1
|
Al-Qudah MA, Al-Jaber HI, Abu Orabi FM, Hasan HS, Aldahoun AK, Alhamzani AG, Alakhras AI, Bataineh TT, Rawashdeh AMM, Abu-Orabi ST. Unveiling the Impact of Drying Methods on Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Anthemis palestina. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3914. [PMID: 38005810 PMCID: PMC10674521 DOI: 10.3390/plants12223914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
Abstract
Different drying techniques may alter the chemical composition of plant extracts and consequently affect their bioactivity potential. The current study was designed to reveal the effect of four different drying methods on the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of hydrodistilled essential oil (HD-EO) and methanolic (APM) extract obtained from the aerial part of Anthemis palestina from Jordan. Aerial parts of A. palestina in their fresh (FR) form and after drying in shade (ShD), sun (SD), oven at 40 °C (O40D) and 60 °C (O60D), in addition to microwave (MWD), were used to extract their essential oils by hydrodistillation and to prepare the different methanolic extracts (APM). GC/MS analysis of the different HD-EOs revealed qualitative and quantitative differences among the different samples. While FR, O40D, O60D, and MWD EO samples contained mainly sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (35.43%, 29.04%, 53.69%, and 59.38%, respectively), ShD sample was rich in oxygenated monoterpenes (33.57%), and SD-EO contained mainly oxygenated sesquiterpenes (40.36%). Principal component analysis (PCA) and Cluster analysis (CA) grouped the different drying methods based on their impact on the concentration of chemical constituents. SD-EO demonstrated high DPPH and ABTS antioxidant activity (1.31 ± 0.03) × 10-2; (1.66 ± 0.06) × 10-2 μg/mL, respectively). Furthermore, A. paleistina methanolic extracts (APM) obtained after subjecting the plant to different drying methods showed interesting patterns in terms of their TPC, TFC, antioxidant activity, and phytochemical profiling. Of all extracts, SD-APM extract had the highest TPC (105.37 ± 0.19 mg GA/g DE), highest TFC (305.16 ± 3.93 mg Q/g DE) and demonstrated the highest DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities ((4.42 ± 0.02) × 10-2; (3.87 ± 0.02) × 10-2 mg/mL, respectively); all were supported by correlation studies. LC-MS/MS analysis of the different extracts revealed the richness of the SD-APM extract in phenolic acids and flavonoids.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mahmoud A. Al-Qudah
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia; (A.G.A.); (A.I.A.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan; (A.K.A.); (T.T.B.); (A.M.M.R.); (S.T.A.-O.)
| | - Hala I. Al-Jaber
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, Jordan;
| | - Faten M. Abu Orabi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of arts and Science, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11937, Jordan;
| | - Hazem S. Hasan
- Department of Plant Production and Protection, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, Jordan;
| | - Amal K. Aldahoun
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan; (A.K.A.); (T.T.B.); (A.M.M.R.); (S.T.A.-O.)
| | - Abdulrahman G. Alhamzani
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia; (A.G.A.); (A.I.A.)
| | - Abbas I. Alakhras
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11623, Saudi Arabia; (A.G.A.); (A.I.A.)
| | - Tareq T. Bataineh
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan; (A.K.A.); (T.T.B.); (A.M.M.R.); (S.T.A.-O.)
| | - Abdel Monem M. Rawashdeh
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan; (A.K.A.); (T.T.B.); (A.M.M.R.); (S.T.A.-O.)
| | - Sultan T. Abu-Orabi
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, P.O. Box 566, Irbid 21163, Jordan; (A.K.A.); (T.T.B.); (A.M.M.R.); (S.T.A.-O.)
- Department of Medical Analysis, Faculty of Science, Tishk international University, Erbil 44001, KRG, Iraq
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Alkhawaldeh A, Bardaweel S. Molecular Investigation of the Antitumor Effects of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Cells. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 2023:2592691. [PMID: 37841082 PMCID: PMC10569896 DOI: 10.1155/2023/2592691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
Abstract
The catalytic activity of monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) has been linked to tumorigenesis due to the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the resulting oxidative stress. MAO-A inhibition revealed a beneficial role in prostate and lung cancer treatment. This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of different monoamine oxidase A inhibitors (MAO-AIs) on the proliferation and progression of breast cancer cell lines. The cell viability assay was used to evaluate the antiproliferative and combined effects of MAO-AIs. Cell migration was evaluated using wound healing, invasion, and colony formation assays. The underlying mechanism of cell death was studied using flow cytometry. The real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to determine the relative gene expression. Finally, MAO-A activity in breast cancer cells was evaluated using an MAO-A activity assay. According to the results, the examined MAO-AIs significantly inhibited the proliferation of breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. In breast cancer cells, the combination of anticancer drugs (doxorubicin or raloxifene) with MAO-AIs resulted in a synergistic effect. MAO-AIs significantly reduced wound closure and invasion ability in breast cancer cells. Also, MAO-AIs reduced the colony count and size of breast cancer cells. MAO-AIs resulted in significant proapoptotic activity in breast cancer cells. Finally, the MAO-AIs suppressed MAO-A, Bcl-2, and VEGF gene expressions in breast cancer cells relative to untreated cells. This study provides solid evidence supporting the anticancer effect of MAO-A inhibitors in breast cancer cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Aseel Alkhawaldeh
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman 11942, Jordan
| | - Sanaa Bardaweel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman 11942, Jordan
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Maryam H, Fazel P, Mostafa N. Isolation and Screening of Antibacterial Activity of Actinomycetota from the Medicinal Plant, Anthemis pseudocotula Boiss. ARCHIVES OF RAZI INSTITUTE 2023; 78:1638-1646. [PMID: 38590676 PMCID: PMC10998938 DOI: 10.22092/ari.2023.78.5.1638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
Abstract
