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Yestemirova GA, Yessimsiitova ZB, Danilenko M. Protective Effects of Dietary Vitamin D 3, Turmeric Powder, and Their Combination against Gasoline Intoxication in Rats. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:619. [PMID: 38794189 PMCID: PMC11124333 DOI: 10.3390/ph17050619] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The inhalation of gasoline vapors (GV) is associated with developing various pathologies. Particularly, oil refinery and gas station workers are at a greater risk of developing lung cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and hematological disorders, including acute myeloid leukemia. Therefore, preventing the harmful effects of GV and alleviating their consequences appear to be important and timely issues. In this study, we investigated the potential of vitamin D3, turmeric powder, and their combination to ameliorate the toxicity of gasoline fumes in rats. Separate groups of animals fed with a standard rodent diet, with or without the supplementation of vitamin D3 (750 IU/kg body weight) and/or turmeric powder (0.5%, w/w, in food), were untreated or treated with GV (11.5 ± 1.3 cm3/h/m3/day) for 30, 60, or 90 days. Changes in the body weight were monitored weekly. Histological, biochemical, and hematological parameters were determined at the end of each treatment period. While the exposure of rats to GV resulted in a time-dependent reduction in body weight, supplementation with vitamin D3, but not with turmeric root powder or their combination, partially prevented weight loss. Macroscopical and histological analyses showed pronounced time-dependent changes in the organs and tissues of GV-treated rats. These included alveolar wall collapse in the lungs, the destruction of the lobular structure and hepatocytolysis in the liver, the shrinkage and fragmentation of glomeruli in the kidneys, and the disorganization of the lymphoid follicles in the spleen. However, co-treatment with the nutritional supplements tested, especially vitamin D3, noticeably alleviated the above conditions. This was accompanied by a significant improvement in the blood chemistry and hematological parameters. Collectively, our results demonstrate that the harmful effects of environmental exposure to GV can be reduced upon supplementation of vitamin D3. The fact that the protective activity of vitamin D3 alone was higher than that of turmeric root powder or the combined treatment suggests that combinations of these supplements may not always be more beneficial than each agent applied separately.
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- Gulfira A. Yestemirova
- Department of Biodiversity & Bioresources, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (G.A.Y.); (Z.B.Y.)
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- Department of Biodiversity & Bioresources, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan; (G.A.Y.); (Z.B.Y.)
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 8410501, Israel
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Pandhari RMR, Taranath TC. In-vitro Antioxidant Activity and Flow Cytometric Analysis of Simarouba glauca DC Bark Extract Induced Apoptosis in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2024; 25:201-210. [PMID: 38285785 PMCID: PMC10911732 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2024.25.1.201] [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: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Ethnomedicinally Simarouba glauca DC is an important plant containing major class of phenols and terpenoids as bioactive compounds. The present study focuses on the evaluation of the anticancer effects of S. glauca bark UAE-EA (Ultrasonicator Assisted Extraction - Ethyl Acetate) fraction (SG-Fraction) against MDA-MB-231 triple negative breast cancer cell lines. METHODS UAE-EA technique was used for the extraction of phytochemicals from S. glauca bark. Fractionation method was carried out to obtain Ethyl acetate fraction and PPS, TPC, and DPPH assays were performed to characterize the extract. MTT assay was then applied to analyse the viability of cells and MMP assay to confirm the initiation of drug induced apoptosis. Apoptotic morphology and quantification were assessed by DAPI and Annexin V/propidium iodide (PI) staining. RESULTS UAE yielded 53g of crude extract in methanol. 16g Ethyl acetate fraction was obtained from fractionation. Phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, and triterpenoids were detected. The TPC was 278.65 mg GAE/100ml. The SG-Fraction showed maximum 66.38% RSA at 200 µg/ml and IC50 value was 101.72 µg/ml. MMP confirmed the induction of apoptosis. DAPI showed the reduction of nuclei with bright chromatin condensation, blebbing, nuclear fragmentation and apoptotic bodies. Annexin-V FITC/PI study showed 59.48% apoptosis induction. This fraction showed a similar trend of antioxidant effect as compared to ascorbic acid but, prominently lower cell viability than Camptothecin (P<0.005). In line with higher TPC in the SG-fraction, free radical scavenging activity was increased (r = 0.098**, p=0.002) and cell viability was reduced significantly (r = -0.097*** p<0.01). CONCLUSION These results indicate that UAE-EA fraction of S. glauca bark inhibits the growth of MDA-MB-231 cells and can be considered for further neo-adjuvant chemotherapy drug research.
