Chemical Composition, and Cytotoxic, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of the Essential Oil from Ginseng Leaves

Panax ginseng C.A.Meyer is one of the most valuable traditional Chinese medicines. In this study, the essential oil of ginseng leaves (EOGL), collected using hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC/MS, contained a complex mixture of aliphatic (69.0%), terpenoid (21.5%) and aromatic compounds (2.4%). Among 54 components identified, the major ones were palmitic acid (36.1%), β-farnesene (15.4%), linoleic acid (9.8%) and phytol (5.6%). In the cytotoxicity study, EOGL exhibited obvious cytotoxic activities against different cancer cell lines, including Hela, A549, ZR-75-1, HT-29, SGC7901 and B16 cells. Furthermore, Annexin V-FITC/PI staining assay indicated that EOGL can induce late apoptosis of ZR-75-1 cells, and the percentage of apoptotic cells increased in a concentration-dependent manner (0.9% to 5.6% and 67.4%). In addition to this, we also found that EOGL exhibited weak DPPH radical scavenging (12.0 ± 0.4 mg/mL) and ABTS radical scavenging activities (1.6 ± 0.1 mg/mL), and showed antibacterial activity against the Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis, and the Gram-negative bacterium, Escherichia coli. The data suggest that EOGL, which possesses important biological activities, especially significant anticancer activity, could be a potential medicinal resource.

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Bioactivity-Guided Extract Optimization of Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus Leaves and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Phillyrin

Plants ◽

10.3390/plants10081545 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1545

Author(s):

Hwa-Young Song ◽

Da-Eun Jeong ◽

Mina Lee

Keyword(s):

Biological Activities ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

No Production ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Optimal Method ◽

Concentration Dependent Manner ◽

Osmanthus Fragrans ◽

Tnf Α ◽

Anti Inflammatory ◽

Extracellular Regulated Kinase

The aim of this study was to identify the optimal extraction conditions for leaves of Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus. Inhibitory effects of various extracts on NO production were compared. Antioxidant evaluations for total phenol and flavonoid contents were carried out using various extracts of O. fragrans var. aurantiacus leaves obtained under optimal extraction conditions that showed the greatest effect on NO production. The optimal method for extracting O. fragrans var. aurantiacus leaves resulted in an extract named OP OFLE. OP OFLE showed DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities in a concentration-dependent manner. Phillyrin (PH) was isolated as a major compound from OP OFLE by HPLC/DAD analysis. OP OFLE and PH reduced inducible nitric oxide (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 protein expression and downregulated proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 and HT-29 cells. To determine the signal pathway involved in the inhibition of NO production, a Western blot analysis was performed. Results showed that OP OFLE decreased phosphorylation of extracellular regulated kinase (pERK) 1/2 and the expression of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB). Our results suggest that extracts of O. fragrans var. aurantiacus leaves and its major components have biological activities such as antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.

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The Effect of Hydroxybenzoate Lithium Complexes in Inducing Apoptosis in HT-1080 Human Fibrosarcoma Cells

Journal of Cancer Research ◽

10.1155/2013/203659 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jassem G. Mahdi ◽

Eamon J. Mahdi ◽

Amal Al-Hazzaa ◽

Chris J. Pepper

Keyword(s):

Biological Activities ◽

Cytotoxic Activities ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Concentration Dependent Manner ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Fibrosarcoma Cells ◽

Lithium Complexes ◽

Human Fibrosarcoma Cells ◽

Apoptotic Effects

There has been a growing interest in the beneficial effects of simple phenolic acids and their ability to exhibit various biological activities. The aim of this study was to assess in vitro biological activities of 2-, 3-, and 4-hydroxybenzoate lithium (HBLi) complexes on HT-1080 human fibrosarcoma cells by methods of using a metabolic activity assay, immunochemical and morphological techniques. Results showed that HBLi complexes exert their cytotoxic activities in a concentration- and chemical structure-dependent manner in the following order: 4-HBLi > 3-HBLi > 2-HBLi. Flow cytometry displayed evidence of apoptosis induced by 3-HBLi (21.8%) and 4-HBLi (33.2%). These results were verified by SEM, which revealed the formation of apoptotic bodies. In addition, these 3-HBLi and 4-HBLi caused an increase in HT-1080 cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase when compared to the controls (25% and 30.6%, resp.) when cells were treated with 6 mM for 24 hours. Immunochemical studies related to the molecular mechanism of apoptosis indicated that HBLi complexes downregulated the expression of Bcl-2 and upregulated Bax, p53, and caspases-3 in a concentration-dependent manner. HBLi complexes lowered Bcl-2/Bax ratios and induced the expression of p53 and caspase-3. These results suggest that HBLi complexes may exert their apoptotic effects through mitochondrial-mediated, caspase-dependent, apoptotic mechanisms.

