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Freitas M, Ribeiro D, Janela JS, Varela CL, Costa SC, da Silva ET, Fernandes E, Roleira FMF. Plant-derived and dietary phenolic cinnamic acid derivatives: Anti-inflammatory properties. Food Chem 2024; 459:140080. [PMID: 38986205 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Cinnamic acids are aromatic acids primarily found in plants and plant-derived food. Phenolic cinnamic acids, with one or more hydroxyl groups in the aromatic ring, often contribute to the biological activities attributed to these compounds. The presence of hydroxyl groups and a carboxyl group makes cinnamic acids very hydrophilic, preventing them from crossing biological membranes and exerting their biological activities. To alleviate this condition, a panel of synthetic modifications have been made leading to a diverse set of phenolic cinnamic structures. In this review, an overview of the natural phenolic cinnamic acid derivatives and their plant sources (more than 200) is described. The synthetic approaches to obtain the referred derivatives (more than 200) namely esters and amides are reviewed. Further, their anti-inflammatory activity (more than 70 compounds) is scrutinized. Finally, future directions will be indicated to translate the research on phenolic cinnamic derivatives into potentially effective anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- Marisa Freitas
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, University of Porto, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, University of Porto, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e do Ambiente da Universidade dos Açores, Portugal.
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- Univ Coimbra, CERES, Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, Pólo III - Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Univ Coimbra, CERES, Coimbra, Portugal; Univ Coimbra, Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR), Clinic Academic Center of Coimbra (CACC), Coimbra, Portugal; Univ Coimbra, Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology (CIBB), Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Univ Coimbra, Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, Pólo III - Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Univ Coimbra, CERES, Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, Pólo III - Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, University of Porto, Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- Univ Coimbra, CERES, Faculty of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, Pólo III - Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal.
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Ahmadi SS, Bagherzadeh O, Sargazi M, Kalantar F, Najafi MAE, Vahedi MM, Afshari AR, Sahebkar A. Harnessing the therapeutic potential of phytochemicals in neuroblastoma. Biofactors 2024. [PMID: 39189819 DOI: 10.1002/biof.2115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Neuroblastomas are the most common solid tumors outside of the brain that originate from immature neural crest cells, accounting for about 10% of all pediatric malignancies. The treatment for neuroblastomas involves a multimodal schedule, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. All these modalities are limited by side effects that might be severe, poor prognosis, and a high risk of recurrence. In the quest for additional therapeutic approaches, phytochemicals have attracted attention owing to their reported antitumor properties, safety, and multimechanistic mode of action. Several studies have used plant-derived bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids, suggesting modulation of biomolecules and signal transduction pathways involved in neuroblastoma. We reviewed the findings of recent preclinical and clinical studies demonstrating the effects of phytochemicals on neuroblastoma, shedding light on their molecular mechanism of action and potential therapeutic applications.
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- Seyed Sajad Ahmadi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Khatam-Ol-Anbia Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Khatam-Ol-Anbia Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Alzahra Eye Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Departman of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical sciences, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Akman TÇ, Şimşek S, Akşit Z, Akşit H, Aydin A, Tüfekçi AR, Adem S, Yilmaz MA. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry profile and antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiproliferative, and enzyme activities of Thymus pectinatus and Thymus convolutus: in vitro and in silico approach. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024; 104:4039-4049. [PMID: 38376445 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study is to investigate the antiproliferative, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and enzyme activity capacities and phytochemical compositions of Thymus pectinatus (TP), Thymus convolutus (TC), which are endemic to Türkiye. Quantitative analysis of phenolic compounds in the extracts was conducted using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, targeting 53 phenolic compounds. RESULTS Rosmarinic acid, quinic acid, and cynaroside were identified as the major compounds, exhibiting quantitative variation in both extracts. The extracts had a high total phenolic content, with 113.57 ± 0.58 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g extract for TP and 130.52 ± 1.05 mg GAE/g extract for TC. Furthermore, although both extracts exhibited high total flavonoid content; the TP extract (75.12 ± 1.65 mg quercitin equivalents (QE)/g extract) displayed a higher flavonoid content than the TC extract (30.24 ± 0.74 mg QE/g extract) did. The extracts had a promising antiproliferative effect on C6, HeLa, and HT29 cancer cell lines with a less cytotoxic effect (10.5-14.2%) against normal cells. Both extracts exhibited very potent inhibitory activity against the xanthine oxidase enzyme, with half-maximal inhibitory concentration values of respectively 2.07 ± 0.03 μg mL-1 and 2.76 ± 0.06 μg mL-1 and moderate activity against tyrosinase and α-glucosidase. Docking simulations proved that rosmarinic acid and cynaroside, the major components of the extracts, were the most potent inhibitors of xanthine oxidase. According to antimicrobial activity results, the TC extract exhibited moderate activity against Staphylococcus aureus, and the TP extract had strong activity against both Enterococcus faecium and S. aureus. CONCLUSION These findings emphasize the beneficial effects of the two endemic Thymus species on human health and suggest their potential use as plant-derived bioactive agents. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Tuğrul Çağrı Akman
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Çayırlı Vocational School, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Service, Tourism and Hospitality Vocational School, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Çankırı Karatekin University, Çankırı, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Ait Atmane S, Batır MB, Özbek ZA, Ergönül PG, Balcan E, Ait Eldjoudi D, Özkale E, Bribi N, Khettal B. Cold pressed Pinus halepensis Mill. seed oil for potential health applications: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory effects, and assessment of inflammatory mediators by RT-qPCR in skin wound healing. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117157. [PMID: 37696441 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pinus halepensis Mill. seed (Pinaceae), commonly known as "Zgougou," is widely consumed in the Mediterranean region and has long been used to treat diseases including bronchitis, rheumatism, infection, and inflammation. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study was focused on the investigation of some pharmacological activities, such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing effects, of cold-pressed oil of Pinus halepensis Mill. seed (COPHS). MATERIALS AND METHODS The fixed oil of Pinus halepensis seed was extracted by a cold pressing process. The analgesic activity of COPHS was examined by acetic acid and formalin-induced contortion and pain tests. The anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated in carrageenan and formalin induced paw and ear edema models. Wound healing potential was assessed on an experimental skin wound, and the expression levels of inflammation mediators were determined by RT-qPCR in skin wound healing. RESULTS The results showed analgesic efficacy through significant inhibition of abdominal cramps (59.15%) and pain (75.91%). In addition, this oil exerted an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting ear (62.25%) and paw (70.00%) edema. The COPHS stimulated wound contraction in experimental skin wound healing with a contraction rate of 89.23% with notable reduction of TNF-α and NF-kB expression levels in the treated groups. CONCLUSIONS This study provided for the first time the pharmacological profile, particularly the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and healing effects, of fixed oil extracted by cold pressing from the seed of Pinus halepensis Mill.
