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Scognamiglio M, Maresca V, Basile A, Pacifico S, Fiorentino A, Bruno M, Badalamenti N, Kapelusz M, Marino P, Capasso L, Bontempo P, Bazan G. Phytochemical Characterization, Antioxidant, and Anti-Proliferative Activities of Wild and Cultivated Nigella damascena Species Collected in Sicily (Italy). Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:402. [PMID: 38671850 PMCID: PMC11047655 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13040402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
The use of Nigella damascena seeds in the culinary field or as aerial parts infusions in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields is widely reported. The biological activity of this plant, as demonstrated over the years, is closely related to its phytochemical content. This investigation focused on the comparative study of the same plants of N. damascena, one totally wild (WND), while the other two, one with white flowers (CWND) and the other with blue flowers (CBND), were subject to cultivation, irrigation, and manual weeding. Using the potential of 1D and 2D-NMR spectroscopy, coupled with MS/MS spectrometric studies, the three methanolic extracts of N. damascena were investigated. Chemical studies have highlighted the presence of triterpene saponin compounds and various glycosylated flavonoids. Finally, the in vitro antiproliferative and antioxidant activities of the three individual extracts were evaluated. The antiproliferative activity performed on U-937, HL-60, and MCF-7 tumor cell lines highlighted a greater anticancer effect of the CBND and CWND extracts compared to the data obtained using WND. The antioxidant activity, however, performed to quantify ROS generation is comparable among the extracts used.
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Affiliation(s)
- Monica Scognamiglio
- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (M.S.); (S.P.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (M.S.); (S.P.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (DiSTABiF), University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (M.S.); (S.P.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (M.B.); (G.B.)
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, 90133 Palermo, Italy
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca “Riutilizzo Bio-Based Degli Scarti da Matrici Agroalimentari” (RIVIVE), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (M.B.); (G.B.)
- NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, 90133 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80210 Gdańsk, Poland;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy; (L.C.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Naples, Italy; (L.C.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Biological, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (M.B.); (G.B.)
- Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca “Riutilizzo Bio-Based Degli Scarti da Matrici Agroalimentari” (RIVIVE), University of Palermo, 90128 Palermo, Italy
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Đorđević T, Đurović-Pejčev R, Stevanović M, Sarić-Krsmanović M, Radivojević L, Šantrić L, Gajić-Umiljendić J. Phytotoxicity and allelopathic potential of Juglans regia L. leaf extract. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 13:986740. [PMID: 36275528 PMCID: PMC9585395 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.986740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Implementation of plant extracts that are rich in phytochemicals and have the allelopathic potential for weed management could help reduce the use of chemical herbicides. The present study investigated the herbicidal potential of walnut (Juglans regia L.) leaf extract (WLE) against two weeds, Amaranthus retroflexus L. and Chenopodium album L., by testing in vitro their seed germination and seedling growth, and then evaluated in vivo the oxidative stress of potted plants. The effects of the walnut leaf extract were also tested on maize (Zea mays L.) to eliminate possible negative impacts on a cultivated plant. Total phenolic acids and total flavonoid content in the extract were determined in prior bioassays, followed by separation and analysis of flavonoids and phenolic acids by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Phytochemical analysis revealed that the obtained extract was notably rich in phenolic compounds, while HPLC analysis confirmed the presence of (+)-catechin, luteolin, myricetin, rutin, (-)-epicatechin, genistin, protocatechuic acid, and caffeic acid as major extract components. The results obtained in bioassays revealed a significant negative impact of the walnut leaf extract on germination and seedling growth of the tested weeds, as well as significant oxidative stress in weeds grown in pots. Although it affected the maize seedling growth in vitro similar to the tested weeds, maize germination was less sensitive to treatment, and the extract did not have a significant negative impact in terms of oxidative stress in maize plants grown in pots. The findings show that walnut leaf extract may have a promising role in replacing chemical herbicides in maize.
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- Tijana Đorđević
- Laboratory of Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Weed Research, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Weed Research, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Weed Research, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Laboratory of Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia
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Biochemical Traits, 1H NMR Profile and Residual DNA Content of ‘Asprinio’, White Wine from Campania Region (Southern Italy). Foods 2022; 11:foods11152322. [PMID: 35954087 PMCID: PMC9368296 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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‘Asprinio’ is a white dry wine characteristic for its acidity and aromatic flavour, known as emerging DOP wine in Southern Italy. Nevertheless, little information is available on the metabolomic profile of this wine. Thus, in this paper we evaluated the colourimetric parameters, 1H NMR profiles and free amino acids content of ‘Asprinio’ wines, bottled by two different wineries (hereafter ‘Asprinio_A’ and ‘Asprinio_B’) collected in 2019 and 2020, using ‘Greco di Tufo’ for comparison. The colourimetric parameters are similar for both ‘Asprinio’ wines and differ from ‘Greco di Tufo’ wines. On the other hand, both 1H NMR and free amino acid content profiles show different chemometric profiles among the three wines analysed, although the profiles are similar for both vintages. Moreover, the multivariate analyses carried out highlight differences between ‘Asprinio_A’ and ‘Asprinio_B’, which exbibit also different residual yeast and plant DNA. Overall, considering that the two-manufacturing wineries use 100% ‘Asprinio’ grape, the difference retrieved between the two ‘Asprinio’ wines could be explained by the different grapevine training systems: ‘vite maritata’ (training system inherited from Etruscans) for ‘Asprinio_A’ and ‘guyot’ for ‘Asprinio_B’.
