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Acuña-Fontecilla A, Bruna J, Ganga MA, Godoy L. Antimicrobial Activity of Leaf Aqueous Extract of Schinus polygamus (Cav.) Cabrera against Pathogenic Bacteria and Spoilage Yeasts. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2248. [PMID: 39204684 PMCID: PMC11360385 DOI: 10.3390/plants13162248] [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: 07/10/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The antimicrobial activity of an aqueous extract of the leaves of Schinus polygamus (cav.) Cabrera against microorganisms of food importance was evaluated. First, the leaf aqueous extract of Schinus polygamus was characterized, quantifying hydroxycinnamic acids and phenolic compounds. Then, a battery of strains was tested, including Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC 14028, and Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 13932. Also, we tested wine spoilage yeasts such as Brettanomyces bruxellensis LAMAP2480, B. bruxellensis LAMAP1359, B. bruxellensis CECT1451, and Pichia guilliermondii NPCC1051. Tests were conducted using the kinetic curve of growth and cell viability counts. The results indicate that with 10% v/v of concentrated extract, it is possible to observe growth inhibition of all microorganisms studied, with statistically significant differences during the whole measurement time (70 h for bacteria and 145 h for yeast).
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- Andrea Acuña-Fontecilla
- Departamento en Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad Tecnológica, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Alameda 3363, Estación Central, Santiago 9170002, Chile
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- Departamento en Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad Tecnológica, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Alameda 3363, Estación Central, Santiago 9170002, Chile
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- Departamento en Ciencia y Tecnología de los Alimentos, Facultad Tecnológica, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Alameda 3363, Estación Central, Santiago 9170002, Chile
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- Departamento de Fruticultura y Enología, Facultad de Agronomía y Sistemas Naturales, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8940000, Chile
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Chen T, Ding L, Zhao M, Song S, Hou J, Li X, Li M, Yin K, Li X, Wang Z. Recent advances in the potential effects of natural products from traditional Chinese medicine against respiratory diseases targeting ferroptosis. Chin Med 2024; 19:49. [PMID: 38519984 PMCID: PMC10958864 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-00918-w] [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: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Respiratory diseases, marked by structural changes in the airways and lung tissues, can lead to reduced respiratory function and, in severe cases, respiratory failure. The side effects of current treatments, such as hormone therapy, drugs, and radiotherapy, highlight the need for new therapeutic strategies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a promising alternative, leveraging its ability to target multiple pathways and mechanisms. Active compounds from Chinese herbs and other natural sources exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, and immunomodulatory effects, making them valuable in preventing and treating respiratory conditions. Ferroptosis, a unique form of programmed cell death (PCD) distinct from apoptosis, necrosis, and others, has emerged as a key area of interest. However, comprehensive reviews on how natural products influence ferroptosis in respiratory diseases are lacking. This review will explore the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of natural products from TCM in modulating ferroptosis for respiratory diseases like acute lung injury (ALI), asthma, pulmonary fibrosis (PF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI), pulmonary hypertension (PH), and lung cancer, aiming to provide new insights for research and clinical application in TCM for respiratory health.
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- Tian Chen
- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Bio-Macromolecules of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
- Research Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130021, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Bio-Macromolecules of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Bio-Macromolecules of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
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- Northeast Asia Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Active Substances and Biological Mechanisms of Ginseng Efficacy, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Bio-Macromolecules of Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, 130117, China.
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Jiménez-Ballesta R, Bravo S, Pérez-de-los-Reyes C, Amorós JA, Villena J, García-Navarro FJ. Pedological formations on old mountain geomorphological surfaces of central Spain. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23852. [PMID: 38192796 PMCID: PMC10772249 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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The chemo-morphological properties of soils on ancient landforms (quarzitic pliocene alluvial fans, pleistocene terraces), namely "rañizos", on middle-high mountains (Eastern-Central System, Iberian Peninsula, Rio Negro, Cogolludo) were investigated. Several properties were analyzed by standard procedures. A detailed soil diagnostics and classification on "rañizos" were done, unlike those widely studied on "rañas" (similar landform), by identifying parallel pedogenetic processes in both formations. The genetic and geographic features of Alfisols, Ultisols and Inceptisols are closely related to the nature of their parent materials, based on quartzite and quartz conglomerates, sometimes with an arkosic matrix, red shale, polygenic gravels and pebbles. Soil features were determined by genuine soil-forming inherent lithological rock properties. Other driving factors were flat topography and enough soil formation time to allow intense pedogenesis. The main soil-forming processes were intense weathering, clay enrichment horizons with illuviation, red color caused by iron oxide dehydration and signs of pseudogleyzation processes. Such pedological formations can be considered endemisms; that is, "rare" soils and, up to a point, "relict". The soil reaction is acid/slightly acid with low base saturation. Despite lying on mountains, soils are characterized by moderate-low organic matter content. Soil conditions and climate provide good vine production requirements despite acidity levels. A common feature of all Rio Negro soils is the presence of gravel (size up to 3-5 cm), which is evenly distributed on arable layers. The results can be used to assess vineyard soil use in a potential Pago (Protected Denomination of Origin) and to extend the database of vineyard soils from poorly studied Mediterranean continental mountain regions.