Antibiotic resistance is rising dramatically worldwide, and thus the production of new antibiotics is indispensable. Recent scientific initiatives have focused on the bioprospecting of microorganisms' secondary metabolites, with a particular focus on the look for natural products with antimicrobial properties derived from endophytes. All plant species, regardless of their type, are thought to anchor endophytic bacteria (EB). There are many potential uses for the natural therapeutic compounds made by EB in medicine, agriculture, and the pharmaceutical industry. To investigate antibacterial properties in this study, Actinomycetota (formerly, Actinobacteria) were isolated from Anthemis pseudocotula Boiss., identified, and underwent bioprospecting by morphological and molecular methods. Samples were collected from Ilam, Iran, and then divided into roots, leaves, stems, and flowers. After disinfection, they were cut into 2 mm pieces, cultured on casein agar culture medium, and incubated at 28ºC for up to four weeks. Actinomycetota was identified using the polymerase chain reaction method targeting the 16S rRNA gene. To evaluate the antibacterial properties of the isolated Actinomycetota, the agar diffusion method was used. In parallel, the frequencies of biosynthetic gene clusters, including polyketide synthase (PKS-I and PKS-II) and nonribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) genes, were determined in the isolated Actinomycetota. Ninety bacteria were isolated from different parts of Anthemis flowers. Thirty-eight (42.2%) of these bacteria belonged to the phylum Actinomycetota, and out of these 38, 15 isolates (39.5%) had antibacterial properties. Of these, 11 isolates (73.3%) exhibited antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus, 2 (13.3%) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 3 (20%) against Escherichia coli, and two isolates (13.3%) against Salmonella enterica sub-species of enterica serovar Typhimurium. The results of the molecular analysis of PKS-I, PKS-II, and NRPS genes showed that out of 38 isolated Actinomycetota strains, 23 isolates (60.5%) carried PKS-I gene, 6 (15.8%) harbored PKS-II gene, and 20 isolates (52.6%) had NRPS gene. This study indicates that Anthemis pseudocotula Boiss. has a number of active Actinomycetota that produce secondary metabolites with antibacterial properties.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hajizadeh Maryam
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
| | - Pourahmad Fazel
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
| | - Nemati Mostafa
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Al-Momani LA, Abu-Orabi ST, Hlail HM, Alkhatib RQ, Al-Dalahmeh Y, Al-Qudah MA. Anthemis Cotula L. from Jordan: Essential oil composition, LC-ESI-MS/MS profiling of phenolic acids - flavonoids and in vitro antioxidant activity. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
|
5
|
Alsous L, Bardaweel S. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) Synergize with Cisplatin, Induce Apoptosis and Suppress Cellular Migration and Colony Formation of Lung Cancer Cells. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2022; 22:1826-1836. [DOI: 10.2174/1871520621666210908110902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Background:
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Hence, novel
therapeutic approaches targeting crucial pathways are needed to improve its treatment. Previous studies have verified
the involvement of the estrogen pathway, mediated through estrogen receptor β (ERβ), in the development and progression
of lung carcinogenesis. Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are a group of estrogen receptor
agonists/antagonists that have tissue selective effects. Many of the available SERMs are used for the management of
breast cancer. However, their role in lung cancer is still under investigation.
Objectives:
The aim of this research is to investigate the anti-tumorigenic activity of the selective estrogen receptor
modulators, tamoxifen, raloxifene, and toremifene, against different lung cancer cell lines.
Methods:
The anti-proliferative and combined effects of SERMs with standard chemotherapy were evaluated by MTT
assay. Cell migration was assessed using a wound-healing assay. The mechanism of cell death was determined using
the Annexin V-FITC/ propidium iodide staining flow cytometry method. Cells’ capability to form colonies was evaluated
by soft agar colony formation assay. Estrogen receptors expression was determined using real-time PCR.
Results:
Our results have demonstrated the presence of ERβ in A549, H1299, and H661 lung cancer cells. Cellular
proliferation assay suggested that SERMs have significantly reduced lung cancer cells proliferation in a time and concentration-
dependent manner. Additionally, SERMs exhibited a synergistic effect against A549 cells when combined
with cisplatin. SERMs treatment have increased cell apoptosis and resulted in concentration-dependent inhibition of
cell migration and colony formation of A549 cells.
Conclusion:
Selective estrogen receptor modulators may possess potential therapeutic utility for the treatment of lung
cancer as monotherapy or in combination with standard chemotherapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lina Alsous
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
| | - Sanaa Bardaweel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel MAO-A Inhibitors Targeting Lung Cancer. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27092887. [PMID: 35566238 PMCID: PMC9103226 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27092887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Monoamine Oxidase-A (MAO-A) enzyme mediates the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that trigger DNA damage and oxidative injury of cells resulting in tumor initiation and progression. Available MAO-A inhibitors are used as antidepressants, however, their role as anticancer agents is still under investigation. Ligand- and structure-based drug design approaches guided the discovery and development of novel MAO-A inhibitors. A series of 1H indole-2-carboxamide derivatives was prepared and characterized using 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and IR. The antiproliferative effects of MAO-A inhibitors were evaluated using the cell viability assay (MTT), and MAO-A activity was evaluated using MAO-A activity assay. The presumed inhibitors significantly inhibited the growth of lung cell lines in a dose- and time dependent manner. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of MAO-A inhibitors (S1, S2, S4, S7, and S10) were 33.37, 146.1, 208.99, 307.7, and 147.2 µM, respectively, in A549. Glide docking against MAO-A showed that the derivatives accommodate MAO-A binding cleft and engage with key binding residues. MAO-A inhibitors provide significant and consistent evidence on MAO-A activity in lung cancer and present a potential target for the development of new chemotherapeutic agents.
