging activities. Four undescribed flavonol glycosides, igdoside A-D, and four known glucosides were isolated from the ethyl acetate and n-butanol extracts of E. angustifolia leaves. Thereafter, the compound structures were identified using spectroscopic methods, including NMR and mass spectrometry. Of the compounds extracted, kaempferol-3-O-(6″-trans-p-coumaroyl)-β-D-glucopyranoside (trans-tiliroside), exhibited the highest α-glucosidase inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 2128 ± 63 μM compared to the positive control, acarbose (IC50 = 6561 ± 207 μM). trans-Tiliroside was also found to exhibit potent scavenging activity against the ABTS radical, with an IC50 value of 5 ± 0 μM, compared to the positive controls, trolox (31 ± 1 μM) and α-tocopherol (50 ± 1 μM). In addition, isorhamnetin-3-O-β-D-galactopyranoside (IC50 = 6 ± 0 μM) and astragalin (IC50 = 6 ± 0 μM) showed similar ABTS radical-scavenging activity as trans-tiliroside. Based on HPLC, the content of trans-tiliroside was 9.69% in the ethyl acetate extract, 1.04% in decoction, 0.34% in 70% methanol extract, and 0.23% in infusion. None of the extracts and compounds showed α-amylase inhibition or DPPH-scavenging activity.
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- Hafize Yuca
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey; Medicinal and Aromatic Plant and Drug Research Center, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey; Medicinal and Aromatic Plant and Drug Research Center, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey; Medicinal and Aromatic Plant and Drug Research Center, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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Sabouri S, Rad AH, Peighambardoust SH, Fathipour RB, Feshangchi J, Ansari F, Pourjafar H. The Oleaster ( Elaeagnus angustifolia): A Comprehensive Review on Its Composition, Ethnobotanical and Prebiotic Values>. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2021; 22:367-379. [PMID: 31696816 DOI: 10.2174/1389201020666191107112243] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oleaster or Elaeagnus angustifolia is a deciduous plant from Elaegnacea family and is well-known for its remedial applications. OBJECTIVE This paper presents a comprehensive review of the potential application of Oleaster's flour incorporated in some food products. Emphasis is given to the physicochemical, biochemical, and functional properties of Oleaster's flour. METHODS A comprehensive search was carried out to find publications on Oleaster's flour and its application as a prebiotic. The results of the related studies were extracted and summarized in this paper. RESULTS Oleaster's flour as a prebiotic ingredient enhances antioxidants, polyphenols, fiber, flavonoids, Sterols, carbohydrates, and protein content of food products. CONCLUSION Further advanced investigations on Oleaster and its functional ingredients revealed that these are efficacious and can be applied as a substitute source in pharmacological industries for medical applications.
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- Sima Sabouri
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Saba Institute of Higher Education, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research and Development Department, Athar Industrial Group, East Azerbaijan, Bonab, Iran
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- Research Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Health Management and Safety Promotion Research Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran
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Ghereghlou M, Esmaeili AA, Darroudi M. Green Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Dots from Elaeagnus angustifolia and its Application as Tartrazine Sensor. J Fluoresc 2021; 31:185-93. [PMID: 33196957 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-020-02645-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This article has introduced and examined a novel and green approach for the very first time, which had been developed for the synthesis of carbon dots (CDs) and performed through the utilization of Elaeagnus angustifolia (E. A) as a natural carbon source. This straightforward procedure has been based upon a hydrothermal treatment with a quantum yield of 16.8% that had been designed to synthesize water-soluble CDs in one step and result in a satisfying fluorescence. Additionally, we have attempted to assess the sensing system that had been exerted through the usage of CDs for the detection of food colorant tartrazine, since they can function as a fluorescent sensor due to the interplay that occurs among tartrazine and CDs leading to the quenching of their fluorescence. The detection limit has been measured to be equaled to 0.086 μM (86 nM) and the linear range has been observed to be 0.47-234 μM. The proposed highly sensitive and simple method has exhibited an excellent selectivity and proved to be effectively applicable for distinguishing the tartrazine of real samples.
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Jabeen A, Sharma A, Gupta I, Kheraldine H, Vranic S, Al Moustafa AE, Al Farsi HF. Elaeagnus angustifolia Plant Extract Inhibits Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Induces Apoptosis via HER2 Inactivation and JNK Pathway in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells. Molecules 2020; 25:E4240. [PMID: 32947764 PMCID: PMC7570883 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) is a medicinal plant used for treating several human diseases in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the outcome of EA extract on HER2-positive breast cancer remains nascent. Thus, we herein investigated the effects of the aqueous EA extract obtained from the flowers of EA on two HER2-positive breast cancer cell lines, SKBR3 and ZR75-1. Our data revealed that EA extract inhibits cell proliferation and deregulates cell-cycle progression of these two cancer cell lines. EA extract also prevents the progression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), an important event for cancer invasion and metastasis; this is accompanied by upregulations of E-cadherin and β-catenin, in addition to downregulations of vimentin and fascin, which are major markers of EMT. Thus, EA extract causes a drastic decrease in cell invasion ability of SKBR3 and ZR75-1 cancer cells. Additionally, we found that EA extract inhibits colony formation of both cell lines in comparison with their matched control. The molecular pathway analysis of HER2 and JNK1/2/3 of EA extract exposed cells revealed that it can block HER2 and JNK1/2/3 activities, which could be the major molecular pathway behind these events. Our findings implicate that EA extract may possess chemo-preventive effects against HER2-positive breast cancer via HER2 inactivation and specifically JNK1/2/3 signaling pathways.