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha. High Technical School of Agricultural Engineers of Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha. High Technical School of Agricultural Engineers of Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha. High Technical School of Agricultural Engineers of Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha. High Technical School of Agricultural Engineers of Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- University of Castilla-La Mancha. High Technical School of Agricultural Engineers of Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, Spain
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Alahmad A, Harir M, Fochesato S, Tulumello J, Walker A, Barakat M, Ndour PMS, Schmitt-Kopplin P, Cournac L, Laplaze L, Heulin T, Achouak W. Unraveling the interplay between root exudates, microbiota, and rhizosheath formation in pearl millet. MICROBIOME 2024; 12:1. [PMID: 38167150 PMCID: PMC10763007 DOI: 10.1186/s40168-023-01727-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The rhizosheath, a cohesive soil layer firmly adhering to plant roots, plays a vital role in facilitating water and mineral uptake. In pearl millet, rhizosheath formation is genetically controlled and influenced by root exudates. Here, we investigated the impact of root exudates on the microbiota composition, interactions, and assembly processes, and rhizosheath structure in pearl millet using four distinct lines with contrasting soil aggregation abilities. RESULTS Utilizing 16S rRNA gene and ITS metabarcoding for microbiota profiling, coupled with FTICR-MS metabonomic analysis of metabolite composition in distinct plant compartments and root exudates, we revealed substantial disparities in microbial diversity and interaction networks. The ß-NTI analysis highlighted bacterial rhizosphere turnover driven primarily by deterministic processes, showcasing prevalent homogeneous selection in root tissue (RT) and root-adhering soil (RAS). Conversely, fungal communities were more influenced by stochastic processes. In bulk soil assembly, a combination of deterministic and stochastic mechanisms shapes composition, with deterministic factors exerting a more pronounced role. Metabolic profiles across shoots, RT, and RAS in different pearl millet lines mirrored their soil aggregation levels, emphasizing the impact of inherent plant traits on microbiota composition and unique metabolic profiles in RT and exudates. Notably, exclusive presence of antimicrobial compounds, including DIMBOA and H-DIMBOA, emerged in root exudates and RT of low aggregation lines. CONCLUSIONS This research underscores the pivotal influence of root exudates in shaping the root-associated microbiota composition across pearl millet lines, entwined with their soil aggregation capacities. These findings underscore the interconnectedness of root exudates and microbiota, which jointly shape rhizosheath structure, deepening insights into soil-plant-microbe interactions and ecological processes shaping rhizosphere microbial communities. Deciphering plant-microbe interactions and their contribution to soil aggregation and microbiota dynamics holds promise for the advancement of sustainable agricultural strategies. Video Abstract.
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- Abdelrahman Alahmad
- CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere (LEMiRE), Aix Marseille Univ, 13108, Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France
- UniLaSalle, SFR NORVEGE FED 4277, AGHYLE Rouen UP 2018.C101, 3 Rue du Tronquet, 76130, Mont-Saint- Aignan, France
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- Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry, Helmholtz Munich, Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764, Neuherberg, Germany
- Chair Analytl Food Chem, Technical University of Munich, 85354, Freising, Weihenstephan, Germany
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- CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere (LEMiRE), Aix Marseille Univ, 13108, Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere (LEMiRE), Aix Marseille Univ, 13108, Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry, Helmholtz Munich, Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764, Neuherberg, Germany
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- CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere (LEMiRE), Aix Marseille Univ, 13108, Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France
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- CIRAD, INRAE, Eco&Sols, Université de Montpellier, Institut Agro, IRD FR, Montpellier, France
- UCEIV-ULCO, 50 Rue Ferdinand Buisson, 62228, Calais, France
- LMI IESOL, Centre de Recherche, ISRA-IRD de Bel Air, Dakar, Senegal
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- Research Unit Analytical BioGeoChemistry, Helmholtz Munich, Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764, Neuherberg, Germany
- Chair Analytl Food Chem, Technical University of Munich, 85354, Freising, Weihenstephan, Germany
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- CIRAD, INRAE, Eco&Sols, Université de Montpellier, Institut Agro, IRD FR, Montpellier, France
- LMI IESOL, Centre de Recherche, ISRA-IRD de Bel Air, Dakar, Senegal
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- UMR DIADE, Université de Montpellier, IRD, CIRAD, Montpellier, France
- LMI LAPSE, Centre de Recherche, ISRA-IRD de Bel Air, Dakar, Senegal
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- CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere (LEMiRE), Aix Marseille Univ, 13108, Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France.
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- CEA, CNRS, BIAM, Lab Microbial Ecology of the Rhizosphere (LEMiRE), Aix Marseille Univ, 13108, Saint-Paul-Lez-Durance, France.
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Ortiz-Mendoza N, Martínez-Gordillo MJ, Martínez-Ambriz E, Basurto-Peña FA, González-Trujano ME, Aguirre-Hernández E. Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Properties of the Subfamily Nepetoideae (Lamiaceae) in Inflammatory Diseases. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3752. [PMID: 37960108 PMCID: PMC10648697 DOI: 10.3390/plants12213752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Nepetoideae is the most diverse subfamily of Lamiaceae, and some species are well known for their culinary and medicinal uses. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the therapeutic properties of the species of this group regarding inflammatory illnesses. This study aims to collect information on traditional uses through ethnobotanical, pharmacological, and phytochemical information of the subfamily Nepetoideae related to inflammatory diseases. UNAM electronic resources were used to obtain the information. The analysis of the most relevant literature was compiled and organised in tables. From this, about 106 species of the subfamily are traditionally recognised to alleviate chronic pain associated with inflammation. Pharmacological studies have been carried out in vitro and in vivo on approximately 308 species belonging to the genera Salvia, Ocimum, Thymus, Mentha, Origanum, Lavandula, and Melissa. Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluations have been performed and mostly prepared as essential oil or high polarity extracts, whose secondary metabolites are mainly of a phenolic nature. Other interesting and explored metabolites are diterpenes from the abietane, clerodane, and kaurane type; however, they have only been described in some species of the genera Salvia and Isodon. This review reveals that the Nepetoideae subfamily is an important source for therapeutics of the inflammatory process.
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- Nancy Ortiz-Mendoza
- Laboratorio de Productos Naturales, Departamento de Ecología y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
- Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Unidad de Posgrado, Ciudad Universitaria Coyoacán, Edificio D, 1° Piso, Circuito de Posgrados, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología Comparada, Herbario de la Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ecología, A.C., Red de Biodiversidad y Sistemática, Xalapa 91073, Veracruz, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Neurofarmacología de Productos Naturales, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City 14370, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Productos Naturales, Departamento de Ecología y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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Li F, Wang C, Xu J, Wang X, Cao M, Wang S, Zhang T, Xu Y, Wang J, Pan S, Hu W. Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Elsholtzia ciliate essential oil against halitosis-related Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1219004. [PMID: 37608950 PMCID: PMC10440386 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1219004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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The broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of Elsholtzia ciliate essential oil (ECO) has been previously reported, but its effectiveness against halitosis-causing bacteria such as Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis is not well understood. In this study, we investigated the bacteriostatic activity of ECO against planktonic cells and biofilms of F. nucleatum and P. gingivalis, as well as its ability to inhibit bacterial metabolism and production of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) at sub-lethal concentrations. Our findings revealed that ECO exhibited comparable activities to chlorhexidine against these oral bacteria. Treatment with ECO significantly reduced the production of VSCs, including hydrogen sulfide, dimethyl disulfide, and methanethiol, which are major contributors to bad breath. As the major chemical components of ECO, carvacrol, p-cymene, and phellandrene, were demonstrated in vitro inhibitory effects on F. nucleatum and P. gingivalis, and their combined use showed synergistic and additive effects, suggesting that the overall activity of ECO is derived from the cumulative or synergistic effect of multiple active components. ECO was found to have a destructive effect on the bacterial cell membrane by examining the cell morphology and permeability. Furthermore, the application of ECO induced significant changes in the bacterial composition of saliva-derived biofilm, resulting in the elimination of bacterial species that contribute to halitosis, including Fusobacterium, Porphyromonas, and Prevotella. These results provide experimental evidence for the potential clinical applications of ECOs in the prevention and treatment of halitosis.