Collapse
|
7
|
Aljunidee KA, Bardaweel SK. Combination therapy of calcitriol inhibits the proliferation of breast cancer cells: new concept of nonclassical function of calcitriol. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig 2021; 43:199-205. [PMID: 34768317 DOI: 10.1515/hmbci-2021-0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the anticancer effects of calcitriol and cholecalciferol against different cell lines of breast cancer in monotherapy settings and in combination with raloxifene. METHODS The antiproliferative, anti-migratory, and apoptotic induction effects were assessed by MTT, wound healing, and flow cytometry assays, respectively. RESULTS Calcitriol and cholecalciferol exhibited antiproliferative effects against T47D, MCF-7, and MDA-MB-231 in a time and concentration-dependent manner. The IC50 values of calcitriol were in the range of 0.05-0.25 μM while that for cholecalciferol were in the range of 3-100 μM. Furthermore, the results showed that calcitriol and cholecalciferol exhibited anti-migratory effects on MDA-MB-231, an apoptotic induction effect on MCF-7 cells, and a synergistic effect when combined with raloxifene. CONCLUSIONS Calcitriol and cholecalciferol exhibited anticancer effects and may be used as chemosensitizers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Khuzama A Aljunidee
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
| | - Sanaa K Bardaweel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Göger G, Allak M, Şen A, Göger F, Tekin M, Özek G. Assessment of Cota altissima (L.) J. Gay for phytochemical composition and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and antimicrobial activities. Z NATURFORSCH C 2021; 76:317-327. [PMID: 33559461 DOI: 10.1515/znc-2020-0257] [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: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Phytochemical profiles of essential oil (EO), fatty acids, and n-hexane (CAH), diethyl ether (CAD), ethyl acetate (CAE) and methanol extracts (CAM) of Cota altissima L. J. Gay (syn. Anthemis altissima L.) were investigated as well as their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and antimicrobial activites. The essential oil was characterized by the content of acetophenone (35.8%) and β-caryophyllene (10.3%) by GC-MS/FID. Linoleic and oleic acid were found as main fatty acids. The major constituents of the extracts were found to be 5-caffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, isorhamnetin glucoside, quercetin and quercetin glucoside by LC-MS/MS. Antioxidant activities of the extracts were determined by scavenging of DPPH and ABTS free radicals. Also, the inhibitory effects on lipoxygenase and α-glucosidase enzymes were determined. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated against Gram positive, Gram negative bacteria and yeast pathogens. CAM showed the highest antioxidant activity against DPPH and ABTS radicals with IC50 values of 126.60 and 144.40 μg/mL, respectively. In the anti-inflammatory activity, CAE demonstrated the highest antilipoxygenase activity with an IC50 value of 105.40 μg/mL, whereas, CAD showed the best inhibition of α-glucosidase with an IC50 value of 396.40 μg/mL in the antidiabetic activity. CAH was effective against Staphylococcus aureus at MIC = 312.5 µg/mL. This is the first report on antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities of different extracts of C. altissima.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gamze Göger
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
| | | | - Ali Şen
- Deparment of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Fatih Göger
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, 26470, Turkey
| | - Mehmet Tekin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
| | - Gülmira Özek
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, 26470, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Phytomedicine from Middle Eastern Countries: An Alternative Remedy to Modern Medicine against Candida spp Infection. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:6694876. [PMID: 34335836 PMCID: PMC8298167 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6694876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
Candida spp are capable of infecting both normal and immunocompromised individuals. More recently, Candida infections have spread considerably in healthcare settings, especially in intensive care units, where it is the most frequently encountered pathogen. Candida albicans is the commonest species encountered, although infections by non-albicans species have also risen in the past few years. The pathogenicity of Candida is credited to its aptitude to change between yeast and hyphal modes of growth. Candida spp produce biofilms on synthetic materials that protect them and facilitate drug resistance and act as a source for chronic and recurrent infections. Primarily, azoles antifungal agents are utilized to treat Candida infection that targets the ergosterol synthesis pathway in the cell wall. The development of antifungal resistance in Candida species is a major reason for treatment failure, and hence, there is a need to develop newer antifungal molecules and/or modifications of existing antifungals to make them more effective and less toxic. This has led researchers to oversee the plants to discover newer antimicrobials. Middle Eastern countries are well known for their landscape ranging from dry and sandy deserts to snow-capped mountains. However, they comprise enormous plant diversity with over 20,000 different species showing various types of bioactivities, such as anticancer, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial activities. Especially, the antifungal potential of these phytoproducts could be exploited in the clinical setting for therapy. The present review examines some of the promising alternative natural compounds that have been tested and found effective in treating Candida infections in vitro in some Middle Eastern countries.
