scholarly journals Isolation and characterization of polyphenols from Euphorbia heterophylla L. (Euphorbiaceae) leaves

Revista Fitos ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
João Batista De Freitas Tostes ◽  
Antonio Jorge Ribeiro Da Silva ◽  
Ricardo Machado Kuster
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Spectroscopic Methods ◽  
1H And 13C Nmr ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Traditional Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
First Time

Many of Euphorbiaceae species are recognized as traditional medicinal plants and the oils and latex of many species have also economic importance. In fact, Euphorbia heterophylla L., belonging to this family and popularly known in Brazil as “leiteira”, “flor-de-poetas” and wild poinsettia, has been used traditionally in Africa and India to treat many kinds of health disorders. However, the chemical composition of this species has been little studied so far. In the present investigation, the flavonoids quercitrin (quercetin 3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside), hyperin (quercetin 3-O-β-D-galactopyranoside), isoquercitrin (quercetin 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside) and isoquercitrin 6”-malonate (quercetin 3-O-β-D-(6”-malonate)-glucopyranoside) were isolated from an ethyl acetate partition of aqueous ketone extract from E. heterophylla leaves. The dehydroellagitannins geraniin and phyllantusiin D as well as 1,2,3,4,6- penta-O-galloyl- β-D-glucopyranoside, caffeic acid  and the coumarin aesculetin (6,7-dihydroxycoumarin) were also isolated. All the compounds were characterized by spectroscopic methods such as 1H and 13C-NMR, COSY, HETCOR, APT and by comparison with literature data. The presence of these substances of relevant bioactivity is reported for the first time in E. heterophylla through our study supporting in this way the medicinal use of this specie.

scholarly journals Pentacyclic Triterpenoids from Maytenus cuzcoina

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1701200
Author(s):  
Carolina P. Reyes ◽  
Ignacio A. Jiménez ◽  
Isabel L. Bazzocchi
Keyword(s):  
2D Nmr ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Spectroscopic Methods ◽  
Root Bark ◽  
Pentacyclic Triterpenoids ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Nmr Techniques ◽  
First Time

Phytochemical analysis of the root bark extract of Maytenus cuzcoina (Celastraceae) led to the isolation and characterization of sixteen triterpenoids with a 6/6/6/6/6 pentacyclic system, including the new 22α-hydroxy-29-methoxy-3β-tetradecanoate-olean-12-ene, and 3β,24β-epoxy-29-methoxy-2α,3α,6α-trihydroxy- D:A-friedelane that is reported for the first time as a natural product. This is the first instance of the isolation of a tetradecanoate triterpene ester from a Celastraceae species. The structures were elucidated on the basis of spectrometric and spectroscopic methods, including 1D and 2D NMR techniques.

scholarly journals Isolation and characterization of a new cold-active protease from psychrotrophic bacteria of Western Himalayan glacial soil

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleem Farooq ◽  
Ruqeya Nazir ◽  
Shabir Ahmad Ganai ◽  
Bashir Ahmad Ganai
Keyword(s):  
Specific Activity ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Psychrotrophic Bacteria ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Cold Active ◽  
Active Protease ◽  
Quantitative Screening ◽  
First Time ◽  
Low K

AbstractAs an approach to the exploration of cold-active enzymes, in this study, we isolated a cold-active protease produced by psychrotrophic bacteria from glacial soils of Thajwas Glacier, Himalayas. The isolated strain BO1, identified as Bacillus pumilus, grew well within a temperature range of 4–30 °C. After its qualitative and quantitative screening, the cold-active protease (Apr-BO1) was purified. The Apr-BO1 had a molecular mass of 38 kDa and showed maximum (37.02 U/mg) specific activity at 20 °C, with casein as substrate. It was stable and active between the temperature range of 5–35 °C and pH 6.0–12.0, with an optimum temperature of 20 °C at pH 9.0. The Apr-BO1 had low Km value of 1.0 mg/ml and Vmax 10.0 µmol/ml/min. Moreover, it displayed better tolerance to organic solvents, surfactants, metal ions and reducing agents than most alkaline proteases. The results exhibited that it effectively removed the stains even in a cold wash and could be considered a decent detergent additive. Furthermore, through protein modelling, the structure of this protease was generated from template, subtilisin E of Bacillus subtilis (PDB ID: 3WHI), and different methods checked its quality. For the first time, this study reported the protein sequence for psychrotrophic Apr-BO1 and brought forth its novelty among other cold-active proteases.

