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Cherubino Ribeiro TH, de Oliveira RR, das Neves TT, Santiago WD, Mansur BL, Saczk AA, Vilela de Resende ML, Chalfun-Junior A. Metabolic Pathway Reconstruction Indicates the Presence of Important Medicinal Compounds in Coffea Such as L-DOPA. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12466. [PMID: 37569839 PMCID: PMC10419165 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
The use of transcriptomic data to make inferences about plant metabolomes is a useful tool to help the discovery of important compounds in the available biodiversity. To unveil previously undiscovered metabolites of Coffea, of phytotherapeutic and economic value, we employed 24 RNAseq libraries. These libraries were sequenced from leaves exposed to a diverse range of environmental conditions. Subsequently, the data were meticulously processed to create models of putative metabolic networks, which shed light on the production of potential natural compounds of significant interest. Then, we selected one of the predicted compounds, the L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), to be analyzed by LC-MS/MS using three biological replicates of flowers, leaves, and fruits from Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora. We were able to identify metabolic pathways responsible for producing several compounds of economic importance. One of the identified pathways involved in isoquinoline alkaloid biosynthesis was found to be active and producing L-DOPA, which is a common product of POLYPHENOL OXIDASES (PPOs, EC 1.14.18.1 and EC 1.10.3.1). We show that coffee plants are a natural source of L-DOPA, a widely used medicine for treatment of the human neurodegenerative condition called Parkinson's disease. In addition, dozens of other compounds with medicinal significance were predicted as potential natural coffee products. By further refining analytical chemistry techniques, it will be possible to enhance the characterization of coffee metabolites, enabling a deeper understanding of their properties and potential applications in medicine.
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- Thales Henrique Cherubino Ribeiro
- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Physiology, Plant Physiology Sector, Department of Biology, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-000, Brazil; (T.H.C.R.); (R.R.d.O.)
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Physiology, Plant Physiology Sector, Department of Biology, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-000, Brazil; (T.H.C.R.); (R.R.d.O.)
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- Plant Physiology Sector, Department of Biology, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-000, Brazil;
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- National Institute of Coffee Science and Technology (INCT-CAFÉ), Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-000, Brazil;
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- Multiuser Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (LabMAI), Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-000, Brazil;
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- Analytical and Electroanalytical Laboratory (LAE), Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-000, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Plant Molecular Physiology, Plant Physiology Sector, Department of Biology, Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Lavras 37200-000, Brazil; (T.H.C.R.); (R.R.d.O.)
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Nerurkar PV, Yokoyama J, Ichimura K, Kutscher S, Wong J, Bittenbender HC, Deng Y. Medium Roasting and Brewing Methods Differentially Modulate Global Metabolites, Lipids, Biogenic Amines, Minerals, and Antioxidant Capacity of Hawai'i-Grown Coffee ( Coffea arabica). Metabolites 2023; 13:412. [PMID: 36984852 PMCID: PMC10051321 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13030412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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In the United States, besides the US territory Puerto Rico, Hawai'i is the only state that grows commercial coffee. In Hawai'i, coffee is the second most valuable agricultural commodity. Health benefits associated with moderate coffee consumption, including its antioxidant capacity, have been correlated to its bioactive components. Post-harvest techniques, coffee variety, degree of roasting, and brewing methods significantly impact the metabolites, lipids, minerals, and/or antioxidant capacity of brewed coffees. The goal of our study was to understand the impact of roasting and brewing methods on metabolites, lipids, biogenic amines, minerals, and antioxidant capacity of two Hawai'i-grown coffee (Coffea arabica) varieties, "Kona Typica" and "Yellow Catuai". Our results indicated that both roasting and coffee variety significantly modulated several metabolites, lipids, and biogenic amines of the coffee brews. Furthermore, regardless of coffee variety, the antioxidant capacity of roasted coffee brews was higher in cold brews. Similarly, total minerals were higher in "Kona Typica" cold brews followed by "Yellow Catuai" cold brews. Hawai'i-grown coffees are considered "specialty coffees" since they are grown in unique volcanic soils and tropical microclimates with unique flavors. Our studies indicate that both Hawai'i-grown coffees contain several health-promoting components. However, future studies are warranted to compare Hawai'i-grown coffees with other popular brand coffees and their health benefits in vivo.
