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Memariani Z, Tatari M, Zahedi M, Hesari Z, Davarian A, Kolangi F. Evaluation of the Effect of Pistacia atlantica Oleoresin on Blood Sugar, Pressure and Lipids in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2024; 7:e504. [PMID: 38881209 PMCID: PMC11180711 DOI: 10.1002/edm2.504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by high blood sugar (BS) levels due to impaired insulin production or insulin resistance. It is a global health concern with significant implications for morbidity and mortality. Persian medicine has long utilised natural remedies, such as Pistacia atlantica Desf., for various diseases. In this randomised clinical trial, the effects of P. atlantica oleoresin in the improvement of lipid profiles, glucose indices and blood pressure (BP) were assessed in patients with Type 2 DM. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled study, 42 patients with Type 2 DM were randomly allocated to receive either P. atlantica oleoresin or placebo capsule for 3 months. Patients were evaluated prior to and 12 weeks after the beginning of the intervention, in terms of changes in lipid profiles, glucose indices and BP. RESULTS After 3 months, the mean BP in patients with DM receiving P. atlantica oleoresin was significantly reduced compared with the baseline (p = 0.001). Also, these changes were significantly higher than those of the control group. The mean of total cholesterol (p = 0.89), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (p = 0.43) and triglyceride (TG) (p = 0.98) in the intervention group after 3 months was lower than that in the control group, but this difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION After 3 months, there was no significant difference between the P. atlantica and control groups in terms of blood sugar and lipid profiles. The mean BP in patients with DM receiving P. atlantica oleoresin was significantly reduced compared with that in the beginning of the study. Also, these changes were significant compared with the control group.
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- Zahra Memariani
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research CenterBabol University of Medical SciencesBabolIran
- Traditional Medicine and History of Medical Sciences Research Center, Health Research InstituteBabol University of Medical SciencesBabolIran
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- Statistical Science DepartmentSapienza University of RomeRomeItaly
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- Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU)Golestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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- Laboratory Sciences Research CenterGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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- Ischemic Disorders Research CenterGolestan University of Medical ScienceGorganIran
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- Counseling and Reproductive Health Research Centre, Department of Persian Medicine, School of MedicineGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
- Food, Drug, Natural Products Health Research CentreGolestanUniversity of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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Ben Hamed S, Lefi E, Chaieb M. Effect of drought stress and subsequent re-watering on the physiology and nutrition of Pistacia vera and Pistacia atlantica. FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY : FPB 2024; 51:NULL. [PMID: 37463662 DOI: 10.1071/fp23097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Arid and semi-arid regions are characterised by extreme conditions including drought stress and salinity. These factors profoundly affect the agricultural sector. The objective of this work is to study the effect of drought and re-watering on leaf gas exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence and mineral nutrition in Pistacia vera and Pistacia atlantica . Water stress was applied to individuals of P. vera and P. atlantica for 23days, followed by rehydration for 7days. The results showed a clear reduction in water relations, leaf gas exchange and chlorophyll content in P. vera . Compared to P. vera , P. atlantica maintained less affected water status, total chlorophyll content, leaf gas exchange and chlorophyll fluorescence, stable Zn and Fe proportion, and even elevated K and Cu. The changes in the chlorophyll fluorescence parameter were manifested particularly at the maximal fluorescence (Fm). In contrast, no change was recorded at the minimal fluorescence (F0). After re-hydration, although water status was fully recovered in both species, stomatal conductance (gs), net photosynthesis (A ) and transpiration rate (E ) remain with lower values than the well-watered seedlings. P. atlantica was better adapted to drought stress than P. vera .