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- Fengjiao Li
- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Microbial Technology Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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- Shenzhen RELX Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Microbial Technology Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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- Shandong Aobo Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Liaocheng, China
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- Shandong Aobo Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Liaocheng, China
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- Beijing Xinyue Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology, Microbial Technology Institute, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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Dung DT, Hoang NH, Yen DTH, Yen PH, Thu VK, Dung NV, Bang NA, Trang DT, Cuc NT, Phan Thi Thanh H, Tai BH, Nhiem NX, Kiem PV. Phytochemical constituents from Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl. and their nitric oxide production inhibitory activities. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:3093-3102. [PMID: 36377760 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2147170] [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: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A new megastigmane glycoside, (3S,4R,7E)-megastigma-5,7-diene-9-one-3,4-diol 3-O-β-D-apiofuranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-glucopyranoside (1) and a new cyanogenic glycosyl derivative, (S)-2-(6'-O-R-rosmarinoyl-β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-phenylacetonitrile (2) were isolated from the methanol extract of the Elsholtzia ciliata together with twelve known compounds, 1-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-2-hydroxy-4-allylbenzene (3), citrusin C (4), 1,2-di-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-4-allylbenzene (5), manglieside B (6), 4-allyl-2-hydroxyphenyl 1-O-β-D-apiofuranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranoside (7), (-)-isolariciresinol 3α-β-D-glucopyranoside (8), 7R,8R-threo-4,7,9-trihydroxy-3,3'-dimethoxy-8-O-4'-neolignan-9'-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (9), 7R,8R-threo-4,7,9,9'-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxy-8-O-4'-neolignan-9'-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (10), cedrusin-4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (11), icariside E3 (12), everlastoside L (13) and rosmarinic acid (14). Their chemical structures were elucidated on the basic of extensive 1D and 2D-NMR experiments, as well as their mass spectroscopic data. The absolute configurations of the compounds 1 and 2 were successfully indicated by both theoretical and calculated CD spectra. Compounds 3-7, 9 and 10 potential inhibited NO production in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells with IC50 values of 6.71, 8.97, 12.38, 14.27, 16.13, 13.54, 16.27 µM, respectively, compared to that of the positive control of NG-monomethyl-L-arginine acetate (L-NMMA), IC50 = 32.51 µM.
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- Duong Thi Dung
- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Basic Sciences, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Xie M, Chen Y, Sun Y, Gao Y, Wu Z, Wu R, Li R, Hong S, Wang M, Zou Y, Zhang H, Xiong Y. Effect of Drying Kinetics, Volatile Components, Flavor Changes and Final Quality Attributes of Moslae herba during the Hot Air Thin-Layer Drying Process. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28093898. [PMID: 37175307 PMCID: PMC10179961 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28093898] [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: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Moslae herba is considered to be a functional food ingredient or nutraceutical due to its rich bioactive components. The present research was carried out to investigate the effects of different temperatures (40 °C, 50 °C and 60 °C) on the drying characteristics, textural properties, bioactive compounds, flavor changes and final quality attributes of Moslae herba during the hot air-drying process. The results showed that the Midilli model could effectively simulate the drying process of Moslae herba. The effective moisture diffusivity ranged from 3.14 × 10-5 m2/s to 7.39 × 10-5 m2/s, and the activation energy was estimated to be 37.29 kJ/mol. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of Moslae herba samples showed the shrinkage of the underlying epidermal layers and glandular trichomes. In total, 23 volatile compounds were detected in Moslae herba. Among them, the content of thymol increased from 28.29% in fresh samples to 56.75%, 55.86% and 55.62% in samples dried at temperatures of 40 °C, 50 °C and 60 °C, respectively, while the other two components, p-cymene and γ-terpinene, decreased with an increase in the temperature. Furthermore, both radar fingerprinting and principal component analysis (PCA) of the electronic nose (E-nose) showed that the flavor substances significantly altered during the drying process. Eventually, drying Moslae herba at 60 °C positively affected the retention of total phenolics, total flavonoids and the antioxidant capacity as compared with drying at 40 °C and 50 °C. The overall results elucidated that drying Moslae herba at the temperature of 60 °C efficiently enhanced the final quality by significantly reducing the drying time and maintaining the bioactive compounds.
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- Min Xie
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
- Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, China
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Buck CB. The mint versus Covid hypothesis. Med Hypotheses 2023; 173:111047. [PMID: 37007799 PMCID: PMC10062428 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2023.111047] [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] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Recent lines of evidence suggest the intriguing hypothesis that consuming common culinary herbs of the mint family might help prevent or treat Covid. Individual citizens could easily explore the hypothesis using ordinary kitchen materials. I offer a philosophical framework to account for the puzzling lack of public health messaging about this interesting idea.
