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Ozgun‐Acar O, Celik‐Turgut G, Guner H, Sezer S, Sen A. Biochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological attributes of caper ( Capparis ovata) flowering buds and berries pickles. Food Sci Nutr 2022; 10:4189-4200. [PMID: 36514771 PMCID: PMC9731540 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Capparis ovata is a natural plant that grows widely in Turkey and its flowering buds and berry pickle are used in traditional medicine. Thus, the current study was expanded to evaluate the biochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological aspects of the Capparis ovata water extract (COWE). To determine the biochemical properties of COWE, mineral and fatty acid content, elemental analysis, flavonoid/phenolic content, radical-scavenging capacity, and pesticide analysis were performed. Furthermore, to find out whether it had anti-inflammatory properties, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) luciferase activity tests were conducted. Whole-genome transcriptomic profiling was carried out at a dose level of 500 mg/kg COWE to understand its pharmacological effect. Transaminases in serum were tested, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was done using a custom design array that included the stress and molecular toxicology pathway to establish its toxicological qualities. As a result of the evaluations, it was observed that COWE has a high mineral and unsaturated fatty acid content, flavonoid/phenolic content, and radical-scavenging ability. It significantly inhibited NF-κB transcriptional activity as well as inflammatory cytokine expression in T-lymphoblast cells. Whole-genome transcriptomic profiling depicted that COWE modulates immune responses by upregulating natural killer cell activation, cellular response to type I interferon, B-cell proliferation and differentiation, and Janus kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) pathways. Molecular Toxicology Pathfinder RT2 Profiler PCR array analysis revealed that COWE at or lower dose of 500 mg/kg/day did not cause a comparatively adverse effect. According to the findings, COWE is a rich source of nutrients and can be used as an adjunct therapy for various inflammatory diseases.
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- Ozden Ozgun‐Acar
- Seed Breeding & Genetics Application Research CenterPamukkale UniversityDenizliTurkey
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- Organic Agriculture Management, Faculty of Applied SciencesPamukkale UniversityDenizliTurkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life and Natural SciencesAbdullah Gul UniversityKayseriTurkey
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- Institute of Chemical TechnologyMarmara Research Center, TUBITAKKocaeliTurkey,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of MedicineSuleyman Demirel UniversityIspartaTurkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life and Natural SciencesAbdullah Gul UniversityKayseriTurkey,Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts & SciencesPamukkale UniversityDenizliTurkey
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Gazioglu I, Semen S, Acar OO, Kolak U, Sen A, Topcu G. Triterpenoids and steroids isolated from Anatolian Capparis ovata and their activity on the expression of inflammatory cytokines. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2020; 58:925-931. [PMID: 32915696 PMCID: PMC7534286 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2020.1814356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2022]
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Context Capparis L. (Capparaceae) is grown worldwide. Caper has been used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases including rheumatism, kidney, liver, stomach, as well as headache and toothache. Objective To isolate and elucidate of the secondary metabolites of the C. ovata extracts which are responsible for their anti-inflammatory activities. Materials and methods Buds, fruits, flowers, leaves and stems of C. ovata Desf. was dried, cut to pieces, then ground separately. From their dichloromethane/hexane (1:1) extracts, eight compounds were isolated and their structures were elucidated by NMR, mass spectroscopic techniques. The effects of compounds on the expression of inflammatory cytokines in SH-SY5Y cell lines were examined by qRT-PCR ranging from 4 to 96 µM. Cell viability was expressed as a percentage of the control, untreated cells. Results This is a first report on isolation of triterpenoids and steroids from C. ovata with anti-inflammatory activity. One new triterpenoid ester olean-12-en-3β,28-diol, 3β-pentacosanoate (1) and two new natural steroids 5α,6α-epoxycholestan-3β-ol (5) and 5β,6β-epoxycholestan-3β-ol (6) were elucidated besides known compounds; oleanolic acid (2), ursolic acid (3), β-sitosterol (4), stigmast-5,22-dien-3β-myristate (7) and bismethyl-octylphthalate (8). mRNA expression levels as EC10 of all the tested seven genes were decreased, particularly CXCL9 (19.36-fold), CXCL10 (8.14-fold), and TNF (18.69) by the treatment of 26 µM of compound 1 on SH-SY5Y cells. Discussion and conclusions Triterpenoids and steroids isolated from C. ovata were found to be moderate-strong anti-inflammatory compounds. Particularly, compounds 1 and 3 were found to be promising therapeutic agents in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