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- Samouna Ben Hamed
- Laboratory of Plant Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia; and LEBIOMAT: Laboratory of Arid Environment and Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Ecophysiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia; and LEBIOMAT: Laboratory of Arid Environment and Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- LEBIOMAT: Laboratory of Arid Environment and Plant Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Iftikhar N, Hussain AI, Fatima T, Alsuwayt B, Althaiban AK. Bioactivity-Guided Isolation and Antihypertensive Activity of Citrullus colocynthis Polyphenols in Rats with Genetic Model of Hypertension. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1880. [PMID: 37893598 PMCID: PMC10608828 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101880] [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: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Citrullus colocynthis belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and is a wild medicinal plant used in folk literature to treat various diseases. The purpose of the current study was to explore the antihypertensive and antioxidant potentials of Citrullus colocynthis (CC) polyphenol-rich fractions using a spontaneous hypertensive rat (SHR) model. Materials and Methods: The concentrated aqueous ethanol extract of CC fruit was successively fractioned using solvents of increasing polarity, i.e., hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate and n-butanol. The obtained extracts were analyzed for total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and total flavonol content (TOF). Moreover, the CC extracts were further evaluated for radical scavenging capacity using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) assays and antioxidant activity using inhibition of linoleic acid peroxidation and determination of reducing potential protocols. The phytochemical components were characterized by HPLC-MWD-ESI-MS in positive ionization mode. Results: The results showed that ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) exhibited a higher content of phenolic compounds in term of TPC (289 mg/g), TFC (7.6 mg/g) and TOF (35.7 mg/g). EAF showed higher antioxidant and DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities with SC50 values of 6.2 and 79.5 µg/mL, respectively. LCMS analysis revealed that twenty polyphenol compounds were identified in the EAF, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, mainly myricetin and quercetin derivatives. The in vivo antihypertensive activity of EAF of CC on SHR revealed that it significantly decreased the mean arterial pressure (MAP), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressures (DBP) and pulse pressure (PP) as compared to normal and hypertensive control groups. Moreover, EAF of CC significantly reduced the oxidative stress in the animals in a dose-dependent manner by normalizing the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), nitric oxide (NOx) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). Furthermore, the treatment groups, especially the 500 mg of EAF per kg body weight (EA-500) group, significantly (p ≤ 0.05) improved the electrocardiogram (ECG) pattern and pulse wave velocity (PWV). Conclusion: It was concluded that the EAF of CC is a rich source of polyphenols and showed the best antioxidant activity and antihypertensive potential in SHR.
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- Neelam Iftikhar
- Natural Product and Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- Natural Product and Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
- Central Hi-Tech Laboratory, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafar Al Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafar Al Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia; (B.A.); (A.K.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al Batin, Hafar Al Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia; (B.A.); (A.K.A.)
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Benmahieddine A, Belyagoubi-Benhammou N, Belyagoubi L, Amari NO, Zerey-Belaskri AE, Gismondi A, Di Marco G, Canini A, Habi S, Atik Bekkara F, Djebli N. Leaf-buds of Pistacia atlantica: a novel source of bioactive molecules with high anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and antimicrobial properties. PHYSIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANTS : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY 2023; 29:209-219. [PMID: 36875728 PMCID: PMC9981845 DOI: 10.1007/s12298-023-01290-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this study, for the first time, the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and antimicrobial property of P. atlantica Desf. subsp. atlantica leaf-bud extract have been investigated. The anti-inflammatory activity was determined in vivo by reducing carrageenan-induced hind paw edema in mice, while the antiradical function was evaluated using DPPH, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and reduction power assays. The extract induced a significant reduction of the edema, from 1 to 6 h in a dose-dependent manner (150, 200 and 300 mg/kg). Histological observations of the inflamed tissues also confirmed this. An effective antioxidant activity of the plant samples was demonstrated, showing an EC50 = 0.183 ± 0.005 mg/mL for the DPPH test, a value of 28.776 ± 2.541 mg AAE/g for the TAC and an EC50 = 0.136 ± 0.003 mg/mL for reducing power. The leaf-bud extract also revealed a good antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and L. monocytogenes (mean diameter of inhibition zones of 13.2 and 17.0 mm, respectively), while a slight antifungal effect was observed. The plant preparation was then documented to inhibit tyrosinase activity, with an EC50 value of 0.098 ± 0.00 mg/mL in a dose-dependent manner. HPLC-DAD analysis revealed that dimethyl-allyl caffeic acid and rutin were the most abundant molecules. The current data documented that P. atlantica leaf-bud extract has strong biological properties and constitutes a potential source of pharmacological molecules.