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- Christopher B Buck
- Lab of Cellular Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Building 37 Room 4118, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892-4263 USA
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Stabrauskiene J, Marksa M, Ivanauskas L, Viskelis P, Viskelis J, Bernatoniene J. Citrus × paradisi L. Fruit Waste: The Impact of Eco-Friendly Extraction Techniques on the Phytochemical and Antioxidant Potential. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15051276. [PMID: 36904275 PMCID: PMC10005199 DOI: 10.3390/nu15051276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Citrus fruits have been the subject of extensive research over the years due to their impressive antioxidant properties, the health benefits of flavanones, and their potential use in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. Grapefruit have been shown in studies to improve overall health, with numerous potential benefits, including improved heart health, reduced risk of certain cancers, improved digestive health, and improved immune system function. The development of cyclodextrin complexes is an exciting approach to increasing the content of flavanones such as naringin and naringenin in the extraction medium while improving the profile of beneficial phenolic compounds and the antioxidant profile. This research aims to optimize the extraction conditions of the flavanones naringin and naringenin with additional compounds to increase their yield from different parts of grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi L.) fruits, such as albedo and segmental membranes. In addition, the total content of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and the antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts produced conventionally and with -cyclodextrin was examined and compared. In addition, antioxidant activity was measured using the radical scavenging activity assay (ABTS), radical scavenging activity assay (DPPH), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) methods. The yield of naringin increased from 10.53 ± 0.52 mg/g to 45.56 ± 5.06 mg/g to 51.11 ± 7.63 mg/g of the segmental membrane when cyclodextrins (α, β-CD) were used; naringenin increased from 65.85 ± 10.96 μg/g to 91.19 ± 15.19 μg/g of the segmental membrane when cyclodextrins (α, β-CD) were used. Furthermore, the results showed that cyclodextrin-assisted extraction had a significant impact in significantly increasing the yield of flavanones from grapefruit. In addition, the process was more efficient and less expensive, resulting in higher yields of flavanones with a lower concentration of ethanol and effort. This shows that cyclodextrin-assisted extraction is an excellent method for extracting valuable compounds from grapefruit.
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- Jolita Stabrauskiene
- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Institute of Horticulture, LT-54333 Babtai, Lithuania
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- Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry, Institute of Horticulture, LT-54333 Babtai, Lithuania
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- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +370-6006-3349
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Bioactive Properties of Extracts from Plectranthus barbatus ( Coleus forskohlii) Roots Received Using Various Extraction Methods. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27248986. [PMID: 36558119 PMCID: PMC9781142 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The aim of this study was to verify various extraction methods: shaking water bath extraction (SWA), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and microwave assisted extraction (MAE), and their parameters to optimize the extraction yield as well as maximize the concentration of polyphenols in Plectranthus barbatus extracts. Extracts were obtained from dried roots of P. barbatus in various degrees of fragmentation and analyzed for content of polyphenols, antioxidant capacity and flavonoids. Additionally, phenolic compounds in extracts were analyzed using the UHPLC-DAD-ESI-MS/MS method. The conducted research showed that roots of P. barbatus are rich in polyphenolic compounds. A total of 15 phenolic compounds, belonging to the group of phenolic acids and their derivatives, were identified. The extraction yield was similar for all extraction methods and averaged 31%. Irrespective of the extraction method, the yield was the lowest in the case of using 80% ethanol as the solvent. The extracts obtained from the finer fraction were characterized by a higher antioxidant capacity as well as a higher concentration of polyphenolic compounds including flavonoids. UAE seems to be the most effective method for extraction of polyphenols from P. barbatus roots. Regardless of the extraction method, ethanol was a better extractant than distilled water. All ethanolic extracts were characterized by a high antioxidant capacity. The 80% ethanol solution was considered the best solvent for the extraction of flavonoids, while the 40% and 60% ethanol solutions were sufficient for the effective extraction of polyphenolic compounds in general.
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Chen S, Chen J, Xu Y, Wang X, Li J. Elsholtzia: A genus with antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory advantages. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2022; 297:115549. [PMID: 35878785 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The genus Elsholtzia (family Labiaceae) is an important source of folk traditional Chinese medicine, mainly used to relieve the symptoms of cold, fever, pneumonia and so on. However, currently available data on its traditional and pharmacological advantages have not been comprehensively reviewed. AIM OF THE REVIEW This review provides up-to-date and comprehensive information on the ethnopharmacological, phytochemical, pharmacological properties and toxicity of Elsholtzia, highlights the antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory advantages of the genus, and explores its therapeutic potential. MATERIALS AND METHODS Use Google Scholar, Scifinder, PubMed, Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, Web of Science and other online database search to collect the research literatures on application, chemistry and biological activity of Elsholtzia published before December 2021. Their scientific names have been verified using The Plant List and World Flora Online websites. RESULTS A total of 42 species of Elsholtzia are widely distributed all over the world, especially in Yunnan Province (China). Since Elsholtzia genus is commonly used in the folk to treat respiratory infectious diseases such as cold and fever, growing numbers of studies have confirmed their antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. So far, about 221 non-volatile compounds and 1008 volatile compounds have been identified from Elsholtzia plants, mainly containing flavonoids and terpenoids showing convincing antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activities. Further research found that their antibacterial and antiviral spectrums are broad, and volatile oils are considered to be the main antibacterial components. Their anti-inflammatory mechanism is mainly through the inhibition of NF-κB and MAPKs signaling pathways. Toxicological studies have not established its toxicity. CONCLUSIONS By summarizing the latest information on genus Elsholtzia, their traditional uses, material basis and mechanisms of action in antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory aspects were described, providing new insights for the genus and its importance as a potential natural resource of antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs, giving evidence and new ideas for the development of herbal medicines.
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- Shuqi Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Institute of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Infectious Respiratory Disease, China.
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Yu W, Zhang Y, Kang C, Zheng Y, Liu X, Liang Z, Yan J. The pharmacological evidence of the chang-yan-ning formula in the treatment of colitis. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1029088. [PMID: 36278202 PMCID: PMC9579319 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1029088] [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: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/08/2022] Open
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a subtype of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and occurs mainly in the colon. The etiology of UC is rather complex and involves various pathological factors, including genetic susceptibility, dietary intakes, environment, and microbiota. In China, the Chang-Yan-Ning (CYN) formula has been utilized in the clinic to treat gastrointestinal disorders, but its pharmacological evidence remains elusive. The investigation was designed to explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms of CYN. Liquid Chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS) was performed to identify the key components in the formula; Network pharmacology analysis was executed to predict the potential targets of CYN; An experimental murine colitis model was established by utilizing 2% dextran sodium sulfate (DSS), and CYN was administered for 14 days. The pharmacological mechanism of the CYN formula was corroborated by in-vivo and in-vitro experiments, and high throughput techniques including metabolomics and 16S rRNA sequencing. Results: LC/MS identified the active components in the formula, and network pharmacology analysis predicted 37 hub genes that were involved in tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin (IL)-17, hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) signaling pathways. As evidenced by in-vivo experiments, DSS administration shortened the length of the colon and led to weight loss, with a compromised structure of epithelium, and the CYN formula reversed these pathological symptoms. Moreover, CYN suppressed the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-4, IL-1b, and TNFαin the serum, inhibited the protein abundance of IL17 and HIF-1αand increased PPARγ and CCL2 in the colon, and facilitated the alternative activation of peritoneal macrophages. While peritoneal macrophages of colitis mice enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in murine intestinal organoids, the ROS level remained stable co-cultured with the macrophages of CYN-treated mice. Furthermore, the decreased microbiota richness and diversity and the prevalence of pathogenic taxa in colitis mice were rescued after the CYN treatment. The altered metabolic profile during colitis was also restored after the therapy. We posit that the CYN therapy attenuates the development and progression of colitis by maintaining the homeostasis of immune responses and microbiota.
