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Chammam A, Fillaudeau L, Romdhane M, Bouajila J. Chemical Composition and In Vitro Bioactivities of Extracts from Cones of P. halepensis, P. brutia, and P. pinea: Insights into Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Potential. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1802. [PMID: 38999642 PMCID: PMC11244457 DOI: 10.3390/plants13131802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
Abstract
Various parts of the Pinaceae species, a traditional plant, have potential health benefits and exhibit antibacterial, anti-cancer, and antioxidant activities. This study aims to investigate the biochemical properties of both petal (P) and core (C) fractions from pinecones of P. halepensis (PA), P. brutia (PB), and P. pinea (PP). Pinecones were manually separated into P and C, which were then milled to investigate maceration with solvents of increasing polarity: cyclohexane (1SV), ethyl acetate (2SV), and methanol (3SV) at 20 °C. Spectrophotometry was utilized to quantify the total phenolic content (TPC) and to assess bioactivities. Gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were employed to identify the chemical composition. 3SV extracts demonstrated the highest TPC and a significant anti-oxidant potential. PA-P-3SV exhibited the highest TPC (460.66 mg GAE/g DW) and PP-P-3SV displayed the best IC50 (10.54 µg/mL) against DPPH. 1SV and 2SV extracts showed interesting anticancer activity against Hela and HepG2 cells. No significant toxic effect of P and C extracts from pinecones was observed on HEK-293 cells. GC-MS analysis unveiled 46 volatile compounds, of which 32 were detected for the first time in these species. HPLC analysis identified 38 compounds, of which 27 were not previously detected in these species. This study highlights the significant potential of pinecones as a rich source of bioactive compounds.
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- Amel Chammam
- Toulouse Biotechnology Institute, Bio & Chemical Engineering TBI (CNRS UMR5504, INRAE UMR792, INSA Toulouse), 31400 Toulouse, France; (A.C.); (L.F.)
- Energy, Water, Environment and Process Laboratory (LR18ES35), National Engineering School of Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6029, Tunisia;
- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INP, UPS, 31062 Toulouse, France
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- Toulouse Biotechnology Institute, Bio & Chemical Engineering TBI (CNRS UMR5504, INRAE UMR792, INSA Toulouse), 31400 Toulouse, France; (A.C.); (L.F.)
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- Energy, Water, Environment and Process Laboratory (LR18ES35), National Engineering School of Gabes, University of Gabes, Gabes 6029, Tunisia;
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- Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INP, UPS, 31062 Toulouse, France
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Wang Y, Lin J, Yu Z, Cheng J, Cheng J, Cui W. Rigid-flexible nanocarriers loaded with active peptides for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory applications in skin. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 236:113772. [PMID: 38394858 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113772] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Peptides are recognized as highly effective and safe bioactive ingredients. However, t their practical application is limited and hampered by harsh conditions for practical drug delivery. Hence, a novel peptide nanocarrier of copper peptide (GHK-Cu) encapsulation developed by liposome technology combined with the classical Chinese concept of rigidity and flexibility. Different polyols were selected as modification ligands for phospholipid bilayers to construct a nano drug-carrying system with high loading rate, good stability and biocompatibility. In vitro, this complex not only significantly retarded the release ability of copper peptides, but also enabled copper peptides to be effectively resistant to enzymatic degradation. Furthermore, cellular experiments showed that this system mainly regulates Nrf2, SIRT1, and PEG2/COX-2-related signaling pathways, thus effectively counteracting cellular inflammation, senescence, and apoptosis from oxidative damage. Interestingly, a green, non-toxic, efficient and convenient antioxidant system was developed for the prevention and deceleration of skin aging.
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- Yan Wang
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecological Remediation for Industrial Agglomeration Area, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecological Remediation for Industrial Agglomeration Area, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecological Remediation for Industrial Agglomeration Area, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Zhuhai Hairology Biotech Co., Ltd, Zhuhai 519000, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Ecological Remediation for Industrial Agglomeration Area, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Solid Wastes Pollution Control and Recycling, College of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Zhang M, Zhuang X, Li S, Wang Y, Zhang X, Li J, Wu D. Designed Fabrication of Phloretin-Loaded Propylene Glycol Binary Ethosomes: Stability, Skin Permeability and Antioxidant Activity. Molecules 2023; 29:66. [PMID: 38202649 PMCID: PMC10780158 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29010066] [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: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Binary ethosome vesicles have been developed as flexible lipid vesicles for the enhanced physicochemical stability and skin delivery of drugs. This work aimed to prepare phloretin-loaded propylene glycol ethosomes (PHL-PGEs) to improve their stability, skin permeability and antioxidant activity. PHL-PGEs were prepared via the ethanol injection method and optimized using different weight ratios of ethanol to propylene glycol (PG). When the ethanol/PG mass ratio changed from 10:0 to 0:10, the encapsulation efficiency and stability of ethosomes increased. At a PHL concentration of 1mg/mL, the EE% was 89.42 ± 2.42 and the DL% was 4.21 ± 0.04, which exhibited their highest values. The encapsulation of the PHL in the PHL-PGEs was strengthened via XRD analysis and FTIR analysis. The results of the in vitro percutaneous permeability test demonstrated that the combined use of ethanol and PG exhibited a notable enhancement in skin permeability, and the skin retention of PHL-PGEs was 1.06 times that of PHL-ethosomes (PHL-Es) and 2.24 times that of the PHL solution. An in vitro antioxidant activity study indicated that solubility and antioxidant activity was potentiated via the nanoencapsulation of phloretin. Therefore, these results confirm the potential of this nanocarrier to enhance physicochemical stability, skin permeability and antioxidant activity.
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- Meng Zhang
- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.W.); (J.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.W.); (J.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.W.); (J.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.W.); (J.L.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.W.); (J.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.W.); (J.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China; (M.Z.); (X.Z.); (S.L.); (Y.W.); (J.L.)
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of New Drug Development and Pharmacotoxicological Evaluation, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, China
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