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Salvo A, Masciulli F, Ambroselli D, Romano E, Ingallina C, Spano M, Di Matteo G, Giusti AM, Di Sotto A, Percaccio E, Di Giacomo S, Vinci G, Prencipe SA, Acciaro E, Sobolev AP, Costantini L, Merendino N, Giulianelli R, Campiglia E, Mannina L. Hydrolysates from cauliflower and artichoke industrial wastes as biostimulants on seed germination and seedling growth: a chemical and biological characterization. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2025; 105:151-161. [PMID: 39155832 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13813] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) and globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) are vegetables with a high waste index mainly related to stems and leaves. In this study, enzymatic hydrolysates obtained from these wastes were proposed to be used as plant biostimulants. Life cycle assessment methodology was also applied to evaluate environmental performances related to cauliflower and artichoke byproducts. RESULTS Hydrolysates (HYs) were chemically and biologically characterized. Amino acids, organic acids, amines, polyols, mineral elements, phenols, tannins, flavonoids and sulfur compounds were identified and quantified by means of NMR, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and UV-visible analyses. Cauliflower leaf and flower HYs showed the highest concentration of free amino acids, whereas stems showed the highest concentration of Ca. Regarding artichoke, asparagine, glutamine and aspartic acid were exclusively detected in stems, whereas artichoke leaves showed the highest Mg and Mn levels together with the highest antioxidant activity. The HYs diluted in water were tested as biostimulants. The impacts of five concentrations of HYs (0.00, 0.28, 0.84, 2.52 and 7.56 g L-1) on seed germination and early seedling growth of crimson clover, alfalfa, durum wheat and corn were investigated. CONCLUSIONS The application of artichoke biostimulant (0.28 g L-1) positively influenced the coefficient of velocity of germination in alfalfa, crimson clover and durum wheat, whereas cauliflower biostimulant significantly improved corn germination speed. © 2024 The Author(s). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Andrea Salvo
- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology 'V. Erspamer', Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology 'V. Erspamer', Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology 'V. Erspamer', Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Food Safety, Nutrition and Veterinary Public Health, Italian National Institute of Health, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Management, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- 'Segre-Capitani' Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, Institute for Biological Systems, CNR, Monterotondo, Italy
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- 'Segre-Capitani' Magnetic Resonance Laboratory, Institute for Biological Systems, CNR, Monterotondo, Italy
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- Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Largo dell'Università snc, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB), University of Tuscia, Largo dell'Università snc, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis snc, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, University of Tuscia, Via San Camillo de Lellis snc, Viterbo, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Food Chemistry Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Vunduk J, Kozarski M, Klaus A, Jadranin M, Pezo L, Todorović N. Preventing mislabeling of organic white button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) combining NMR-based foodomics, statistical, and machine learning approach. Food Res Int 2024; 198:115366. [PMID: 39643374 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.115366] [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: 07/26/2024] [Revised: 10/07/2024] [Accepted: 11/13/2024] [Indexed: 12/09/2024]
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Organic foods are among the most susceptible to fraud and mislabeling since the differentiation between organic and conventionally grown food relies on a paper-trail-based system. This study aimed to develop a differentiation model that combines nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), statistical approach (principal component analysis - PCA and partial least square discriminant analysis - PLS-DA), and classification artificial neural network (cANN). The model was tested for hydrophilic and lipophilic extracts of Agaricus bisporus. As linear techniques, the PCA and PLS-DA analyses and cANN as a non-linear classification tool successfully discriminated organic from conventional samples regarding their NMR data. PLS-DA revealed higher similarity among the hydrophilic samples within the organic class and among the lipophilic samples within the conventional class. Both applied approaches demonstrated high statistical quality, but a higher level of classification confidence in the case of lipophilic extracts. The metabolites responsible for discrimination and observed (dis)similarities between classes were considered according to cultivation specificities.
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- Jovana Vunduk
- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Studentski trg 12/V, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Institute for Food Technology and Biochemistry, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Institute for Food Technology and Biochemistry, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- University of Belgrade - Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, Department of Chemistry, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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- Institute of General and Physical Chemistry, Studentski trg 12/V, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia
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- University of Belgrade - Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, Department of Chemistry, Njegoševa 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
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Iobbi V, Parisi V, Lanteri AP, Maggi N, Giacomini M, Drava G, Minuto G, Minuto A, Tommasi ND, Bisio A. NMR Metabolite Profiling for the Characterization of Vessalico Garlic Ecotype and Bioactivity against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1170. [PMID: 38732385 PMCID: PMC11085173 DOI: 10.3390/plants13091170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The Italian garlic ecotype "Vessalico" possesses distinct characteristics compared to its French parent cultivars Messidor and Messidrôme, used for sowing, as well as other ecotypes in neighboring regions. However, due to the lack of a standardized seed supply method and cultivation protocol among farmers in the Vessalico area, a need to identify garlic products that align with the Vessalico ecotype arises. In this study, an NMR-based approach followed by multivariate analysis to analyze the chemical composition of Vessalico garlic sourced from 17 different farms, along with its two French parent cultivars, was employed. Self-organizing maps allowed to identify a homogeneous subset of representative samples of the Vessalico ecotype. Through the OPLS-DA model, the most discriminant metabolites based on values of VIP (Variable Influence on Projections) were selected. Among them, S-allylcysteine emerged as a potential marker for distinguishing the Vessalico garlic from the French parent cultivars by NMR screening. Additionally, to promote sustainable agricultural practices, the potential of Vessalico garlic extracts and its main components as agrochemicals against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris, responsible for black rot disease, was explored. The crude extract exhibited a MIC of 125 μg/mL, and allicin demonstrated the highest activity among the tested compounds (MIC value of 31.25 μg/mL).
