1
|
Lazarova I, Zengin G, Piatti D, Uba AI, Sagratini G, Caprioli G, Emre G, Ponniya SKM, Rengasamy KR, Paradis NJ, Koyuncu I, Şeker F, Wu C, Nilofar, Flores GA, Cusumano G, Angelini P, Venanzoni R. Appraisals on the chemical characterization and biological potentials of Ranunculus constantinopolitanus extracts using chromatographic, computational, and molecular network approaches. Food Chem Toxicol 2023; 181:114064. [PMID: 37793470 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2023.114064] [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: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
Abstract
In this context, phytochemicals were extracted from Ranunculus constantinopolitanus using ethyl acetate (EA), ethanol, ethanol/water (70%), and water solvent. The analysis encompassed quantification of total phenolic and flavonoid content using spectrophotometric assays, chemical profiling via high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) for the extracts, and assessment of antioxidant activity via 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), Cupric reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), metal chelating (MCA), and phosphomolybdenum (PBD) assays. Moreover, antimicrobial activity was assessed against four different bacterial strains, as well as various yeasts. Enzyme inhibitory activities were evaluated against five types of enzymes. Additionally, the extracts were examined for their anticancer and protective effects on several cancer cell lines and the human normal cell line. All of the extracts exhibited significant levels of ferulic acid, kaempferol, and caffeic acid. All tested extracts demonstrated antimicrobial activity, with Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa being most sensitive to EA and ethanol extracts. Molecular docking studies revealed that kaempferol-3-O-glucoside strong interactions with AChE, BChE and tyrosinase. In addition, network pharmacology showed an association between gastric cancer and kaempferol-3-O-glucoside. Based on the results, R. constantinopolitanus can be a potential reservoir of bioactive compounds for future bioproduct innovation and pharmaceutical industries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Irina Lazarova
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University-Sofia, 2, Dunav Str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
| | - Gokhan Zengin
- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
| | - Diletta Piatti
- CHemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHip), School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, Italy
| | - Abdullahi Ibrahim Uba
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Istanbul AREL University, Istanbul 34537, Turkey
| | - Gianni Sagratini
- CHemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHip), School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, Italy
| | - Giovanni Caprioli
- CHemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHip), School of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, Italy
| | - Gizem Emre
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Pharmacy Faculty, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Sathish Kumar M Ponniya
- Laboratory of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry (LNPMC), Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600077, India
| | - Kannan Rr Rengasamy
- Laboratory of Natural Products and Medicinal Chemistry (LNPMC), Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600077, India
| | | | - Ismail Koyuncu
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Harran University, Sanliurfa 63290, Turkey
| | - Fatma Şeker
- Department of Biology, Science Arts Faculty, Harran University, Sanliurfa, Turkey
| | - Chun Wu
- College of Science and Mathematics, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
| | - Nilofar
- Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey; Department of Pharmacy, Botanic Garden "Giardino dei Semplici", "Gabriele d'Annunzio" University, 66100 Chieti, Italy
| | - Giancarlo Angeles Flores
- Department of Pharmacy, Botanic Garden "Giardino dei Semplici", "Gabriele d'Annunzio" University, 66100 Chieti, Italy
| | - Gaia Cusumano
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06122 Perugia (PG), Italy
| | - Paola Angelini
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06122 Perugia (PG), Italy
| | - Roberto Venanzoni
- Department of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, 06122 Perugia (PG), Italy
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Goo YK. Therapeutic Potential of Ranunculus Species (Ranunculaceae): A Literature Review on Traditional Medicinal Herbs. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11121599. [PMID: 35736749 PMCID: PMC9227133 DOI: 10.3390/plants11121599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The genus Ranunculus includes approximately 600 species and is distributed worldwide. To date, several researchers have investigated the chemical and biological activities of Ranunculus species, and my research team has found them to have antimalarial effects. This review is based on the available information on the traditional uses and pharmacological studies of Ranunculus species. The present paper covers online literature, particularly from 2010 to 2021, and books on the ethnopharmacology and botany of Ranunculus species. Previous studies on the biological activity of crude or purified compounds from Ranunculus species, including R. sceleratus Linn., R. japonicus Thunb., R. muricatus Linn., R. ternatus Thunb., R. arvensis Linn., R. diffusus DC., R. sardous Crantz, R. ficaria Linn., R. hyperboreus Rotlb., and R. pedatus Waldst. & Kit., have provided new insights into their activities, such as antibacterial and antiprotozoal effects as well as antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anticarcinogenic properties. In addition, the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of plants used in traditional medicine applications have been confirmed. Therefore, there is a need for more diverse studies on the chemical and pharmacological activities of highly purified molecules from Ranunculus species extracts to understand the mechanisms underlying their activities and identify novel drug candidates.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Youn-Kyoung Goo
- Department of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Dai H, Jia G, Wang W, Liang C, Han S, Chu M, Mei X. Genistein inhibited ammonia induced astrocyte swelling by inhibiting NF-κB activation-mediated nitric oxide formation. Metab Brain Dis 2017; 32:841-848. [PMID: 28255863 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-017-9975-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Our previous study has indicated the involvement of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) transactivation in ammonia-induced astrocyte swelling, which represents a major pathogenesis of brain edema in hepatic encephalopathy. In this study, we examined the effect of genistein, a naturally occurred broad-spectrum protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) inhibitor, on ammonia-induced cell swelling. We found that genistein pretreatment significantly prevented ammonia-induced astrocyte swelling. Mechanistically, ammonia triggered EGFR/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) association and subsequent ERK phosphorylation were alleviated by genistein pretreatment. Moreover, ammonia-induced NF-κB nuclear location, iNOS expression, and consequent NO production were all prevented by AG1478 and genistein pretreatment. This study suggested that genistein could alleviate ammonia-induced astrocyte swelling, which may be, at least partly, related to its PTK-inhibiting activity and repression of NF-κB mediated iNOS-derived NO accumulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hongliang Dai
- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China.
| | - Guizhi Jia
- Department of Physiology, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, People's Republic of China.
| | - Wei Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, People's Republic of China
| | - Chunguang Liang
- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
| | - Siyu Han
- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
| | - Minghui Chu
- School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40, Section 3, Songpo Road, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
| | - Xifan Mei
- Department of Orthopedics, First Affiliated Hospital, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, People's Republic of China.
| |
Collapse
|