Collapse
|
10
|
Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Schiff Bases of Isoniazid and Evaluation of Their Anti-Proliferative and Antibacterial Activities. MOLBANK 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/m1189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Three new Schiff bases of isoniazid were synthesized using microwave-assisted synthesis and conventional condensation with aromatic aldehydes. Synthesized compounds were characterized using elemental analysis, IR, NMR, and Mass spectroscopy. Synthesized compounds were evaluated for antiproliferative activity against MCF-7 cell line. The IC50 values were from 125 to 276 µM. The compounds were also evaluated for antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Results showed that the synthesized compounds produce significant antibacterial activity in vitro. Inhibition of compounds ranged from 13 to 18 mm.
Collapse
|
11
|
Chassagne F, Samarakoon T, Porras G, Lyles JT, Dettweiler M, Marquez L, Salam AM, Shabih S, Farrokhi DR, Quave CL. A Systematic Review of Plants With Antibacterial Activities: A Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Perspective. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:586548. [PMID: 33488385 PMCID: PMC7821031 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.586548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Antimicrobial resistance represents a serious threat to human health across the globe. The cost of bringing a new antibiotic from discovery to market is high and return on investment is low. Furthermore, the development of new antibiotics has slowed dramatically since the 1950s’ golden age of discovery. Plants produce a variety of bioactive secondary metabolites that could be used to fuel the future discovery pipeline. While many studies have focused on specific aspects of plants and plant natural products with antibacterial properties, a comprehensive review of the antibacterial potential of plants has never before been attempted. Objectives: This systematic review aims to evaluate reports on plants with significant antibacterial activities. Methods: Following the PRISMA model, we searched three electronic databases: Web of Science, PubMed and SciFinder by using specific keywords: “plant,” “antibacterial,” “inhibitory concentration.” Results: We identified a total of 6,083 articles published between 1946 and 2019 and then reviewed 66% of these (4,024) focusing on articles published between 2012 and 2019. A rigorous selection process was implemented using clear inclusion and exclusion criteria, yielding data on 958 plant species derived from 483 scientific articles. Antibacterial activity is found in 51 of 79 vascular plant orders throughout the phylogenetic tree. Most are reported within eudicots, with the bulk of species being asterids. Antibacterial activity is not prominent in monocotyledons. Phylogenetic distribution strongly supports the concept of chemical evolution across plant clades, especially in more derived eudicot families. The Lamiaceae, Fabaceae and Asteraceae were the most represented plant families, while Cinnamomum verum, Rosmarinus vulgaris and Thymus vulgaris were the most studied species. South Africa was the most represented site of plant collection. Crude extraction in methanol was the most represented type of extraction and leaves were the main plant tissue investigated. Finally, Staphylococcus aureus was the most targeted pathogenic bacteria in these studies. We closely examine 70 prominent medicinal plant species from the 15 families most studied in the literature. Conclusion: This review depicts the current state of knowledge regarding antibacterials from plants and provides powerful recommendations for future research directions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- François Chassagne
- Center for the Study of Human Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | | | - Gina Porras
- Center for the Study of Human Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - James T Lyles
- Center for the Study of Human Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - Micah Dettweiler
- Department of Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - Lewis Marquez
- Molecular and Systems Pharmacology Program, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - Akram M Salam
- Molecular and Systems Pharmacology Program, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | - Sarah Shabih
- Center for the Study of Human Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| | | | - Cassandra L Quave
- Center for the Study of Human Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.,Emory University Herbarium, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.,Department of Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.,Molecular and Systems Pharmacology Program, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Botcha S, Prattipati SD. Callus Extract Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles, Their Characterization and Cytotoxicity Evaluation Against MDA-MB-231 and PC-3 Cells. BIONANOSCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12668-019-00683-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
|
13
|
Influence of different extraction techniques on the chemical profile and biological properties of Anthemis cotula L.: Multifunctional aspects for potential pharmaceutical applications. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2019; 173:75-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2019.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
|
14
|
Comprehensive Chemical Profiling and Multidirectional Biological Investigation of Two Wild Anthemis Species ( Anthemis tinctoria var. Pallida and A. cretica subsp. tenuiloba): Focus on Neuroprotective Effects. Molecules 2019; 24:molecules24142582. [PMID: 31315236 PMCID: PMC6680454 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24142582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 07/13/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Ethyl acetate (EA), methanol (MeOH), and aqueous extracts of aerial parts of Anthemis tinctoria var. pallida (ATP) and A. cretica subsp. tenuiloba (ACT) were investigated for their phenol and flavonoid content, antioxidant, and key enzyme inhibitory potentials. All extracts displayed antiradical effects, with MeOH and aqueous extracts being a superior source of antioxidants. On the other hand, EA and MeOH extracts were potent against AChE and BChE. Enzyme inhibitory effects against tyrosinase and α-glucosidase were observed, as well. We also studied Anthemis extracts in an ex vivo experimental neurotoxicity paradigm. We assayed extract influence on oxidative stress and neurotransmission biomarkers, including lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and serotonin (5-HT), in isolated rat cortex challenged with K+ 60 mM Krebs-Ringer buffer (excitotoxicity stimulus). An untargeted proteomic analysis was finally performed in order to explore the putative mechanism in the brain. The pharmacological study highlighted the capability of ACT water extract to blunt K+ 60 mM increase in LDH level and 5-HT turnover, and restore physiological activity of specific proteins involved in neuron morphology and neurotransmission, including NEFMs, VAMP-2, and PKCγ, thus further supporting the neuroprotective role of ACT water extract.