scholarly journals Characterization of a Novel Fructosyltransferase from Lactobacillus reuteri That Synthesizes High-Molecular-Weight Inulin and Inulin Oligosaccharides

2002 ◽  
Vol 68 (9) ◽  
pp. 4390-4398 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. F. T. van Hijum ◽  
G. H. van Geel-Schutten ◽  
H. Rahaoui ◽  
M. J. E. C. van der Maarel ◽  
L. Dijkhuizen
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
Lactobacillus Reuteri ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Encoding Gene ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACT Fructosyltransferase (FTF) enzymes produce fructose polymers (fructans) from sucrose. Here, we report the isolation and characterization of an FTF-encoding gene from Lactobacillus reuteri strain 121. A C-terminally truncated version of the ftf gene was successfully expressed in Escherichia coli. When incubated with sucrose, the purified recombinant FTF enzyme produced large amounts of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) with β-(2→1)-linked fructosyl units, plus a high-molecular-weight fructan polymer (>107) with β-(2→1) linkages (an inulin). FOS, but not inulin, was found in supernatants of L. reuteri strain 121 cultures grown on medium containing sucrose. Bacterial inulin production has been reported for only Streptococcus mutans strains. FOS production has been reported for a few bacterial strains. This paper reports the first-time isolation and molecular characterization of (i) a Lactobacillus ftf gene, (ii) an inulosucrase associated with a generally regarded as safe bacterium, (iii) an FTF enzyme synthesizing both a high molecular weight inulin and FOS, and (iv) an FTF protein containing a cell wall-anchoring LPXTG motif. The biological relevance and potential health benefits of an inulosucrase associated with an L. reuteri strain remain to be established.

scholarly journals Isolation and Characterization of Hypolipidemic Compound from Cajanus cajan

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
M Anwar Habib ◽  
ASM Anisuzzaman ◽  
RK Barman ◽  
M Abdul Gafur ◽  
M Tofazzal Haque
Keyword(s):  
Cajanus Cajan ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Hypolipidemic Activity ◽  
1H And 13C Nmr ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Nmr Data ◽  
Biological Studies ◽  
Isolated Compound

The study was carried out to identify the compound responsible for hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic effects of Cajanus cajan (redgram). The methanol extract of redgram seeds was found to decrease fasting blood glucose and lipid profile (p<0.001) on streptozotocin-induced mice compared to control. This activity- guided fraction led to the isolation of a compound, substituted benzene containing polyhydroxy functions fused with lactone (CCA3) by analysis of 1H and 13C-NMR data. Biological studies of the isolated compound possessed prominent hypolipidemic activity. Although a number of hypoglycemic compounds are reported, yet not any hypolipidemic compound from redgram. The compound CCA3 seems to be the first report on hypolipidemic activity from methanol extract of redgram. TAJ 2011; 24(1): 6-10

scholarly journals Isolation and Characterization of Crotosparsamide, a New Cyclic Nonapeptide from Croton sparsiflorus

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1000501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashad Mehmood ◽  
Abdul Malik
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Data ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Spectral Studies ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
First Time

Crotosparsamide (1), a new cyclic nonapeptide, has been isolated from the n-butanol soluble sub-fraction of Croton sparsiflorus along with p-hydroxy methylcinnamate and kaempferol, which are reported for the first time from this species. Their structures were determined by chemical and spectral studies including ESIMS, and 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data.

scholarly journals The Quest for Phenolic Compounds from Macroalgae: A Review of Extraction and Identification Methodologies

Biomolecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sónia A. O. Santos ◽  
Rafael Félix ◽  
Adriana C. S. Pais ◽  
Sílvia M. Rocha ◽  
Armando J. D. Silvestre
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Mass Spectrometry Data ◽  
Brown Macroalgae ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Analytical Strategies ◽  
Critical Revision ◽  
Identification Techniques ◽  
First Time