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- Valeria Iobbi
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genova, Viale Cembrano 4, 16148 Genova, Italy; (V.I.); (G.D.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Salerno, Italy;
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- CERSAA Centro di Sperimentazione e Assistenza Agricola, Regione Rollo 98, 17031 Albenga, Italy; (A.P.L.); (G.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and System Science, University of Genova, via Opera Pia 13, 16145 Genova, Italy; (N.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and System Science, University of Genova, via Opera Pia 13, 16145 Genova, Italy; (N.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genova, Viale Cembrano 4, 16148 Genova, Italy; (V.I.); (G.D.)
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- CERSAA Centro di Sperimentazione e Assistenza Agricola, Regione Rollo 98, 17031 Albenga, Italy; (A.P.L.); (G.M.); (A.M.)
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- CERSAA Centro di Sperimentazione e Assistenza Agricola, Regione Rollo 98, 17031 Albenga, Italy; (A.P.L.); (G.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Salerno, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Genova, Viale Cembrano 4, 16148 Genova, Italy; (V.I.); (G.D.)
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Chiavaroli A, Masciulli F, Ingallina C, Mannina L, Loreta Libero M, Di Simone SC, Acquaviva A, Nilofar, Recinella L, Leone S, Brunetti L, Carradori S, Cantò L, Orlando G, Zengin G, Ibrahim Uba A, Cakilcioğlu U, Mukemre M, Elkiran O, Di Vito M, Menghini L, Ferrante C. Comprehensive metabolite and biological profile of "Sulmona Red Garlic" ecotype's aerial bulbils. Food Res Int 2024; 175:113654. [PMID: 38129017 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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"Sulmona Red Garlic" is a well-known Italian traditional product. Bulbs, used for culinary purposes, have been largely investigated for their medicinal properties whereas aerial bulbils are usually removed as waste material. Here, for the first time, chemical composition and biological properties of the hydroalcoholic extract from aerial bulbils were investigated. Complementary information on metabolite composition were obtained using both NMR based untargeted and HPLC-DAD targeted methodologies. The NMR analysis revealed the presence of sugars, organic acids, amino acids, organosulphur compounds (methiin, alliin, allicin and cycloalliin), and other secondary metabolites. In particular, methiin and alliin were identified for the first time in the NMR spectra of aerial bulbil garlic extracts. Polyphenol content was determined by HPLC-DAD analysis: catechin, chlorogenic acid, and gallic acid turned out to be the most abundant phenolics. Hydroalcoholic extract blocked cell proliferation of colon cancer cell line HCT116 with an IC50 of 352.07 µg/mL, while it was non-toxic to myoblast cell line C2C12. In addition, it caused seedling germination reduction of two edible and herbaceous dicotyledon species, namely Cichorium intybus and C. endivia. Moreover, the same extract reduced the gene expression of TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor), HIF1-α (hypoxia-inducible factor), VEGFA (vascular endothelial growth factor), and transient receptor potential (TRP) M8 (TRPM8) indicating the ability to contrast cancer development through the angiogenic pathway. Final, in silico experiments were also carried out supporting the biological effects of organosulphur compounds, particularly alliin, which may directly interact with TRPM8. The results here reported suggest the potential use of garlic aerial bulbils often considered a waste product as a source in phytotherapeutic remedies.