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- Ayesha Jabeen
- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (A.J.); (A.S.); (I.G.); (H.K.); (S.V.)
- Biomedical Research Centre, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (A.J.); (A.S.); (I.G.); (H.K.); (S.V.)
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (A.J.); (A.S.); (I.G.); (H.K.); (S.V.)
- Biomedical Research Centre, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (A.J.); (A.S.); (I.G.); (H.K.); (S.V.)
- Biomedical Research Centre, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
- College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (A.J.); (A.S.); (I.G.); (H.K.); (S.V.)
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (A.J.); (A.S.); (I.G.); (H.K.); (S.V.)
- Biomedical Research Centre, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar; (A.J.); (A.S.); (I.G.); (H.K.); (S.V.)
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Roy R, Wang J, Mostofa MG, Fornara D, Sikdar A, Sarker T, Wang X, Jahan MS. Fine-tuning of soil water and nutrient fertilizer levels for the ecological restoration of coal-mined spoils using Elaeagnus angustifolia. J Environ Manage 2020; 270:110855. [PMID: 32501241 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Coal mining activities remain of great environmental concern because of several negative impacts on soil ecosystems. Appropriate revegetation interventions of coal-spoiled lands can provide environmental management solutions to restore soil degraded ecosystems. The present study addressed the potential of the pioneer woody species, Elaeagnus angustifolia, in the restoration of coal-mined spoils under a range of different water (W) levels and nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) applications. Our results show how moderate applications of N (N60 = 60 mg N kg-1 soil) and P (P90 = 90 mg P kg-1 soil) fertilizers led either to maximum or minimum growth performance of E. angustifolia depending on whether W was applied at very high (W80 = 80% field capacity) or very low (W40 = 40% field capacity) levels suggesting that W was the main limiting factor for plant growth. Very low-W regime (W40N60P90) also caused significant reduction of photosynthetic parameters, including net photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and water use efficiency. The combination of high W-N doses with low P doses (W70N96P36) positively influenced gas-exchange parameters, chlorophyll and carotenoid contents. Seedlings treated with low-W and -N doses (W50N24P144) showed highest increases in malondialdehyde content and lowest levels of relative water content (RWC). Decreases in malondialdehyde content and increases in RWC were observed following a gradual increment of W and N doses, indicating that high W and N doses contributed to drought tolerance of E. angustifolia by protecting cell membranes and increasing water status. Low-W and -N applications considerably increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidase) and the contents of proline and soluble sugars, suggesting that E. angustifolia developed defensive strategies to avoid damage induced by water scarcity. Results from heatmap and principal component analyses confirmed that W and N were the main clustering factors, and both N and P performed well at high-W dose. The optimum growth performance of E. angustifolia was found under a combination of W level at 66.0% of field capacity, N dose of 74.0 mg kg-1 soil, and P dose of 36.0 mg kg-1 soil. Our findings demonstrate how optimum growth performance of E. angustifolia can be achieved by fine-tuning doses of W, N, and P resources, and how this in turn could greatly support the ecological restoration of coal-mined degraded environments.
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- Rana Roy
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China; Department of Agroforestry & Environmental Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, 3100, Bangladesh.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and the Agri-Environment in Northwest China, Ministry of Agriculture, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, 1706, Bangladesh.
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- Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute, Newforge Lane, BT9 5PX, Belfast, UK.
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China; Department of Agroforestry & Environmental Science, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, 3100, Bangladesh.
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- School of Economics and Finance, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory of Southern Vegetable Crop Genetic Improvement in Ministry of Agriculture, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, People's Republic of China; Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
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Ahmady A, Amini MH, Zhakfar AM, Babak G, Sediqi MN. Sun Protective Potential and Physical Stability of Herbal Sunscreen Developed from Afghan Medicinal Plants. Turk J Pharm Sci 2020; 17:285-292. [PMID: 32636706 DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2019.15428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Objectives The aim of this study was to develop an herbal topical sunscreen formulation based on some fixed oils in combination with some medicinal plants. Materials and Methods The crude and purified extracts were screened for their phytochemical profile and their sun protection potentials. Based on our results, Elaeagnus angustifolia purified extract (EAPE), sesame oil, and sea buckthorn oil were selected for the development of the sunscreen formulation. The developed sunscreen formulations containing different concentration of EAPE were evaluated for their different physicochemical properties and stability. Results The results of the phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of phenolic compounds and flavonoids in all tested extracts. EAPE, sesame oil, and sea buckthorn oil showed the highest absorption in the ultraviolet region. The sun protection factor (SPF) value of the developed formulations containing different concentration of EAPE was in the range of 6.37±0.14 to 21.05±0.85. The sunscreen formulation containing 6% EAPE was stable for 8 weeks in an oven (40 °C) and refrigerator (4 °C). Conclusion The findings of this study revealed a higher sun protection capacity of EAPE than the other plant extracts. Sunscreen formulations containing 6% EAPE showed promising SPF values. However, further in vivo studies are highly recommended to prove further the safety and efficacy of our developed sunscreen formulation.