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- Isil Gazioglu
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Forensic Toxicology Laboratories, Institute of Forensic Sciences, Istanbul-Cerrahpasa University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey.,Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Life & Natural Sciences, Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Nazar S, Hussain MA, Khan A, Muhammad G, Tahir MN. Capparis decidua Edgew (Forssk.): A comprehensive review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and nutrapharmaceutical potential. ARAB J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2018.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Morphological and Nutritional Properties of Moroccan Capparis spinosa Seeds. ScientificWorldJournal 2019; 2019:8594820. [PMID: 31178668 PMCID: PMC6507270 DOI: 10.1155/2019/8594820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Capparis spinosa is one of the few shrub species which has so many qualities with many uses. In this case, the present work aimed to study both some morphological characteristics and biochemical components (proteins, lipids, and carotenoids) of fresh C. spinosa seeds with three different sizes, collected from two Moroccan regions. In this study, C. spinosa seeds present a total of proteins ranging from 23.32 to 28.5% on a dry weight basis. Additionally, the total lipids varied between 2.8 and 3.4%. C. spinosa seeds contained a high level of carotenoids. Besides, the analytical values have been variously affected by both size and location. Further, the preliminary morphological and anatomical characterization of leaves, stems, and morphological properties such as length, width, thickness, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, surface area, and mass of 100 seeds have been determined. Consequently, this present study confirms the importance of Moroccan C. spinosa seeds, which represent a significant nutritional value. Also, its good morphological quality is a significant indicator of commercial criteria.
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Tlili N, Feriani A, Saadoui E, Nasri N, Khaldi A. Capparis spinosa leaves extract: Source of bioantioxidants with nephroprotective and hepatoprotective effects. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 87:171-179. [PMID: 28056421 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.12.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Capparis spinosa, Capparidaceae, is largely distributed all over the Mediterranean Basin and is traditionally used to treat many illnesses, such as liver and kidney diseases. The aim of the current study was to explore the antioxidant, nephroprotective and hepatoprotective effects of methanolic extract of Capparis spinosa leaves (MECS) associated with its phytochemical content. The levels of total phenolics, flavonoids and condensed tannins were 23.37mgGAE/g, 9.05mgQE/g and 9.35mgTAE/g, respectively. HPLC analysis revealed nine compounds, namely rutin, resveratrol, coumarin, epicatechin, luteolin, catechin, kaempferol, vanillic acid and gallic acid. The MECS showed interesting antioxidant capacity. The MECS-treatment significantly reduced the increased plasma levels of creatinine, urea and uric acid, reduced the elevated MDA levels, significantly reduced the antioxidant enzyme activities and restored the kidney damage, provoked by cisplatin-treatment. Furthermore, MECS-treatment significantly prevented the increase in serum ALT, AST and LDH levels in acute liver damage induced by CCl4, decreased the amount of hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) formation and elevated the activities of SOD, CAT and GPx, and restored liver injury. This study supports the traditionally use of C. spinosa to cure kidney and liver diseases. The obtained results highlighted the possible use of C. spinosa as a source of phytochemical with important biological advantages.
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- Nizar Tlili
- Laboratoire de biochimie, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El-Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisie; Institut National de Recherches en Génie Rural, Eaux et Forêts, Université de Carthage, BP 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisie.