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- Assia Benmahieddine
- Natural Product Laboratory (LAPRONA), Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, and Sciences of Earth and Universe, University Abou Bekr Belkaid, PB 119, Imama, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Natural Product Laboratory (LAPRONA), Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, and Sciences of Earth and Universe, University Abou Bekr Belkaid, PB 119, Imama, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Natural Product Laboratory (LAPRONA), Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, and Sciences of Earth and Universe, University Abou Bekr Belkaid, PB 119, Imama, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Pharmacognosy, Api-Phytoteraphy Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of SNV, Mostaganem University, Mostaganem, Algeria
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- Natural Product Laboratory (LAPRONA), Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, and Sciences of Earth and Universe, University Abou Bekr Belkaid, PB 119, Imama, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via Della Ricerca Scientifica 1, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Natural Product Laboratory (LAPRONA), Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, and Sciences of Earth and Universe, University Abou Bekr Belkaid, PB 119, Imama, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Natural Product Laboratory (LAPRONA), Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, and Sciences of Earth and Universe, University Abou Bekr Belkaid, PB 119, Imama, Tlemcen, Algeria
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- Pharmacognosy, Api-Phytoteraphy Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of SNV, Mostaganem University, Mostaganem, Algeria
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Gok HN, Pekacar S, Deliorman Orhan D. Investigation of Enzyme Inhibitory Activities, Antioxidant Activities, and Chemical Properties of Pistacia vera Leaves Using LC-QTOF-MS and RP-HPLC. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2022; 21:e127033. [PMID: 36060918 PMCID: PMC9420224 DOI: 10.5812/ijpr-127033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Since the leaves of some Pistacia species are used in traditional folk medicine for diabetes, this study investigated the in vitro antidiabetic effect (α-glucosidase and α-amylase) of Pistacia vera leaves. Additionally, the current study investigated the antihypercholesterolemic (cholesterol esterase), antiobesity (pancreatic lipase), and antioxidant activities (i.e., total antioxidant capacity, DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging activity, metal chelating activity, and ferric-reducing antioxidant power) of P. vera leaves. The aqueous-alcoholic leaf extract inhibited α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and pancreatic lipase with the half-maximal inhibitory concentration values of 7.74 ± 0.72, 11.08 ± 3.96, and 168.43 ± 26.10 µg/mL, respectively. It was determined that the crude extract had high DPPH radical scavenging activity, ferric-reducing power, and moderate metal chelating activity. The ethyl acetate (EtOAc) subextract obtained by the liquid-liquid fractionation of the crude extract showed potent α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities. The EtOAc subextract (5.794 ± 0.027 g/100 g subextract) was standardized by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography based on β-pentagalloyl glucose, which showed inhibitory effects on both amylase and glucosidase enzymes. Fifteen compounds, seven of which are organic acid derivatives and eight of which are flavonoids, were identified by liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-QTOF-MS) analysis in the crude extract of P. vera leaves. Seven of the fifteen phenolic compounds detected in the crude extract by LC-QTOF-MS have both glucosidase and amylase inhibitory effects. As a result, P. vera leaves can be a potential source for compounds with high antioxidant effects that show inhibitory effects on enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion in the prevention and treatment of diabetes or can be evaluated as a standardized extract.
