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Acevedo-Barrios R, Tirado-Ballestas I, Bertel-Sevilla A, Cervantes-Ceballos L, Gallego JL, Leal MA, Tovar D, Olivero-Verbel J. Bioprospecting of extremophilic perchlorate-reducing bacteria: report of promising Bacillus spp. isolated from sediments of the bay of Cartagena, Colombia. Biodegradation 2024; 35:601-620. [PMID: 38625437 PMCID: PMC11246272 DOI: 10.1007/s10532-024-10079-0] [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: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Three extremophile bacterial strains (BBCOL-009, BBCOL-014 and BBCOL-015), capable of degrading high concentrations of perchlorate at a range of pH (6.5 to 10.0), were isolated from Colombian Caribbean Coast sediments. Morphological features included Gram negative strain bacilli with sizes averaged of 1.75 × 0.95, 2.32 × 0.65 and 3.08 × 0.70 μm, respectively. The reported strains tolerate a wide range of pH (6.5 to 10.0); concentrations of NaCl (3.5 to 7.5% w/v) and KClO4- (250 to 10000 mg/L), reduction of KClO4- from 10 to 25%. LB broth with NaCl (3.5-30% w/v) and KClO4- (250-10000 mg/L) were used in independent trials to evaluate susceptibility to salinity and perchlorate, respectively. Isolates increased their biomass at 7.5 % (w/v) NaCl with optimal development at 3.5 % NaCl. Subsequently, ClO4- reduction was assessed using LB medium with 3.5% NaCl and 10000 mg/L ClO4-. BBCOL-009, BBCOL-014 and BBCOL-015 achieved 10%, 17%, and 25% reduction of ClO4-, respectively. The 16 S rRNA gene sequence grouped them as Bacillus flexus T6186-2, Bacillus marisflavi TF-11 (T), and Bacillus vietnamensis 15 - 1 (T) respectively, with < 97.5% homology. In addition, antimicrobial resistance to ertapenem, vancomycine, amoxicillin clavulanate, penicillin, and erythromycin was present in all the isolates, indicating their high adaptability to stressful environments. The isolated strains from marine sediments in Cartagena Bay, Colombia are suitable candidates to reduce perchlorate contamination in different environments. Although the primary focus of the study of perchlorate-reducing and resistant bacteria is in the ecological and agricultural realms, from an astrobiological perspective, perchlorate-resistant bacteria serve as models for astrobiological investigations.
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- Rosa Acevedo-Barrios
- Environmental and Computational Chemistry Group, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cartagena, Zaragocilla Campus, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia.
- Grupo de Estudios Químicos y Biológicos, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, POB 130001, Cartagena de Indias D. T. y C, Colombia.
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- GENOMA Group, Health Sciences Department, Universidad del Sinú, Santillana Campus, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia
- Group of Functional Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cartagena, Zaragocilla Campus, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia
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- Environmental and Computational Chemistry Group, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cartagena, Zaragocilla Campus, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia
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- Group of Functional Toxicology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cartagena, Zaragocilla Campus, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia
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- Department of Engineering, University of Medellin, Medellín, 050026, Colombia
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- Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology Research Group (GCPA), Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Corporación Científica Laguna, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia
- Biosphere and Cosmos Research Group (BIOC). Corporación Científica Laguna, Bogotá, 111163, Colombia
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- Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology Research Group (GCPA), Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Corporación Científica Laguna, Bogotá, 111321, Colombia
- Biosphere and Cosmos Research Group (BIOC). Corporación Científica Laguna, Bogotá, 111163, Colombia
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- Environmental and Computational Chemistry Group, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cartagena, Zaragocilla Campus, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia
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Šunić L, Ilić ZS, Stanojević L, Milenković L, Lalević D, Stanojević J, Milenković A, Cvetković D. Essential Oil Content, Composition and Free Radical Scavenging Activity from Different Plant Parts of Wild Sea Fennel ( Crithmum maritimum L.) in Montenegro. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2003. [PMID: 39065529 PMCID: PMC11280542 DOI: 10.3390/plants13142003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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This study was conducted to determine the sea fennel essential oil (SFEO) yield, composition, and antioxidant activity of leaves, stem, inflorescences, and umbels from seeds of wild sea fennel (SF) (Crithmum maritimum L.) from the Montenegro coast. The chemical composition of isolated essential oil was determined by GC/MS and GC/FID analyses. The antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH assay. The maximum SFEO yield was found in umbels with seeds (4.77 mL/100 g p.m.). The leaves contained less EO (0.52 mL/100 g p.m.) than immature inflorescence (0.83 mL/100 g p.m.) The minimum EO content was found in the stem (0.08%). Twenty components were isolated from SFEO leaves, twenty-four from inflorescence, thirty-four components from the stem, and twenty-one components from umbels with seeds. Limonene (62.4-72.0%), γ-terpinene (9.5-14.0%), α-pinene (1.4-5.8%), and sabinene (1-6.5%) were found to be the main components of the SFEO from monoterpene hydrocarbons as dominant grouped components (86% to 98.1%). SF plant parts showed differences in chemical profiles, especially in specific and low-represented ingredients. (E)-anethole (4.4%), fenchone (0.5%), and trans-carveol (0.2%) were present only in umbel with seeds, while the β-longipipene (0.5%), (E)-caryophyllene (0.5%), and (2E)-decenal (0.2%) were found only in the stems. The degree of DPPH radical neutralization increased with incubation time. The SFEO isolated from the stems showed stronger antioxidant activity during the incubation times of 20 and 40 min (EC50 value of 5.30 mg/mL and 5.04 mg/mL, respectively) in comparison to the SFEO isolated from the other plant parts. The lowest antioxidant activity was obtained with the SFEO leaves (155.25 mg/mL and 58.30 mg/mL, respectively). This study indicates that SFEO possesses significant antioxidant activities and is animportant component in the food and pharmaceutical industries. It is important to preserve the existing gene pool and biodiversity with rational use SF for the extraction of high-quality essential oils.