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- Unité de Biochimie Macromoléculaire et Génétique, Faculté des Sciences de Gafsa, cité Zarroug, Université de Gafsa, 2112 Gafsa, Tunisie; Laboratoire d'Ecophysiologie Animale, Faculté des Sciences de Sfax, Tunisia
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- Institut National de Recherches en Génie Rural, Eaux et Forêts, Université de Carthage, BP 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisie
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- Laboratoire de biochimie, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Université Tunis El-Manar, 2092 Tunis, Tunisie
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- Institut National de Recherches en Génie Rural, Eaux et Forêts, Université de Carthage, BP 10, Ariana 2080, Tunisie
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Ozgun-Acar O, Celik-Turgut G, Gazioglu I, Kolak U, Ozbal S, Ergur BU, Arslan S, Sen A, Topcu G. Capparis ovata treatment suppresses inflammatory cytokine expression and ameliorates experimental allergic encephalomyelitis model of multiple sclerosis in C57BL/6 mice. J Neuroimmunol 2016; 298:106-16. [PMID: 27609283 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2016.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Since ancient times, Capparis species have been widely used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases. Our recent investigations have suggested Capparis ovata's potential anti-neuroinflammatory application for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The present study was designed to precisely determine the underlying mechanism of its anti-neuroinflammatory effect in a mouse model of MS. C. ovata water extract (COWE) was prepared using the plant's fruit, buds, and flower parts (Turkish Patent Institute, PT 2012/04,093). We immunized female C57BL/6J mice with MOG35-55/CFA. COWE was administered at a daily dose of 500mg/kg by oral gavage either from the day of immunization (T1) or at disease onset (T2) for 21days. Gene expression analysis was performed using a Mouse Multiple Sclerosis RT² Profiler PCR Array, and further determinations and validations of the identified genes were performed using qPCR. Whole-genome transcriptome profiling was analyzed using Agilent SurePrint G3 Mouse GE 8X60K microarrays. Immunohistochemical staining was applied to brain sections of the control and treated mice to examine the degree of degeneration. COWE was further fractionated and analyzed phytochemically using the Zivak Tandem Gold Triple Quadrupole LC/MS-MS system. COWE remarkably suppressed the development of EAE in T1, and the disease activity was completely inhibited. In the T2 group, the maximal score was significantly reduced compared with that of the parallel EAE group. The COWE suppression of EAE was associated with a significantly decreased expression of genes that are important in inflammatory signaling, such as TNFα, IL6, NF-κB, CCL5, CXCL9, and CXCK10. On the other hand, the expression of genes involved in myelination/remyelination was significantly increased. Immunohistochemical analysis further supported these effects, showing that the number of infiltrating immune cells was decreased in the brains of COWE-treated animals. In addition, differential expression profiling of the transcriptome revealed that COWE treatment caused the down regulation of a group of genes involved in the immune response, inflammatory response, antigen processing and presentation, B-cell-mediated immunity and innate immune response. Collectively, these results suggest anti-neuroinflammatory mechanisms by which COWE treatment delayed and suppressed the development of EAE and ameliorated the disease in mice with persistent clinical signs.
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- Ozden Ozgun-Acar
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pamukkale University, 20070 Kınıklı, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pamukkale University, 20070 Kınıklı, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul University, 34116 Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pamukkale University, 20070 Kınıklı, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Pamukkale University, 20070 Kınıklı, Denizli, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yin Y, He Y, Liu W, Gan L, Fu C, Jia H, Li M. The durative use of suspension cells and callus for volatile oil by comparative with seeds and fruits in Capparis spinosa L. PLoS One 2014; 9:e113668. [PMID: 25422894 PMCID: PMC4244143 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0113668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Capparis spinosa is one of the most important eremophytes among the medicinal plants, and continued destruction of these plants poses a major threat to species survival. The development of methods to extract compounds, especially those of medicinal value, without harvesting the whole plant is an issue of considerable socioeconomic importance. On the basis of an established system for culture of suspension cells and callus in vitro, Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) was used for the volatile oil composition analyzing in seed, fruit, suspension cells and callus. Fatty acids were the major component, and the highest content of alkanes was detected in seed, with <1.0% in suspension cells and callus. Esters, olefins and heterocyclic compounds were significantly higher in fruit than in the other materials. The content of acid esters in the suspension cells and callus was significantly higher than in seed and fruit. This indicated that the suspension cells and callus could be helpful for increasing the value of volatile oil and replacing seeds and fruit partially as a source of some compounds of the volatile oil and may also produce some new medical compounds. The above results give valuable information for sustainable use of C. spinosa and provide a foundation for use of the C. spinosa suspension cells and callus as an ongoing medical resource.