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Angelica Essential Oil Loaded Electrospun Gelatin Nanofibers for Active Food Packaging Application

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym12020299 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 299 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ying Zhou ◽

Xiaomin Miao ◽

Xingzi Lan ◽

Junren Luo ◽

Tingting Luo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Essential Oil ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Inhibitory Effect ◽

Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Hydrophobic Property ◽

Concentration Dependent Manner ◽

Gram Positive Bacteria ◽

Active Food Packaging ◽

Electrospun Gelatin

The development of food packaging possessing bioactivities which could extend the shelf life of food has gained increased interest in recent years. In this study, gelatin nanofibers with encapsulated angelica essential oil (AEO) were fabricated via electrospinning. The morphology of gelatin/AEO nanofibers was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and the addition of AEO resulted in the increase of fiber diameter. The proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR) spectra were measured to confirm the presence of AEO in nanofibers. The hydrophobic property of gelatin nanofibers was also found to be improved with the addition of AEO. The nanofibers incorporated with AEO showed significant antioxidant activity and inhibitory effect against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria in a concentration dependent manner. Furthermore, the 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay demonstrated that the developed gelatin/AEO nanofibers revealed no cytotoxicity effect. Thus, gelatin nanofibers incorporated with AEO can be used as potential food packaging.

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Volatiles Profiling, Allelopathic Activity, and Antioxidant Potentiality of Xanthium Strumarium Leaves Essential Oil from Egypt: Evidence from Chemometrics Analysis

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules24030584 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 584 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Ahmed El-Gawad ◽

Abdelsamed Elshamy ◽

Abd El Gendy ◽

Ahmed Gaara ◽

Abdulaziz Assaeed

Keyword(s):

Essential Oil ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽

Xanthium Strumarium ◽

Bornyl Acetate ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Bidens Pilosa ◽

Concentration Dependent Manner ◽

Allelopathic Potential

The essential oil (EO) of Xanthium strumarium L. leaves (family: Asteraceae) was extracted by hydrodistillation, and then analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Forty-three essential compounds were identified. The sesquiterpenoids represented the major constituents (72.4%), including oxygenated (61.78%) and non-oxygenated (10.62%) sesquiterpenes, followed by monoterpenes (25.19%). The diterpenoids and oxygenated hydrocarbons were determined as minor compounds. The main constituents of the EO were 1,5-dimethyltetralin (14.27%), eudesmol (10.60%), l-borneol (6.59%), ledene alcohol (6.46%), (-)-caryophyllene oxide (5.36%), isolongifolene, 7,8-dehydro-8a-hydroxy (5.06%), L-bornyl acetate (3.77%), and aristolene epoxide (3.58%). A comparative analysis was stated here between the EO of Egyptian X. strumarium and those previously reported from Pakistan, Iran, and Brazil based on chemometic tools such as principal components analysis (PCA) and agglomerative hierarchical clustering (AHC). The EO of X. strumarium showed weak 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity with IC50 321.93 µL/L−1, which was comparable to ascorbic acid as a reference. However, the EO exhibited significant allelopathic potential regarding the germination and growth of the noxious weed Bidens pilosa in a concentration-dependent manner. Therefore, further study is recommended to characterize the EO from X. strumarium as an eco-friendly green bioherbicide against weeds, as well as determine their mode of actions.

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Hetero-Binuclear Complexes of Lanthanum (III) Using Bridging N,N′-Bis(2-Pyridylmethyl)Oxamide and Terminal 1,10-Phenanthroline: Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Evaluation

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research ◽

10.25004/ijpsdr.2018.100606 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

Author(s):

P. R. Chetana ◽

Vibha Vinayakumar Bhat ◽

Mohan A. Dhale

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Antibacterial Activities ◽

Biological Evaluation ◽

Cytotoxic Activities ◽

Spectroscopic Techniques ◽

Binuclear Complexes ◽

E Coli ◽

Gram Positive Bacteria ◽

Chemical Nuclease

In the present study, hetero-binuclear La(III) complexes were newly synthesized using well known bridging ligand N,N′-bis(2-pyridylmethyl)oxamide (2PMO, 1) and “complexes as ligands” [Cu(2PMO)] (2) and [Ni(2PMO)] (3). The newly synthesized mononuclear (4) as well as hetero-binuclear complexes (5 and 6) were characterized by analytical and spectroscopic techniques. The newly synthesized complexes were tested for their binding ability towards CT-DNA and chemical nuclease property towards SC pUC 19 DNA. The complexes were tested for antibacterial activities against Gram negative bacteria (E. coli and K. pneumonia) and Gram positive bacteria (B. subtilis and S. aureus), antioxidant activities by DPPH radical scavenging and ferrous-ion chelation methods and cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cell lines by MTT assay. The structure-activity relationship revealed that the newly synthesized hetero-binuclear complexes show potent DNA binding and chemical nuclease activities, antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities.