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- Ljubomir Šunić
- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, 38219 Lešak, Serbia; (L.Š.); (L.M.); (D.L.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, 38219 Lešak, Serbia; (L.Š.); (L.M.); (D.L.)
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Niš, Bulevar Oslobodenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia; (L.S.); (J.S.); (A.M.); (D.C.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, 38219 Lešak, Serbia; (L.Š.); (L.M.); (D.L.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Priština in Kosovska Mitrovica, 38219 Lešak, Serbia; (L.Š.); (L.M.); (D.L.)
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Niš, Bulevar Oslobodenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia; (L.S.); (J.S.); (A.M.); (D.C.)
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Niš, Bulevar Oslobodenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia; (L.S.); (J.S.); (A.M.); (D.C.)
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- Faculty of Technology, University of Niš, Bulevar Oslobodenja 124, 16000 Leskovac, Serbia; (L.S.); (J.S.); (A.M.); (D.C.)
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Wu X, Wang H, Xiong J, Yang GX, Hu JF, Zhu Q, Chen Z. Staphylococcus aureus biofilm: Formulation, regulatory, and emerging natural products-derived therapeutics. Biofilm 2024; 7:100175. [PMID: 38298832 PMCID: PMC10827693 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioflm.2023.100175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus can readily form biofilm which enhances the drug-resistance, resulting in life-threatening infections involving different organs. Biofilm formation occurs due to a series of developmental events including bacterial adhesion, aggregation, biofilm maturation, and dispersion, which are controlled by multiple regulatory systems. Rapidly increasing research and development outcomes on natural products targeting S. aureus biofilm formation and/or regulation led to an emergent application of active phytochemicals and combinations. This review aimed at providing an in-depth understanding of biofilm formation and regulation mechanisms for S. aureus, outlining the most important antibiofilm strategies and potential targets of natural products, and summarizing the latest progress in combating S. aureus biofilm with plant-derived natural products. These findings provided further evidence for novel antibiofilm drugs research and clinical therapies.
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- Xiying Wu
- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China
- Institute of Natural Medicine and Health Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, Taizhou University, Zhejiang, 318000, China
- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Department of Natural Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Institute of Natural Medicine and Health Products, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation, Taizhou University, Zhejiang, 318000, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China
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- Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200443, China
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Souid A, Giambastiani L, Castagna A, Santin M, Vivarelli F, Canistro D, Morosini C, Paolini M, Franchi P, Lucarini M, Raffaelli A, Giorgetti L, Ranieri A, Longo V, Pozzo L, Vornoli A. Assessment of the Antioxidant and Hypolipidemic Properties of Salicornia europaea for the Prevention of TAFLD in Rats. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:596. [PMID: 38790701 PMCID: PMC11118816 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13050596] [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: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Halophyte species represent valuable reservoirs of natural antioxidants, and, among these, Salicornia europaea stands out as a promising edible plant. In this study, young and old S. europaea leaves were compared for the content of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity to assess changes in different growth phases; then, the potential protective effects against low-dose CCl4-induced toxicant-associated fatty liver disease (TAFLD) were investigated by administering an aqueous suspension of young leaves to rats daily for two weeks. Quantification of total and individual phenolic compounds and in vitro antioxidant activity assays (DPPH, FRAP, and ORAC) showed the highest values in young leaves compared to mature ones. Salicornia treatment mitigated CCl4-induced hepatic oxidative stress, reducing lipid peroxidation and protein carbonyl levels, and preserving the decrease in glutathione levels. Electronic paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy confirmed these results in the liver and evidenced free radicals increase prevention in the brain. Salicornia treatment also attenuated enzymatic disruptions in the liver's drug metabolizing system and Nrf2-dependent antioxidant enzymes. Furthermore, histopathological examination revealed reduced hepatic lipid accumulation and inflammation. Overall, this study highlights Salicornia's potential as a source of bioactive compounds with effective hepatoprotective properties capable to prevent TAFLD.
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- Aymen Souid
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-Environmental Sciences, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.S.); (A.R.)
- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology—National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.G.); (A.R.); (L.G.); (V.L.); (A.V.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology—National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.G.); (A.R.); (L.G.); (V.L.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-Environmental Sciences, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.S.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-Environmental Sciences, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.S.); (A.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (F.V.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (F.V.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (F.V.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via Irnerio 48, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (F.V.); (D.C.); (C.M.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry “G. Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via S. Giacomo 11, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (P.F.); (M.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry “G. Ciamician”, Alma Mater Studiorum—University of Bologna, Via S. Giacomo 11, 40126 Bologna, Italy; (P.F.); (M.L.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology—National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.G.); (A.R.); (L.G.); (V.L.); (A.V.)
- Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology—National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.G.); (A.R.); (L.G.); (V.L.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-Environmental Sciences, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (A.S.); (A.C.); (M.S.); (A.R.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology—National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.G.); (A.R.); (L.G.); (V.L.); (A.V.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology—National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.G.); (A.R.); (L.G.); (V.L.); (A.V.)
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology—National Research Council (IBBA-CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (L.G.); (A.R.); (L.G.); (V.L.); (A.V.)
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Dzhoglova V, Ivanov K, Benbassat N, Georgieva-Dimova Y, Ardasheva R, Karcheva-Bahchevanska D, Ivanova S. Crithmum maritimum L.-Study on the Histochemical Localization of Essential Oil. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:550. [PMID: 38498561 PMCID: PMC10892170 DOI: 10.3390/plants13040550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Crithmum maritimum L. is a perennial halophyte plant that is a medicinal herb known by people from different cultures since ancient times. However, the therapeutic potential of this halophyte has not been completely investigated, and the scientific data on it are limited. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) obtained from the aerial parts of Crithmum maritimum L. growing wild in Bulgaria, as well as the histolocalization of secretory structures for the synthesis and accumulation of volatile oils. The results obtained on the EO composition of Bulgarian Crithmum maritimum L. provide an opportunity to reveal potential future applications in various fields, such as medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, food, and the cosmetic industry. Gas chromatography with mass spectrometry was performed to assess the chemical profile of the isolated EO. The phenylpropanoid dillapiole was identified as the major compound in the EO, accounting for 34.09% of the total EO. Monoterpene hydrocarbons represented 62.07% of the total oil composition. γ-Terpinene, D-limonene, and β-pinene were the most abundant monoterpene hydrocarbons in the composition of the EO. In addition, histochemical localization of EO in the stem and leaves of Crithmum maritimum L. was carried out. The secretory structures were located in the cortical region of the stem and in the mesophyll tissues of the leaves in the form of secretory ducts. The performed histochemical analysis confirmed the lipophilic nature of the secretion from the duct cells. This is the first report related to the histolocalization and chemical composition of the EO from Bulgarian Crithmum maritimum L. Furthermore, our data indicate some potential possibilities for the evaluation of the therapeutic activity of the EO obtained from this plant species and outline its future applications as a therapeutic agent. Also, the EO from the studied halophyte plant has prominent potential to be used as a biopesticide, which is an environmentally friendly option compared to standard pesticides.
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- Velina Dzhoglova
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Physics and Biophysics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Research Institute, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Correia I, Antunes M, Tecelão C, Neves M, Pires CL, Cruz PF, Rodrigues M, Peralta CC, Pereira CD, Reboredo F, Moreno MJ, Brito RMM, Ribeiro VS, Vaz DC, Campos MJ. Nutritive Value and Bioactivities of a Halophyte Edible Plant: Crithmum maritimum L. (Sea Fennel). PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:427. [PMID: 38337960 PMCID: PMC10857157 DOI: 10.3390/plants13030427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Crithmum maritimum L. (sea fennel), an edible xerophyte of coastal habitats, is considered an emerging cash crop for biosaline agriculture due to its salt-tolerance ability and potential applications in the agri-food sector. Here, the nutritional value and bioactive properties of sea fennel are described. Sea fennel leaves, flowers, and schizocarps are composed of carbohydrates (>65%) followed by ash, proteins, and lipids. Sea fennel's salty, succulent leaves are a source of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially linoleic acid. Extracts obtained from flowers and fruits/schizocarps are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols and show antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermis, Candida albicans, and Candida parapsilosis. Plant material is particularly rich in sodium (Na) but also in other nutritionally relevant minerals, such as calcium (Ca), chlorine (Cl), potassium (K), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S), beyond presenting a potential prebiotic effect on Lactobacillus bulgaricus and being nontoxic to human intestinal epithelial Caco-2 model cells, up to 1.0% (w/v). Hence, the rational use of sea fennel can bring nutrients, aroma, and flavor to culinary dishes while balancing microbiomes and contributing to expanding the shelf life of food products.
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- Iris Correia
- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal (M.N.)
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- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal (M.N.)
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- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal (M.N.)
- School of Tourism and Marine Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal
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- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal (M.N.)
- School of Tourism and Marine Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal
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- Coimbra Chemistry Centre (CQC), Institute of Molecular Sciences, Chemistry Department, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal (P.F.C.); (M.J.M.)
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- Coimbra Chemistry Centre (CQC), Institute of Molecular Sciences, Chemistry Department, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal (P.F.C.); (M.J.M.)
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering–Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), ESTG-IPLeiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.R.); (V.S.R.)
- ALiCE–Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Coimbra Chemistry Centre (CQC), Institute of Molecular Sciences, Chemistry Department, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal (P.F.C.); (M.J.M.)