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- Hasya Nazli Gok
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
- Corresponding Author: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, 06330 Etiler, Ankara, Turkey. Tel: +90-3122023172, Fax: +90-3122235018,
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Darewicz M, Pliszka M, Borawska-Dziadkiewicz J, Minkiewicz P, Iwaniak A. Multi-Bioactivity of Protein Digests and Peptides from Oat ( Avena sativa L.) Kernels in the Prevention of the Cardiometabolic Syndrome. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27227907. [PMID: 36432008 PMCID: PMC9695537 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to characterize the digests and peptides derived from oat kernel proteins in terms of their major enzyme inhibitory activities related to the prevention of cardiometabolic syndrome. It also entailed the characteristics of antioxidant bioactivity of the analyzed material. The study was carried out using coupled in silico and in vitro methods. The additional goal was to investigate whether identified peptides can pervade Caco-2 cells. Based on the results of bioinformatic analysis, it was found that the selected oat proteins may be a potential source of 107 peptides with DPP-IV and/or ACE inhibitory and/or antioxidant activity. The duodenal digest of oat kernels revealed multiple activities. It inhibited the activities of the following enzymes: DPP-IV (IC50 = 0.51 vs. 10.82 mg/mL of the intact protein), α-glucosidase (IC50 = 1.55 vs. 25.20 mg/mL), and ACE (IC50 = 0.82 vs. 34.52 mg/mL). The DPPH• scavenging activity was 35.7% vs. 7.93% that of the intact protein. After in silico digestion of oat proteins, 24 peptides were selected for identification using LC-Q-TOF-MS/MS. Among them, 13 sequences were successfully identified. One of them, i.e., VW peptide, exhibited triple activities, i.e., DPP-IV and ACE inhibitory and DPPH• scavenging activity. The multifunctional peptides: PW, TF, VF, and VW, were identified in the basolateral samples after transport experiments. Both in silico and in vitro analyses demonstrated that oat kernel proteins were the abundant sources of bioactive digests and peptides to be used in a diet for patients suffering from cardiometabolic syndrome.
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Ahmed ZB, Hefied F, Mahammed TH, Seidel V, Yousfi M. Identification of potential
anti‐Alzheimer
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Pistacia atlantica
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UPLC
fingerprinting, chemometrics, and molecular docking analyses. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.16916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ziyad Ben Ahmed
- Laboratoire des Sciences Fondamentale Université Amar Telidji Laghouat Algérie
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemometrics and Molecular Modelling, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels Belgium
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- Laboratoire des Sciences Fondamentale Université Amar Telidji Laghouat Algérie
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- Natural Products Research Laboratory, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences University of Strathclyde Glasgow UK
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- Laboratoire des Sciences Fondamentale Université Amar Telidji Laghouat Algérie
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Rauf A, S. Al-Awthan Y, Muhammad N, Mukarram Shah M, Mitra S, Bin Emran T, Bahattab O, S. Mubarak M. Pharmacological Investigation of Genus Pistacia. NATURAL MEDICINAL PLANTS 2022. [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.97322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Several plants in the genus Pistacia are used in the treatment of various pathogenic and non-pathogenic disorders. Especially important are the major species belonging to this genus such as Pistacia lentiscus, Pistacia atlantica, Pistacia vera, Pistacia terebinthus, and Pistacia khinjuk, among others; these have been reported for their potential benefits both in medical and commercial purposes. In addition, members of this genus exhibit numerous ethnomedicinal uses, such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, antihypertension, antihyperlipidemic, antiviral, and antiasthma. In light of these potential uses, the present chapter aimed to collect and summarize the literature about all of this medicinal information. Accordingly, this chapter focuses on the pharmacological uses and benefits of the genus Pistacia, especially those related to health issues.