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- Pratibha V. Nerurkar
- Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders and Alternative Medicine, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (MBBE), College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders and Alternative Medicine, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (MBBE), College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders and Alternative Medicine, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (MBBE), College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders and Alternative Medicine, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (MBBE), College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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- Laboratory of Metabolic Disorders and Alternative Medicine, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (MBBE), College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM), Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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- Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences (TPSS), CTAHR, UHM, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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- Bioinformatics Core, Departmentt of Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center (UHCC), John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), UHM, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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Simões MHS, Salles BCC, Duarte SMDS, Silva MAD, Viana ALM, Moraes GDOID, Figueiredo SA, Ferreira EB, Rodrigues MR, Paula FBDA. Leaf extract of Coffea arabica L. reduces lipid peroxidation and has anti-platelet effect in a rat dyslipidemia model. BRAZ J PHARM SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/s2175-97902022e19562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Differences between the Leaf Mycobiome of Coffea arabica and Wild Coffee Species and Their Modulation by Caffeine/Chlorogenic Acid Content. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9112296. [PMID: 34835422 PMCID: PMC8619290 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9112296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The study of microbes associated with the coffee tree has been gaining strength in recent years. In this work, we compared the leaf mycobiome of the traditional crop Coffea arabica with wild species Coffea racemosa and Coffea stenophylla using ITS sequencing for qualitative information and real-time PCR for quantitative information, seeking to relate the mycobiomes with the content of caffeine and chlorogenic acid in leaves. Dothideomycetes, Wallemiomycetes, and Tremellomycetes are the dominant classes of fungi. The core leaf mycobiome among the three Coffea species is formed by Hannaella, Cladosporium, Cryptococcus, Erythrobasidium, and Alternaria. A network analysis showed that Phoma, an important C. arabica pathogen, is negatively related to six fungal species present in C. racemosa and C. stenophylla and absent in C. arabica. Finally, C. arabica have more than 35 times the concentration of caffeine and 2.5 times the concentration of chlorogenic acid than C. stenophylla and C. racemosa. The relationship between caffeine/chlorogenic acid content, the leaf mycobiome, and genotype pathogen resistance is discussed.
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Mei S, Perumal M, Battino M, Kitts DD, Xiao J, Ma H, Chen X. Mangiferin: a review of dietary sources, absorption, metabolism, bioavailability, and safety. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021:1-19. [PMID: 34606395 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1983767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Mangiferin is a potential candidate for use in nutraceutical and functional food applications due to its numerous bioactivities. However, the low bioavailability of mangiferin is a major limitation for establishing efficacy for use. This review describes current information on known food sources and factors that influence mangiferin contents, absorption, and metabolism features, and recent progress that has come from research efforts to increase the bioavailability of mangiferin. We also list patents that targeted to enhance mangiferin bioavailability. Mangifera indica L. is the major dietary source for mangiferin, a xanthone that varies widely in different parts of the plant and is influenced by many factors that involve plant propagation and post-harvest processing. Mangiferin absorption occurs mostly in the small intestine by passive diffusion with varying absorption capacities in different segments of the gastrointestinal tract. Recent research has led to the development of novel technologies to encapsulate mangiferin in nano/microparticle carrier systems as well as generate mangiferin derivatives to improve solubility and bioavailability. Preclinical studies reported that mangiferin < 2000 mg/kg is generally nontoxic. The safety and the increase in bioavailability are key limiting factors for developing successful applications for mangiferin as a nutritional dietary supplement or nutraceutical.
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- Suhuan Mei
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Department of Clinical Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Food, Nutrition, and Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.,Department of Analytical Chemistry and Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China.,Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China.,International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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