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- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal;
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- GeoBioTec, FCT, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- Coimbra Chemistry Centre (CQC), Institute of Molecular Sciences, Chemistry Department, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal (P.F.C.); (M.J.M.)
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- Coimbra Chemistry Centre (CQC), Institute of Molecular Sciences, Chemistry Department, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal (P.F.C.); (M.J.M.)
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- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering–Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), ESTG-IPLeiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.R.); (V.S.R.)
- ALiCE–Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal;
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- Coimbra Chemistry Centre (CQC), Institute of Molecular Sciences, Chemistry Department, University of Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal (P.F.C.); (M.J.M.)
- Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering–Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), ESTG-IPLeiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal; (M.R.); (V.S.R.)
- ALiCE–Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
- School of Health Sciences, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal;
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- Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal (M.N.)
- School of Tourism and Marine Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2520-630 Peniche, Portugal
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Calvo MM, López-Caballero ME, Martínez-Alvarez O. Identification of Polyphenols in Sea Fennel ( Crithmum maritimum) and Seaside Arrowgrass ( Triglochin maritima) Extracts with Antioxidant, ACE-I, DPP-IV and PEP-Inhibitory Capacity. Foods 2023; 12:3886. [PMID: 37959005 PMCID: PMC10650209 DOI: 10.3390/foods12213886] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Sea fennel and seaside arrowgrass are two abundant but underutilized halophytes along the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. This study investigated the antioxidant capacity and the potential antihypertensive (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme I, ACE-I inhibition), hypoglycaemic (Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV, DPP-IV inhibition), and nootropic (Prolyl Endopeptidase, PEP inhibition) activity of their polyphenol extracts. They had a high phenol content (21-24 mEq GA/g), antioxidant capacity evaluated using the ABTS (17-2 mg ascorbic acid/g) and FRAP (170-270 mM Mohr's salt/g) assays, and effective ACE-inhibiting properties (80-90% inhibiting activity at final concentration of 0.5 mg/mL). Additionally, the sea fennel extract displayed high DPP-IV inhibitory capacity (73% at 1 mg/mL), while the seaside arrowgrass extract exhibited potent Prolyl endopeptidase inhibitory capacity (75% at 1 mg/mL). Fractionation by HPLC concentrated the bioactive molecules in two fractions, for which the composition was analyzed by LC-MS/MS. Different chlorogenic acids seemed to play an important role in the bioactivity of sea fennel extract, and different flavonoids, mainly apigenin, luteolin and chrysoeriol, in the bioactivity of the seaside arrowgrass extract. Given their potential health benefits, these extracts could serve as valuable bioactive ingredients and could potentially encourage the cultivation of these species in regions where traditional crops face challenges in growth.
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- Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN-CSIC), 6th José Antonio Novais St., 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.M.C.); (M.E.L.-C.)
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Hulkko LSS, Chaturvedi T, Custódio L, Thomsen MH. Harnessing the Value of Tripolium pannonicum and Crithmum maritimum Halophyte Biomass through Integrated Green Biorefinery. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:380. [PMID: 37504911 PMCID: PMC10381832 DOI: 10.3390/md21070380] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Bioactive extracts are often the target fractions in bioprospecting, and halophyte plants could provide a potential source of feedstock for high-value applications as a part of integrated biorefineries. Tripolium pannonicum (Jacq.) Dobrocz. (sea aster) and Crithmum maritimum L. (sea fennel) are edible plants suggested for biosaline halophyte-based agriculture. After food production and harvesting of fresh leaves for food, the inedible plant fractions could be utilized to produce extracts rich in bioactive phytochemicals to maximize feedstock application and increase the economic feasibility of biomass processing to bioenergy. This study analyzed fresh juice and extracts from screw-pressed sea aster and sea fennel for their different phenolic compounds and pigment concentrations. Antioxidant and enzyme inhibition activities were also tested in vitro. Extracts from sea aster and sea fennel had phenolic contents up to 45.2 mgGAE/gDM and 64.7 mgGAE/gDM, respectively, and exhibited >70% antioxidant activity in several assays. Ethanol extracts also showed >70% inhibition activity against acetylcholinesterase and >50% inhibition of tyrosinase and α-glucosidase. Therefore, these species can be seen as potential feedstocks for further investigations.
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- AAU Energy, Aalborg University, Niels Bohrs Vej 8, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Centre of Marine Sciences, University of Algarve, Campus of Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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Vornoli A, Grande T, Lubrano V, Vizzarri F, Gorelli C, Raffaelli A, Della Croce CM, Baca SZ, Sandoval C, Longo V, Pozzo L, Echeverria C. In Vitro Characterization of Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Antimutagenic Activities of the Green Microalga Ettlia pseudoalveolaris. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1308. [PMID: 37372038 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061308] [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: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Recently, green microalgae have gained importance due to their nutritional and bioactive compounds, which makes them some of the most promising and innovative functional foods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical profile and the in vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and antimutagenic activity of an aqueous extract of the green microalga Ettlia pseudoalveolaris, obtained from the freshwater lakes of the Ecuadorian Highlands. Human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1) were used to determine the ability of the microalga to reduce the endothelial damage caused by hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress. Furthermore, the eukaryotic system Saccharomyces cerevisiae was used to evaluate the possible cytotoxic, mutagenic and antimutagenic effect of E. pseudoalveolaris. The extract showed a notable antioxidant capacity and a moderate antibacterial activity mostly due to the high content in polyphenolic compounds. It is likely that the antioxidant compounds present in the extract were also responsible for the observed reduction in endothelial damage of HMEC-1 cells. An antimutagenic effect through a direct antioxidant mechanism was also found. Based on the results of in vitro assays, E. pseudoalveolaris proved to be a good source of bioactive compounds and antioxidant, antibacterial and antimutagenic capacities making it a potential functional food.