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Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyland: A Review of Phytochemistry and Pharmacology. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27196411. [PMID: 36234947 PMCID: PMC9572931 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196411] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this paper, the confusion of the sources of medicinal materials was briefly expounded, and the differences among the varieties were pointed out. At the same time, the chemical components and pharmacological properties of Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyland (E. ciliata) were reviewed. The structures of 352 compounds that have been identified are listed. These mainly include flavonoids, terpenoids, phenylpropanoids, alkaloids, and other chemical components. They have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, insecticidal, antiviral, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, analgesic, antiarrhythmic, antitumor, antiacetylcholinesterase, and immunoregulator activities. At present, there are many researches using essential oil and alcohol extract, and the researches on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and other pharmacological activities are relatively mature. This paper aims to summarize the existing research, update the research progress regarding the phytochemicals and pharmacology of E. ciliate, and to provide convenience for subsequent research.
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Zigmantaitė V, Jonušaitė E, Grigalevičiūtė R, Kučinskas A, Treinys R, Navalinskas A, Žvikas V, Jakštas V, Pudžiuvelytė L, Bernatonienė J, Mačianskienė R, Jurevičius J. Evaluation of the Cardiac Electrophysiological and Haemodynamic Effects of Elsholtzia ciliata Essential Oil on Swine. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15080982. [PMID: 36015131 PMCID: PMC9414655 DOI: 10.3390/ph15080982] [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: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The demand for the development of novel medicines with few side effects and no proarrhythmic properties is increasing. Extensive research on herbal extracts has been conducted with the expectation that the compounds will exert precise effects without harmful side effects. Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl. essential oil (EO) possesses antiarrhythmic properties similar to those of class 1B antiarrhythmics, such as prolonging myocardial activation of the QRS complex and shortening the QT interval. In this study, we determined the kinetic profile of EO phytocompounds and the effects of EO on heart electrical activity and arterial blood pressure. For this study, we chose to use local breed pigs that were anaesthetized. The effects of an intravenous bolus of EO on ECG parameters, arterial blood pressure, heart rate variability, and blood levels of haematological and biochemical parameters were registered and evaluated. Following an intravenous injection of a bolus, EO exerted a vasodilatory effect, resulting in significant reductions in arterial blood pressure. EO also increased the heart rate and altered ECG parameters. The bolus of EO prolonged the QRS complex, shortened the QT interval, and nonmonotonically altered the PQ interval. After the administration of a bolus of EO, the activity of the autonomic nervous system was altered. This study confirms that EO possesses similar properties to class 1B antiarrhythmics and exerts a hypotensive effect; it reduces arterial blood pressure possibly by modulating peripheral vascular resistance.
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- Vilma Zigmantaitė
- Biological Research Center, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės St. 18/7, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +370-675-36043
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- Biological Research Center, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės St. 18/7, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Biological Research Center, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės St. 18/7, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Biological Research Center, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Tilžės St. 18/7, LT47181 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Membrane Biophysics, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 15, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Membrane Biophysics, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 15, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 13, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 13, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Laboratory of Biopharmaceutical Research, Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 13, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 13, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 13, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 13, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 13, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Membrane Biophysics, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 15, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Membrane Biophysics, Institute of Cardiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukilėlių Ave. 15, LT50162 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Liu L, Gao Q, Zhang Z, Zhang X. Elsholtzia rugulosa: Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant, Anti-Alzheimer's Disease, Antidiabetic, Antibacterial, Cytotoxic and Hepatoprotective Activities. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 77:62-67. [PMID: 34853948 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-021-00941-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Elsholtzia rugulosa Hemsl., a species of the Labiatae family, has a long history of use as a honey plant, herbal tea, and folk medicine in China. However, little is known about its composition and biological activities. The present study aimed to investigate the total phenol and flavonoid contents, phytochemical composition, and multiple biological activities of this plant. The total flavonoid content of the ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) was higher than those of the petroleum ether fraction (PEF), n-butanol fraction (NBF), and water fraction (WF). The EAF also had much stronger antioxidant, cytotoxic, hepatoprotective, and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities than the PEF, NBF, and WF. More importantly, the IC50 values of the EAF and NBF against α-glucosidase were much lower than that of the positive control acarbose, indicating their potent α-glucosidase inhibitory activities. The isolation of the EAF led to the acquisition of 9 compounds, four of which (β-daucosterol, methyl rosmarinate, betulinic acid, and oleanolic acid) possessed significant α-glucosidase inhibitory activities. Maltol 6'-O-(5-O-p-coumaroyl)-β-D-apiofuranosyl-β-D-glucopyranoside and rosmarinic acid were the major phenolic compounds in the EAF according to the HPLC-DAD analysis. All these findings indicate that the EAF, NBF, and some isolated compounds have the potential to be developed as antidiabetic drugs. Moreover, the dual inhibition of AChE and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) of certain fractions indicates their potential in the development of anti-Alzheimer's disease drugs. The present study provides a new understanding of the phytochemistry and bioactivity of E. rugulosa.
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- Liang Liu
- Institute of Translational Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Senile Diseases, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, School of Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, 225001, China.