Collapse
|
15
|
Thapa D, Richardson AJ, Zweifel B, Wallace RJ, Gratz SW. Genoprotective Effects of Essential Oil Compounds Against Oxidative and Methylated DNA Damage in Human Colon Cancer Cells. J Food Sci 2019; 84:1979-1985. [PMID: 31206673 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.14665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Essential oils (EO) are widely used in foods as flavoring and preservative agents. Many of the biological activities of EO have been attributed to major essential oil compounds (EOC) but their direct interaction with colonic epithelial cells and their genotoxic and genoprotective effects are not well established. In this study, the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of EOC including nerolidol, thymol, geraniol, methylisoeugenol, eugenol, linalool, and a commercial blend (Agolin) were determined. Furthermore, the genoprotective effects of EOC against oxidative and methylating damage were assessed using the comet assay in HT-29 colorectal adenocarcinoma cells. The majority of EOC were cytotoxic to HT-29 cells at or above 250 ppm after 24 hr exposure. At noncytotoxic doses, none of the EOC was genotoxic in the comet assay. Genoprotection against oxidative DNA damage was observed for nerolidol (at 62.5 ppm), thymol (at 12.5 ppm), geraniol, and methylisoeugenol (both at 125 ppm), as well as linalool and Agolin (both at 250 ppm). Thymol was the most protective compound against oxidative DNA damage and geraniol (at 125 ppm) also protected cells against methylating DNA damage. This study highlights the potential of EOC such as thymol to protect the colonic epithelium against oxidative DNA damage and geraniol against methylating DNA damage. Further in vivo studies are needed to confirm these findings for safety and efficacy to exploit their potential pharmaceutical or nutraceutical uses for colonic health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dinesh Thapa
- Rowett Inst., Univ. of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
| | | | | | - R John Wallace
- Rowett Inst., Univ. of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
| | - Silvia W Gratz
- Rowett Inst., Univ. of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Ozek G, Özbek MU, Arslan M. Lipid and essential oil constituents of Cota hamzaoglui (Asteraceae). JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH CHEMICAL SOCIETY, SECTION A: CHEMISTRY 2018. [DOI: 10.18596/jotcsa.476387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
|
17
|
Bardaweel SK, Bakchiche B, ALSalamat HA, Rezzoug M, Gherib A, Flamini G. Chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and Antiproliferative activities of essential oil of Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae) from Algerian Saharan atlas. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 18:201. [PMID: 29970065 PMCID: PMC6029017 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2274-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mentha spicata (M. spicata) is a member of Lamiaceae that spreads mainly in the temperate and sub-temperate zones of the world. It is considered as a rich source of essential oils, which is widely used in pharmaceutical industries and food production. The objectives of the current study were to evaluate chemical composition, antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities associated with the essential oil of M. spicata cultivated in Algerian Saharan Atlas. METHODS The aerial parts of M. spicata were subjected to hydrodistillation to produce the oil. Chemical identification of the oil composition was conducted by GC and GC-MS analyses. The antioxidant activity of the hydrodistilled oil was studied using DPPH, ABTS radical scavenging and ferric-reducing power assay. Antimicrobial potential was characterized against two microorganisms, signifying Gram positive, and Gram negative bacteria, and one Candida species. The microdilution method was employed to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). The oil's antiproliferative effects against three human tumor cell lines were also investigated using the MTT assay, and the toxic doses that yielded 50% reduction of cell viability (LD50) were reported. RESULTS Chemical analysis of the essential oil composition revealed 44 unique compounds with oxygenated monoterpenes (67.2%), followed by monoterpene hydrocarbons (20.8%), as the most abundant chemical components. Essential oil of M. spicata demonstrated moderate antioxidant activities as well as moderate to weak antimicrobial activities with best susceptibility observed for Gram positive bacteria towards the oil. In addition, anticancer activities that are associated with the oil against three human cancer cell lines were observed with LD50 values of 324 μg/mL, 279 μg/mL, 975 μg/mL against T47D, HCT-116 and MCF-7 cell lines, respectively. CONCLUSION The results suggest that M. spicata essential oil may have potential value as a bioactive oil, for nutraceutical and medical applications, with its antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiproliferative activities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sanaa K. Bardaweel
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942 Jordan
| | - Boulanouar Bakchiche
- Laboratory of Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Laghouat University, 03000 Laghouat, Algeria
| | - Husam A. ALSalamat
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Queen Rania Street, Amman, 11942 Jordan
| | - Maria Rezzoug
- Laboratory of Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Laghouat University, 03000 Laghouat, Algeria
| | - Abdelaziz Gherib
- Laboratory of Process Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Laghouat University, 03000 Laghouat, Algeria
| | - Guido Flamini
- Dipartimento di Farmacia, Università di Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126 Pisa, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Selestino Neta MC, Vittorazzi C, Guimarães AC, Martins JDL, Fronza M, Endringer DC, Scherer R. Effects of β-caryophyllene and Murraya paniculata essential oil in the murine hepatoma cells and in the bacteria and fungi 24-h time-kill curve studies. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2017; 55:190-197. [PMID: 27927082 PMCID: PMC6130565 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2016.1254251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/27/2016] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
CONTEXT Orange Jessamine [Murraya paniculata L. (Rutaceae)] has been used worldwide in folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and analgesic. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to investigate the in vitro antioxidant, cytotoxic, antibacterial and antifungal activity and the time-kill curve studies of orange jessamine essential oil and β-caryophyllene, as well as the chemical composition of the essential oil. MATERIAL AND METHODS The cytotoxic activity of M. paniculata and β-caryophyllene (7.8-500 μg/mL) was evaluated using the MTT assay on normal fibroblasts and hepatoma cells. The minimal inhibitory concentration and time-kill curves (24 h) were evaluated against those of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium, Enterococcus faecallis, Aspergillus (niger, fumigates and parasiticum) and F. solani by the broth microdilution method. The antioxidant activity was measured by the DPPH and ABTS assays. Chemical composition was evaluated by GC/MS analyses. RESULTS GC/MS analyses identified 13 compounds, with β-caryophyllene as the major compound. The oil exhibited moderate antibacterial activity (MIC <1.0 mg/mL) and strong antifungal activity. Time-kill curve studies showed that either the essential oil or β-caryophyllene presented rapid bacterial killing (4 h for S. aureus) and fungicidal effect (2-4 h for F. solani); however, both displayed weak free radical scavenger capacity. The cytotoxic activity exhibited a prominent selective effect against hepatoma cancer cells (IC50 value =63.7 μg/mL) compared with normal fibroblasts (IC50 value =195.0 μg/mL), whereas the β-caryophyllene showed low cytotoxicity. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The experimental data suggest that the activities of M. paniculata essential oil are due to the synergistic action among its components.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Cipriano Selestino Neta