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- Yongtai Yin
- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Physics of Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Green Transformation of Bio-Resources, Faculty of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Physics of Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Physics of Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- * E-mail: (HJ); (ML)
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Physics of Ministry of Education, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
- * E-mail: (HJ); (ML)
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Duman E, Özcan MM. Physicochemical properties of seeds of Capparis species growing wild in Turkey. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2014; 186:2393-2398. [PMID: 24276494 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-013-3546-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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While Capparis spinosa var. herbaceace (2009) seeds collected from the Mardin-midyat region contains the highest protein (22.25%), C. spinosa var. spinosa seeds (2009) collected from the Muğla-Milas region contained the lowest protein (18.25%). In addition, oil contents of C. spinosa and Capparis ovata seeds changed between 27.74 to 31.09 and 28.66 to 31.40%, respectively. Crude cellulose contents of C. spinosa and C. ovata seeds were found as 28.24 and 29.67%, respectively. It was found that ash content of C. spinosa and C. ovata seeds were found between 2.13 and 2.23%, respectively. Phenolic matter content of C. spinosa and C. ovata were found between 1.98 mg (GAE) and 1.76 mg (GAE), respectively. Radical activity values of C. spinosa and C. ovata were determined as 83.432 and 83.718%, respectively.
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- Erman Duman
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Duman E, Ozcan MM. Mineral contents of seed and seed oils of Capparis species growing wild in Turkey. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2014; 186:239-245. [PMID: 23925865 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-013-3369-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The mineral contents of seed and seed oils of Capparis species growing wild in Turkey were established by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry. Capparis spinosa var. spinosa (2010) and Capparis ovata var. canescens variety (2009) were determined to be rich in terms of mineral matter as 19,514.60 and 16,995.92 ppm as a total, respectively. C. spinosa var. spinosa collected from Muğla-Milas region (2009) had the highest amount of Ca with 1,010.67 ppm in C. spinosa species and in C. ovata species. C. ovata var. canescens collected from Ankara-Beypazarı (2010) region had the highest amount of Ca with 833.92 ppm Ca amount in C. spinosa var. spinosa, inermis, herbaceae seeds decreased in 2010. C. spinosa var. inermis collected from Antalya-Serik (2010) in C. spinosa species had rich amount of Ca with 123.78 ppm and C. ovata var. palaestina seed oils collected from Mardin-Savur region (2009) had rich amount of Ca with 253.71 ppm in C. ovata species. The oil of C. spinosa var. herbaceae variety collected from Mardin-Midyat region (2010) was determined to have the highest major mineral matter (Ca, K, Mg, Na, and P) with 1,424.37 ppm in C. spinosa species. It was also determined that as a result, caper seed and oils were found to be important sources of nutrients and essential elements.
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- Erman Duman
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Afyon Kocatepe Üniversity, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Bektas N, Arslan R, Goger F, Kirimer N, Ozturk Y. Investigation for anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic activities of methanol extract of Capparis ovata buds and fruits. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2012; 142:48-52. [PMID: 22579676 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2012] [Revised: 04/05/2012] [Accepted: 04/08/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Capparis ovata Desf. has wide natural distribution in Turkey and it is consumed in pickled form. Flower buds, root bark, and fruits of the plant are used traditionally due to their analgesic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-rheumatismal, tonic, and diuretic effects. AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to investigate the possible anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic effects of methanol extracts prepared from flower buds (CBE) and fruits (CFE) of C. ovata. MATERIALS AND METHODS Anti-inflammatory effects of CBE and CFE were assessed using carrageenan-induced and prostaglandin E₂-induced mouse paw edema models. For the anti-thrombotic effect evaluation, carrageenan-induced tail thrombosis model was performed in mice. The extracts were administered intraperitonally (i.p.) at the doses of 100, 200, and 300 mg/kg. The anti-inflammatory effect of Capparis extracts were tested in comparison to 10 mg/kg diclofenac and anti-thrombotic activity to 10 and 100 IU heparin. RESULTS CBE at the doses of 200, and 300 mg/kg and CFE at the doses of 100, 200, and 300 mg/kg showed significant anti-inflammatory activity and CFE reached therapeutic concentration early than CBE in carrageenan inflammation model. In prostaglandin E₂ inflammation model, CBE and CFE exhibited significant inhibitory effects. The C. ovata extracts did not show remarkable anti-thrombotic effect. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that fruits of C. ovata have more potent anti-inflammatory effect than flower buds. It has been suggested that inhibition of cyclooxygenase pathway is one of the mechanisms of the activity. C. ovata may be potentially used as therapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases.