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- Amina Ahmady
- Kabul University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Kabul University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Kabul University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutics, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Kabul University Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Kabul, Afghanistan
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Carradori S, Cairone F, Garzoli S, Fabrizi G, Iazzetti A, Giusti AM, Menghini L, Uysal S, Ak G, Zengin G, Cesa S. Phytocomplex Characterization and Biological Evaluation of Powdered Fruits and Leaves from Elaeagnus angustifolia. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25092021. [PMID: 32357533 PMCID: PMC7248930 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25092021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Fully ripe fruits and mature leaves of Elaeagnus angustifolia were harvested and analyzed by means of analytical and biological tests to better comprehend the chemical composition and therapeutic/nutraceutical potential of this plant. Fruits and leaves were dried and the obtained powders were analyzed to study their color character and (via headspace gas chromatography) describe the chemical profile. Subsequently, they were submitted to a chloroform-methanol extraction, to a hydroalcoholic extraction procedure assisted or not by microwaves, and to an extraction with supercritical CO2, assisted or not by ethanol as the co-solvent, to detect the polyphenolic and the volatile content. The resulting extracts were evaluated in terms of chlorophyll and carotenoid content, polyphenolic content, volatile fraction, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, antioxidant activity, radical scavenging activity, and enzymatic inhibition activity. The results confirmed the correlation between the chemical composition and the high antioxidant potential of leaf extracts compared to the fruit extracts in terms of the phenolic and pigment content. A promising effect against tyrosinase emerged for all the extracts, suggesting a therapeutic/nutraceutical use for this plant. Conversely, the volatile content from both natural matrices was similar.
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- Simone Carradori
- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
- Correspondence: (S.C.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.G.); (G.F.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.G.); (G.F.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.G.); (G.F.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.G.); (G.F.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Erciyes University Halil Bayraktar Health Services Vocational College, Kayseri 38039, Turkey;
- Ziya Eren Drug Application and Research Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya 42130, Turkey; (G.A.); (G.Z.)
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- Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya 42130, Turkey; (G.A.); (G.Z.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, “Sapienza” University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.C.); (S.G.); (G.F.); (A.I.)
- Correspondence: (S.C.); (S.C.)
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Han J, Chen X, Liu W, Cui H, Yuan T. Triterpenoid Saponin and Lignan Glycosides from the Traditional Medicine Elaeagnus angustifolia Flowers and Their Cytotoxic Activities. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25030462. [PMID: 31979069 PMCID: PMC7037515 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25030462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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A new triterpenoid saponin, named terpengustifol A (1), and two new lignan glucosides, phengustifols A and B (2 and 3), were isolated from the flowers of Elaeagnus angustifolia. Their structures were determined by the extensive analysis of the spectroscopic data (including NMR and HRMS) and ECD calculations. Compound 1 possesses an unusual monoterpene (Z)-6-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylocta-2,7-dienoyl unit at C-21. Compounds 2 and 3 are a pair of diastereoisomers, while their aglycones are a pair of enantiomers. Compounds 1 and 2 exhibited moderate cytotoxic activities against A375 cell lines with IC50 values at 12.1 and 15.6 μM, respectively. This is firstly reported the triterpenoid saponin and lignans isolated from the Elaeagnus angustifolia flowers.
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- Jianxin Han
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-Food Processing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, and State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (X.C.); (W.L.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, and State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (X.C.); (W.L.)
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, and State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (X.C.); (W.L.)
- The Laboratory of Effective Substances of Jiangxi Genuine Medicinal Materials, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China;
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- The Laboratory of Effective Substances of Jiangxi Genuine Medicinal Materials, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China;
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, and State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China; (X.C.); (W.L.)
- The Laboratory of Effective Substances of Jiangxi Genuine Medicinal Materials, College of Life Sciences, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330022, China;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-791-8814-0829
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Zeinalzadeh S, Mohagheghzadeh AA, Ahmadinezhad F, Akbarzadeh M. Comparison of the effect of Elaeagnus angustifolia flower capsule and sildenafil citrate tablet female sexual interest/arousal disorder in clinical trial study. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:3614-3620. [PMID: 31803662 PMCID: PMC6881950 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_525_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Sexual desire is one of the main issues affecting people's individual and social life. The present study aimed to compare the effects of Elaeagnus angustifolia extract and sildenafil citrate tablet on female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD) among the women referring to health centers in 2013. Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, 125 women between 18 and 40 years old who suffered from FSIAD were divided into Elaeagnus angustifolia, sildenafil citrate, and control groups. The study data were gathered using Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and through measurement of TSH and prolactin. The first intervention group had to consume 4.5 g Elaeagnus angustifolia in two divided doses for 35 days and the second one had to use 50 mg sildenafil citrate tablets for 4 weeks one hour before their sexual relationships. On the other hand, the control group was required to consume the placebo. The data were analyzed using the SPSS statistical software (v. 18) and P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: The frequency of sexual interest/arousal before the intervention was 53.7%, 50. %, and 66.7% in the Elaeagnus angustifolia, sildenafil citrate, and control groups, respectively (P = 0.269). However, these measures were respectively obtained as 19.5%, 33.3%, and 52.4% after the intervention (P = 0.007). Conclusion: Both interventions were effective in improvement of sexual interest/arousal. Yet, further studies are required to be conducted on the issue. Therefore, direct examination of health care providers, identifying and diagnosing sexual problems are the most important primary care. Influences the process of couples’ sexual problems.