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- Sihem Ait Atmane
- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology and Ethnobotany, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Algeria.
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, 45140, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, 45140, Turkey; Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, 45140, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, 45140, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology and Ethnobotany, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, 45140, Turkey
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology and Ethnobotany, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology and Ethnobotany, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Algeria
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Abdin M, Mabrouk M, El-Sebaiy L, Eissa M, El-Bana M, Salama MA, El-Beltagy AE, Naeem MA. Composite films based on carboxy methyl cellulose and sodium alginate incorporated Thymus vulgaris purified leaves extract for food application: Assessment, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 240:124474. [PMID: 37072063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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The current study was conducted to develop biodegradable films with matrix composed from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), sodium alginate (SA) and different concentrations from Thymus vulgaris purified leaves extract (TVE). The color properties, physical properties, shape of surface, manners of crystallinity, mechanical properties and thermal properties of produced films were investigated. The continuous addition of TVE up to 1.6 % inside films matrix imparted the yellow color of extract that increased opacity to 2.98 and reduced moisture, swelling, solubility and water vapor permeability (WVP) of films up to 10.31 %, 30.17 %, 20.18 % and (1.12× 10-10 g.m-1 s-1 pa-1), respectively. Furthermore, the surface micrographs showed smoother surface after using small concentrations of TVE and turned to irregular with rough surface at higher concentrations. The FT-IR analysis indicated typically bands that demonstrated physical interaction between TVE extract and CMC/SA matrix. The fabricated films showed suitable thermal stability with decreasing trend by incorporation of TVE inside CMC/SA films. Furthermore, the developed CMC/SA/TVE2 showed significant effects on preserving the levels of moisture content, titrable acidity, force to puncture and sensory properties of cheddar cheese during cold storage days compared with commercial packaging materials.
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- Mohamed Abdin
- Agricultural Research Center, Food Technology Research Institute, Giza 12611, Egypt.
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- Agricultural Research Center, Food Technology Research Institute, Giza 12611, Egypt; Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Food Technology Research Institute, Giza 12611, Egypt
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- Food Science and Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Shibin El-Kom, Egypt
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- Nutrition and Food Science of Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Gras A, Parada M, Pellicer J, Vallès J, Garnatje T. Cancer and Traditional Plant Knowledge, an Interesting Field to Explore: Data from the Catalan Linguistic Area. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134070. [PMID: 35807319 PMCID: PMC9268183 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Cancer is the second cause of death in the world and is foreseen to be responsible for about 16 million deaths in 2040. Approximately, 60% of the drugs used to treat cancer are of natural origin. Besides the extensive use of some of these drugs in therapies, such as those derived from the genus Taxus, a significant number of plants have revealed themselves as useful against cancer in recent years. The field of ethnobotany focuses on documenting traditional knowledge associated with plants, constituting a starting point to uncover the potential of new plant-based drugs to treat or prevent, in this case, tumour diseases and side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. From a series of extensive ethnobotanical prospections across the Catalan linguistic area (CLA), we have recorded uses for 41 taxa with antitumour effects. The two most quoted botanical families are Asteraceae and Ranunculaceae, and the most frequently reported species is Ranunculus parnassifolius, a high-mountain species, which is widely collected for this purpose. The reported species have been used to treat an important number of cancer types, focusing on preventive, palliative, and curative uses, as well as to deal with the side effects of conventional treatments. Comparing our results in CLA with previous data available in the most comprehensive databases of pharmacology and a review of cytotoxicity assays revealed that for the several species reported here, there was no previous evidence of traditional uses against cancer. Despite the need for further analyses to experimentally validate the information presented here, combining traditional uses and phylogenetically-informed strategies to phytochemical and pharmacological research would represent new avenues to establish more integrative approaches, hence improving the ability to select new candidate taxa in cancer research.
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- Airy Gras
- Laboratori de Botànica—Unitat Associada CSIC, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació—Institut de Recerca de la Biodiversitat IRBio, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; (M.P.); (J.V.)
- Center for the Study of Human Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30033-5305, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Laboratori de Botànica—Unitat Associada CSIC, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació—Institut de Recerca de la Biodiversitat IRBio, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; (M.P.); (J.V.)
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- Institut Botànic de Barcelona (IBB), CSIC-Ajuntament de Barcelona, 08038 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; (J.P.); (T.G.)
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond TW9 3AE, UK
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- Laboratori de Botànica—Unitat Associada CSIC, Facultat de Farmàcia i Ciències de l’Alimentació—Institut de Recerca de la Biodiversitat IRBio, Universitat de Barcelona (UB), 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; (M.P.); (J.V.)
- Secció de Ciències Biològiques, Institut d’Estudis Catalans, 08001 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institut Botànic de Barcelona (IBB), CSIC-Ajuntament de Barcelona, 08038 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain; (J.P.); (T.G.)
