The effect of Apium graveolens L., Levisticum officinale and Calendula officinalis L. on cell viability, membrane integrity, steroidogenesis, and intercellular communication in mice Leydig cells in vitro

Cultivation of Lovage under Exposure of Light-Emitting Diode Illumination and Analysis of Rutin Produced by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis)

To meet the requirements of a sustainable agricultural economy such as quality, resource conservation, and efficiency, the interaction between the cultivation parameters of plants and the resulting plant ingredients are becoming more and more interesting, especially regarding secondary metabolites. Therefore, the cultivation of lovage under the influence of light-emitting diode illumination and controlled environment conditions was studied and data on the rutin concentrations obtained are presented. Different extraction agents and processes were tested for the treatment of the leaves and the rutin was analyzed using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis spectroscopy). UV-Vis spectroscopy was found to provide a simple and rapid method of predicting the rutin concentration. The significant parameter regarding the rutin concentration obtained was light intensity and overall rutin concentrations in the range of 17,005 mg to 34,759 mg of rutin per kg dry leaves were found.

Exceptional Properties of Lepidium sativum L. Extract and Its Impact on Cell Viability, Ros Production, Steroidogenesis, and Intracellular Communication in Mice Leydig Cells In Vitro

The prevalence of reproductive dysfunction in males has risen in the last few years, and alternative therapies are gradually gaining in popularity. Our in vitro study aimed to evaluate the potential impact of Lepidium sativum L. on mice TM3 Leydig cells, concerning basal parameters such as cell viability, cell membrane integrity, and lysosomal activity, after 24 h and 48 h exposure. Moreover, reactive oxygens species generation, sex-steroid hormone secretion, and intercellular communication were quantified. In the present study, the microgreen extract from Lepidium was rich in ferulic acid, 4-OH benzoic acid, and resveratrol, with a significant antioxidant activity. The results showed that lower experimental doses (62.5–250 µg/mL) could positively affect the observed parameters, with significant differences at 250 µg/mL after 24 h and 48 h, respectively. Potential risks could be associated with higher concentrations, starting at 500 µg/mL, 1000 µg/mL, and 2000 µg/mL of Lepidium. Nevertheless, biochemical quantification indicated a significant antioxidant potential and a rich content of biologically active molecules at the applied doses, and time determined the intracellular response of the cultured model.