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- Sanaz Zeinalzadeh
- Department of Midwifery, Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Firoozabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Firoozabad, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Maternal -Fetal Medicine Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Singh A, Hussain I, Singh NB, Singh H. Uptake, translocation and impact of green synthesized nanoceria on growth and antioxidant enzymes activity of Solanum lycopersicum L. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2019; 182:109410. [PMID: 31284122 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [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: 10/06/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Cerium oxide nanoparticles (nanoceria) were synthesized by a novel, simple green chemistry procedure using Elaeagnus angustifolia leaf extract as a reducing and capping agent. The crystalline nature of nanoceria was confirmed by XRD analysis. FTIR analysis revealed that phytochemicals are present on the surface of nanoceria. SEM and TEM images revealed that the nanoceria are well dispersed, spherical in shape with a particle size range in between 30 and 75 nm. Thereafter, the effects of various concentrations of cerium oxide (CeO2) and green synthesized nanoceria on growth and metabolism of Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) were investigated. The bio-accumulation of Ce in tomato seedlings was found to be dose dependent and the results showed that with the increase in exposure concentrations, the accumulation of Ce contents in both root and shoots augmented. However, unlike nanoceria treated seedlings, Ce contents in the roots with CeO2 treatments were negligible than that in the shoots at lower concentrations and this suggested the immobilization of Ce in CeO2 treatment at lower concentrations. Nanoceria at 500 and 1000 mg/L resulted in inhibitory effect on growth of test plant as compared to CeO2 component. The exposure of plants to nanoceria and CeO2 has resulted in significant reduction in pigment content, increased LP, EL and H2O2 content. The activities of antioxidant enzymes viz. SOD, CAT, APX and GPX were significantly up regulated on exposure of nanoceria and CeO2. It is concluded that plant exposure with nanoceria at concentrations of 20 and 100 mg/L were more beneficial for growth and metabolism of tomato plants than that of CeO2 at equivalent concentrations.
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- Ajey Singh
- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botany, Government Degree College, Kargil, 194103, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, 211002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Institute of Bioscience and Technology, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow, 225003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Chen XY, Han JX, Liu YS, Hajiakber A, Yuan T. [Chemical constituents from traditional Uighur herbal medicine Elaeagnus angustifolia flowers]. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 2019; 43:1749-1753. [PMID: 29902880 DOI: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20180115.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Seven aromatic glycosides (1-7), including four phenylethanol glycosides, one phenylmethanol glycoside, one phenylpropane glycoside and one benzoside, were isolated from the methanolic extract of Uighur Medicine Elaeagnus angustifolia flowers. Their structures were elucidated based on the analysis of spectroscopic data (1D, 2D NMR and HR-MS). Compound 1 is a new compound, named as angustifol A. Six known compounds were identified as 2-phenylethyl-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(2), salidroside (3), vanillic acid 4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside(4), vanilloloside (5), (Z)-isoconiferin (6), 2-phenylethyl-6-O-α-L-arabinofuranosyl-β-D-glucopyranoside (7). Compounds 2-7 were isolated from the genus Elaeagnus for the first time. In vitro anti-inflammatory assays revealed that none of these compounds showed good COX inhibitory activities.
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- Xiao-Yu Chen
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Chemistry of Arid Zone, Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Xinjiang Indigenous Medicinal Plants Resource Utilization, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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Zhang XQ, Li GQ, DU S. Predicting the influence of future climate change on the suitable distribution areas of Elaeagnus angustifolia. Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao 2018; 29:3213-3220. [PMID: 30325145 DOI: 10.13287/j.1001-9332.201810.018] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Climate change significantly affects geographic distribution of plants worldwide. Understanding the influence of climate change on the suitable areas of afforestation tree species in China and taking timely countermeasures are crucial for improving the effectiveness of afforestation. Elaeagnus angustifolia is a good species for ecological restoration of degraded lands and control of desertification. Using MaxEnt and GIS, we predicted the changes of climatically suitable areas of this species under future climate scenarios, based on 182 records from herbaria and published literatures, and 13 climatic factors from BIOCLIM, Holdridge life zone and Kira index. The results showed that the four climate scenarios in 2070s had different effects on the climatically suitable areas of this species. The suitable areas would shrink in the lowest greenhouse gas emission (RCP 2.6) scenario. The shrinking areas were mainly located in the edge of the currently suitable areas in the northwest. The suitable areas would expand in the lower (RCP 4.5), the higher (RCP 6.0) and the highest (RCP 8.5) greenhouse gas emission scenarios. The expanding areas were mainly located in the northwestern arid regions of warm temperate zone, and northeastern sub-humid regions of middle temperate zone. There were obvious expansions in the northern arid and semi-arid regions of middle temperate zone, and southern humid regions of north-subtropical zone under RCP 8.5 scenario. The geographical centroids of future suitable ranges would move with a speed of 6-19 km·(10 a)-1. The altitudinal centroids were predicted to move to lower regions with a speed of 3-20 m·(10 a)-1. The stably suitable areas accounted for 83%-98% of the current distribution ranges of this species, which were generally stable under future climate change scenarios.