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Ait Atmane S, Ait Eldjoudi D, Aksoylu Özbek Z, Günç Ergönül P, Khettal B. Acute and 28-day repeated dose toxicity evaluations of cold pressed Pinus halepensis Mill. seed oil in mice and rats. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2022; 132:105191. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2022.105191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Bouymajane A, Rhazi Filali F, Oulad El Majdoub Y, Ouadik M, Abdelilah R, Cavò E, Miceli N, Taviano MF, Mondello L, Cacciola F. Phenolic compounds, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of extracts from aerial parts of Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis, Mentha suaveolens and Sideritis incana from Morocco. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202101018. [PMID: 35104048 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202101018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Thymus zygis subsp. gracilis , Mentha suaveolens and Sideritis incana (Lamiaceae family) are well recognized for their medicinal, pharmaceutical and aromatic properties. The present study aimed to investigate for the first time the polyphenolic composition, the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the extracts obtained from the aerial parts of these species collected from the Ifrane region of Morocco. The polyphenolic compounds were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to photodiode array and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-PDA-ESI/MS). The antioxidant activity was investigated using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, reducing power and ferrous ion chelating assays. The antibacterial activity was evaluated against three Gram-negative bacteria ( Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella typhimurium ) and three Gram-positive bacteria ( Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Listeria monocytogenes ). A total of thirty-three, sixteen and thirteen polyphenolic compounds were positively identified and characterized in T. zygis subsp. gracilis , M. suaveolens and S. incana extracts, respectively. Among the extracts, M. suaveolens exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, followed by S. incana and T. zygis subsp. gracilis in both DPPH and reducing power assays; all extracts showed the lowest activity in the chelating assay. In addition, all extracts demonstrated a bactericidal effect against Gram-positive bacteria and bacteriostatic effect against Gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, the aerial parts of Moroccan T. zygis subsp. gracilis , M. suaveolens and S. incana might be considered as a valuable source of natural antioxidant and antibacterial agents with potential application in food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Aziz Bouymajane
- Moulay Ismail University: Universite Moulay Ismail, Faculty of Sciences, -, Zitoune Meknes, MOROCCO
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- Moulay Ismail University: Universite Moulay Ismail, Faculty of Sciences, -, Zitoune Meknes, MOROCCO
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- University of Messina: Universita degli Studi di Messina, CHIBIOFARAM, Viale Annunziata, Messina, ITALY
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- Moulay Ismail University: Universite Moulay Ismail, Faculty of Sciences, -, Zitoune Meknes, MOROCCO
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- Moulay Ismail University: Universite Moulay Ismail, Faculty of Sciences, -, Zitoune Meknes, MOROCCO
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- University of Messina: Universita degli Studi di Messina, CHIBIOFARAM, Viale Annunziata, 98168, Messina, ITALY
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- University of Messina: Universita degli Studi di Messina, CHIBIOFARAM, Viale Annunziata, 98168, Messina, ITALY
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- University of Messina: Universita degli Studi di Messina, CHIBIOFARAM, Viale Annunziata, 98168, Messina, ITALY
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- University of Messina: Universita degli Studi di Messina, CHIBIOFARAM, Viale Annunziata, 98168, Messina, ITALY
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- University of Messina: Universita degli Studi di Messina, BIOMORF, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125, Messina, ITALY
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Kucková K, Grešáková L, Takácsová M, Kandričáková A, Chrastinová L, Polačiková M, Cieslak A, Ślusarczyk S, Čobanová K. Changes in the Antioxidant and Mineral Status of Rabbits After Administration of Dietary Zinc and/or Thyme Extract. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:740658. [PMID: 34746281 PMCID: PMC8569448 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.740658] [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: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study was aimed at determining the impact of organic zinc (Zn) and thyme extract (TE) administration, given alone or together for 6 weeks, on the antioxidant and mineral status (Zn, Cu, Fe, and Mn) in the plasma and tissues of growing rabbits. A total of 96 rabbits of age 35 days were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups: a control group (C), a Zn group supplemented with dietary zinc (50 mg/kg), a TE group receiving thyme extract applied in drinking water (1 ml/L), and a Zn + TE group treated with both additives. Lipid peroxidation in the plasma was influenced by Zn intake and in the kidney was affected by both the Zn and TE treatment (P < 0.05). Zn supplementation led to a significant increase in glutathione peroxidase activity (P = 0.017), total antioxidant capacity (P = 0.009) and total thiol groups level (P = 0.047) in the kidney, with the highest values occurring in rabbits receiving the combination Zn + TE. Administration of TE influenced Zn content in the kidney (P < 0.001), while zinc intake decreased Cu concentration in muscle (P = 0.021). In conclusion, the simultaneous administration of organic Zn and TE positively affected the antioxidant response of kidneys and can be used for improving the antioxidant status of growing rabbits.
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- Katarína Kucková
- Centre of Biosciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Centre of Biosciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Centre of Biosciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology, Kosice, Slovakia
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- Centre of Biosciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology, Kosice, Slovakia
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- National Agricultural and Food Centre, Research Institute for Animal Production, Luzianky, Slovakia
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- National Agricultural and Food Centre, Research Institute for Animal Production, Luzianky, Slovakia
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Botany, Medical University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Centre of Biosciences of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology, Kosice, Slovakia
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Extraction Processes Affect the Composition and Bioavailability of Flavones from Lamiaceae Plants: A Comprehensive Review. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9091675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Lamiaceae plants are a widespread family of herbaceous plants with around 245 plant genera and nearly 22,576 species distributed in the world. Some of the most representative and widely studied Lamiaceae plants belong to the Ocimum, Origanum, Salvia, and Thymus genera. These plants are a rich source of bioactive molecules such as terpenes, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. In this sense, there is a subgroup of flavonoids classified as flavones. Flavones have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-diabetic potential; thus, efficient extraction techniques from their original plant matrixes have been developed. Currently, conventional extraction methods involving organic solvents are no longer recommended due to their environmental consequences, and new environmentally friendly techniques have been developed. Moreover, once extracted, the bioactivity of flavones is highly linked to their bioavailability, which is often neglected. This review aims to comprehensively gather recent information (2011–2021) regarding extraction techniques and their important relationship with the bioavailability of flavones from Lamiaceae plants including Salvia, Ocimum, Thymus, and Origanum.
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Villalva M, Santoyo S, Salas-Pérez L, Siles-Sánchez MDLN, Rodríguez García-Risco M, Fornari T, Reglero G, Jaime L. Sustainable Extraction Techniques for Obtaining Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Compounds from the Lamiaceae and Asteraceae Species. Foods 2021; 10:foods10092067. [PMID: 34574177 PMCID: PMC8472344 DOI: 10.3390/foods10092067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Melissa officinalis L. and Origanum majorana L., within Lamiaceae family, and Calendula officinalis L. and Achillea millefolium L., within the Asteraceae, have been considered a good source of bioactive ingredients with health benefits. In this study, the supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) using pure CO2, and the ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) were proposed as green techniques to obtain plant-based extracts with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Higher values of total phenolic content and antioxidant activity were achieved in UAE ethanol:water (50:50, v/v) extracts. Meanwhile, UAE pure ethanol extracts showed greater anti-inflammatory activity. RP-HPLC-PAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS analysis showed a vast number of phenolic compounds in the extracts, including unreported ones. O. majorana ethanol:water extract presented the highest content of phenolics and antioxidant activity; among its composition, both rosmarinic acid and luteolin glucoside derivatives were abundant. The pure ethanol extract of A. millefolium resulted in an important content of caffeoylquinic acid derivatives, luteolin-7-O-glucoside and flavonoid aglycones, which could be related to the remarkable inhibition of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 cytokines. Besides, borneol and camphor, found in the volatile fraction of A. millefolium, could contributed to this latter activity. Thus, this study points out that O. majorana and A. millefolium are considered a promising source of bioactive ingredients with potential use in health promotion.
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- Marisol Villalva
- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.V.); (S.S.); (M.d.l.N.S.-S.); (M.R.G.-R.); (T.F.); (G.R.)
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.V.); (S.S.); (M.d.l.N.S.-S.); (M.R.G.-R.); (T.F.); (G.R.)
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- Faculty of Accounting and Administration, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Fco. Javier Mina 150, Luis Echeverría Álvarez Sector Norte, 27085 Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico;
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.V.); (S.S.); (M.d.l.N.S.-S.); (M.R.G.-R.); (T.F.); (G.R.)