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- Andrea Vornoli
- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council (CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council (CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Fondazione G. Monasterio, CNR/Regione Toscana, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- National Agricultural and Food Centre Nitra, Hlohoveck'a 2, 95141 Lužianky, Slovakia
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council (CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council (CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
- Crop Science Research Center, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council (CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- eCIER Research Group, Department of Biotechnology, Universidad Técnica del Norte, Av. 17 de Julio 5-21 y Gral. José María Córdova, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
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- eCIER Research Group, Department of Biotechnology, Universidad Técnica del Norte, Av. 17 de Julio 5-21 y Gral. José María Córdova, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council (CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council (CNR), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy
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- eCIER Research Group, Department of Biotechnology, Universidad Técnica del Norte, Av. 17 de Julio 5-21 y Gral. José María Córdova, Ibarra 100150, Ecuador
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Kraouia M, Nartea A, Maoloni A, Osimani A, Garofalo C, Fanesi B, Ismaiel L, Aquilanti L, Pacetti D. Sea Fennel ( Crithmum maritimum L.) as an Emerging Crop for the Manufacturing of Innovative Foods and Nutraceuticals. Molecules 2023; 28:4741. [PMID: 37375298 PMCID: PMC10303230 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.) is a perennial, strongly aromatic herb that has been used since ancient times in cuisine and folk medicine due to its renowned properties. Recently described as a "cash" crop, sea fennel is an ideal candidate for the promotion of halophyte agriculture in the Mediterranean basin due to its acknowledged adaptation to the Mediterranean climate, its resilience to risks/shocks related to climate changes, and its exploitability in food and non-food applications, which generates an alternative source of employment in rural areas. The present review provides insight into the nutritional and functional traits of this new crop as well as its exploitation in innovative food and nutraceutical applications. Various previous studies have fully demonstrated the high biological and nutritional potential of sea fennel, highlighting its high content of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, ω-3 and ω-6 essential fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, and essential oils. Moreover, in previous studies, this aromatic halophyte showed good potential for application in the manufacturing of high-value foods, including both fermented and unfermented preserves, sauces, powders, and spices, herbal infusions and decoctions, and even edible films, as well as nutraceuticals. Further research efforts are needed to fully disclose the potential of this halophyte in view of its full exploitation by the food and nutraceutical industries.
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (D3A), Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), 60131 Ancona, Italy; (M.K.); (A.N.); (A.M.); (A.O.); (C.G.); (B.F.); (L.I.); (D.P.)
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Kato LS, Lelis CA, da Silva BD, Galvan D, Conte-Junior CA. Micro- and nanoencapsulation of natural phytochemicals: Challenges and recent perspectives for the food and nutraceuticals industry applications. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2023; 104:77-137. [PMID: 37236735 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Worldwide, there has been growing interest in the research, development, and commercialization of functional bioactive components and nutraceuticals. As a result of consumer awareness of the relationship between diet, health, and disease, the consumption of plant-derived bioactive components has recently increased in the past two decades. Phytochemicals are bioactive nutrient plant chemicals in fruits, vegetables, grains, and other plant foods that may provide desirable health benefits beyond essential nutrition. They may reduce the risk of major chronic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, and psychotic diseases and have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, cholesterol-lowering, antithrombotic, or anti-inflammatory effects. Phytochemicals have been recently studied and explored for various purposes, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavors, fragrances, coloring agents, biopesticides, and food additives. These compounds are known as secondary metabolites and are commonly classified as polyphenols, terpenoids (terpenes), tocotrienols and tocopherols, carotenoids, alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing metabolites, stilbenes and lignans, phenolic acids, and glucosinates. Thus, this chapter aims to define the general chemistry, classification, and essential sources of phytochemicals, as well as describe the potential application of phytochemicals in the food and nutraceuticals industry, explaining the main properties of interest of the different compounds. Finally, the leading technologies involving micro and nanoencapsulation of phytochemicals are extensively detailed to protect them against degradation and enhance their solubility, bioavailability, and better applicability in the pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical industry. The main challenges and perspectives are detailed.