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- Nurcan Bektas
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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Carvalho I, Teixeira M, Brodelius M. Fatty acids profile of selected Artemisia spp. plants: Health promotion. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2010.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Arslan R, Bektas N. Antinociceptive effect of methanol extract of Capparis ovata in mice. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2010; 48:1185-1190. [PMID: 20819022 DOI: 10.3109/13880201003629323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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CONTEXT Capparis ovata Desf. (Capparaceae) grows widely in Turkey. Flower buds and fruits of the plant are used in folk medicine for their analgesic, antirheumatismal, and diuretic effects. OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the possible antinociceptive effect of the methanol extract of C. ovata (CME) in mice. MATERIALS The antinociceptive effect of methanol extract, prepared with the C. ovata flower buds, was studied at the doses of 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg (i.p.) using tail-immersion, hot-plate, and writhing tests in mice. Morphine sulfate (5 mg/kg; i.p.) and dipyrone (100 mg/kg; i.p.) were used as reference analgesic agents. Naloxone (5 mg/kg; i.p.) was also tested. RESULTS It was observed that the C. ovata extract had a significant antinociceptive effect in these tests. In the hot-plate and tail-immersion test results, the doses of 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg increased the percentage of the maximum possible effect (MPE%) value for nociception significantly according to the control value (P < 0.001). All doses of the extract decreased the number of acetic acid-induced abdominal constrictions in mice when compared with control group (P < 0.001). These effects were inhibited by pretreatment with naloxone. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that CME is a potentially antinociceptive agent which acts as both at the peripheral and central levels.
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- Rana Arslan
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Arslan R, Bektas N, Ozturk Y. Antinociceptive activity of methanol extract of fruits of Capparis ovata in mice. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2010; 131:28-32. [PMID: 20595018 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2010.05.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2010] [Revised: 05/26/2010] [Accepted: 05/28/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Capparis ovata Desf. and Capparis spinosa L. have wide natural distribution in Turkey and they are consumed in pickled form. Flower buds, root bark, and fruits of the plant are used in folk medicine due to their analgesic, wound healing, cell regeneration, tonic, and diuretic effects. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, we attempted to identify the possible antinociceptive action of methanol extract prepared from fruits of Capparis ovata. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using tail immersion, hot plate and writhing tests, the antinociceptive effect of the methanol extract of Capparis ovata (MEC) fruits was assessed after intraperitoneal administration into mice. Morphine sulfate (5mg/kg; i.p.) and diclofenac (10mg/kg; i.p.) were used as reference analgesic agents. Naloxone (5mg/kg; i.p.) was also tested. RESULTS MEC was studied at the doses of 50, 100, and 200mg/kg (i.p.) and exhibited significant antinociceptive activities in all tests used. The above-mentioned doses of the extract reduced the writhing responses by 32.21, 55.70, and 68.36%, respectively. MPE% were increased by 7.27, 12.07, 14.60% in the tail immersion, and 7.88, 11.71, 16.73% in the hot plate test at the tested doses, respectively. Naloxone antagonized antinociceptive effect at the doses of 100 and 200mg/kg whereas partially antagonized the effect of MEC at the dose of 50mg/kg. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that MEC has antinociceptive effects both at the peripheral and central levels.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rana Arslan
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Tepebasi TR-26470, Eskisehir, Turkey.
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Özcan MM. Investigation on the Mineral Contents of Capers (Capparis spp.) Seed Oils Growing Wild in Turkey. J Med Food 2008; 11:596-9. [DOI: 10.1089/jmf.2007.0500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- M. Musa Özcan
- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Selçuk, Konya, Turkey
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Özcan M, Akbulut M. Estimation of minerals, nitrate and nitrite contents of medicinal and aromatic plants used as spices, condiments and herbal tea. Food Chem 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2007.06.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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. SH, . RU, . ML, . PN, . RW, . ML, . AE. Nutritive Value, Phytochemical and Antifungal Properties of Pergularia tomentosa L. (Asclepiadaceae). INT J PHARMACOL 2007. [DOI: 10.3923/ijp.2007.334.340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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