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Chen Z, Luo T, Huang F, Yang F, Luo W, Chen G, Cao M, Wang F, Zhang J. Kangbainian Lotion Ameliorates Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Mice by Inhibiting the Growth of Fluconazole-Resistant Candida albicans and the Dectin-1 Signaling Pathway Activation. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:816290. [PMID: 35140608 PMCID: PMC8819624 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.816290] [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: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infectious disease caused by Candida species, which affects millions of women worldwide every year. The resistance to available antifungal drugs for clinical treatment is a growing problem. The treatment of refractory VVC caused by azole-resistant Candida is still facing challenges. However, research on new antifungal drugs is progressing slowly. Although a lot of reports on new antifungal drugs, only three new antifungal drugs (Isavuconazole, ibrexafungerp, and rezafungin) and two new formulations of posaconazole were marketed over the last decade. Chinese botanical medicine has advantages in the treatment of drug-resistant VVC, such as outstanding curative effects and low adverse reactions, which can improve patients’ comfort and adherence to therapy. Kangbainian lotion (KBN), a Chinese botanical formulation, has achieved very good clinical effects in the treatment of VVC. In this study, we investigated the antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects of KBN at different doses in fluconazole-resistant (FLC-resistant) VVC model mice. We further studied the antifungal mechanism of KBN against FLC-resistant Candida albicans (C. albicans) and the anti-inflammatory mechanism correlated with the Dectin-1 signaling pathway. In vivo and in vitro results showed that KBN had strong antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects in FLC-resistant VVC, such as inhibiting the growth of C. albicans and vaginal inflammation. Further studies showed that KBN inhibited the biofilm and hypha formation, reduced adhesion, inhibited ergosterol synthesis and the expression of ergosterol synthesis-related genes ERG11, and reduced the expression of drug-resistant efflux pump genes MDR1 and CDR2 of FLC-resistant C. albicans in vitro. In addition, in vivo results showed that KBN reduced the expression of inflammatory factor proteins TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in vaginal tissues, and inhibited the expression of proteins related to the Dectin-1 signaling pathway. In conclusion, our study revealed that KBN could ameliorate vaginal inflammation in VVC mice caused by FLC-resistance C. albicans. This effect may be related to inhibiting the growth of FLC-resistance C. albicans and Dectin-1 signaling pathway activation.
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- Zewei Chen
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Clinical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Zhang, ; Fengyun Wang,
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Zhang, ; Fengyun Wang,
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Xu J, Hussain M, Su W, Yao Q, Yang G, Zhong Y, Zhou L, Huang X, Wang Z, Gu Q, Ren Y, Li H. Effects of novel cellulase (Cel 906) and probiotic yeast fermentation on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of vine tea ( Ampelopsis grossedentata). Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1006316. [PMID: 36185429 PMCID: PMC9521311 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1006316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/08/2022] Open
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Vine tea (Ampelopsis grossedentata) is a plant resource with good nutritional and medicinal, and is widely consumed in China. This study aimed to develop a functional vine tea fermentation broth using microbial fermentation and cellulase degradation. First, the most suitable probiotics for vine tea fermentation were screened, and the fermentation conditions were optimized. Then, a new cellulase (Cel 906, MW076177) was added to evaluate the changes in the contents of effective substances and to study its efficacy. The results show that saccharomyces cerevisiae Y-401 was identified as the best strain, the optimal fermentation conditions were a time of 94.60 h, feeding concentration of 115.21 g/L, and temperature of about 34.97°C. The vine tea fermentation broth has a strong inhibitory ability on 2,2'-azinobis3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) (99.73%), peroxyl (53.15%), superoxide anion radicals (84.13%), and 1,1-Diphenyl-2-trinitrophenylhydrazine (DPPH) (92.48%). It has a decent inhibitory impact on the cell viability, tyrosinase activity (32.25%), and melanin synthesis (63.52%) of B16-F10 melanoma cells induced by α-MSH. Inflammatory cell recruitment was reduced in a zebrafish inflammation model. Therefore, this vine tea fermented broth has strong antioxidant, anti-melanoma, and anti-inflammatory effects, and has healthcare potential as a probiotic tea.
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- Jin Xu
- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Conservation and Resource Utilization, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Guangdong Engineering Research Center for Mineral Oil Pesticides, Institute of Zoology, Guangdong Academy of Science, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- CAS Testing Technical Services (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- CAS Testing Technical Services (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- CAS Testing Technical Services (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Ruby Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Molecular Probe and Biomedical Imaging Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Hua Shuo Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yifei Ren, ; He Li,
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- Key Specialty of Clinical Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Bioactive Drug Research, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yifei Ren, ; He Li,
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Pharmacognostic Study on Elsholtzia ciliata (Thumb.) Hyl: Anatomy, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:ph14111152. [PMID: 34832934 PMCID: PMC8620380 DOI: 10.3390/ph14111152] [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: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl, family Lamiaceae, is an important and popular anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, there are limited scientific studies on its anatomy and pharmacological activities. Moreover, the information of chemical constituents in relation to its non-volatile constituents are still missing. The current study aimed to evaluate the anatomic, pharmacological and phytochemical profile of Elsholtzia ciliata, providing means for the quality control of this herbal drug. The methodology designed for this study included the preparation of anatomic sections and their description, extraction, chromatography, structural elucidation of isolated compounds by NMR techniques and their quantification by HPLC using pharmacological assays (Formalin, hot plate, DPPH, antimicrobial-Gram positive, Gram Negative and fungus, and MTT assays) to confirm the activities described for this species. Results of the anatomic study are aligned with the pattern expected for plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family; Ursolic acid and Oroxylin were isolated from this plant species. The findings observed in this study indicate that Elsholtzia ciliata possess anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer activities. The chemical compounds isolated from its leaves and the anatomy profile of its parts provide the basis for further quality control for this plant.