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- Lilian Seiko Kato
- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL), Institute of Chemistry (IQ), UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL), Institute of Chemistry (IQ), UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu), IQ, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Sanitary Surveillance (PPGVS), National Institute of Health Quality Control (INCQS), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL), Institute of Chemistry (IQ), UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu), IQ, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Laboratory of Advanced Analysis in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (LAABBM), Department of Biochemistry, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Food Science (PPGCAL), Institute of Chemistry (IQ), UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Chemistry (PGQu), IQ, UFRJ, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Sanitary Surveillance (PPGVS), National Institute of Health Quality Control (INCQS), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Graduate Program in Veterinary Hygiene (PPGHV), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Vital Brazil Filho, Niterói, RJ, Brazil; Residue Analysis Laboratory (LAB RES), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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Exploiting the Crithmum maritimum L. Aqueous Extracts and Essential Oil as Potential Preservatives in Food, Feed, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12020252. [PMID: 36829810 PMCID: PMC9952163 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12020252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Chritmum maritimum, sea fennel, is a facultative halophyte used in salads, soups, and sauces, as well as used to prepare medicinal juices and aqueous extracts (AE) to treat several ailments. Its essential oil (EO) is used as a spice and aromatizing. In this work, the nutritional (crude protein, fiber, lipids, and ashes content) and HPLC-PDA phenolic profiles were determined. Furthermore, the antioxidant potential of the infusion and of the decoction, as well as the antibacterial activity of both, the AE and EO, were assessed against food-contaminating bacteria. The composition of the EO was also established. Sea fennel exhibited considerable fiber (34.3 ± 1.92%) and mineral content (23.6 ± 4.8%). AE contains chlorogenic acid as the major phenolic compound, 49.7 ± 0.8 mg/g in the infusion dry extract and (26.8 ± 0.9 mg/g in the decoction dry extract). EO contains high amounts of monoterpene hydrocarbons, namely γ-terpinene and sabinene. In regards to the antioxidant activity, IC50 values for the infusion and decoction were, respectively: 36.5 ± 1.4 μg/mL and 44.7 ± 4.4 μg/mL in the DPPH assay; 37.3 ± 2.6 μg/mL and 38.4 ± 1.8 μg/mL, in the ABTS assay. EO is particularly active against Bacillus cereus and Lactobacillus plantarum. The results support the use of sea fennel AE and EO as a potential alternative preservative ingredient for feeds, foods, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, due to the antioxidant activity of infusion and decoction, and antibacterial properties of essential oil.
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Politeo O, Popović M, Veršić Bratinčević M, Kovačević K, Urlić B, Generalić Mekinić I. Chemical Profiling of Sea Fennel ( Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae) Essential Oils and Their Isolation Residual Waste-Waters. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:plants12010214. [PMID: 36616340 PMCID: PMC9824355 DOI: 10.3390/plants12010214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.) is a wild-growing halophyte used in cuisine, traditional medicine or cosmetic products for its beneficial nutritive value and pleasant sensory characteristics. This study aimed to investigate sea fennel essential oils (EOs) from different parts of the plant (flowers, leaves and stems) and the corresponding hydrodistillation by-products (residual water) to validate their potential use and application in different industries. EOs were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS), while the phenolic profile of the residual water was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and spectrophotometric methods. The EO analysis confirmed the presence of 14 compounds, dominated by sabinene (from 42.55 to 51.47%) and limonene (from 36.28 to 43.58%), while among the 12 detected phenolics, chlorogenic acid and its isomers (cryptochlorogenic and neochlorogenic acid) were found in the highest concentrations. Total phenolic, flavonoid and tannin contents were concentrated in the order flowers > leaves > stems. Although the sea fennel samples showed differences in chemical profiles, overall they were rich in bioactive compounds with relatively high amounts of key compounds with already proved good biological properties, especially in waste-water, indicating great potential for re-use in accordance with green processing technology trends.
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- Olivera Politeo
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, R. Boškovića 35, HR-21000 Split, Croatia
- Correspondence: (O.P.); (M.P.); Tel.: +385-21-329437 (O.P.); +385-21-434450 (M.P.)
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- Department of Applied Science, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, HR-21000 Split, Croatia
- Correspondence: (O.P.); (M.P.); Tel.: +385-21-329437 (O.P.); +385-21-434450 (M.P.)
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- Department of Applied Science, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, HR-21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, R. Boškovića 35, HR-21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Applied Science, Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, HR-21000 Split, Croatia
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- Department of Food Technology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of Split, R. Boškovića 35, HR-21000 Split, Croatia
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Calvo MM, Martín-Diana AB, Rico D, López-Caballero ME, Martínez-Álvarez O. Antioxidant, Antihypertensive, Hypoglycaemic and Nootropic Activity of a Polyphenolic Extract from the Halophyte Ice Plant ( Mesembryanthemum crystallinum). Foods 2022; 11:foods11111581. [PMID: 35681331 PMCID: PMC9180490 DOI: 10.3390/foods11111581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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This study aims to determine the potential antioxidant, antihypertensive, hypoglycaemic and nootropic activity of a purified polyphenolic extract from the halophyte ice plant (Mesembryanthemum crystallinum). The ice plant extract showed good antioxidant activity measured by DPPH, ORAC, TEAC, FRAP and ferrous ion chelating activity. Moreover, the extract showed potent ACE, DPP-IV and PEP-inhibitory activity (90.5%, 98.6% and 73.1%, respectively, at a final concentration of 1 mg/mL). The extract was fractionated and the fraction with the highest content of total phenolic compounds showed the highest bioactivity, suggesting that polyphenols could be mainly responsible for the abovementioned activities. The tentative polyphenol identification by HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS in this fraction revealed that flavones (>65%) are the major group, with apigenin (38%) predominating, followed by diosmin (17.7%) and luteolin (11.9%). They could presumably be the main elements responsible for the enzymatic inhibition activity. Additionally, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, p-coumaric acid and a hydroxycinnamic acid derivative (2-O-(p-cumaroyl)-l-malic acid) were found in the extract. To our knowledge, this is the first time that some of these activities have been reported for halophyte extracts.