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Design, Synthesis, Anti-Proliferative Evaluation and Cell Cycle Analysis of Hybrid 2-Quinolones

Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry ◽

10.2174/1871520619666190319142934 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (9) ◽

pp. 1132-1140

Author(s):

Heba A.E. Mohamed ◽

Hossa F. Al-Shareef

Keyword(s):

Cell Cycle ◽

Anticancer Agents ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Flow Cytometric Analysis ◽

Annexin V ◽

Cytotoxic Activities ◽

Significant Group ◽

Design Synthesis ◽

Standard Drug ◽

Wide Range

Background: Quinolones are a significant group of nitrogen heterocyclic compounds that exist in therapeutic agents, alkaloids, and synthetic small molecules that have important biological activities. A wide range of quinolones have been used as antituberculosis, antibacterial, anti-malarial, antifungal, anticonvulsant, anticancer agents and urease inhibitors. Methods: Ethyl 3,3-disubstituted-2-cyano propionates containing hybride quinolones derivatives were synthesized by the reaction of 1-amino-7-hydroxy-4-methylquinolin-2(1H)-one and its dibromo derivative with α, β-unsaturated carbonyl in ethanol. Results: A novel series of hybrid 2-quinolone derivatives was designed and synthesized. The compounds structures were confirmed using different spectroscopic methods and elemental analysis. The cytotoxic activities of all the compounds were assessed against HepG2 cell line in comparison with doxorubicin as a standard drug. Conclusion: Most compounds revealed superior anti-proliferative activity than the standard. Compound 4b, is the most active compound (IC50 = 0.39mM) compared with doxorubicin (IC50 = 9.23mM). DNA flow cytometric analysis of compound 4b showed cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase with a concomitant increase of cells in apoptotic phase. Dual annexin-V/ propidium iodide staining assay of compound 4b revealed that the selected candidate increased the apoptosis of HepG-2 cells more than control.

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Biological Activities of Carlina Oxide Isolated from the Roots of Carthamus caeruleus

The Natural Products Journal ◽

10.2174/2210315509666190117152740 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 145-152 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Imane Rihab Mami ◽

Rania Belabbes ◽

Mohammed El Amine Dib ◽

Boufeldja Tabti ◽

Jean Costa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antifungal Activity ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Skin Diseases ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Penicillium Expansum ◽

Natural Food ◽

Antioxidant Power

Background: Carthamus caeruleus belongs to the Asteraceae family. The roots are traditionally used as healing agents. They help to heal burns and treat skin diseases. They are also used against joint inflammation and are very effective against diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome for cancer patients. Objectives: The purpose of this work was i) to study the chemical composition of i) the essential oil and hydrosol extract of Carthamus caeruleus, ii) to isolate the major component of both extracts and iii) to evaluate their antioxidant, antifungal and insecticidal activities. Methods: The essential oil and hydrosol extract obtained from the roots were studied by GC and GC/MS. The antioxidant activities were performed using two different methods i) Radical scavenging activity (DPPH) and ii) the Ferric-Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP), using BHT as a positive control. Whereas, the antifungal activity of the essential oil and Carlina oxide was investigated against plant fungi. The fumigation toxicity of C. caeruleus essential oil besides Carlina oxide was evaluated against adults of Bactrocera oleae better known as the olive fly. Results: The essential oil and hydrosol extract were mainly represented by acetylenic compounds such as carline oxide and 13-methoxy carline oxide. Carlina oxide was isolated and identified by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopic means. The results showed that Carlina oxide presented interesting antioxidant and antifungal properties, while C. caeruleus root essential oil had better insecticidal activity. Furthermore, Carlina oxide has demonstrated promising in vivo antifungal activity to control infection of apples by Penicillium expansum. Conclusion: Carlina oxide can be used as a natural food preservative and alternative to chemical fungicides to protect stored apple against Penicillium expansum.

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Chemical Constituents of the Essential Oil from Ecuadorian Endemic Species Croton ferrugineus and Its Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26154608 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (15) ◽

pp. 4608

Author(s):

Eduardo Valarezo ◽

Génesis Gaona-Granda ◽

Vladimir Morocho ◽

Luis Cartuche ◽

James Calva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gas Chromatography ◽

Essential Oil ◽

Endemic Species ◽

Chemical Constituents ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Moderate Activity ◽