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Pekacar S, Deliorman Orhan D. Investigation of Antidiabetic Effect of Pistacia atlantica Leaves by Activity-Guided Fractionation and Phytochemical Content Analysis by LC-QTOF-MS. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:826261. [PMID: 35281888 PMCID: PMC8913898 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.826261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In this study, the antidiabetic, antiobesity, antioxidant, and antihyperlipidemic effects potential of Pistacia atlantica Desf. leaves were evaluated by in vitro methods. The effects of the leaves of the plant on pancreatic lipase, pancreatic cholesterol esterase, and PTP1B enzymes were investigated for the first time and it was observed that leaf methanol extract (IC50: 123.67 ± 0.40 μg/ml) and n-hexane sub-extract (IC50: 61.03 ± 0.11 μg/ml) had much stronger effects on pancreatic cholesterol esterase enzyme than simvastatin (IC50: 142.30 ± 5.67 μg/ml). The methanolic extract of P. atlantica leaves exerted strong inhibitory effect on the enzymes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) effective on carbohydrate digestion. It was thought that the methanol extract could provide significant benefits against oxidative stress in diabetes mellitus since it showed antioxidant activities (DPPH radical scavenging activity and reducing power) as strong as reference compounds (ascorbic acid and quercetin). Qualitative and quantitative analyzes of rutin (0.328 ± 0.000 g/100 g dry extract), methyl gallate (5.245 ± 0.014 g/100 g dry extract), quercetin-3-O-glucoside (0.231 ± 0.000 g/100 g dry extract), and gallic acid (0.528 ± 0.127 g/100 g dry extract) in methanol extract were performed by RP-HPLC. The phytochemical content of the active sub-fraction obtained from the leaf methanol extract by activity-guided fractionation and column chromatography studies was characterized by LC-QTOF-MS. The presence of trigalloylglucose, digalloylglucose, and methyl gallate in the G6 coded sub-fraction obtained by chromatographic techniques from the ethyl acetate sub-extract, which has the highest inhibitory effect on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes, was determined by LC-QTOF-MS. In addition to the G5 coded subfraction, a strong α-glucosidase enzyme inhibitory activity was also observed in the G6 coded sub-fraction, and methyl gallate, methyl digallate, 2″-O-galloyl-quercetin-3-O-hexoside, and myricetin-3-O-hexoside were identified in this sub-fraction. This study displayed that the methanol extract of P. atlantica leaves could be a potential source for bioactive compounds with antidiabetic effects by showing inhibitory effects on enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion.
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Ben Ahmed Z, Hefied F, Yousfi M, Demeyer K, Vander Heyden Y. Study of the antioxidant activity of Pistacia atlantica Desf. Gall extracts and evaluation of the responsible compounds. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2021.104358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Dogani M, Askari N, Kalantari-Hesari A, Hosseini Rahbar F. The effects of P. atlantica as a libido booster and sexual enhancer on the reproductive system of male rats. J Tradit Complement Med 2021; 12:345-353. [PMID: 35747351 PMCID: PMC9209825 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2021.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and aim Experimental procedure Results and conclusion Fertility and infertility are among the most complex issues in medical sciences. Baneh (wild pistachio) traditionally is known as a sexual enhancer. It enhances testosterone and oxytocin level in favour of increasing sperm counts. Baneh improves lipid metabolism and increases the serum level of Zinc and vitamin D.
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- Manijeh Dogani
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, I.R, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, I.R, Iran
- Immunoregulation Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, I.R, Iran
- Corresponding author. Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, 76135, Iran.
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, I.R, Iran
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Chelghoum M, Guenane H, Tahri D, Laggoun I, Marfoua FZ, Rahmani FZ, Khenifer F, Yousfi M. Influence of altitude, precipitation, and temperature factors on the phytoconstituents, antioxidant, and α-amylase inhibitory activities of Pistacia atlantica. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01006-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Feng Y, Teng L, Wang Y, Gao Y, Ma Y, Zhou H, Cai G, Li J. Using Spectrum-Effect Relationships Coupled with LC-TOF-MS to Screen Anti-arrhythmic Components of the Total Flavonoids in Hypericum attenuatum Extracts. J Chromatogr Sci 2021; 59:246-261. [PMID: 33306786 DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/bmaa101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This research explored the HPLC fingerprints of Hypericum attenuatum Choisy, which has anti-arrhythmic activity. HPLC was adopted to perform a determination of chemical fingerprints of H. attenuatum specimens acquired through seven distinct sources. The anti-arrhythmic activity of each H. attenuatum sample was obtained through pharmacodynamics experiments in animals. A regression analysis and correlation analysis were utilized to calculate the relationship of the peak and pharmacological effectiveness with the identified peak. Peaks numbered 5, 7, 13 and 14 in the fingerprint were regarded as the likely anti-arrhythmic agents. The fingerprint was compared with reference standards for identification of the correlative peaks. Liquid chromatography-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry was applied to identify its structure. As a consequence, a universal model was established for the utilization of HPLC to investigate anti-arrhythmic activity and the spectrum-effect relationship among H. attenuatum. This model is available for the discovery of the major bioactive constituents of Hypericum.