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- Annalisa Chiavaroli
- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Food Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; NMR Lab, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Food Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; NMR Lab, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Food Chemistry Lab, Department of Chemistry and Technology of Drugs, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy; NMR Lab, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
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- College of Science and Mathematics, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, United States
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- Pertek Sakine Genç Vocational School, Munzur University, Tunceli, Pertek 62500, Turkey
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- Department of Plant and Animal Production, Yuksekova Vocational School, Hakkari University, Hakkari 30100, Turkey
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Environmental Health, Sinop University, Sinop, Turkey
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- Dip. di Scienze biotecnologiche di base, cliniche intensivologiche e perioperatorie Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Agostino Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Araki K, Hara M, Hamada S, Matsumoto T, Nakamura S. Antiproliferative Activities of Cynaropicrin and Related Compounds against Cancer Stem Cells. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 2024; 72:200-208. [PMID: 38382968 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.c23-00811] [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] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Glioblastoma (GBM) has a high mortality rate despite the availability of various cancer treatment options. Although cancer stem cells (CSCs) have been associated with poor prognosis and metastasis, and play an important role in the resistance to existing anticancer drugs and radiation; no CSC-targeting drugs are currently approved in clinical practice. Therefore, the development of antiproliferative agents against CSCs is urgently required. In this study, we evaluated the antiproliferative activities of 21 sesquiterpenoids against human GBM U-251 MG CSCs and U-251 MG non-CSCs. Particularly, the guaianolide sesquiterpene lactone cynaropicrin (1) showed strong antiproliferative activity against U-251 MG CSCs (IC50 = 20.4 µM) and U-251 MG non-CSCs (IC50 = 10.9 µM). Accordingly, we synthesized six derivatives of 1 and investigated their structure-activity relationships. Most of the guaianolide sesquiterpene lactones with the α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone moiety showed antiproliferative activities against U-251 MG cells. We conclude that the 5,7,5-ring and the α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone moiety are both important for antiproliferative activities against U-251 MG cells. The results of this study suggest that the α,β-unsaturated carbonyl moiety, which has recently become a research hotspot in drug discovery, is the active center of 1. Therefore, we consider 1 as a potential lead for developing novel drugs targeting CSCs.
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Bonasia A, Conversa G, Lazzizera C, Elia A. Characterization of Targeted Phenolic Compounds in Globe Artichoke Heads and Waste from Vegetatively and "Seed"-Propagated Genotypes. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:2579. [PMID: 37447138 DOI: 10.3390/plants12132579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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In the globe artichoke, both the edible portion and the waste biomass are recognized as valuable sources of bioactive compounds. For this study, heads with 30 cm-long floral stems including two to three leaves were harvested from five genotypes, which included two traditional vegetative-propagated varietal types ("Brindisino" and "Violetto di Foggia") and three "seed"-propagated hybrids ("Tempo", "Opal", and "Madrigal"). The study aimed to determine the total and individual polyphenolic concentrations (measured spectrophotometrically and using HPLC) and antioxidant activity (AA) in different artichoke parts, namely the "hearts" (H), head waste (HW), stem waste (SW), and leaf waste (LW). "Brindisino" SW exhibited the highest accumulation of luteolin (26,317 mg kg-1 F.W.), while "Tempo" H displayed the highest cynarin content (190 mg kg-1 F.W.). "Tempo" HW and H showed the highest levels of apigenin (640 mg kg-1 F.W.), and the greatest source of chlorogenic acid was found in the HW of "Opal" and the H of "Brindisino" (4300 mg kg-1 F.W.). The hybrids generally exhibited lower total polyphenolic concentrations than the traditional genotypes, particularly evident in the LW. The SW demonstrated the highest concentration of total polyphenols (18,000 mg kg-1 F.W.), followed by the edible H and non-edible HW (12,000 mg kg-1 F.W.), while the LW exhibited the lowest concentration (2000 mg kg-1 F.W.). Interestingly, the AA did not precisely align with the total polyphenolic concentration, showing slight variations between the examined parts and genotypes.
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- Anna Bonasia
- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy
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Alsubaiei SRM, Alfawaz HA, Bhat RS, El-Ansary A. Nutritional Intervention as a Complementary Neuroprotective Approach against Propionic Acid-Induced Neurotoxicity and Associated Biochemical Autistic Features in Rat Pups. Metabolites 2023; 13:738. [PMID: 37367896 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13060738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Since there is no known cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its incidence rate is on the rise. Common comorbidities like gastrointestinal problems are observed as common signs of ASD and play a major role in controlling social and behavioral symptoms. Although there is a lot of interest in dietary treatments, no harmony exists with regard to the ideal nutritional therapy. To better direct prevention and intervention measures for ASD, the identification of risk and protective factors is required. Through the use of a rat model, our study aims to assess the possible danger of exposure to neurotoxic doses of propionic acid (PPA) and the nutritional protective effects of prebiotics and probiotics. Here, we conducted a biochemical assessment of the effects of dietary supplement therapy in the PPA model of autism. We used 36 male Sprague Dawley albino rat pups divided into six groups. Standard food and drink were given to the control group. The PPA-induced ASD model was the second group; it was fed a conventional diet for 27 days before receiving 250 mg/kg of PPA orally for three days. The four other groups were given 3 mL/kg of yoghurt daily, 400 mg/Kg of artichokes daily, 50 mg/kg of luteolin daily and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG at 0.2 mL daily for 27 days before being given PPA (250 mg/kg BW) for three days along with their normal diet. All groups had their brain homogenates tested for biochemical markers, which included gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1), glutathione (GSH), interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 10 (IL-10) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF). When compared with the control group, the PPA-induced model presented increased oxidative stress and neuroinflammation but groups treated with all four dietary therapies presented improvements in biochemical characteristics for oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. As all of the therapies show sufficient anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, they can be used as a useful dietary component to help prevent ASD.
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- Sana Razhan M Alsubaiei
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food & Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Science College, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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- Central Research Laboratory, Female Campus, King Saud University, Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
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