- Department of Pharmacy, Post-Graduated Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences University Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
| | - Catia Vittorazzi
- Department of Pharmacy, Post-Graduated Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences University Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
| | - Aline Cristina Guimarães
- Department of Pharmacy, Post-Graduated Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences University Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
| | - João Damasceno Lopes Martins
- Department of Pharmacy, Post-Graduated Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences University Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
| | - Marcio Fronza
- Department of Pharmacy, Post-Graduated Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences University Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
| | - Denise Coutinho Endringer
- Department of Pharmacy, Post-Graduated Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences University Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
| | - Rodrigo Scherer
- Department of Pharmacy, Post-Graduated Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences University Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Hajaji S, Sifaoui I, López-Arencibia A, Reyes-Batlle M, Jiménez IA, Bazzocchi IL, Valladares B, Pinero JE, Lorenzo-Morales J, Akkari H. Correlation of radical-scavenging capacity and amoebicidal activity of Matricaria recutita L. (Asteraceae). Exp Parasitol 2017; 183:212-217. [PMID: 28919332 DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2017.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Revised: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
Some Acanthamoeba strains are able to cause Granulomatous Amoebic Encephalitis (GAE) and Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) worldwide because of their pathogenicity. The treatment of Acanthamoeba infections is complicated due to the existence of a highly resistant cyst stage in their life cycle. Therefore, the elucidation of novel sources of anti-Acanthamoeba agents is an urgent need. In the present study, an evaluation of the antioxidant and anti-Acanthamoeba activity of compounds in flower extracts of Tunisian chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) was carried out. Chamomile methanol extract was the most active showing an IC50 of 66.235 ± 0.390 μg/ml, low toxicity levels when checked in murine macrophage toxicity model and presented also antioxidant properties. Moreover, a bio-guided fractionation of this extract was developed and led to the identification of a mixture of coumarins as the most active fraction. These results suggest a novel source of anti-Acanthamoeba compounds for the development of novel therapeutic agents against Acanthamoeba infections.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Soumaya Hajaji
- Laboratoire de Parasitologie, Université de la Manouba, École Nationale de Médecine Vétérinaire de Sidi thabet, 2020, Tunisia; Faculté des sciences de Bizerte, Université de Carthage, 7021, Zarzouna, Tunisia.
| | - Ines Sifaoui
- Laboratoire Matériaux-Molécules et Applications, IPEST, University of Carthage, La Marsa, Tunisia; University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands, University of La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - Atteneri López-Arencibia
- University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands, University of La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - María Reyes-Batlle
- University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands, University of La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - Ignacio A Jiménez
- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - Isabel L Bazzocchi
- Instituto Universitario de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Department of Organic Chemistry, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - Basilio Valladares
- University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands, University of La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - José E Pinero
- University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands, University of La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - Jacob Lorenzo-Morales
- University Institute of Tropical Diseases and Public Health of the Canary Islands, University of La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
| | - Hafidh Akkari
- Laboratoire de Parasitologie, Université de la Manouba, École Nationale de Médecine Vétérinaire de Sidi thabet, 2020, Tunisia
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
The Effect of Citrus Essential Oils and Their Constituents on Growth of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri. Molecules 2017; 22:molecules22040591. [PMID: 28420101 PMCID: PMC6154457 DOI: 10.3390/molecules22040591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Revised: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Citrus bacterial canker (CBC) caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xcc), is the most devastating of the citrus diseases worldwide. During our study, we found that Essential oils (EOs) of some citrus cultivars are effective on Xcc. Therefore, it prompted us to determine the plant metabolites responsible for the antibacterial properties. We obtained EOs from some locally cultivated citrus by using a Clevenger apparatus and their major constituents were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The effect of Citrus aurantium, C. aurantifolia, Fortunella sp. EOs and their major constituents were evaluated against Xcc-KVXCC1 using a disk diffusion assay. Minimal inhibitory and bactericidal concentration of the EOs and their constituents were determined using the broth microdilution method. C. aurantium, C. aurantifolia Eos, and their major constituents including citral, linalool, citronellal, geraniol, α-terpineol, and linalyl acetate indicated antibacterial effects against Xcc. The C. aurantifolia EO and citral showed the highest antibacterial activity among the tested EOs and constituents with inhibition zones of 15 ± 0.33 mm and 16.67 ± 0.88 mm, respectively. Synergistic effects of the constituents were observed between α-terpineol-citral, citral-citronellal, citral-geraniol, and citronellal-geraniol by using a microdilution checkerboard assay. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that exposure of Xcc cells to citral caused cell wall damage and altered cytoplasmic density. We introduced C. aurantifolia and C. aurantium EOs, and their constituents citral, α-terpineol, citronellal, geraniol, and linalool as possible control agents for CBC.