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- Yufei Feng
- Laboratory of Chinese Materia Medica in Ministry of Education, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang Nursing College, Harbin 150030, China
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- Dentistry Teaching and Research Office, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Dentistry Teaching and Research Office, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Dentistry Teaching and Research Office, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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Benmahieddine A, Belyagoubi-Benhammou N, Belyagoubi L, El Zerey-Belaskri A, Gismondi A, Di Marco G, Canini A, Bechlaghem N, Atik Bekkara F, Djebli N. Influence of plant and environment parameters on phytochemical composition and biological properties of Pistacia atlantica Desf. BIOCHEM SYST ECOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bse.2021.104231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Ben Ahmed Z, Yousfi M, Viaene J, Dejaegher B, Demeyer K, Heyden YV. Four Pistacia atlantica subspecies (atlantica, cabulica, kurdica and mutica): A review of their botany, ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 265:113329. [PMID: 32889035 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.113329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Pistacia atlantica (wild pistachio) belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, and growing from the Mediterranean basin to central Asia, especially in Iran, Turkey, Iraq and Saudi Arabia where it is extensively used in traditional medicine for a wide range of ailments related to relieving upper abdominal discomfort and pain, dyspepsia and peptic ulcer. OBJECTIVE Despite the diverse biological activities of P. atlantica, there is no current review summarizing medicinal properties of its subspecies, including cabulica, kurdica and mutica. Thus, this paper aims to explore the current understanding of the chemical, pharmacological, and biochemical properties of the extracts and the main active constituents found in each subspecies of this plant. METHODS Peer-reviewed articles, using "Pistacia atlantica" as search term (″all fields″), were retrieved from Scifinder, Pubmed, Science direct, Wiley, Springer, ACS, Scielo, Web of Science and other web search instruments (Google Scholar, Yahoo search). Papers published until July 2020 are considered. In addition, various books were consulted that contained botanical and ethnopharmacological information. The information provided in this review is based on peer-reviewed papers in English and French. RESULTS Phytochemical studies have shown the presence of numerous valuable compounds, including volatile compounds, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, fatty acids, tocopherols and phytosterols. P. atlantica contains also minerals and trace elements, like iron, lead, copper, potassium, sodium and calcium; fatty acids, like oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acid; fat-soluble vitamins, such as α, β, γ and δ tocopherols; phytosterols, like betasitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol and Δ5-avenasterol. Crude extracts and isolated compounds from P. atlantica show a wide range of pharmacological properties, such as antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antinociceptive, wound healing, anticancer, cytotoxic, anticholinesterase, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, urease inhibition, antihypertension, nipple fissure healing, antileishmanial and antiplasmodial activities. However, there are no reports summarizing the P. atlantica bioactivity, its therapeutic value, and the roles played by each of the numerous phytoconstituents. CONCLUSION Many traditional uses of P. atlantica and its subspecies have now been confirmed by pharmacologic research. Systematic phytochemical investigation of the P. atlantica subspecies and the pharmacological properties, especially the mechanisms of action and toxicology, to illustrate their ethnomedicinal use, to explore the therapeutic potential and support further health-care product development, will undoubtedly be the focus of further research. Therefore, detailed and extensive studies and clinical evaluation of P. atlantica subspecies should be carried out in future for the safety approval of therapeutic applications.
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- Ziyad Ben Ahmed
- Laboratory of Science Fundamental University Amar Telidji, BP37G, Laghouat, Algeria; Department of Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemometrics and Molecular Modelling, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Science Fundamental University Amar Telidji, BP37G, Laghouat, Algeria
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemometrics and Molecular Modelling, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemometrics and Molecular Modelling, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090, Brussels, Belgium; Laboratory of Instrumental Analysis and Bioelectrochemistry, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Campus Plaine CP205/6, Boulevard Du Triomphe, B-1050, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Department of Toxicology, Dermato-Cosmetology and Pharmacognosy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1030, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemometrics and Molecular Modelling, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090, Brussels, Belgium.