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Azzam SM, Abdel Khalek MR, Abdel Rahman AAS, Osman AA, Selim HMRM, Sharif AF, El-Khattib YA, Rabea S, Ali SK, Darwish A. Revealing how phenytoin triggers liver damage and the potential protective effects of Balanites Aegyptiaca fruit extracts: Exploring Nrf2/MAPK/ Beclin-1 signaling pathways. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 165:115265. [PMID: 37541174 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115265] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
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Phenytoin-induced liver injury (PHT ILII) is a serious condition that may necessitate discontinuation of the drug. This study investigates the mechanisms of PHT ILII and evaluates the protective effects of Balanites Aegyptiaca (BA) fruit extracts on the liver. We focus on the Nrf2/MAPK/NF-κB/Beclin-1 signaling pathways involved in oxidative stress and inflammation from drug-induced liver injury. Phytochemical analyses of BA fruit extracts (Bu-F and EA-F) are conducted. Molecular docking techniques explore the interaction between phenytoin (PHT) and the Nrf2/MAPK/NF-κB/Beclin-1 pathways. Thirty-six male rats are divided into Control, Bu-F, EA-F, PHT, Bu-F/PHT, and EA-F/PHT groups, and they are observed for 45 days. EA-F extract is rich in phenolics/flavonoids, while Bu-F extract mainly contains saponins.PHT ILII causes histological damage in liver tissues and affects Nrf-2, MAPK, TNF-α, IL-1β, Mcp-1, Beclin-1, iNOS expression, and liver function markers (ALT, AST, ALP). However, EA-F/Bu-F extracts effectively improve the histological structure and significantly reduce biochemical/immunohistochemical parameters, restoring them to near-normal levels. EA-F extract is particularly effective.In conclusion, the Nrf2/MAPK /Beclin-1 pathways play a critical role in the development of PHT ILII. BA fruit extracts show promise as hepato-protective agents, with the EA-F extract demonstrating superior efficacy. These results lay the groundwork for new treatments for PHT ILII and drug-induced liver injuries.
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- Shaimaa M Azzam
- Department of Biochemistry, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Formerly National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza, Egypt.
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- Phytochemistry department, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Formerly National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR), Giza 11221, Egypt.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science, and Education, Ain Shams University, Asmaa Fahmy Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science, and Education, Ain Shams University, Asmaa Fahmy Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah 3713, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Girls), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt; Clinical Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh 13314, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah 3713, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.
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Phytochemical and Biological Characterization of the Fractions of the Aqueous and Ethanolic Extracts of Parthenium hysterophorus. SEPARATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/separations9110359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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In this study, the fractions of the aqueous (AE) and ethanolic (EE) crude extracts of Parthenium hysterophorus were evaluated for their phytochemical composition, cytotoxic, and antioxidant activity. The two extracts were subjected to a fractionation by vacuum liquid chromatography, obtaining seven fractions for each extract. These fractions were evaluated for the presence of phenolic compounds by reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometer (RP-HPLC-MS) analysis. Their cytotoxic activity was tested with a hemolysis assay. The antioxidant activity was evaluated with the Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and hydroxyl radical (–OH) scavenging assays. In addition, the effect of the fractions on the activity of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), from human erythrocytes, was evaluated. The phytochemical screening by RP-HPLC-MS mainly showed the presence of flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids. The hemolysis assay exhibited a low cytotoxic activity by the fractions of the AE, but the fractions of the EE exhibited a hemolytic effect. The fractions of the AE and EE showed significant antioxidant activity to inhibit radicals in the three radical scavenging assays. Moreover, only some fractions of the AE showed a significant increase in the activity of the SOD enzyme, while the activity of CAT exhibited a significant increase by the fractions of the two extracts. The fractions of the AE and EE of P. hysterophorus have phytochemicals with antioxidant activity to inhibit radicals and increase the activity of in vitro antioxidant enzymes.