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.V.); (S.S.); (M.d.l.N.S.-S.); (M.R.G.-R.); (T.F.); (G.R.)
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.V.); (S.S.); (M.d.l.N.S.-S.); (M.R.G.-R.); (T.F.); (G.R.)
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.V.); (S.S.); (M.d.l.N.S.-S.); (M.R.G.-R.); (T.F.); (G.R.)
- Imdea-Food Institute, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Food Science Research (CIAL), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CEI UAM+CSIC), 28049 Madrid, Spain; (M.V.); (S.S.); (M.d.l.N.S.-S.); (M.R.G.-R.); (T.F.); (G.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-910-017-925
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Sarfaraz D, Rahimmalek M, Saeidi G. Polyphenolic and molecular variation in Thymus species using HPLC and SRAP analyses. Sci Rep 2021; 11:5019. [PMID: 33658577 PMCID: PMC7930249 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84449-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In the present research, inter and intra genetic variability of 77 accessions belonging to 11 Thymus species were assessed using eight SRAP primer combinations. High polymorphism (98.3%) was observed in the studied species. The cluster analysis classified Thymus species into five main groups. According to molecular variance (AMOVA) analysis, 63.14% of total genetic variation was obtained within the species, while 36.86% of variation was observed among species. STRUCTURE analysis was also performed to estimate the admixture of species. For instance, T. carmanicus and T. transcaspicus revealed high admixtures. HPLC analysis also demonstrated the presence of rosmarinic acid (32.3–150.7 mg/100 g DW), salvianolic acid (8–90 mg/100 g DW), and cinnamic acid (1.7–32.3 mg/100 g DW) as major phenolic acids, as well as apigenin, epicatechin, and naringenin as the major flavonoids. The highest phenolic and flavonoid contents were detected in T. transcaspicus (37.62 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE) g−1 DW) and T. vulgaris (8.72 mg quercetin equivalents (QE) g−1 DW), respectively. The antioxidant properties and total phenolic of Thymus species were examined using DPPH and β-carotene-linoleic acid model systems and consequently T. vulgaris and T. pubescens were detected with the highest and the lowest antioxidant activities respectively. Cluster and principal Components Analysis (PCA) of the components classified the species in to three groups. Finally, similarity within some species was observed comparing molecular and phytochemical markers. For instance, T. vulgaris separated from other species according to major polyphenolic profiles and molecular analyses, as well as T. transcaspicus, T. carmanicus, and T. fedtschenkoi that were clustered in the same groups.
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- Danial Sarfaraz
- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, 84156 83111, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, 84156 83111, Isfahan, Iran. .,Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, 84156-83111, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, 84156 83111, Isfahan, Iran
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Taghouti M, Martins-Gomes C, Félix LM, Schäfer J, Santos JA, Bunzel M, Nunes FM, Silva AM. Polyphenol composition and biological activity of Thymus citriodorus and Thymus vulgaris: Comparison with endemic Iberian Thymus species. Food Chem 2020; 331:127362. [PMID: 32590268 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The polyphenol compositions of Thymus × citriodorus and Thymus vulgaris extracts as obtained by exhaustive hydroethanolic (HE) extraction and aqueous decoction (AD) were compared. In addition, their compositions and bioactivities were compared to those of Thymus pulegioides and Thymus mastichina, grown under the same edaphoclimatic conditions, and Thymus carnosus. Rosmarinic acid was the most abundant polyphenol followed by luteolin-hexuronide, salvianolic acids I and K. Cluster analysis suggests a similarity of the polyphenol composition of T. citriodorus and T. vulgaris. A significant antioxidant activity was observed and correlated with their polyphenol levels. The same being observed for the higher anti-proliferative activity/cytotoxicity of HE extracts on Caco-2 and HepG2 cells as compared to AD extracts. Significant association between the total phenolic compounds with the anti-proliferative activity, for both cell lines, was observed. These results support the importance of salvianolic acids levels in Thymus extracts and their in vitro anti-proliferative/cytotoxic activities.
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- Meriem Taghouti
- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal; Food and Wine Chemistry Lab, Chemistry Research Centre Vila Real (CQ-VR), UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal; Food and Wine Chemistry Lab, Chemistry Research Centre Vila Real (CQ-VR), UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Phytochemistry, Institute of Applied Biosciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Adenauerring 20a, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal; Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Technology, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Phytochemistry, Institute of Applied Biosciences, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Adenauerring 20a, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Food and Wine Chemistry Lab, Chemistry Research Centre Vila Real (CQ-VR), UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal; Department of Chemistry, School of Life Sciences and Environment, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal.
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- Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal; Department of Biology and Environment, School of Life Sciences and Environment, UTAD, Quinta de Prados, 5001 801 Vila Real, Portugal.
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N. Adham A, F. Hegazy ME, Naqishbandi AM, Efferth T. Induction of Apoptosis, Autophagy and Ferroptosis by Thymus vulgaris and Arctium lappa Extract in Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma Cell Lines. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25215016. [PMID: 33138135 PMCID: PMC7663330 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25215016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Thymus vulgaris and Arctium lappa have been used as a folk remedy in the Iraqi Kurdistan region to deal with different health problems. The aim of the current study is to investigate the cytotoxicity of T. vulgaris and A. lappa in leukemia and multiple myeloma (MM) cell lines and determine the mode of cell death triggered by the most potent cytotoxic fractions of both plants in MM. Resazurin assay was used to evaluate cytotoxic and ferroptosis activity, apoptosis, and modulation in the cell cycle phase were investigated via Annexin V-FITC/PI dual stain and cell-cycle arrest assays. Furthermore, we used western blotting assay for the determination of autophagy cell death. n-Hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and butanol fractions of T. vulgaris and A. lappa exhibited cytotoxicity in CCRF-CEM and CEM/ADR 5000 cell lines at concentration range 0.001–100 μg/mL with potential activity revealed by chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions. NCI-H929 displayed pronounced sensitivity towards T. vulgaris (TCF) and A. lappa (ACF) chloroform fractions with IC50 values of 6.49 ± 1.48 and 21.9 ± 0.69 μg/mL, respectively. TCF induced apoptosis in NCI-H929 cells with a higher ratio (71%), compared to ACF (50%) at 4 × IC50. ACF demonstrated more potent autophagy activity than TCF. TCF and ACF induced cell cycle arrest and ferroptosis. Apigenin and nobiletin were identified in TCF, while nobiletin, ursolic acid, and lupeol were the main compounds identified in ACF. T. vulgaris and A. lappa could be considered as potential herbal drug candidates, which arrest cancer cell proliferation by induction of apoptosis, autophagic, and ferroptosis.