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Comparative Studies on Volatile Oil Components Derived from Integrated Processing Technology of Origin and Traditional Cutting Processing Technology of Moslae Herba and Their Effects on Rats With Lung-Yin Deficiency. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:5557222. [PMID: 34122595 PMCID: PMC8172294 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5557222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This study aimed to examine the components of the volatile oil derived from the integration processing technology of origin (IPTO) of Moslae Herba (MH) and their effects on the treatment of rats with Lung-Yin deficiency. IPTO was compared with the traditional cutting processing technology (TCPT) to provide a feasible basis. The chemical constituents of the volatile oil were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The Lung-Yin deficiency model was established by subjecting the animals to smoke and administering them with thyroid tablet suspension. The rats were randomly divided into six groups: control, model, Tween-80, positive, IPTO, and TCPT. After 30 days of intragastric administration, the macroscopic signs of rats and pathological morphology of the lung tissues were observed by the hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) staining method. The positive expression of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) was observed by an immunohistochemical method. The levels of cholesterol (CHO), albumin (ALB), total protein (TP), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) were detected in the serum of rats. A total of 42 and 37 components were identified from the volatile oils of IPTO and TCPT, respectively. Among them, the contents of carvacrol and thymol were higher in IPTO. The volatile oil of MH derived from IPTO and TCPT could improve the general signs and autonomous activities of the rats with Lung-Yin deficiency; increase the contents of cGMP, TP, and ALB; and decrease the anal temperature of the rats, the contents of IL-1β, CHO, and BUN in serum, the ratio of cAMP to cGMP, and the average optical density of TNF-α in their lung tissues. The findings indicated that IPTO was more efficient than TCPT. Its therapeutic effect might be associated with the change in TNF-α expression; the increase in cGMP, TP, and ALB contents; and the decrease in IL-1β, CHO, and BUN levels, laying the foundation for the clinical development and application of MH.
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Shanaida M, Hudz N, Jasicka-Misiak I, Wieczorek PP. Polyphenols and Pharmacological Screening of a Monarda fistulosa L. dry Extract Based on a Hydrodistilled Residue By-Product. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:563436. [PMID: 33995001 PMCID: PMC8118672 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.563436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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This study aimed to determine the composition and content of polyphenols in the dry extract obtained from the hydrodistilled residue by-product of the wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa L., Lamiaceae Martinov family) herb (MFDE) and to evaluate its safety and pharmacological properties. The total phenolic content (TPC) in the MFDE was 120.64 mg GAE/g. The high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis showed the presence of a plethora of phenolic compounds, including hydroxycinnamic acids and flavone derivatives in the MFDE, with rosmarinic acid and luteolin-7-O-glucoside being the main components. With an IC50 value of 0.285 mg/mL, it was found to be a strong DPPH radical scavenger. The acute toxicity study results indicate that the oral administration of MFDE to rats at the doses of 500–5,000 mg/kg did not produce any side effects or death in animals which indicates its safety. The results of the in vivo assay showed that the MFDE dose-dependently inhibited paw oedema and significantly reduced the number of writings in mice induced by the acetic acid injection suggesting its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities, respectively. The conducted studies revealed that M. fistulosa hydrodistilled residue by-product could be regarded as a new natural source of polyphenols with valuable pharmacological properties.
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- Mariia Shanaida
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Medical Botany, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Department of Drug Technology and Biopharmaceutics, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Lviv, Ukraine
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Protective Effect of Osmundacetone against Neurological Cell Death Caused by Oxidative Glutamate Toxicity. Biomolecules 2021; 11:biom11020328. [PMID: 33671577 PMCID: PMC7926874 DOI: 10.3390/biom11020328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is one of the main causes of brain cell death in neurological disorders. The use of natural antioxidants to maintain redox homeostasis contributes to alleviating neurodegeneration. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that plays a critical role in many brain functions. However, excessive glutamate release induces excitotoxicity and oxidative stress, leading to programmed cell death. Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of osmundacetone (OAC), isolated from Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hylander, against glutamate-induced oxidative toxicity in HT22 hippocampal cells. The effect of OAC treatment on excess reactive oxygen species (ROS), intracellular calcium levels, chromatin condensation, apoptosis, and the expression level of oxidative stress-related proteins was evaluated. OAC showed a neuroprotective effect against glutamate toxicity at a concentration of 2 μM. By diminishing the accumulation of ROS, as well as stimulating the expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), OAC triggered the self-defense mechanism in neuronal cells. The anti-apoptotic effect of OAC was demonstrated through its inhibition of chromatin condensation, calcium accumulation, and reduction of apoptotic cells. OAC significantly suppressed the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), including c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK), extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), and p38 kinases. Thus, OAC could be a potential agent for supportive treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Nguyen DTX, Tran H, Schwaiger S, Stuppner H, Marzocco S. Effect of Non-Volatile Constituents of Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl. from Southern Vietnam on Reactive Oxygen Species and Nitric Oxide Release in Macrophages. Chem Biodivers 2020; 18:e2000577. [PMID: 33314635 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The extract of Elsholtzia ciliata aerial parts was subjected to bio-guided isolation using the intercellular ROS reduction in J774A.1 macrophages to monitor the anti-oxidative activity. Fifteen compounds were isolated from the active fractions including eleven flavonoids (vitexin, pedalin, luteolin-7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, apigenin-5-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, apigenin-7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, chrysoeriol-7-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, 7,3'-dimethoxyluteolin-6-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, luteolin, 5,6,4'-trihydroxy-7,3'-dimethoxyflavone, 5-hydroxy-6,7-dimethoxyflavone (compound 13), 5-hydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyflavone); three hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives (caffeic acid, 4-(E)-caffeoyl-l-threonic acid, 4-O-(E)-p-coumaroyl-l-threonic acid) and one fatty acid (α-linolenic acid). The biological evaluation of these compounds (10-2.5 μm) indicated that all of them exerted good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, in particular compound 13.