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Screening for Astragalus hamosus Triterpenoid Saponins Using HPTLC Methods: Prior Identification of Azukisaponin Isomers. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27175376. [PMID: 36080144 PMCID: PMC9457977 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27175376] [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: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Due to their particular structural characteristics, the extraction and isolation of saponins from plants present a serious challenge. In this study, specific extraction protocols were first implemented to extract the secondary metabolites from Astragalus hamosus and, more precisely, the saponins. Subsequent purification of the extracts was based on a single chromatographic technique, high-performance thin-layer chromatography, applying two development systems: a one-step system that separated molecules according to their polarity and a multiple development system that made it possible to detect the triterpenoid saponins, azukisaponin or soyasapogenol at a retarded Rf of 0.2. The difficulties of detecting the Astragalus hamosus saponins encountered during the extraction and purification of the extracts have been highlighted and the strategy carried out to isolate the saponins has been discussed.
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Jung JI, Lee HS, Kim SM, Kim S, Lim J, Woo M, Kim EJ. Immunostimulatory activity of hydrolyzed and fermented Platycodon grandiflorum extract occurs via the MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathway in RAW 264.7 cells. Nutr Res Pract 2022; 16:685-699. [DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2022.16.6.685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Jae In Jung
- Regional Strategic Industry Innovation Center, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Korea
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- Department of Food Science & Nutrition, Dongseo University, Busan 47011, Korea
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- Regional Strategic Industry Innovation Center, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Korea
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- R&D Center, World Food Services Co. Ltd., Gangneung 25451, Korea
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- R&D Center, World Food Services Co. Ltd., Gangneung 25451, Korea
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- R&D Center, World Food Services Co. Ltd., Gangneung 25451, Korea
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- Regional Strategic Industry Innovation Center, Hallym University, Chuncheon 24252, Korea
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Turck D, Bohn T, Castenmiller J, De Henauw S, Hirsch‐Ernst KI, Maciuk A, Mangelsdorf I, McArdle HJ, Naska A, Pelaez C, Pentieva K, Siani A, Thies F, Tsabouri S, Vinceti M, Cubadda F, Frenzel T, Heinonen M, Maradona MP, Marchelli R, Neuhäeuser‐Berthold M, Poulsen M, Schlatter JR, van Loveren H, Matijević L, Knutsen HK. Safety of Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) root extract as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA J 2021; 19:e06937. [PMID: 34987621 PMCID: PMC8693240 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on Eurycoma longifolia (Tongkat Ali) root extract as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The NF is standardised water extract prepared from the dried ground root chips of Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) and proposed by the applicant to be used as food supplement in amounts up to 200 mg/day. The target population is the adult population, except pregnant and lactating women. The characteristic components of the NF are glycosaponins (40-65%) and eurycomanone (0.8-1.5%). It can also contain canthin-6-one alkaloids and isoscopoletin (coumarin). The NF has been present in various international markets since 2009. The Panel notes positive results from the submitted in vitro chromosome aberration test, which indicates clastogenic properties of the NF. In the requested follow-up in vivo mammalian alkaline comet assay, the NF induced positive results at the highest dose tested (2,000 mg/kg body weight (bw)) at the tissues of the first site of contact (stomach and duodenum). Histopathological evaluation of the tested tissues indicated that the positive results of the comet assay were rather due to genotoxicity than cytotoxicity. Taken together, the Panel concludes that the NF has the potential to induce DNA damage, which is of concern, particularly locally for tissues that represent first sites of contact. The Panel concludes that the safety of NF has not been established under any condition of use.