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- Xiao Qin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- College Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Heze University, Heze 274015, Shandong, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
- Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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Yildiz O, Altundağ E, Çetin B, Teoman Güner Ş, Sarginci M, Toprak B. Experimental arid land afforestation in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Environ Monit Assess 2018; 190:355. [PMID: 29789963 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-6724-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The afforestation of arid lands faces many challenges, and perhaps the most important key for success is choosing one or more species that are adapted well for local environmental conditions. We explored species that would be suitable for the steppe region of Central Anatolia. Intensive site preparation included ripping the subsoil (to 80 cm) and plowing the upper soil before planting seedlings of Elaeagnus angustifolia, Robinia pseudoacacia, Fraxinus angustifolia, and Pinus nigra were used as tree species. We also tested the success of several shrub species: Amygdalus orientalis, Calligonum polygonoides, and Spartium junceum. After five growing seasons, E. angustifolia showed the highest survival, with 80% of planted seedlings remaining. For the shrubs, A. orientalis was the most successful species with a 95% survival rate. Broad-leaved trees grew a cumulative average of 34 cm in height in 5 years, whereas P. nigra seedings grew only 9 cm. The greatest height growth occurred in the shrubs, with A. orientalis gaining 40 cm in height in 5 years. Overall, E. angustifolia and A. orientalis appeared best suited for afforestation in these areas. R. pseodoacacia and F. angustifolia may also be used as alternative species.
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- Oktay Yildiz
- Forestry Faculty, Düzce University, Konuralp, 81620, Düzce, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Düzce University, Düzce, Turkey
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- Forestry Faculty, Düzce University, Konuralp, 81620, Düzce, Turkey
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- Eskişehir Soil and Ecological Research Institute, General Directorate of Forestry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Forestry Faculty, Düzce University, Konuralp, 81620, Düzce, Turkey
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- Forestry Faculty, Düzce University, Konuralp, 81620, Düzce, Turkey
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Motevalian M, Shiri M, Shiri S, Shiri Z, Shiri H. Anti-inflammatory activity of Elaeagnus angustifolia fruit extract on rat paw edema. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 28:377-381. [PMID: 28358712 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2015-0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Elaeagnus angustifolia fruit has been traditionally used in Iranian herbal medicine to treat diarrhea and rheumatoid arthritis. In the present study, the effects of E. angustifolia fruit extract on the acute and chronic phases of formalin-induced rat paw edema were examined. METHODS The acute and chronic anti-inflammatory effects of E. angustifolia fruit extract were investigated through the subcutaneous injection of 100 μL of formalin (2.5%) into a rat's hind paw. Thirty minutes before the procedure, the experimental groups were treated intraperitoneally with hydroalcoholic fruit extracts of E. angustifolia (concentrations of 100, 300, 700, and 1000 mg/kg); sodium salicylate (SS, 400 mg/kg) and distilled water were used as positive and negative control groups, respectively. Treatment with SS and the fruit extracts were performed daily for 8 days, and the degree of edema was measured by using mercury plethysmometer and digital caliper. RESULTS In the acute anti-inflammatory study, the extract showed a significant anti-inflammatory effect in a dose-dependent manner. The results of 1000 mg/kg of the extract was significantly different compared with the negative control group (p<0.05) and was comparable to sodium salicylate (p<0.05). Results from the chronic study suggested that E. angustifolia extract significantly reduced paw edema and inflammation in a dose-dependent manner. The results also showed that the measurement by digital caliper and mercury plethysmometer were both reliable and might be applied interchangeably (p<0.01). Phytochemical tests indicated that the hydroalcoholic fruit extract of E. angustifolia was positive for cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, terpenoids, and saponins. CONCLUSIONS Based on our findings, the E. angustifolia fruit extract probably has acute and chronic anti-inflammatory activities to support its applications in folk medicine.
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Koohi-Hosseinabadi O, Ranjbar Z, Sepehrimanesh M, AndisheTadbir A, Poorbaghi SL, Bahranifard H, Tanideh N, Koohi-Hosseinabadi M, Iraji A. Biochemical, hematological, and pathological related healing effects of Elaeagnus angustifolia hydroalcoholic extract in 5-fluorouracil-induced oral mucositis in male golden hamster. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2017; 24:24447-24453. [PMID: 28895047 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0137-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [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: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Oral mucositis (OM) is one of the cancer chemotherapy-related side effects which can affect the quality of life of affected patients. This study was designed to investigate the healing effect of Elaeagnus angustifolia in 5-flurouracil (5-FU)-induced OM in golden hamster. Fifty-six adult male golden hamsters received three intraperitoneal injections of 5-FU at a dose of 60 mg/kg on days 0, 5, and 10. The cheek pouch mucosa was scratched superficially under local anesthesia. Then, two horizontal scratches were made across the everted cheek pouch on days 3 and 4. All treatments were started on day 12 for equal number of animals in control group with no treatments, gel base group that was treated with carboxy methyl cellulose as gel base which used in preparation of the topical gel, topical gel group that used gel containing 10% hydroalcoholic extract of E. angustifolia (HEEA) topically, and dietary group which was treated with 300 mg/kg HEEA. At 2 and 5 days after treatment, blood and pouch tissue sampling were done and analyzed for blood composition, tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities plus histopathological evaluations. Both topically and orally HEEA-treated groups showed a significant relief in OM compared to the control and base gel groups. However, the systemic form had higher efficiency in some parts especially decreasing the MPO (0.27 ± 0.17 vs. 0.56 ± 0.17 IU/L) and increasing SOD (6.46 ± 0.15 vs. 5.36 ± 0.18 IU/L) activities in pouch tissue in comparison to topical form mostly at 5 days after treatment. It seems that hydroalcoholic extract of E. angustifolia can be used as an appropriate drug choice for the treatment of oral mucositis based on its healing stimulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.