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Chemical Investigation and Dose-Response Phytotoxic Effect of Essential Oils from Two Gymnosperm Species (Juniperus communis var. saxatilis Pall. and Larix decidua Mill.). PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11111510. [PMID: 35684282 PMCID: PMC9183043 DOI: 10.3390/plants11111510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The chemical composition of the liquid and vapor phases of leaf essential oils (EOs) obtained from two species of Gymnosperms (Juniperus communis var. saxatilis Willd. and Larix decidua Mill.) was investigated using the SPME-GC-MS technique. The results highlighted a composition characterized by 51 identified volatile compounds (34 in J. communis and 39 in L. decidua). In both bloils, monoterpenes prevailed over the sesquiterpenes, albeit with qualitative and quantitative differences. Sabinene (37.5% and 34.5%, respectively) represented the two most abundant components in the liquid and vapor phases of J. communis, and α-pinene (51.0% and 63.3%) was the main constituent in L. decidua. The phytotoxic activity of the two EOs was assessed in pre-emergence conditions using three concentrations in contact (2, 5, 10 µL/mL) and non-contact (2, 20, 50 µL) tests against Lolium multiflorum Lam. (Poaceae) and Sinapis alba L. (Brassicaceae). Treatments were effective in a dose-dependent manner by significantly reducing the germination (up to 100% and 45–60%, respectively, with filter paper and soil as a substrate) and the seedling development (1.3 to 8 times) of both target species. Moreover, an exploratory survey on the residual presence of volatile compounds in the soil at the end of the tests was carried out.
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Chen L, Li J, Zhu Y, Guo L, Ji R, Miao Y, Guo L, Du H, Liu D. Caffeic Acid, an Allelochemical in Artemisia argyi, Inhibits Weed Growth via Suppression of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signaling Pathway and the Biosynthesis of Gibberellin and Phytoalexin. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2022; 12:802198. [PMID: 35069660 PMCID: PMC8770944 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.802198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Artemisia argyi is widely distributed in Asia, and it often becomes the dominant population in the field because of its strong ecological niche competitiveness. Allelochemicals secreted by plants are generally considered an important reason for their dominance in ecological competition. In this study, the allelochemicals in A. argyi were screened by a series of experiments and their mechanisms were explored via transcriptomics. First, the inhibitory effects of A. argyi on Echinochloa crusgalli, Setaria viridis, Portulaca oleracea and Amaranthus retroflexus were evaluated. Then, we carried out a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the chemical composition of the aqueous extract of A. argyi to screen for potential allelochemicals that can inhibit weed growth. Four potential allelochemicals were quantified: neochlorogenic acid (5-CQA), chlorogenic acid (3-CQA), cryptochlorogenic acid (4-CQA), and caffeic acid (CA). Coincidentally, their allelopathic effects on weeds seemed to be identical to their content, in the order CA>4-CQA>5-CQA>3-CQA. These findings suggested that CA might be the main allelopathic compound in the aqueous extract of A. argyi. Subsequently, the allelopathic effect and molecular mechanism of CA on S. viridis leaves were investigated. The physiological results showed that CA significantly induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, led to malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulation, and disrupted enzyme activities (POD, SOD, CAT) in S. viridis leaves. Moreover, transcriptome results revealed that CA inhibited S. viridis growth by downregulating multiple genes involved in gibberellin (GA) and phytoalexin biosynthesis and Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways. In addition, differentially expressed genes (DEGs) related to the biosynthesis and signaling pathways of phytohormones were verified by Quantitative Real-Time PCR (RT-qPCR). Taken together, this study may be the first to identify allelochemicals and explore their molecular mechanism about A. argyi. Importantly, the ecological advantages of A. argyi could be applied to ecological regulation and the development of botanical herbicides.
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- Le Chen
- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry of Hubei Province, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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Graziani V, Potenza N, D’Abrosca B, Troiani T, Napolitano S, Fiorentino A, Scognamiglio M. NMR Profiling of Ononis diffusa Identifies Cytotoxic Compounds against Cetuximab-Resistant Colon Cancer Cell Lines. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26113266. [PMID: 34071597 PMCID: PMC8198399 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In the search of new natural products to be explored as possible anticancer drugs, two plant species, namely Ononis diffusa and Ononis variegata, were screened against colorectal cancer cell lines. The cytotoxic activity of the crude extracts was tested on a panel of colon cancer cell models including cetuximab-sensitive (Caco-2, GEO, SW48), intrinsic (HT-29 and HCT-116), and acquired (GEO-CR, SW48-CR) cetuximab-resistant cell lines. Ononis diffusa showed remarkable cytotoxic activity, especially on the cetuximab-resistant cell lines. The active extract composition was determined by NMR analysis. Given its complexity, a partial purification was then carried out. The fractions obtained were again tested for their biological activity and their metabolite content was determined by 1D and 2D NMR analysis. The study led to the identification of a fraction enriched in oxylipins that showed a 92% growth inhibition of the HT-29 cell line at a concentration of 50 µg/mL.
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- Vittoria Graziani
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali, Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (V.G.); (N.P.); (B.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali, Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (V.G.); (N.P.); (B.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali, Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (V.G.); (N.P.); (B.D.)
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- Oncologia medica, Dipartimento di Medicina di precisione, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, S. Andrea delle Dame, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Napoli, Italy; (T.T.); (S.N.)
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- Oncologia medica, Dipartimento di Medicina di precisione, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, S. Andrea delle Dame, Via L. De Crecchio 7, 80138 Napoli, Italy; (T.T.); (S.N.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali, Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (V.G.); (N.P.); (B.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.F.); (M.S.); Tel.: +39-0823274576 (A.F.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Ambientali, Biologiche e Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Vivaldi 43, 81100 Caserta, Italy; (V.G.); (N.P.); (B.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.F.); (M.S.); Tel.: +39-0823274576 (A.F.)
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Chemical composition and microencapsulation suitability of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) fruit extract. Eur Food Res Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-021-03694-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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