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- Aveen N. Adham
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Staudinger Weg 5, 55128 Mainz, Germany;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Staudinger Weg 5, 55128 Mainz, Germany;
- Chemistry of Medicinal Plants Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq;
- Correspondence: (A.M.N.); (T.E.); Tel.: +964-75-0448-2788 (A.M.N.); +49-6131-3925751 (T.E.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University, Staudinger Weg 5, 55128 Mainz, Germany;
- Correspondence: (A.M.N.); (T.E.); Tel.: +964-75-0448-2788 (A.M.N.); +49-6131-3925751 (T.E.)
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Catauro M, Scolaro C, Dal Poggetto G, Pacifico S, Visco A. Wear Resistant Nanocomposites Based on Biomedical Grade UHMWPE Paraffin Oil and Carbon Nano-Filler: Preliminary Biocompatibility and Antibacterial Activity Investigation. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12040978. [PMID: 32331367 PMCID: PMC7240565 DOI: 10.3390/polym12040978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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In the present paper, we investigate the effectiveness of nanocomposites (composed of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) mixed with carbon nano-filler (CNF) and medical grade paraffin oil (PO), from the biological point of view. Wear measurements were carried out without (air) and with lubricant (distilled water, natural, and artificial lubricant), and antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity were evaluated. The results highlighted that the presence of CNF is important in the nanocomposite formulation because it reduces the wear rate and prevents oxidative degradation during its processing. An amount of 1.0 wt % of CNF is best because it reaches the optimal distribution within the polymeric matrix, resulting in the best wear resistant, bio-active, and anti-bacterial nanocomposite among all investigated samples.
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- Michelina Catauro
- Department of Engineering, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (A.V.); Tel.: +39-082/5010360 (M.C.); Tel.: +39-090-676-5249/3808 (A.V.)
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, C.da Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies; University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy;
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- Department of Engineering, University of Messina, C.da Di Dio, 98166 Messina, Italy;
- Istituto per i Polimeri, Compositi e Biomateriali - CNR IPCB, Via Paolo Gaifami 18, 9-95126 Catania, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (A.V.); Tel.: +39-082/5010360 (M.C.); Tel.: +39-090-676-5249/3808 (A.V.)
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Tzima K, Brunton NP, Rai DK. Evaluation of the impact of chlorophyll removal techniques on polyphenols in rosemary and thyme by-products. J Food Biochem 2020; 44:e13148. [PMID: 31962370 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The impact of dechlorophyllization (n-hexane: water partitioning, activated charcoal bleaching, and ChloroFiltr® decolorization) on major polyphenols of two herbal by-products (rosemary and thyme) was assessed. The aim was to produce decolorized extracts for food preservation and improve the quantification of their main phenolics. Activated charcoal bleaching and ChloroFiltr® decolorization effectively removed the chlorophyll a and b, whereas traces were detected after n-hexane: water partitioning. Dechlorophyllized thyme extracts prepared using activated charcoal and ChloroFiltr® had the lowest relative antioxidant capacity index (RACI) values based on 2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) antioxidant assays. Conversely, rosemary extracts had positive RACI values following treatment with activated charcoal, whereas n-hexane led to a significant antioxidant loss. Chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses indicated that phenolic diterpenes (carnosol and carnosic acid), as well as rosmarinic acid were in general not significantly decreased (p ˃ .05) after activated charcoal treatment, while n-hexane maintained the flavonoids and phenolic acids with nonsignificant losses. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Commercial exploitation of polyphenol-rich plant based extracts as natural antioxidant agents is impeded by their high chlorophyll content, which when incorporated in food products can result in products that do not meet the consumer expectations for appearance. This study has shown that the activated charcoal bleaching has potentials to remove chlorophyll and retain antioxidant polyphenols in particular diterpenes in fresh herb by-products. Moreover, the commonly used n-hexane was less effective in removing chlorophyll but retained the major flavonoids and phenolic acids. Thus, the choice of chlorophyll removal methods depend on retaining the class of antioxidant polyphenols abundant in the plant matrix.
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- Katerina Tzima
- Department of Food BioSciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland.,UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- UCD Institute of Food and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Food BioSciences, Teagasc Food Research Centre Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland
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UHPLC-HR-MS/MS-Guided Recovery of Bioactive Flavonol Compounds from Greco di Tufo Vine Leaves. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24193630. [PMID: 31597396 PMCID: PMC6804278 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24193630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Leaves of Vitis vinifera cv. Greco di Tufo, a precious waste made in the Campania Region (Italy), after vintage harvest, underwent reduction, lyophilization, and ultrasound-assisted maceration in ethanol. The alcoholic extract, as evidenced by a preliminary UHPLC-HR-MS analysis, showed a high metabolic complexity. Thus, the extract was fractionated, obtaining, among others, a fraction enriched in flavonol glycosides and glycuronides. Myricetin, quercetin, kaempferol, and isorhamnetin derivatives were tentatively identified based on their relative retention time and TOF-MS2 data. As the localization of saccharidic moiety in glycuronide compounds proved to be difficult due to the lack of well-established fragmentation pattern and/or the absence of characteristic key fragments, to obtain useful MS information and to eliminate matrix effect redundancies, the isolation of the most abundant extract's compound was achieved. HR-MS/MS spectra of the compound, quercetin-3-O-glucuronide, allowed us to thoroughly rationalize its fragmentation pattern, and to unravel the main differences between MS/MS behavior of flavonol glycosides and glycuronides. Furthermore, cytotoxicity assessment on the (poly)phenol rich fraction and the pure isolated compound was carried out using central nervous system cell lines. The chemoprotective effect of both the (poly)phenol fraction and quercetin-3-O-glucuronide was evaluated.
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Kamal M, Naz M, Jawaid T, Arif M. Natural products and their active principles used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases: a review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-019-00396-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Li X, He T, Wang X, Shen M, Yan X, Fan S, Wang L, Wang X, Xu X, Sui H, She G. Traditional Uses, Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Plants from the Genus Thymus. Chem Biodivers 2019; 16:e1900254. [PMID: 31381251 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201900254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The genus Thymus (Lamiaceae) comprises about 214 species throughout the world, mainly found in North Africa, Europe, and temperate Asia zone. They are traditionally used as food additives and folk medicines. This review comprehensively summarizes information about traditional uses, chemical constituents, and biological activities of this genus and provides recommendations for future investigations. All information was gathered from scientific databases including Google Scholar, Sci-Finder, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and CNKI. Volatile oils are the most concerned constituents of this genus. Flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, tannins, organic acids, terpenoids, and phytosterols were also summarized. This genus plants possessed a variety of activities including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, analgesic, and antidiabetic. In brief, this review will be helpful to provide valuable data for explorations and create more interests towards Thymus genus in the future.