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- Omid Koohi-Hosseinabadi
- Center of Comparative and Experimental Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Stem Cell and Transgenic Technology Research Center and Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Students' Research Committee, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Students' Research Committee, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Karimifar M, Soltani R, Hajhashemi V, Sarrafchi S. Evaluation of the effect of Elaeagnus angustifolia alone and combined with Boswellia thurifera compared with ibuprofen in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial. Clin Rheumatol 2017; 36:1849-1853. [PMID: 28349271 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-017-3603-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2017] [Revised: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common articular disorders. Many patients do not respond to acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the mainstay of pharmacotherapy for knee OA. The plants Elaeagnus angustifolia and Boswellia thurifera have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of E. angustifolia alone and in combination with B. thurifera compared with ibuprofen in patients with knee osteoarthritis. In a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial, 75 patients with knee OA were randomly and equally assigned to one of three groups Elaeagnus (n = 23), Elaeagnus/Boswellia (n = 26), and ibuprofen (n = 26) to receive the capsules of Elaeagnus, Elaeagnus/Boswellia, and ibuprofen, respectively, three times daily with meals for 4 weeks. Pain severity based on VAS (visual analog scale, 0 to 10 scale) and the scores of LPFI (Lequesne Pain and Function Index) and PGA (patient global assessment) were determined pre- and post-intervention for all patients. All interventions had significant lowering effects on VAS, LPFI, and PGA scores (P < 0.001 for all parameters) with no significant difference between groups in terms of effects on all evaluated parameters. Consumption of E. angustifolia fruit extract either alone or in combination with Boswellia oleo-gum resin extract could decrease pain and improve function in patients with knee osteoarthritis comparable to ibuprofen.
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- Mansoor Karimifar
- Department of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Dabbaghmanesh MH, Noorafshan A, Talezadeh P, Tanideh N, Koohpeyma F, Iraji A, Bakhshayeshkaram M, Montazeri-Najafabady N. Stereological investigation of the effect of Elaeagnus angustifolia fruit hydroalcoholic extract on osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats. Avicenna J Phytomed 2017; 7:261-274. [PMID: 28748173 PMCID: PMC5511978] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Postmenopausal osteoporosis is characterized by increased fracture risk. However, each approved treatment has specific side effects. Therefore, foods with plant origins have increasingly attracted attention as an alternative treatment. Studies have shown that Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) has antioxidant properties. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of EA hydroalcoholic extract on ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in rats using stereological methods. MATERIAL AND METHODS 55 female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to control, sham operated (normal saline), ovariectomized (OVX), OVX + EA fruit extract (600 mg/kg BW/day), and OVX + estradiol benzoate (3 mg/kg BW) for 16 weeks. Blood samples were collected to measure calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) plasma levels. Then, specimens from tibia and fifth lumbar vertebra (L5) bones were prepared and stereological analysis was done. RESULTS Ovariectomy significantly decreased the calcium level and increased the ALP level in the OVX group. In spite of improvement in calcium hemostasis in groups treated with estrogen and EA fruit extract (p<0.05), only treatment with estrogen was able to reduce ALP levels. Moreover, treatment with EA fruit extract and estrogen caused a significant increase in the number of osteoblasts in vertebra and tibia compared to the OVX group (p<0.05). Estrogen and EA fruit extract were also able to reduce the number of osteoclasts in tibia of the treated OVX rats (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The results showed that EA extract exerted more effects, markedly, on osteoblastogenesis in the OVX rats. Thus, it could be considered as a potential agent to treat patients with osteoporosis.
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- Mohmmad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh
- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Corresponding Author: Tel: +987116473096, Fax: +987116473096,
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- Department of Anatomy, Histomorphometry and Stereology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of pharmacology, Stem Cell and Transgenic Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Researcher in Central Research Laboratory, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Amiri Tehranizadeh Z, Baratian A, Hosseinzadeh H. Russian olive ( Elaeagnus angustifolia) as a herbal healer. Bioimpacts 2016; 6:155-167. [PMID: 27853679 PMCID: PMC5108988 DOI: 10.15171/bi.2016.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 04/23/2016] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Introduction:Elaeagnus spp. is one in the family of riparian trees growing near the rivers or water corridors. In this family, Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive) is famous because of its medical applications.
Methods: A comprehensive review was performed to extract the related data from published literature.
Results: Traditionally, it has been used as an analgesic, antipyretic and diuretic herbal medicine. A large number of compounds have been derived from Russian olive and made this plant a source of flavonoids, alkaloids, minerals and vitamins. Although the purpose of most studies is to use this plant for preparation of herbal medicines and as an ingredient for drug formulation, there is no available drug dosage form commercially.