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- Marta María Calvo
- Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN-CSIC), C/José Antonio Novais 10, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.M.C.); (M.E.L.-C.)
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- Agricultural Technological Institute of Castile and León (ITACyL), Government of Castile and León, Ctra. de Burgos Km. 119, Finca Zamadueñas, 47071 Valladolid, Spain; (A.B.M.-D.); (D.R.)
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- Agricultural Technological Institute of Castile and León (ITACyL), Government of Castile and León, Ctra. de Burgos Km. 119, Finca Zamadueñas, 47071 Valladolid, Spain; (A.B.M.-D.); (D.R.)
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- Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN-CSIC), C/José Antonio Novais 10, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.M.C.); (M.E.L.-C.)
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- Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN-CSIC), C/José Antonio Novais 10, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (M.M.C.); (M.E.L.-C.)
- Correspondence:
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Antibiotic Isoflavonoids, Anthraquinones, and Pterocarpanoids from Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan L.) Seeds against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12040279. [PMID: 35448466 PMCID: PMC9030341 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12040279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cajanus cajan L. (pigeon pea, locally known in the Philippines as kadios) seed is a functional food with health benefits that extend beyond their nutritional value. C. cajan seeds contain highly diverse secondary metabolites with enriched beneficial properties, such as antibacterial, anticancer, and antioxidant activities. However, the antibacterial activities of secondary metabolites from Philippine-grown C. cajan, against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus have not been thoroughly described. Here, we investigated the in vitro antibacterial properties of C. cajan seed against multidrug-resistant S. aureus ATCC BAA-44 (MDRSA) and three other S. aureus strains (S. aureus ATCC 25923, S. aureus ATCC 6538, and coagulase-negative S. aureus) and, subsequently, identified the antibiotic markers against S. aureus strains using mass spectrometry. Secondary metabolites from C. cajan seeds were extracted using acetone, methanol, or 95% ethanol. Antibacterial screening revealed antibiotic activity for the C. cajan acetone extract. Bioassay-guided purification of the C. cajan acetone extract afforded three semi-pure high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fractions exhibiting 32–64 µg/mL minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against MDRSA. Chemical profiling of these fractions using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) identified six compounds that are antibacterial against MDRSA. High-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), MS/MS, and dereplication using Global Natural Products Social Molecular Networking (GNPS)™, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Library identified the metabolites as rhein, formononetin, laccaic acid D, crotafuran E, ayamenin A, and biochanin A. These isoflavonoids, anthraquinones, and pterocarpanoids from C. cajan seeds are potential bioactive compounds against S. aureus, including the multidrug-resistant strains.
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Kadoglidou K, Irakli M, Boutsika A, Mellidou I, Maninis N, Sarrou E, Georgiadou V, Tourvas N, Krigas N, Moysiadis T, Grigoriadou K, Maloupa E, Xanthopoulou A, Ganopoulos I. Metabolomic Fingerprinting and Molecular Characterization of the Rock Samphire Germplasm Collection from the Balkan Botanic Garden of Kroussia, Northern Greece. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11040573. [PMID: 35214906 PMCID: PMC8879136 DOI: 10.3390/plants11040573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The traditionally edible aerial parts of rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum L.) could be a valuable functional food or feed ingredient due to their high antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid content, and rich content in secondary metabolites such as phenolics and flavonoids. The first objective of this study was to evaluate eighteen genotypes derived from different regions of Greece regarding the phytochemical contents of their soluble extracts in total phenolics, total flavonoids, and individual polyphenols as determined by LC-MS analysis, as well as ascorbic acid content and their antioxidant capacity as determined by different assays, including ABTS (2,2-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity), and FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power) assays. The second objective of the study was the molecular characterization of native Greek C. maritimum genotypes. Great variation among genotypes was observed in terms of the antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid content, and phenolic compounds (total phenolic content and total flavonoid content), as well as in caffeolquinic acids and flavonoids. The principal component analysis highlighted genotypes with a higher potential in antioxidants and polyphenolics. The most promising genotypes were G9 from Kefalonia, followed by G4 from Ikaria, where both clearly exhibited a similar response with high values of evaluated traits. The molecular characterization of genotypes revealed low variability and low to moderate genetic diversity between populations. Our data indicated that the rock samphire germplasm collection from the Balkan Botanic Garden of Kroussia could serve as an important source of documented genetic material and, thus, it is suggested for further investigation to provide insight regarding cultivation and agro-processing aspects, artificial selection, or plant breeding aimed at developing C. maritimum genotypes of high-bioactive value.