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Lawali YD, Mehmet A, Tuba A, Ahmet C. Antidiabetic and Anticholinesterase Properties of Extracts and Pure Metabolites of Fruit Stems of Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.). CURR ORG CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1385272824666200401111036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Five metabolites were isolated by chromatographic methods from the fruit stems
of P. vera and their chemical structures were characterized as masticadienonic acid (1),
tirucallol (2), masticadienolic acid (3), pistachionic acid (4) and inulobiose (5) via FT-IR,
1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 1D-NMR and 2D-NMR. Pistachionic acid (4), a new shikimic acid
derivative, was isolated from the ethanol extract for the first time. The hexane, chloroform,
ethanol extracts and pure metabolites exhibited antidiabetic properties by inhibiting α-
glycosidase and α-amylase enzymes at different rates. Their inhibitory effects against the α-
glycosidase enzyme were also higher than that of the acarbose (IC50=10.30 mg/mL). Masticadienolic
acid (3) (IC50=0.03 mg/mL), masticadienonic acid (1) (IC50=0.13 mg/mL) and
hexane extract (IC50=0.09 mg/mL) with the lowest IC50 values were found to be most active
substances. Nevertheless, the inhibitory effect of acarbose against the α-amylase enzyme was determined to be
higher than the inhibition effects of the extracts and pure metabolites. According to the IC50 values, the best
inhibitors against the α-amylase were ethanol extract (IC50=5.17 mg/mL), pistachionic acid (4) (IC50=7.35
mg/mL), tirucallol (2) (IC50=7.58 mg/mL) and masticadienolic acid (3) (IC50=8.22 mg/mL), respectively among
the applications. In addition, anticholinesterase properties of the extracts and pure metabolites were investigated
by testing the inhibitory properties against acetylcholine esterase (AChE) and butrylcholine esterase (BChE)
enzymes activities. The results showed that the anticholinesterase properties of all extracts and pure metabolites
were weaker than those of the commercial cholinesterase inhibitors, neostigmine and galantamine, and all applications
reduced the activity of these enzymes at very high concentrations.
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- Yabo Dambagi Lawali
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Kilis 7 Aralık University, 79000-Kilis, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Kilis 7 Aralık University, 79000-Kilis, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, 04100-Ağrı, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Arts, Kilis 7 Aralık University, 79000-Kilis, Turkey
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El-Ouady F, Hajji L, Eddouks M. Effect of Terebinthus atlanticus on Glucose Metabolism in Diabetic Rats. Cardiovasc Hematol Disord Drug Targets 2020; 20:31-40. [PMID: 31475903 PMCID: PMC7360919 DOI: 10.2174/1871529x19666190902124018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Terebinthus atlanticus (Anacardiaceae) is an important source of essential oil and phenolic compounds justifying its use in traditional medicine. OBJECTIVE The present work aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic and the antioxidant activities of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Terebinthus atlanticus (T. atlanticus). METHODS The current study evaluated the effect of a single and repeated (15 days of treatment) oral administration of the aqueous extract of the leaves of T. atlanticus (PALAE) on blood glucose levels in normal and streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Furthermore, the effect of PALAE on glucose tolerance and histopathological examination of the liver was carried out. RESULTS A single oral administration of PALAE reduced blood glucose levels in normal (p<0.05), and STZ diabetic rats (p<0.0001), 6 and 4 hours after administration, respectively. Furthermore, this extract had an optimal effect (p<0.0001) in both normal and STZ diabetic rats at the 15th and 7th day of treatment. This extract was also shown to prevent significantly the increase on blood glucose levels 120 min after glucose administration, in both normal (p<0.05), and diabetic (p<0.01) treated rats when compared to the control group. In addition, the histopathological analysis highlighted the positive effect of T. atlanticus on pancreas and liver. CONCLUSION The study demonstrates the antihyperglycemic effect of the aqueous T. atlanticus extracts in diabetic rats which should be mediated through the amelioration of the oxidative stress as well as an improvement in liver histology.
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- Fadwa El-Ouady
- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000, Errachidia, Morocco
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- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000, Errachidia, Morocco
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- Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000, Errachidia, Morocco
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Zhang C, Zheng X, Ni H, Li P, Li HJ. Discovery of quality control markers from traditional Chinese medicines by fingerprint-efficacy modeling: Current status and future perspectives. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2018; 159:296-304. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2018.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Revised: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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