Conclusion: This review aimed to provide the most important documentary information on the active components of Elaeagnus spp. and their relation to the pharmacological properties and compare them with reported medicinal effects.
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- Zeinab Amiri Tehranizadeh
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Singh A, Singh NB, Hussain I, Singh H, Yadav V, Singh SC. Green synthesis of nano zinc oxide and evaluation of its impact on germination and metabolic activity of Solanum lycopersicum. J Biotechnol 2016; 233:84-94. [PMID: 27422354 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2016.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In the present study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were rapidly synthesized at room temperature by treating zinc acetate dihydrate with the flower extract of Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian olive). The formation of ZnO NPs was primarily confirmed by UV-visible absorption spectrum in the range of 250-700nm. XRD analysis and DLS particle size analyzer revealed the size of ZnO NPs. The FTIR spectrum revealed the presence of phytochemicals in the flower extract mediated ZnO NPs. Moreover, the morphology of the ZnO NPs was determined using SEM. Seeds of Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) were separately treated with different concentrations of synthesized ZnO NPs and zinc sulphate (ZnSO4) salt suspensions (common zinc supplement). The effect of these treatments on seed germination, seedling vigor, chlorophyll, protein and sugar contents as well as on the activities of lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme were studied. Leaves of plants treated with 6.1mM concentration of ZnO NPs recorded maximum reflectance while it was minimum in plants treated with 1.2mM concentration of NPs. The effect of synthesized ZnO NPs on seedling vigor, pigment, protein and sugar content was found affirmative at lower concentrations contrary to control and ZnSO4 salt. The inhibitory effect at higher concentration of NPs indicated importance in the precise application of NPs, in Zn deficient system, where plant response varies with concentration. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report on Elaeagnus angustifolia mediated synthesis of ZnO NPs and their effects on germination and physiological activity of tomato.
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- Ajey Singh
- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, U.P., India
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, U.P., India.
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, U.P., India
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, U.P., India
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- Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, U.P., India
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- Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, U.P., India
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Panahi Y, Alishiri GH, Bayat N, Hosseini SM, Sahebkar A. Efficacy of Elaeagnus Angustifolia extract in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. EXCLI J 2016; 15:203-10. [PMID: 27330526 PMCID: PMC4908661 DOI: 10.17179/excli2015-639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders all over the world. Available anti-arthritic medications have only partial efficacy and their long-term use is associated with adverse events. Elaeagnus Angustifolia (EA) is a medicinal plant with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study evaluated the impact of two doses of EA extract compared with ibuprofen on the severity of disease in patients with knee OA. This study was designed as a randomized, double blind, active-controlled and parallel group trial. Patients with OA were randomized to receive 300 mg/day (n=33) or 600 mg/day (n=32) of EA aqueous extract, or 800 mg/day ibuprofen (n=32) for 7 weeks. EA extract contained 0.21 % (w/w) kaempferol according to HPLC. Efficacy of treatment was assessed using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of pain, Lequesne's Pain-Function Index (LPFI), and patient's global assessment (PGA) index. The amount of kaempferol in the extract was determined by HPLC method to be 0.21 % w/w. There were significant reductions in WOMAC, VAS, LPFI and PGA scores by the end of trial with all three interventions. Comparison of the changes in WOMAC, VAS and LPFI scores among the treatment groups did not reveal any significant difference between EA and ibuprofen, and between low and high doses of EA. EA was safe and well tolerated during the course of trial and no adverse event was reported. The present results suggest beneficial effects of aqueous EA extract in reducing the symptoms of OA with an efficacy comparable to that of ibuprofen.
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- Yunes Panahi
- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Rheumatology, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Metabolic Research Centre, Royal Perth Hospital, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Akbarzadeh M, Zeinalzadeh S, Zolghadri J, Mohagheghzadeh A, Faridi P, Sayadi M. Comparison of Elaeagnus angustifolia Extract and Sildenafil Citrate on Female Orgasmic Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Reprod Infertil 2014; 15:190-8. [PMID: 25473627 PMCID: PMC4227976] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Orgasmic disorder can create a feeling of deprivation and failure and provide mental problems, incompatibility and marital discord. This study aimed to compare the effects of Elaeagnus angustifolia flower extract and sildenafil citrate on female orgasmic disorder in women in 2013. METHODS In this randomized clinical trial, 125 women between 18-40 years old who suffered from orgasmic disorder were divided into three E. angustifolia, sildenafil citrate and control groups. The data were gathered using Female Sexual Function Index and through measurement of TSH and prolactin. The first intervention group had to consume 4.5 gr E. angustifolia extract in two divided doses for 35 days and the second one had to use 50 mg sildenafil citrate tablets for 4 weeks one hour before their sexual relationship. However, the control group had to consume the placebo. The data were analyzed using paired t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Bonferroni posthoc test and p<0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS The frequency of orgasmic disorder before the intervention was 41.5%, 40.5%, and 57.1% in E. angustifolia, sildenafil citrate, and control groups, respectively (p=0.23). However, these measures were respectively 29.3%, 16.7%, and 50% after the intervention (p=0.004). A significant difference between the two groups regarding sexual satisfaction after the intervention (p=0.003) compared to the beginning of the study (p=0.356). Besides, the highest reduction of changes after the intervention (58.82%) was observed in the sildenafil citrate group. CONCLUSION Both E. angustifolia extract and sildenafil citrate were effective in reduction of the frequency of orgasmic disorder in women.