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- Xiao Li
- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, 750004, P. R. China
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- School of Chinese Pharmacy, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100102, P. R. China
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Lau CH, Chua LS. Solvation Free Energy Simulation for Rosmarinic Acid Extraction from Orthosiphon stamineus. Methods Protoc 2019; 2:mps2030064. [PMID: 31357609 PMCID: PMC6789708 DOI: 10.3390/mps2030064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study was aimed to extract rosmarinic acid from Orthosiphon stamineus Benth. (Lamiaceae) in high yield. The mixture of chloroform-ethyl acetate (70:30) was chosen as the solvent system because rosmarinic acid gave the lowest solvation free energy in that solvent system based on the computational solubility prediction. The crude extract of the plant was fractionated by C18 reversed phase absorbent to recover rosmarinic acid. The content of rosmarinic acid was increased from 4.0% w/w to 6.7% w/w after fractionation. The radical scavenging activity of rosmarinic acid rich fraction (IC50 = 38.3 μg/mL) was higher than the crude extract (IC50 = 58.85 μg/mL) based on the DPPH assay. Several phytochemicals were also identified based on the detection of fragment ions of target compounds. Fractions 1 to 3 could be combined to be a rosmarinic acid rich fraction. Simultaneously, the combination of fractions 4 to 6 could obtain a plant fraction rich in rosmarinic acid, sinensetin and eupatorin, whereas fractions 7 to 9 could be combined as a sinensetin rich fraction. The preparation of known phytochemical profile of O. stamineus fraction is highly required for value added product formulation and pharmacological studies, particularly for anti-diabetes and kidney related diseases which had previously been reported attributed to this herbal plant. This is the first study using solvation free energy to predict the suitable solvent system for rosmarinic acid extraction from highly complex herbal sample using the technology of solid phase extraction. The use of solvation free energy simulation is convenient and reliable before wet experiments for time and cost saving.
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- Cher Haan Lau
- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Malaysia
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- Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Malaysia.
- Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Malaysia.
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Piccolella S, Crescente G, Candela L, Pacifico S. Nutraceutical polyphenols: New analytical challenges and opportunities. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2019; 175:112774. [PMID: 31336288 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2019.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Revised: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 07/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Nowadays, the research for secondary metabolites with health promoting effects in countering or slowing-down chronic and degenerative diseases (e.g. cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases) identify phenols and polyphenols, widespread and mostly copious in dietary plant sources, as beneficial for human health. These compounds, as intrinsically antioxidant, are claimed as nutraceuticals with preventive efficacy in offsetting oxidant species over-genesis in normal cells, and with the potential ability to halt or reverse oxidative stress-related diseases. In this context, pure (poly)phenols and/or their herbal/food complexes were found to exert both anti- and pro-oxidant activities, suggesting also a promising chemopreventive efficacy. In fact, different evidence further highlights their ability to induce apoptosis, growth arrest, DNA synthesis inhibition and/or modulation of signal transduction pathways. Indeed, a full understanding of the phenolic and polyphenolic composition of plant species, which still now represent their inestimable and worth exploring source, is an important challenge, which today can and must be favourably pursued in the consciousness that the bioactivity of a plant extract is always in its chemistry. To reach this purpose a number of new and advanced techniques are available for extraction, purification and structural identification purposes, but, taking into account how, when and where (poly)phenols are biosynthesized, their use must be highly rationalized. This is particularly true for mass spectrometry techniques which, although representing one of the most powerful tools and in continuous evolution in this era, often suffer from an automatism that does not give justice to the chemical goodness of a plant species and particularly those of nutraceutical interest. This review will deepen into polyphenol research, focusing on biosynthesis, analytical approaches for a conscious exploitability of nutraceutical plant extracts rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory polyphenols and/or pure isolated polyphenols.
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- Simona Piccolella
- Department Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy.
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Brahmi-Chendouh N, Piccolella S, Crescente G, Pacifico F, Boulekbache L, Hamri-Zeghichi S, Akkal S, Madani K, Pacifico S. A nutraceutical extract from Inula viscosa leaves: UHPLC-HR-MS/MS based polyphenol profile, and antioxidant and cytotoxic activities. J Food Drug Anal 2019; 27:692-702. [PMID: 31324285 PMCID: PMC9307043 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2018.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Nowadays, advanced extraction techniques and highly sensitive metabolic profiling methods are effectively employed to get new information on plant chemical constituents. Among them wild medicinal plants or their parts, with large and ancient use in folk medicine, are investigated for their potential functional use and cultivation. In this context, Inula viscosa leaves engaged our attention. A simple experimental design, based on Soxhlet extraction and chromatographic fractionation, allowed us to obtain the investigated polyphenol fraction (IvE). UHPLC-HRMS analyses revealed shikimoyl depsides of caffeic acid and unusual dihydrobenzofuran lignans as main secondary metabolites. These compounds, together with cinchonain-type phenols, and hydroxycinnamoyl flavonol glycosides, are reported for the first time in inula. Overall, forty-three secondary metabolites were identified. The extract exerted a remarkable antiradical activity towards DPPH• and ABTS+•. Furthermore, it was able to inhibit cell viability and mitochondrial redox activity of neuroblastoma, hepatoblastoma and colon carcinoma cells, whereas it did not affect cell density of HaCaT cells immortalized human keratinocytes. As detected by the oxidant-sensing probe 2′,7′-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate, the inhibitory responses seemed to be related to IvE-induced increase of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). The obtained results highlighted that inula leaves, nowadays even undervalued and unexplored, could be considered a renewable source of nutraceutical compounds.
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- Nabila Brahmi-Chendouh
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100, Caserta, Italy; Laboratory of 3BS, Faculty of Life and Nature Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100, Caserta, Italy
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- Laboratory of 3BS, Faculty of Life and Nature Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Laboratory of 3BS, Faculty of Life and Nature Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Valorization of Natural Resources, Bioactive Molecules and Biological Analysis Unit, Department of Chemistry, University of Mentouri Constantine 1, 25000, Constantine, Algeria
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- Laboratory of 3BS, Faculty of Life and Nature Sciences, University of Bejaia, 06000, Bejaia, Algeria
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100, Caserta, Italy.