Collapse
|
21
|
Dehghanizade S, Arasteh J, Mirzaie A. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Anthemis atropatana extract: characterization and in vitro biological activities. ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 46:160-168. [PMID: 28368661 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2017.1304402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
This study aim to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Anthemis atropatana extract and to evaluate their chemical characteristics and antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects. The biosynthesis of AgNPs is verified using UV-visible spectrum which showing maximum absorption in 430 nm wavelength. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) results revealed that AgNPs has a spherical shape with an average size of 38.89 nanometres. The crystalline structure of green synthesized AgNPs in optimal conditions was confirmed by XRD analysis. The pattern of XRD peaks related to face-centred cubic (fcc) (111), (200), (220), (311) and (222) observed. Also, FTIR results verified the AgNPs synthesis using plant extract. In biological tests, the MTT results indicate the dose dependence of cytotoxic effects of AgNPs on colon cancer cell lines (HT29). The AgNPs had maximum cytotoxicity on HT29 cancer cell line at 100 μg/ml concentration, which were statistically significant comparing control cells (p < .001). Moreover, real time PCR and flow cytometry results confirmed the apoptotic effects of AgNPs. According to the results, it seems that the green synthesis of AgNPs is an eco-friendly and cost effective approach. This research provides insight into the development of new anticancer and antibacterial agents.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Saeede Dehghanizade
- a Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
| | - Javad Arasteh
- a Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch , Islamic Azad University , Tehran , Iran
| | - Amir Mirzaie
- b Department of Biology, Roudehen Branch , Islamic Azad University , Roudehen , Iran
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Jaradat NA, Ayesh OI, Anderson C. Ethnopharmacological survey about medicinal plants utilized by herbalists and traditional practitioner healers for treatments of diarrhea in the West Bank/Palestine. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2016; 182:57-66. [PMID: 26883246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2015] [Revised: 02/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/12/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Folk herbal medicine knowledge and its utilization by aboriginal cultures are not only useful for conservation of cultural traditions and biodiversity, but also useful for community healthcare and drug discovery in the present and in the future. AIM OF THE STUDY Using a semi-structured questionnaire, an ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal plants used for treatment of diarrhea in the West Bank/Palestine was investigated. RESULTS Information about fifty medicinal plants used for treatment of diarrhea, including the names of plants, parts used, mode and methods of preparation was obtained from 100 traditional healers and herbalists. This research is the first scientific work in the Middle East to collect data about plants used by traditional healers for treatments of diarrhea and their evidence based effects against this disease. The fidelity levels were 97% for Salvia fruticosa, Teucrium polium and Musa paradisiaca, 95% for Camellia sinensis and Aegle marmelos, 79% for Oryza sativa and Solanum tuberosum, 77% for Quercus boissieri, 66% for Psidium guajava, 56% for Anthemis palestina, 54% for Solanum nigrum and 52% for Juglans regia while the highest use and choice values were for S. fruticosa, T. polium and M. paradisiaca as well as the factor of informant's consensus for medicinal plants used for treatment of diarrhea was 0.505.The leaves were the most commonly used parts, followed by fruits, roots and rhizomes, while decoctions and infusions are the preferred methods of preparation. CONCLUSIONS The Palestinian traditional medicine is rich with herbal remedies for treatment of diarrhea in comparison with other countries, but most of these herbal remedies lack standard in-vitro and in-vivo evaluations to establish their antidiarrheal effects. Therefore, the information obtained can serve as a basis for further phytochemical and pharmacological studies to determine their efficacy and safety which might contribute to a better integration of Palestinian traditional medicine into the national health system in the future.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nidal Amin Jaradat
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine.
| | - Ola Ibrahim Ayesh
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine
| | - Cynthia Anderson
- English Language Center, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Casiglia S, Bruno M, Senatore F, Rosselli S. Chemical composition of essential oils of Anthemis secundiramea Biv. subsp. secundiramea (Asteraceae) collected wild in Sicily and their activity on micro-organisms affecting historical art craft. Nat Prod Res 2016; 33:970-979. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2016.1166497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Maurizio Bruno
- Department STEBICEF, University of Palermo , Palermo, Italy
| | - Felice Senatore
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples , Naples, Italy
| | | |
Collapse
|
24
|
Fatty Acids Analysis, Antioxidant and Biological Activity of Fixed Oil ofAnnona muricataL. Seeds. J CHEM-NY 2016. [DOI: 10.1155/2016/6948098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The total oil yield and the fatty acid composition were determined in theAnnona muricataL. fixed oil using organic solvent extraction and GC-FID. The seeds were found to contain about ~21.5% of crude fixed oil on a dry weight basis. The crude oil containing fatty acid was converted into methyl esters and analysed by GC-FID. Fourteen fatty acids were identified using GC-FID. The major monounsaturated and saturated fatty acids were oleic acid (39.2%) and palmitic acid (19.1–19.2%), respectively, whereas theα-linolenic acid (1.2%) and linoleic acid (34.9%) were polyunsaturated fatty acid. The other saturated acids were stearic acid (3.3%), arachidic acid (0.4%), myristic acid (0.1%), heptadecanoic acid (0.1%), behenic acid (0.1%), and lignoceric acid (0.1%). Some of the fatty acids have not been reported earlier from the oil ofAnnona muricataL. Fixed oil exhibited significant free radical scavenging activity which was measured using DPPH and is also known to inhibit the gastrointestinal motility significantly.