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- Marzieh Akbarzadeh
- Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Midwifery, Fatemeh (P.B.U.H) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,Corresponding Author: Marzieh Akbarzadeh, Hazrat-e-Fatemeh Nursing and Midwifery College, Namazi Hospital, Shiraz, Iran. E-mail:
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Bio-statistics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Khan SU, Khan AU, Shah AUHA, Shah SM, Hussain S, Ayaz M, Ayaz S. Heavy metals content, phytochemical composition, antimicrobial and insecticidal evaluation of Elaeagnus angustifolia. Toxicol Ind Health 2013; 32:154-61. [PMID: 24081630 DOI: 10.1177/0748233713498459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Elaeagnus angustifolia was analyzed for determination of metals, phytoconstituents, bactericidal, fungicidal and insecticidal effects and to explore its chemical and biological potential. The root, branches, leaves, stem bark and root bark parts of E. angustifolia were found to contain iron, lead, copper, cadmium, zinc, chromium, nickel and cobalt in different concentrations. Crude extract of Elaeagnus angustifolia (Ea.Cr) was tested positive for the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins and tannins. Ea.Cr and its fractions, n-hexane (Ea.Hex), ethyl acetate (Ea.EtAc) and aqueous (Ea.Aq) showed bactericidal activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, while against Pseudomonas aeruginosa only Ea.Hex and Ea.EtAc were effective. When tested for antifungal effect, Ea.Cr exhibited fungicidal action against Aspergillus fumagatus, Ea.EtAc and Ea.Aq against Aspergillus flavis and Ea.EtAc against Aspergillus niger. Ea.Hex was active against all three fungal strains. The chloroform fraction (Ea.CHCl3) was found inactive against the used microbes. Ea.Cr, Ea.Hex, Ea.CHCl3, Ea.EtAc and Ea.Aq caused mortality of Tribolium castaneum and Ephestia cautella insects observed after 24 and 48 h of treatment. These data indicate that E. angustifolia exhibits different heavy metals and compound groups. Methanolic extract of E. angustifolia and its various fractions possess antibacterial, antifungal and insecticidal activities, which elucidate medicinal application of the plant.
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- Shahid Ullah Khan
- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan Department of Pharmacology, Riphah Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan
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Gaskin JF, Hufbauer RA, Bogdanowicz SM. Microsatellite markers for Russian olive ( Elaeagnus angustifolia; Elaeagnaceae). Appl Plant Sci 2013; 1:apps1300013. [PMID: 25202584 PMCID: PMC4103145 DOI: 10.3732/apps.1300013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2013] [Accepted: 04/15/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PREMISE OF THE STUDY Microsatellite markers were developed for the plant species Elaeagnus angustifolia to assist in future investigations of genetic variability in its native and invasive ranges and the precise origins of the United States/Canada invasion. • METHODS AND RESULTS Eleven polymorphic microsatellite markers were developed. The number of alleles observed for each locus ranged from three to 11. • CONCLUSIONS These microsatellites have sufficient potential variability to define population structure and origins of the Russian olive invasion.
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- John F. Gaskin
- U.S. Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), 1500 N. Central Avenue, Sidney, Montana 59270 USA
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- Department of Bioagricultural Science and Pest Management and Graduate Degree Program in Ecology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80626 USA
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- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Corson Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853 USA
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Beigom Taheri J, Anbari F, Maleki Z, Boostani S, Zarghi A, Pouralibaba F. Efficacy of Elaeagnus angustifolia Topical Gel in the Treatment of Symptomatic Oral Lichen Planus. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects 2010; 4:29-32. [PMID: 22991592 PMCID: PMC3429955 DOI: 10.5681/joddd.2010.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2010] [Accepted: 10/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and aims
The purpose of this study was to determine efficacy of 19% Elaeagnus angustifolia (EA) topical gel in the treatment of symptomatic oral lichen planus.
Materials and methods
Patients with symptomatic oral lichen planus referring to the Department of Oral Medicine, Fac-ulty of Dentistry at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences were asked to participate in the study. Twenty-eight pa-tients who were histopathologically diagnosed with lichen planus were divided into two groups (15 in the case and 13 in the control groups). The subjects were randomly assigned to either topical gel of EA or placebo in a double-blind manner. They were then instructed to apply the medication on dried lesions three times daily. Pain and size of the lesions were evaluated after 2 weeks. Data were analyzed by SPSS 12.0 software, using t-test, paired t-test, Fisher’s exact test and chi-square test.
Results
Twenty-eight patients (m/f: 7/21) with symptomatic oral lichen planus participated in the study. Fifteen patients (m/f: 4/11) received E A gel and 13 patients (m/f: 3/10) received placebo. There was a 75% decrease in pain (33.3% in the case and 7.7% in the control groups), and a decrease of 50% in size (33.3% in the case group) and 75% only in 7.6% of the case group.
Conclusion The results suggest that 19% EA gel is efficient in the treatment of symptomatic oral lichen planus, with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, as well.
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- Jamileh Beigom Taheri
- Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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