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- Kalliopi Kadoglidou
- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
- Correspondence: (K.K.); (I.G.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
- Department of Computer Science, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Nicosia, Nicosia 2417, Cyprus
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
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- Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources, ELGO-DIMITRA, Thermi, GR-57001 Thessaloniki, Greece; (M.I.); (A.B.); (I.M.); (N.M.); (E.S.); (V.G.); (N.T.); (N.K.); (T.M.); (K.G.); (E.M.); (A.X.)
- Correspondence: (K.K.); (I.G.)
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Sousa G, Alves MI, Neves M, Tecelão C, Ferreira-Dias S. Enrichment of Sunflower Oil with Ultrasound-Assisted Extracted Bioactive Compounds from Crithmum maritimum L. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030439. [PMID: 35159589 PMCID: PMC8834187 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Crithmum maritimum L., or sea fennel, is an edible halophyte plant, rich in phenolic compounds with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, that naturally grows in Mediterranean coasts. This study aims to incorporate bioactive compounds extracted from lyophilized Crithmum maritimum to sunflower oil assisted by ultrasounds (UAE), to improve its biological value and oxidative stability. UAE conditions were optimized as a function of time (5–20 min) and lyophilized plant concentration (5–20% m/v). The experiments were dictated by a central composite rotatable matrix. Oxidation products were not influenced by UAE conditions. Acidity, chlorophyll, and carotenoid contents were affected by both factors, while total phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity (FRAP method) only increased with plant concentration. Response surfaces were fitted to these experimental results. Flavonoids were highly related with oil antioxidant activity. No sensory defects were detected in supplemented oil (12.5% m/v plant/5 min UAE). The oxidative stability of this oil was evaluated at 60 °C/12 days. Chlorophylls, phenols, radical scavenging (DPPH), and antioxidant activities decreased over time but were always higher than the values in non-supplemented oil (8.6 and 7-fold with FRAP and DPPH, respectively). C. maritimum presented high amounts of bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity, adequate for sunflower oil supplementation by UAE.
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- Gabriela Sousa
- Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, LEAF, Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food, Associated Laboratory TERRA, 1349-017 Lisbon, Portugal; (G.S.); (M.I.A.)
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- Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, LEAF, Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food, Associated Laboratory TERRA, 1349-017 Lisbon, Portugal; (G.S.); (M.I.A.)
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ESTM, Politécnico de Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal; (M.N.); (C.T.)
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- MARE-Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre, ESTM, Politécnico de Leiria, 2520-641 Peniche, Portugal; (M.N.); (C.T.)
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- Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, LEAF, Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food, Associated Laboratory TERRA, 1349-017 Lisbon, Portugal; (G.S.); (M.I.A.)
- Correspondence:
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Effect of Saline-Nutrient Solution on Yield, Quality, and Shelf-Life of Sea Fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.) Plants. HORTICULTURAE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae8020127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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In this study, the effect of salinity (150 mM NaCl) compared to a control (9 mM NaCl) on growth, quality and shelf-life of fresh-cut sea fennel was evaluated. For that, sea fennel plants were cultivated in a hydroponic floating system and the sea fennel leaves were stored for 12 days at 5 °C. At harvest, leaves from plants grown in salinity had a lower content of NO3−, K+ and Ca2+ and an increased Cl− and Na+ concentration when compared to the control. There was a positive effect in the aerial part with increased fresh weight due to salt stress, but a reduction in the root biomass. During storage, weight loss and colour changes were not significant while leaves’ firmness was higher for control and increased during storage, probably due to lignification. Microbial growth (psychrophiles, yeast and moulds and enterobacteria) was higher at harvest for control and increased during storage, with no differences between treatments after 12 days at 5 °C. Sensory quality was similar for both treatments but leaves from NaCl treatment had a salty taste that was easily detected by panelists. These results show that saline-nutrient solution applied in hydroponics is a suitable system for sea fennel growth. It gives a slightly salty but high-quality product, acceptable as a “ready-to-eat” vegetable.
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Rock Samphire, a Candidate Crop for Saline Agriculture: Cropping Practices, Chemical Composition and Health Effects. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12020737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The recent market trends for functional healthy foods have rekindled the interest in wild edible species and created a market niche for high added value products. The current supply, mainly supported by plants collected from the wild, cannot meet increasing market needs; therefore, it is of major importance to establish cropping protocols and further valorize wild plants for culinary and industrial applications. Sea fennel is a wild edible halophyte that is an important ingredient in local cuisines and is also used in folk medicine for its beneficial health effects. Its valorization has not been commercially explored on a great scale and more efforts are needed to integrate the species in farming systems. The present review compiles the most recent reports regarding the farming practices that could allow for the establishment of cultivation protocols for farmers, while the main constraints that hinder the further exploitation of the species are also presented. Moreover, this review presents the most up-to-date information regarding the chemical composition (e.g., chemical composition of the aerial parts and volatile compounds in essential oils) and the health-related effects of various plant parts (e.g., antimicrobial, insecticidal and anticholinesterase activities) aiming to reveal possible alternative uses that will increase the added value of the species and will contribute to its commercial exploitation. Finally, the future remarks and the guidelines that have to be followed are also discussed.
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