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El Kamari F, El Omari H, El-Mouhdi K, Chlouchi A, Harmouzi A, Lhilali I, El Amrani J, Zahouani C, Hajji Z, Ousaaid D. Effects of Different Solvents on the Total Phenol Content, Total Flavonoid Content, Antioxidant, and Antifungal Activities of Micromeria graeca L. from Middle Atlas of Morocco. Biochem Res Int 2024; 2024:9027997. [PMID: 38440065 PMCID: PMC10911884 DOI: 10.1155/2024/9027997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Micromeria graeca L. is a dense chemical source of bioactive compounds such as phenolic compounds, which have various health-related properties. The current study aimed to investigate the impact of different extractor solvents on phenol and flavonoid contents, as well as the antioxidant and antifungal activities of different extracts. Initially, three extractor solvents (methanol, ethyl acetate, and water) were used to prepare the Soxhlet extracts, which were then examined for their polyphenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant potential using three complementary assays (DPPH, FRAP, and TAC). The antifungal capacity against the two fungal strains (Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger) was performed using the method of diffusion on disc. The dosage of phytochemical compounds revealed that the highest values were established in water extract with values of 360 ± 22.1 mg GAE/g dry weight plant and 81.3 ± 21.2 mg RE/g dry weight plant for TPC and TFC, respectively. In addition, the strongest antioxidant activity measured by DPPH and FRAP assays was established in water extract with IC50 values of 0.33 ± 0.23 and 0.23 ± 0.12 mg/mL, respectively, while the methanol extract showed the best antioxidant activity as measured by TAC with an IC50 of 483 ± 17.6 mg GAEq/g dry weight plant. The water extract recorded the most important antifungal activity against Candida albicans with an inhibition zone of 16 ± 1.6 mm and MFC = 500 μg/mL, whereas ethyl acetate extract showed the lowest activity against both studied fungi strains. Micromeria graeca L. contains considerable amounts of bioactive contents with high antioxidant and antifungal potentials, which may make it a promising source of antioxidants and natural antifungal agents.
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- Fatima El Kamari
- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life, Faculty of Sciences Dhar EL Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Natural Resources Management and Development Team, Laboratory of Health and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco
- Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Healthcare Techniques, Meknes, Morocco
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- Natural Resources Management and Development Team, Laboratory of Health and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco
- Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Healthcare Techniques, Meknes, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
- National Higher School of Chemistry, IUT, Kenitra, Morocco
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- Agrophysiology, Biotechnology, Environment and Quality Laboratory, Sciences Faculty, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
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- Cluster of Competence Environment and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco
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- Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Healthcare Techniques, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Resources and Economics of Sustainable Development, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Larach, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco
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- Economics and Management, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health and Quality of Life, Faculty of Sciences Dhar EL Mahraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco
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Bouadid I, Amssayef A, Lahrach N, El-Haidani A, Eddouks M. Aqueous Extract of Brassica rapa Exerts Antihyperglycemic Activity in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. Cardiovasc Hematol Disord Drug Targets 2021; 21:253-259. [PMID: 34886781 DOI: 10.2174/1871529x21666211209114436] [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: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the study was to assess the antihyperglycemic effect of Brassica rapa. BACKGROUND Brassica rapa (turnip) is used as an antidiabetic plant. OBJECTIVE This work aimed to evaluate the effect of the aqueous extract of Brassica rapa seeds (AEBRS) on glycemia in vivo. METHODS The effect of AEBRS (60 mg/kg) on glycemia and lipid profiles was evaluated. Besides, preliminary phytochemical analysis and the in vitro antioxidant effect were evaluated. RESULTS AEBRS caused a significant reduction in blood glucose levels in diabetic rats (p<0.0001). In contrast, no significant effect was observed on lipid profiles, whereas antioxidant potential of this extract has been shown. Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of many important phytochemical families. CONCLUSION The present study shows that AEBRS has a potent antihyperglycemic ability in diabetic rats.
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- Ismail Bouadid
- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000. Errachidia. Morocco
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- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000. Errachidia. Morocco
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- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000. Errachidia. Morocco
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- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000. Errachidia. Morocco
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- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, 52000. Errachidia. Morocco
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Akdad M, Bouchra A, Eddouks M. Beneficial Effect of Saharan Propolis on Glucose Metabolism in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats. Cardiovasc Hematol Disord Drug Targets 2021; 21:243-252. [PMID: 34792007 DOI: 10.2174/1871529x21666211118141935] [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: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the study was to evaluate the antihyperglycemic activity of propolis from Saharan region of Morocco. BACKGROUND Propolis is known from ancient times for its beneficial action on health. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to evaluate the effect of Moroccan propolis aqueous extract from the desert region on glycemia and lipid metabolism. METHODS The antihyperglycemic and antidyslipidemic activities of Moroccan propolis aqueous extract were evaluated in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Glycemia was monitored during acute (6h) and subchronic treatments. Histopathological analysis of the liver and the serum lipid profile was also evaluated in addition to the glucose tolerance. RESULTS This work demonstrated that the aqueous extract of Moroccan propolis exhibited a significant antihyperglycemic effect in diabetic rats. Histopathological data demonstrated that propolis acts positively on the liver of diabetic rats. In addition, the preliminary phytochemical screening revealed that Moroccan propolis contains several phytochemicals. Finally, Moroccan propolis had a potent antioxidant activity which may be due to the richness in polyphenols content (90.91 mg EAG/1 g of extract). CONCLUSION The present study shows that Moroccan propolis from the hot desert region possesses a potent antihyperglycemic effect.
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- Mourad Akdad
- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy. Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, Errachidia, 52000. Morocco
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- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy. Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, Errachidia, 52000. Morocco
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- Team of Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacognosy. Faculty of Sciences and Techniques Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, Boutalamine, Errachidia, 52000. Morocco
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