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Phenolic Rich Fractions from Mycelium and Fruiting Body of Ganoderma lucidum Inhibit Bacterial Pathogens Mediated by Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species and Protein Leakage and Modulate Hypoxic Stress in HEK 293 Cell Line. Adv Pharmacol Sci 2018; 2018:6285615. [PMID: 30651727 PMCID: PMC6311817 DOI: 10.1155/2018/6285615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Ganoderma lucidum (G. lucidum) fungus (Family Ganodermataceae) is widely used as a traditional medicine in China, Japan, and many Asian countries on account of its numerous medicinal properties such as antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, energy enhancing, and immunostimulatory. This broad spectrum of therapeutic effects exhibited by G. lucidum is ascribed to its abundance in several classes of chemical constituents, namely, carbohydrates, flavonoids, minerals, phenolics, proteins, and steroids which possess substantial bioactivities. The aim of the current study was to prepare phenolic rich fractions (PRFs) from aqueous extract of the Indian variety of G. lucidum mycelium and fruiting body. These fractions were assessed for their antioxidant capacity by TPC (total phenolic content), TFC (total flavonoid content), FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power), and ABTS [2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline)-6-sulfonic acid] assays. Quantification of flavonoids and nucleobases present in the fractions was carried out by high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC). The antibacterial activity of the fractions was evaluated against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, and Staphylococcus aureus. The antibacterial mechanism of action of the PRFs was established to be generation of reactive oxygen species and leakage of proteins within bacterial cells. Additionally, the protective effect of the PRFs in counteracting hypoxia was observed in HEK 293 cell lines.
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Pacifico S, Piccolella S, Nocera P, Tranquillo E, Dal Poggetto F, Catauro M. New insights into phenol and polyphenol composition of Stevia rebaudiana leaves. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2018; 163:45-57. [PMID: 30286435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.09.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The diversity in phenols and polyphenols of stevia leaf has been simplified applying sequential fractionation techniques on its ethanol extract through ultrasound assisted maceration. Two of the fractions obtained by reverse-phase column chromatography resulted differently active in an extensive antioxidant and cytotoxic screening. Both fractions were chemically profiled by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) coupled with electrospray ionization (ESI) quadrupole/time-of-flight (QqTOF) mass spectrometry (MS). One of the fractions was composed mainly of chlorogenic acids and flavonol triglycosides, whereas the other was rich in flavonoids mono- and diglycosides and in their hydroxycinnamoyl derivatives. Among the fifty compounds identified, non-phenol metabolites, such as benzyl primeveroside and roseoside, as well as a lignan polyphenol (5'), are reported for the first time as constituents of the Stevia leaf.
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- Severina Pacifico
- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy.
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- Department of Environmental Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Vivaldi 43, I-81100 Caserta, Italy
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cinthia, 26, I-80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Roma 29, I-81031 Aversa, Italy
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Phenolic compounds characterization by LC-DAD- ESI/MSn and bioactive properties of Thymus algeriensis Boiss. & Reut. and Ephedra alata Decne. Food Res Int 2018; 116:312-319. [PMID: 30716951 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.08.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Revised: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Putnik P, Lorenzo JM, Barba FJ, Roohinejad S, Režek Jambrak A, Granato D, Montesano D, Bursać Kovačević D. Novel Food Processing and Extraction Technologies of High-Added Value Compounds from Plant Materials. Foods 2018; 7:E106. [PMID: 29976906 PMCID: PMC6069231 DOI: 10.3390/foods7070106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Some functional foods contain biologically active compounds (BAC) that can be derived from various biological sources (fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants, wastes, and by-products). Global food markets demand foods from plant materials that are “safe”, “fresh”, “natural”, and with “nutritional value” while processed in sustainable ways. Functional foods commonly incorporate some plant extract(s) rich with BACs produced by conventional extraction. This approach implies negative thermal influences on extraction yield and quality with a large expenditure of organic solvents and energy. On the other hand, sustainable extractions, such as microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), high-pressure assisted extraction (HPAE), high voltage electric discharges assisted extraction (HVED), pulsed electric fields assisted extraction (PEF), supercritical fluids extraction (SFE), and others are aligned with the “green” concepts and able to provide raw materials on industrial scale with optimal expenditure of energy and chemicals. This review provides an overview of relevant innovative food processing and extraction technologies applied to various plant matrices as raw materials for functional foods production.
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- Predrag Putnik
- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Centro Tecnológico de la Carne de Galicia, rúa Galicia 4, Parque Tecnológico de Galicia, San Cibrao das Viñas, 32900 Ourense, Spain.
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- Nutrition and Food Science Area, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Sciences, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, 46100 Burjassot, València, Spain.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA.
- Burn and Wound Healing Research Center, Division of Food and Nutrition, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348-14336, Iran.
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Department of Food Engineering, State University of Ponta Grossa. Av. Carlos Cavalcanti, 4748, 84030-900 Ponta Grossa, Brazil.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Section of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 1, 06126 Perugia, Italy.
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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Giacometti J, Bursać Kovačević D, Putnik P, Gabrić D, Bilušić T, Krešić G, Stulić V, Barba FJ, Chemat F, Barbosa-Cánovas G, Režek Jambrak A. Extraction of bioactive compounds and essential oils from mediterranean herbs by conventional and green innovative techniques: A review. Food Res Int 2018; 113:245-262. [PMID: 30195519 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2018.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Market interest in aromatic plants from the Mediterranean is continuously growing mainly due to their medicinal and bioactive compounds (BACs) with other valuable constituents from essential oils (EOs). From ancient times, these plants have been important condiments for traditional Mediterranean cuisine and remedies in folk medicine. Nowadays, they are considered as important factors for food quality and safety, due to prevention of various deteriorative factors like oxidations and microbial spoilage. EOs have different therapeutic benefits (e.g. antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal), while BACs mostly affect nutritive, chemical, microbiological, and sensory quality of foods. Currently, many plant extracts are used for functional (healthy) foods, which additionally fuels consumer and industrial interest in sustainable and non-toxic routes for their production. EO yields from dried plants are below 5%. Their extraction is strongly dependent on the hydrophobic or lipophilic character of target molecules, hence the common use of organic solvents. Similarly, BACs encompass a wide range of substances with varying structures as reflected by their different physical/chemical qualities. Thus, there is a need to identify optimal non-toxic extraction method(s) for isolation/separation of EO/BCs from plants. Various innovative non-thermal extractions (e.g. ultrasound-, high-pressure-, pulsed electric fields assisted extraction, etc.) have been proposed to overcome the above mentioned limitations. These techniques are "green" in concept, as they are shorter, avoid toxic chemicals, and are able to improve extract yields and quality with reduced consumption of energy and solvents. This research provides an overview of such extractions of both BAC and EOs from Mediterranean herbs, sustained by innovative and non-conventional energy sources.