Gram Positive Bacteria ◽

Flame Ionization ◽

Total Composition ◽

Radical Scavenging Properties

Croton ferrugineus Kunth is an endemic species of Ecuador used in traditional medicine both for wound healing and as an antiseptic. In this study, fresh Croton ferrugineus leaves were collected and subjected to hydrodistillation for extraction of the essential oil. The chemical composition of the essential oil was determined by gas chromatography equipped with a flame ionization detector and gas chromatography coupled to a mass spectrometer using a non-polar and a polar chromatographic column. The antibacterial activity was assayed against three Gram-positive bacteria, one Gram-negative bacterium and one dermatophyte fungus. The radical scavenging properties of the essential oil was evaluated by means of DPPH and ABTS assays. The chemical analysis allowed us to identify thirty-five compounds representing more than 99.95% of the total composition. Aliphatic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon trans-caryophyllene was the main constituent with 20.47 ± 1.25%. Other main compounds were myrcene (11.47 ± 1.56%), β-phellandrene (10.55 ± 0.02%), germacrene D (7.60 ± 0.60%), and α-humulene (5.49 ± 0.38%). The essential oil from Croton ferrugineus presented moderate activity against Candida albicans (ATCC 10231) with an MIC of 1000 μg/mL, a scavenging capacity SC50 of 901 ± 20 µg/mL with the ABTS method, and very strong antiglucosidase activity with an IC50 of 146 ± 20 µg/mL.

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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxic Activities of Juglans regia L. Pellicle Extract

Antibiotics ◽

10.3390/antibiotics10020159 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 159

Author(s):

Floriana D’Angeli ◽

Giuseppe Antonio Malfa ◽

Adriana Garozzo ◽

Giovanni Li Volti ◽

Carlo Genovese ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Herpes Simplex ◽

Juglans Regia ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Fungal Growth ◽

Bioactive Molecules ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Cytotoxic Activities ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Anion Formation ◽

Herpes Simplex Viruses

The difficulty to treat resistant strains-related hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) promoted the study of phytoextracts, known sources of bioactive molecules. Accordingly, in the present study, the pharmacological activities of Juglans regia (L.) pellicle extract (WPE) were investigated. The antiviral effect was tested against Herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2, Poliovirus 1, Adenovirus 2, Echovirus 9, Coxsackievirus B1 through the plaque reduction assay. The antibacterial and antifungal activities were evaluated against medically important strains, by the microdilution method. DPPH and superoxide dismutase (SOD)s-like activity assays were used to determine the antioxidant effect. Besides, the extract was screened for cytotoxicity on Caco-2, MCF-7, and HFF1 cell lines by the 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5 diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were also evaluated. Interestingly, WPE inhibited Herpes simplex viruses (HSVs) replication, bacterial and fungal growth. WPE showed free radical scavenging capacity and inhibited superoxide anion formation in a dose-dependent manner. These effects could be attributed to the high content of phenols and flavonoids, which were 0.377 ± 0.01 mg GE/g and 0.292 ± 0.08 mg CE/g, respectively. Moreover, WPE was able to reduce Caco-2 cell viability, at both 48 h and 72 h. The promising results encourage further studies aimed to better elucidate the role of WPE in the prevention of human infectious diseases.

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Cytotoxic Effects of Ferula Latisecta on Human Glioma U87 Cells

Drug Research ◽

10.1055/a-0986-6543 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 69 (12) ◽

pp. 665-670 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Mohammad Jalili-Nik ◽

Hamed Sabri ◽

Ehsan Zamiri ◽

Mohammad Soukhtanloo ◽

Mostafa Karimi Roshan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Enzymatic Activity ◽

Gelatin Zymography ◽

Annexin V ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Concentration Dependent Manner ◽

Ic50 Values ◽

Induced Apoptosis ◽

Natural Herb ◽

First Time ◽

U87 Cells

AbstractGlioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the fatal type of astrocytic tumors with a survival rate of 12 months. The present study, for the first time, evaluated the cytotoxic impacts of Ferula latisecta (F. latisecta) hydroalcoholic extract on U87 GBM cell line. The MTT assay measured the cellular toxicity following 24- and 48 h treatment with various doses of F. latisecta (0–800 μg/mL). Apoptosis was evaluated by an Annexin V/propidium iodide (PI) staining 24 h after treatment by F. latisecta. Moreover, to determine the cellular metastasis of U87 cells, we used a gelatin zymography assay (matrix metalloproteinase [MMP]-2/-9 enzymatic activity). The outcomes showed that F. latisecta mitigated the viability of U87 cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner with IC50 values of 145.3 and 192.3 μg/mL obtained for 24- and 48 h treatments, respectively. F. latisecta induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner after 24 h. Also, MMP-9 activity was significantly decreased following 24 h after treatment concentration-dependently with no change in MMP-2 enzymatic activity. This study showed that F. latisecta induced cytotoxicity and apoptosis, and mitigated metastasis of U87 GBM cells. Hence, F. latisecta could be beneficial as a promising natural herb against GBM after further studies.

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