Collapse
|
25
|
Oikeh EI, Omoregie ES, Oviasogie FE, Oriakhi K. Phytochemical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities of different citrus juice concentrates. Food Sci Nutr 2015; 4:103-9. [PMID: 26788316 PMCID: PMC4708628 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2015] [Revised: 07/06/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
The search for new antimicrobial compounds is ongoing. Its importance cannot be overemphasized in an era of emerging resistant pathogenic organisms. This study therefore investigated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of different citrus juice concentrates. Fruit juices of Citrus tangerine (tangerine), Citrus paradisi (grape), Citrus limon (lemon), and Citrus aurantifolia (lime) were evaluated. Antimicrobial activities against five bacterial and three fungal strains were evaluated. The results revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, and reducing sugars in all the juice concentrates. DPPH (1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl) radical scavenging capacities varied with tangerine and grape juices having better scavenging capacities than lemon and lime juices. Grape juice was observed to have a significantly higher (P < 0.05) ferric‐reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) value (364.2 ± 10.25 μmol/L Fe(II)/g of the extract) than the reference antioxidant, ascorbic acid (312.88 ± 5.61 μmol/L). Antimicrobial studies revealed differential antimicrobial activities against different microbial strains. Zones of inhibition ranging from 4 to 26 mm were observed for the antibacterial tests with 0–24 mm for antifungal test. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and minimum bacteriostatic concentrations (MBC) for concentrates against bacterial strains ranged from 12.5 to 200 μg/mL. Lemon and lime juice concentrates had lower MIC and MBC values with orange and tangerine having the highest values. Minimum fungicidal concentrations ranged from 50 to 200 μg/mL. The results of this study suggest that these juice concentrates may have beneficial antimicrobial roles that can be exploited in controlling unwanted microbial growth.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ehigbai I Oikeh
- Department of Biochemistry Faculty of Life Sciences University of Benin PMB 1154 Benin City Nigeria
| | - Ehimwenma S Omoregie
- Department of Biochemistry Faculty of Life Sciences University of Benin PMB 1154 Benin City Nigeria
| | - Faith E Oviasogie
- Department of Microbiology Faculty of Life Sciences University of Benin PMB 1154 Benin City Nigeria
| | - Kelly Oriakhi
- Department of Medical Biochemistry Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences University of Benin PMB 1154 Benin City Nigeria
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Studies on the In Vitro Antiproliferative, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition Activities Associated with Chrysanthemum coronarium Essential Oil. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:790838. [PMID: 26290675 PMCID: PMC4531194 DOI: 10.1155/2015/790838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 07/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
Abstract
The essential oil of the Jordanian Chrysanthemum coronarium L. (garland) was isolated by hydrodistillation from dried flowerheads material. The oil was essayed for its in vitro scavenging activity using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. The results demonstrate that the oil exhibits moderate radical scavenging activity relative to the strong antioxidant ascorbic acid. In addition, cholinesterase inhibitory activity of C. coronarium essential oil was evaluated for the first time. Applying Ellman's colorimetric method, interesting cholinesterase inhibitory activity, which is not dose dependent, was evident for the oil. Furthermore, antimicrobial activities of the oil against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria were evaluated. While it fails to inhibit Gram-negative bacteria growth, the antibacterial effects demonstrated by the oil were more pronounced against the Gram-positive strains. Moreover, the examined oil was assessed for its in vitro antiproliferative properties where it demonstrated variable activities towards different human cancer cell lines, of which the colon cancer was the most sensitive to the oil treatment.
Collapse
|
27
|
Patra JK, Das G, Baek KH. Chemical Composition and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of an Essential Oil Extracted from an Edible Seaweed, Laminaria japonica L. Molecules 2015; 20:12093-113. [PMID: 26147582 PMCID: PMC6332342 DOI: 10.3390/molecules200712093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Laminaria japonica L. is among the most commonly consumed seaweeds in northeast Asia. In the present study, L. japonica essential oil (LJEO) was extracted by microwave-hydrodistillation and analyzed by gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy. LJEO contained 21 volatile compounds, comprising 99.76% of the total volume of the essential oil, primarily tetradeconoic acid (51.75%), hexadecanoic acid (16.57%), (9Z,12Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (12.09%), and (9Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid (9.25%). Evaluation of the antibacterial potential against three foodborne pathogens, Bacillus cereus ATCC 10876, Escherichia coli O157:H7 ATCC 43890, and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 49444, revealed that LJEO at a concentration of 25 mg/paper disc exerted high antibacterial activity against S. aureus (11.5 ± 0.58 mm inhibition zone) and B. cereus (10.5 ± 0.57 mm inhibition zone), but no inhibition of E. coli O157:H7. LJEO also displayed DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) free radical scavenging activity (80.45%), superoxide anion scavenging activity (54.03%), and ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radical and hydroxyl radical scavenging at 500 µg/mL. Finally, LJEO showed high inhibition of lipid peroxidation with strong reducing power. In conclusion, LJEO from edible seaweed is an inexpensive but favorable resource with strong antibacterial capacity as well as free radical scavenging and antioxidant activity; therefore, it has the potential for use in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jayanta Kumar Patra
- School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749, Korea.
| | - Gitishree Das
- School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749, Korea.
| | - Kwang-Hyun Baek
- School of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 712-749, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|