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- Jasminka Giacometti
- Department of Biotechnology, University of Rijeka, Radmile Matejčić 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department for Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Chemistry and Technology, Ruđera Boškovića 35, 21 000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, Primorska 42, 51410 Opatija
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Nutrition and Food Science Area, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Food Science, Toxicology and Forensic Medicine Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitat de València, Avda. Vicent Andrés Estellés, s/n, Burjassot, 46100 València, Spain
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- Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse, INRA, UMR408, GREEN Team Extraction, 84000 Avignon Cedex, France
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- Center for NonThermal Processing of Food, Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University, L.J. Smith Hall 220, Pullman, WA 99164-6120, USA
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Khalil N, Fekry M, Bishr M, El-Zalabani S, Salama O. Foliar spraying of salicylic acid induced accumulation of phenolics, increased radical scavenging activity and modified the composition of the essential oil of water stressed Thymus vulgaris L. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2018; 123:65-74. [PMID: 29223848 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2017.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Polyphenolic compounds are considered valuable secondary plant metabolites owing to the myriad of biological activities they exert. This study aimed to investigate the effect of applying various concentrations of the plant growth regulator, salicylic acid (SA), on Thymus vulgaris L. while subjecting the plant to decreasing amounts of irrigation water. The following parameters were monitored; total polyphenolic and flavonoid content, yield and composition of the essential oil, and antioxidant activity of the alcoholic extracts. Drought alone significantly (P < 0.05) increased the polyphenolic and flavonoid content, yield of the essential oil and antioxidant activity. The total flavonoid content in control plants was 6.1 ± 0.3 mg/gm dry weight calculated in terms of rutin equivalent. However, in drought stressed plants, (irrigated at 25% of the field capacity) sprayed with 3 mM SA, the flavonoid content increased to 32.1 ± 0.1 mg/gm dry weight calculated in terms of rutin equivalent. Moreover, the total phenolic content increased from 8.5 ± 0.3 to 68.5 ± 1.2 mg/gm dry weight calculated in terms of gallic acid in the same test plants. Radical scavenging activity, using DPPH assay, was measured for the different plant treatments. A decrease from 74.4 ± 0.4 μg/ml to 36.6 ± 0.9 μg/ml of IC50 was recorded in the drought stressed plants (25% FC) sprayed with 3 mM SA compared with the control plants. The variability in polyphenolic composition between the control plants and plants with the highest total polyphenolic content was investigated by UPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Rosmarinic acid was detected as the major component in samples from both treatments, with a higher percentage observed upon subjecting the plant to the test conditions (25% FC and sprayed with 3 mM SA). The highest yield of the essential oil (1 ± 0.06 %v/w) was obtained from drought stressed plants (25% FC) sprayed with 2 mM SA. GC/MS analysis of oil samples revealed that the Thymol content increased with drought stress, while that of p-cymene decreased. However, an increase of p-cymene was witnessed as a result of SA spraying.
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- Noha Khalil
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industries, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, 11835, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562, Egypt.
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- Arab Company for Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Plants (Mepaco Medifood), 11361, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industries, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, 11835, Egypt.
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Roleira FM, Varela CL, Costa SC, Tavares-da-Silva EJ. Phenolic Derivatives From Medicinal Herbs and Plant Extracts: Anticancer Effects and Synthetic Approaches to Modulate Biological Activity. STUDIES IN NATURAL PRODUCTS CHEMISTRY 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-64057-4.00004-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Ziani BEC, Barros L, Boumehira AZ, Bachari K, Heleno SA, Alves MJ, Ferreira ICFR. Profiling polyphenol composition by HPLC-DAD-ESI/MSn and the antibacterial activity of infusion preparations obtained from four medicinal plants. Food Funct 2018; 9:149-159. [DOI: 10.1039/c7fo01315a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Infusions ofT. pallescens,P. verticillataandL. guyonianumare a source of bioactive compounds.
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- Borhane E. C. Ziani
- Centro de Investigacão de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques CRAPC-Bouismail-Tipaza
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- Centro de Investigacão de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
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- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques CRAPC-Bouismail-Tipaza
- Algeria
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- Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques CRAPC-Bouismail-Tipaza
- Algeria
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- Centro de Investigacão de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
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- Centro de Investigacão de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
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- Centro de Investigacão de Montanha (CIMO)
- Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
- 5300-253 Bragança
- Portugal
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Study of SH-SY5Y Cancer Cell Response to Treatment with Polyphenol Extracts Using FT-IR Spectroscopy. BIOSENSORS-BASEL 2017; 7:bios7040057. [PMID: 29189759 PMCID: PMC5746780 DOI: 10.3390/bios7040057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Plant polyphenols are important components of human diet and a number of them are considered to possess chemo-preventive and therapeutic properties against cancer. They are recognized as naturally occurring antioxidants, but also as pro-oxidant, pro-apoptotic, or chromosomal aberrations inducers, depending on their concentration and/or the stage of cell-cycle of the cells with which they interact. For these reasons, particular interest is devoted to knowing the total effects of polyphenols on the cell cycle and metabolism. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy thanks to its ability in analyzing cells at a molecular level can be particularly useful in investigating the biochemical changes induced in protein, nucleic acid, lipid, and carbohydrate content of cells by means of polyphenols administration. Spectroscopic analysis was performed on in vitro human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells that were exposed to different doses of a cherry derived polyphenol extract. The infrared spectra that were obtained from unexposed and exposed cells show significant differences that can be helpful in order to understand the cells-polyphenols interaction.
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Catauro M, Bollino F, Tranquillo E, Sapio L, Illiano M, Caiafa I, Naviglio S. Chemical analysis and anti-proliferative activity of Campania Thymus Vulgaris essential oil. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2017.1351405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Michelina Catauro
- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, Second University of Naples, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, Second University of Naples, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Industrial and Information Engineering, Second University of Naples, Aversa, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and General Pathology, Second University of Naples, Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and General Pathology, Second University of Naples, Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and General Pathology, Second University of Naples, Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and General Pathology, Second University of Naples, Medical School, Naples, Italy
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Flavone polyphenols dominate in Thymus schimperi Ronniger : LC–ESI–MS/MS characterization and study of anti-proliferative effects of plant extract on AGS and HepG2 cancer cells. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2017.03.035 pmid: 28411462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Desta KT, Kim GS, El-Aty AA, Raha S, Kim MB, Jeong JH, Warda M, Hacımüftüoğlu A, Shin HC, Shim JH, Shin SC. Flavone polyphenols dominate in Thymus schimperi Ronniger : LC–ESI–MS/MS characterization and study of anti-proliferative effects of plant extract on AGS and HepG2 cancer cells. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2017; 1053:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2017.03.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Revised: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Pacifico S, Piccolella S, Lettieri A, Nocera P, Bollino F, Catauro M. A metabolic profiling approach to an Italian sage leaf extract (SoA541) defines its antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase properties. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2016.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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An apolar Pistacia lentiscus L. leaf extract: GC-MS metabolic profiling and evaluation of cytotoxicity and apoptosis inducing effects on SH-SY5Y and SK-N-BE(2)C cell lines. Food Chem Toxicol 2016; 95:64-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2016.06.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 05/25/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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