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Hakim EM, Sivak KV, Kaukhova IE. Evaluation of the diuretic effect of crude ethanol and saponin-rich extracts of Herniaria glabra L. in rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 273:113942. [PMID: 33610714 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.113942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Herniaria glabra L. popularly known in Morocco as "Herras lehjer" which means "Stonebreaker" in English is a plant that has been used in traditional medicine to treat edema, water retention, urinary diseases and renal problems including kidney stones. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study aims to investigate the diuretic activity of the crude ethanol extract (CEE) and the saponin-rich extract (SRE) of the Herniaria glabra L. METHODS CEE and SRE were prepared using maceration. SRE was obtained after using the selective liquid-liquid extraction method with organic solvents. Control (normal saline, 10 ml/kg), reference drug (furosemide 10 mg/kg) and three different doses (10 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg) of the CEE and SRE were administered orally to male Wistar rats. The diuretic activity of the extracts was determined by measuring urine volume, urinary electrolyte and urine pH. The urine output measured at 5 h and 24 h, electrolyte concentration and pH were measured at 24 h duration. Data were analyzed by one way ANOVA followed by Dunnett's t-test. RESULTS The findings indicated that the CEE significantly increased diuresis at 50 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg. Moreover, the SRE showed significant diuretic effect at all doses. CEE at a dose of 200 mg/kg increases the volume of urine by 81%, while SRE at a dose of 200 mg/kg increases the volume of urine by 114%. SRE demonstrated at 200 mg/kg the highest diuretic properties comparable to the reference drug. Na+, K+ and Cl- urinary excretion was also significantly increased at 50 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg of CEE and at all doses of SRE. HPLC analysis revealed the presence of the saponin aglycones, the main ones are medicagenic acid and oleanolic acid, their content in CEE 3.1 ± 0.4%, 2.4 ± 0.3% respectively and in SRE 7.9 ± 0.2%, 5.9 ± 0.3% respectively. Triterpenoid saponins could be responsible for the diuretic activity of Herniaria glabra. CONCLUSION This study could make it useful to develop a pharmaceutical product based on purified saponin-rich extract of Herniaria glabra L. as a diuretic agent.
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- El Mabrouki Hakim
- Department of Industrial Technology of Drugs, Saint-Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University, Russia.
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- Department of Preclinical Trials, Smorodintsev Research Institute of Influenza, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Industrial Technology of Drugs, Saint-Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University, Russia
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Evaluation of Metabolite Profiles of Ginseng Berry Pomace Obtained after Different Pressure Treatments and Their Correlation with the Antioxidant Activity. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26020284. [PMID: 33429987 PMCID: PMC7827211 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26020284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Ginseng berry pomace (GBP) is a byproduct of ginseng berry processing and is rich in numerous bioactive components, including ginsenosides and their derivatives. The application of GBP as a beneficial biomaterial is currently limited. In this study, we aimed to evaluate their potential as a promising source of bioactive compounds using metabolite profiling. The GBP obtained after different ultra-high-pressure (UHP) treatments was analyzed by GC-TOF-MS and UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS/MS. In multivariate analyses, we observed a clear demarcation between the control and UHP-treated groups. The results demonstrated that the relative abundance of primary metabolites and a few ginsenosides was higher in the control, whereas UHP treatment contained higher levels of fatty acids and sugars. Furthermore, GBPs were fractionated using different solvents, followed by UHPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS/MS analyses. The heatmap revealed that phenolics (e.g., quercetin, kaempferol) and fewer polar ginsenosides (e.g., F4, Rh2) were abundant in the ethyl acetate fraction, whereas the levels of lignans (e.g., 7-hydroxysecoisolariciresinol, syringaresinol) and fatty acids (e.g., trihydroxy-octadecenoic acid, oxo-dihydroxy-octadecenoic acid) were high in chloroform. Correlation analysis showed that phenolics, less polar ginsenosides, and fatty acids were positively correlated with the antioxidant activity of GBP. Our study highlights GBP as a functional ingredient for the development of high-quality ginseng berry products.
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Capasso R, Mannelli LDC. Special Issue "Plant Extracts: Biological and Pharmacological Activity". Molecules 2020; 25:E5131. [PMID: 33158220 PMCID: PMC7662983 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25215131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The use of plant extracts for therapeutic purposes knows a wide diffusion [...].