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- Dieu T X Nguyen
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Dinh Tien Hoang 41-43, 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Institute of Pharmacy/Pharmacognosy, Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Dinh Tien Hoang 41-43, 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Pharmacy/Pharmacognosy, Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmacy/Pharmacognosy, Center for Molecular Biosciences Innsbruck, University of Innsbruck, Innrain 80-82, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, SA 84084, Fisciano, Italy
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Ekiert HM, Szopa A. Biological Activities of Natural Products. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235769. [PMID: 33297511 PMCID: PMC7730830 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Nath S, Tamuli KJ, Gogoi B, Bordoloi M, Das A, Barua CC, Barua IC. Antioxidant properties, phenolic and mineral profiling, assessment of angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory potential of Elsholtzia communis (Collett & Hemsl.) Diels from North East India. Eur J Integr Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Seo YH, Trinh TA, Ryu SM, Kim HS, Choi G, Moon BC, Shim SH, Jang DS, Lee D, Kang KS, Lee J. Chemical Constituents from the Aerial Parts of Elsholtzia ciliata and Their Protective Activities on Glutamate-Induced HT22 Cell Death. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2020; 83:3149-3155. [PMID: 32991171 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c00756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A new phenolic glucoside, (7E,9E)-3-hydroxyavenalumic acid-3-O-[6'-O-(E)-caffeoyl]-β-d-glucopyranoside (1), and three new acetylated flavone glycosides, acacetin-7-O-[β-d-glucopyranosyl(1″″→2″)-4‴-O-acetyl-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl(1‴→6″)]-β-d-glucopyranoside (3), acacetin-7-O-[6″″-O-acetyl-β-d-glucopyranosyl(1″″→2″)-3‴-O-acetyl-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl(1‴→6″)]-β-d-glucopyranoside (5), and acacetin-7-O-[3″″,6″″-di-O-acetyl-β-d-glucopyranosyl(1″″→2″)-4‴-O-acetyl-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl(1‴→6″)]-β-d-glucopyranoside (7), as well as 34 known compounds (2, 4, 6, and 8-38) were isolated from the aerial parts of Elsholtzia ciliata. The chemical structures of the new compounds were determined by spectroscopic/spectrometric data interpretation using NMR and HRESIMS. The neuroprotective effect of the isolated compounds was evaluated by a cell viability assay on HT22 murine hippocampal neuronal cells. Among them, 23 compounds, including new substances 1 and 3, exhibited neuroprotective effects against glutamate-induced HT22 cell death. In particular, compounds 2, 16, 17, 20, 22, 28, 29, and 31 presented potent neuroprotective effects with EC50 values of 1.5-8.3 μM.
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- Young Hye Seo
- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Naju 58245, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Naju 58245, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Naju 58245, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Naju 58245, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Naju 58245, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Duksung Women's University, Seoul 01369, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life and Nanopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biosystems and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, Seongnam 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Resources Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Naju 58245, Republic of Korea
- University of Science & Technology (UST), Korean Convergence Medicine Major KIOM, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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Zou JJ, Zhou XT, Chen YK, Liu JL, Wang C, Ma YR, Wang L. A review on the efficacy and mechanism of action of Shenkang injection against chronic kidney disease. Biomed Pharmacother 2020; 132:110833. [PMID: 33035831 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common conditions which significantly increases the risk for serious health outcomes. Epidemiological investigations have shown that CKD has become a serious global health problem. At present, there are no treatments for CKD, thus the need for an effective and safe treatment for this condition. Shenkang Injection (SKI), which is an herbal medication in Chinese Medicine, has been used in the management and treatment of CKD and has achieved favorable therapeutic effects. The purpose of this paper is to review the clinical efficacy, mechanism of action, and safety profile of SKI when used in CKD, and to provide comprehensive potential evidence for its clinical application.
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- Jun-Ju Zou
- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410200, China
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- School of Educational Science, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, 410006, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China; Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410200, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China.
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Study of Antioxidant Activity of some Medicinal Plants Having High Content of Caffeic Acid Derivatives. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9050412. [PMID: 32408518 PMCID: PMC7278751 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9050412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Recently, there has been increasing interest in medicinal plants, due to their content of health-promoting compounds, e.g., caffeic acids derivatives. Hence, the aim of this work was to study the antioxidant activity of extracts obtained from the following medicinal plants: caraway (Carum carvi L.), coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg.), lovage (Levisticum officinale L.), tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) and white mulberry (Morus alba L.), characterized by their high content of caffeic acid derivatives. The water-ethanolic extracts were characterized on average by about 9 times higher contents of caffeic acid derivatives level than water extracts. Both in water and water-ethanolic extracts, the dominant phenolic acid was 5-CQA (5-O-caffeoylquinic acid) and 3,4-diCQA (3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid), then CCA-1 (chicoric acid isomer 1), which appeared only in water-ethanolic extracts. Extracts from dandelion contained compounds such as CTA (caftaric acid), CCA-1 (chicoric acid isomer 1) and CCA-2 (chicoric acid isomer 2), which were not detected in other plant extracts examined in this work. The water-ethanolic extracts from coltsfoot and tarragon were characterized by a high content of di-caffeoylquinic acids, especially 3,4-diCQA and 3,5-diCQA, respectively. It has been stated that there is a positive correlation between caffeic acid derivatives and antioxidant activity (radical cation scavenging activity (ABTS) and radical scavenging activity (DPPH)), especially in water-ethanolic extract of medicinal plants.
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Pudziuvelyte L, Marksa M, Sosnowska K, Winnicka K, Morkuniene R, Bernatoniene J. Freeze-Drying Technique for Microencapsulation of Elsholtzia ciliata Ethanolic Extract Using Different Coating Materials. Molecules 2020; 25:E2237. [PMID: 32397476 PMCID: PMC7248874 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25092237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The present study reports on the encapsulation of Elsholtzia ciliata ethanolic extract by freeze-drying method using skim milk, sodium caseinate, gum Arabic, maltodextrin, beta-maltodextrin, and resistant-maltodextrin alone or in mixtures of two or four encapsulants. The encapsulation ability of the final mixtures was evaluated based on their microencapsulating efficiency (EE) of total phenolic compounds (TPC) and the physicochemical properties of freeze-dried powders. Results showed that the freeze-dried powders produced using two encapsulants have a lower moisture content, but higher solubility, Carr index, and Hausner ratio than freeze-dried powders produced using only one encapsulant in the formulation. The microencapsulating efficiency of TPC also varied depending on encapsulants used. The lowest EE% of TPC was determined with maltodextrin (21.17%), and the highest with sodium caseinate (83.02%). Scanning electron microscopy revealed that freeze-drying resulted in the formation of different size, irregular shape glassy particles. This study demonstrated good mucoadhesive properties of freeze-dried powders, which could be incorporated in buccal or oral delivery dosage forms. In conclusion, the microencapsulation of E. ciliata ethanolic extract by freeze-drying is an effective method to produce new value-added pharmaceutical or food formulations with polyphenols.
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- Lauryna Pudziuvelyte
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Analytical and Toxicological Chemistry, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15222 Białystok, Poland; (K.S.); (K.W.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Białystok, Mickiewicza 2c, 15222 Białystok, Poland; (K.S.); (K.W.)
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- Department of Drug Chemistry, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technologies, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania;
- Department of Drug Technology and Social Pharmacy, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu pr. 13, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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