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Mohamed AS, Elsebaie EM, Abdelrhman WM, Abdulmaguid NYM, Bahnasy RM, Elgendy MSA, Elashry AMMM, El-Hassanin MF, El-Wakeil NHM, Khalil AMM, Amin HF. Evaluation of In Vitro Antioxidant, Anti-Obesity, and Anti-Diabetic Activities of Opuntia ficus Cladodes Gel and Its Application as a Preservative Coating for Shrimp during Refrigerated Storage. Gels 2023; 9:716. [PMID: 37754397 PMCID: PMC10530947 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Opuntia ficus cladodes (OFC) are considered one of the wastes that result from opuntia cultivation, and their disposal by traditional methods results in many environmental problems. Therefore, this study was conducted with two aims. The first was the production of OFC gel, and the evaluation of its in vitro antioxidant (by two methods, DPPH and ABTS), anti-obesity, and anti-diabetic activities. The second was an investigation of the effects of different concentrations of this gel (0, 50, and 100%) as an edible coating on the quality of shrimp during 8 days of refrigerated storage. The results showed that this gel was characterised by a high content of ash (10.42%), total carbohydrates (75.17%), and total phenols (19.79 mg GAE/g). OFC gel contained six types of sugars: arabinose, xylose, galactose, rhamnose, glucose, and uronic acid, and the most abundant was xylose (36.72%). It is also clear from the results that the OFC gel had high antioxidant properties, which were higher against DPPH than ABTS at the same concentration. OFC gel showed a high inhibition activity against lipase, α-glycosidase, and α-amylase enzymes, and their IC50 values were 1.43 mg/mL, 0.78 mg/mL, and 0.57 mg/mL, respectively. The results also stated that shrimp coated with OFC gel had lower pH, drip loss, TVB-N, and TBA values through the days of refrigerated storage. Moreover, the shrimp coated with 100% OFC gel were better than those coated with 50% OFC gel. In conclusion, OFC gel showed high potency as active antioxidant, for its enzyme anti-activities, and as an edible coating for shrimp.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alaa S. Mohamed
- Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh 33516, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
- Food Science and Nutrition Department, Science Collage, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition & Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Department of Fish Processing and Technology, Faculty of Fish Resources, Suez University, Suez 43511, Egypt
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El-Moslemany AM, Abd-Elfatah MH, Tahoon NA, Bahnasy RM, Alotaibi BS, Ghamry HI, Shukry M. Mechanistic Assessment of Anise Seeds and Clove Buds against the Neurotoxicity Caused by Metronidazole in Rats: Possible Role of Antioxidants, Neurotransmitters, and Cytokines. Toxics 2023; 11:724. [PMID: 37755735 PMCID: PMC10538152 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11090724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Long-term use of the nitroimidazole-derived antibiotic metronidazole has been associated with neuronal damage due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Polyphenol-rich plants, such as anise seeds and clove buds, are suggested to have neuroprotective effects. However, their intracellular protective pathway against metronidazole-induced neurotoxicity remains unexplored. This study aims to evaluate the potential neuroprotective benefits of anise seeds and clove buds and elucidate the proposed metronidazole-induced neurotoxicity mechanism. This study divided rats into six groups, each containing six rats. In Group I, the control group, rats were administered saline orally. Group II rats received 200 mg/kg of metronidazole orally. Group III rats received 250 mg/kg b.w. of anise seed extract and metronidazole. Group IV rats received 500 mg/kg b.w. of anise seed extract (administered orally) and metronidazole. Group V rats received 250 mg/kg b.w. of clove bud extract (administered orally) and metronidazole. Group VI rats were administered 500 mg/kg b.w. of clove bud extract and metronidazole daily for 30 consecutive days. The study evaluated the phenolic compounds of anise seeds and clove buds. Moreover, it assessed the inflammatory and antioxidant indicators and neurotransmitter activity in brain tissues. A histological examination of the brain tissues was conducted to identify neuronal degeneration, brain antioxidants, and apoptotic mRNA expression. The study found that metronidazole treatment significantly altered antioxidant levels, inflammatory mediators, and structural changes in brain tissue. Metronidazole also induced apoptosis in brain tissue and escalated the levels of inflammatory cytokines. Oral administration of metronidazole resulted in a decrease in GABA, dopamine, and serotonin and an increase in ACHE in brain tissue. Conversely, oral administration of anise and clove extracts mitigated the harmful effects of metronidazole. The neurotoxic effects of metronidazole appear to stem from its ability to reduce antioxidants in brain tissue and increase nitric oxide production and apoptosis. The study concludes that neuronal damage caused by metronidazole is significantly mitigated by treatment with anise and clove extracts.
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- Amira M. El-Moslemany
- Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31732, Egypt; (A.M.E.-M.); (R.M.B.)
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- Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31732, Egypt; (A.M.E.-M.); (R.M.B.)
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- Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Specific Education, Banha University, Banha 13511, Egypt;
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- Nutrition and Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31732, Egypt; (A.M.E.-M.); (R.M.B.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Nutrition and Food Sciences, Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Home Economics, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 960, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
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Elsebaie EM, El-Wakeil NHM, Khalil AMM, Bahnasy RM, Asker GA, El-Hassnin MF, Ibraheim SS, El-Farsy MFA, Faramawy AA, Essa RY, Badr MR. Silver Nanoparticle Synthesis by Rumex vesicarius Extract and Its Applicability against Foodborne Pathogens. Foods 2023; 12:foods12091746. [PMID: 37174285 PMCID: PMC10177795 DOI: 10.3390/foods12091746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The consumption of foods polluted with different foodborne pathogens such as fungus, viruses, and bacteria is considered a serious cause of foodborne disease in both humans and animals. Multidrug-resistant foodborne pathogens (MRFP) cause morbidity, death, and substantial economic loss, as well as prolonged hospitalization. This study reports on the use of aqueous Rumex leaf extract (ARLE) in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (ARLE-AgNPs) with versatile biological activities. The synthesized ARLE-AgNPs had spherical shapes with smooth surfaces and an average hydrodynamic size of 27 nm. ARLE-AgNPs inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli ATCC25721, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27843, Streptococcus gordonii ATCC49716, Enterococcus faecalis ATCC700813, and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC4342. The ARLE-AgNPs were more active against Escherichia coli ATCC25721 than other harmful bacterial strains (26 ± 3 mm). The zone of inhibition for antibacterial activity ranged between 18 ± 3 mm and 26 ± 3 mm in diameter. The nanoparticles' MIC values varied from 5.19 µg/mL to 61 µg/mL, while their MBC values ranged from 46 µg/mL to 119 µg/mL. The nanoparticles that were created had antioxidant potential. The cytotoxic activity was tested using normal fibroblast cell lines (L-929), and the enhanced IC50 value (764.3 ± 3.9 g/mL) demonstrated good biological compatibility. These nanoparticles could be evolved into new antibacterial compounds for MRFP prevention.
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- Essam Mohamed Elsebaie
- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Nutrition &Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Food Science &Technology Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition &Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition &Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Nutrition &Food Science Department, Faculty of Home Economics, Al-Azhar University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Food Science and Technology Department, Agriculture Faculty, Tanta University, Tanta 31512, Egypt
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