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- Raffaele Capasso
- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health-Neurofarba-Section of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Florence, 50139 Florence, Italy
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Jin S, Kim KC, Kim JS, Jang KI, Hyun TK. Anti-Melanoma Activities and Phytochemical Compositions of Sorbus commixta Fruit Extracts. PLANTS 2020; 9:plants9091076. [PMID: 32825598 PMCID: PMC7570188 DOI: 10.3390/plants9091076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Sorbus commixta Hedl. (Rosaceae family) has a long history as a medicinal plant in East Asian countries. In this study, we evaluated the effect of S. commixta fruit extracts prepared with different ethanol concentrations on anti-melanoma activity, and the extraction yield of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Using the partitioned fractions from the EtOH extract, we found that the butanol fraction (BF) possessed strong cytotoxic activity against SK-MEL-2 cells (human melanoma cells) but not against HDFa cells (human dermal fibroblast adult cells). Additionally, BF-induced cell death was mediated by the inhibition of the mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular regulated kinase (MEK/ERK) signaling pathway, coupled with the upregulation of caspase-3 activity in SK-MEL-2 cells. Furthermore, HPLC analysis of polyphenolic compounds suggested that S. commixta fruits contained several active compounds including chlorogenic acid, rutin, protocatechuic acid, and hydroxybenzoic acid, all of which are known to possess anti-cancer activities. Although this study has been carried out by cell-based approach, these results suggest that S. commixta fruits contain promising anti-melanoma compounds.
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- Sora Jin
- Department of Industrial Plant Science and Technology, College of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea;
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- College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, SARI, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (K.C.K.); (J.-S.K.)
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- College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, SARI, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (K.C.K.); (J.-S.K.)
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea
- Correspondence: (K.-I.J.); (T.K.H.); Tel.: +82-(43)-2612569 (K.-I.J.); +82-(43)-2612520 (T.K.H.)
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- Department of Industrial Plant Science and Technology, College of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Korea;
- Correspondence: (K.-I.J.); (T.K.H.); Tel.: +82-(43)-2612569 (K.-I.J.); +82-(43)-2612520 (T.K.H.)
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Khan MZ, Shabbir MI, Saqib Z, Gilani SA, Jogezai NU, Kiyani MM, Malik MA. Investigation of polyphenol profile, antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective potential of Aconogonon alpinum (All.) Schur roots. OPEN CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/chem-2020-0062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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AbstractLiver plays vital role in detoxification of exogenous and endogenous chemicals. These chemicals as well as oxidative stress may cause liver disorders. This study was aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of various fractions of Aconogonon alpinum methanolic extract against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced liver toxicity in mice. First, hepatoprotective potential of various fractions of A. alpinum was assessed and then antioxidant activity and profiling of polyphenolic compounds were assessed. A total of 78 male albino mice (BALB/c) were randomly divided into 13 groups (n = 6); Group I (normal control), Group II (CCl4 only), Group III (CCl4 + silymarin 100 mg/kg) and Groups IV–XIII (CCl4 + various fractions [200 and 400 mg/kg]). Hepatic biochemistry and liver injury were assessed by analysis of serum levels of hepatic enzymes and histopathological analysis, respectively. Results showed that polar fractions (ethyl acetate, n-butanol and aqueous fractions) exhibited highly significant (P < 0.01) reduction in increased level of liver biochemical parameters in a dose-dependent manner with consistent histopathological findings. Likewise, these fractions revealed strong antioxidant potential and polyphenolic compound contents. In conclusion, the present work has revealed promising antioxidant activity, polyphenolic profiling and potential hepatoprotective efficacy. Thus, the significant results unveil the study as a step forward towards evidence-based phytomedicine.
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- Muhammad Zakryya Khan
- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences (FBAS) International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences (FBAS) International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences (FBAS), International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, Pakistan
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- Botanical Science Division Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Bioengineering and Space Biosciences, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Medical sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences (FBAS) International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Islamabad Capital Territory, 44000, Pakistan
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