The current interest of the scientific community for the exploitation of high-value compounds from macroalgae is related to the increasing knowledge of their biological activities and health benefits. Macroalgae phenolic compounds, particularly phlorotannins, have gained particular attention due to their specific bioactivities, including antioxidant, antiproliferative, or antidiabetic. Notwithstanding, the characterization of macroalgae phenolic compounds is a multi-step task, with high challenges associated with their isolation and characterization, due to the highly complex and polysaccharide-rich matrix of macroalgae. Therefore, this fraction is far from being fully explored. In fact, a critical revision of the extraction and characterization methodologies already used in the analysis of phenolic compounds from macroalgae is lacking in the literature, and it is of uttermost importance to compile validated methodologies and discourage misleading practices. The aim of this review is to discuss the state-of-the-art of phenolic compounds already identified in green, red, and brown macroalgae, reviewing their structural classification, as well as critically discussing extraction methodologies, chromatographic separation techniques, and the analytical strategies for their characterization, including information about structural identification techniques and key spectroscopic profiles. For the first time, mass spectrometry data of phlorotannins, a chemical family quite exclusive of macroalgae, is compiled and discussed.

Isolation and characterization of new heme analogues with weakly coordinating anions: Formation of monoimidazole complex, OEPFe(Im)(SbF6)

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (09) ◽  
pp. 691-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mozhgan Khorasani-Motlagh ◽  
Meissam Noroozifar ◽  
Asieh Moodi
Keyword(s):  
Differential Pulse ◽  
Differential Pulse Polarography ◽  
Spectroscopic Methods ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Weakly Coordinating Anions ◽  
Axial Ligands ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Pulse Polarography ◽  
Weakly Coordinating

The effects of weakly coordinating anions, BF 4, AsF 6 and SbF 6, as axial ligands on the formation and coordination chemistry of heme analogues have been examined. Three new five-coordinate and stable iron(III) heme analogues, OEPFeX , where OEP is the dianion of octaethylporphyrin and X = BF 4, AsF 6 and SbF 6, have been isolated. The compounds have been characterized by different spectroscopic methods as well as elemental analysis. 1 H NMR spectroscopy and magnetic moment measurements show that the OEPFeX are paramagnetic and iron is five-coordinate. In addition, monoimidazole ferric-porphyrin complex, OEPFe ( Im )( SbF 6) has been prepared in solution, by starting with OEPFe ( SbF 6). The electrochemical properties of OEPFeX ( X = BF 4, AsF 6, SbF 6) have been studied by cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse polarography.

scholarly journals Isolation and Characterization of Cryptococcus neoformans Spores Reveal a Critical Role for Capsule Biosynthesis Genes in Spore Biogenesis

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 595-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Botts ◽  
Steven S. Giles ◽  
Marcellene A. Gates ◽  
Thomas R. Kozel ◽  
Christina M. Hull
Keyword(s):  
Cryptococcus Neoformans ◽  
Fungal Pathogens ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Spore Formation ◽  
Yeast Cells ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Specific Configuration ◽  
First Time

ABSTRACT Spores are essential particles for the survival of many organisms, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Among the eukaryotes, fungi have developed spores with superior resistance and dispersal properties. For the human fungal pathogens, however, relatively little is known about the role that spores play in dispersal and infection. Here we present the purification and characterization of spores from the environmental fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. For the first time, we purified spores to homogeneity and assessed their morphological, stress resistance, and surface properties. We found that spores are morphologically distinct from yeast cells and are covered with a thick spore coat. Spores are also more resistant to environmental stresses than yeast cells and display a spore-specific configuration of polysaccharides on their surfaces. Surprisingly, we found that the surface of the spore reacts with antibodies to the polysaccharide glucuronoxylomannan, the most abundant component of the polysaccharide capsule required for C. neoformans virulence. We explored the role of capsule polysaccharide in spore development by assessing spore formation in a series of acapsular strains and determined that capsule biosynthesis genes are required for proper sexual development and normal spore formation. Our findings suggest that C. neoformans spores may have an adapted cell surface that facilitates persistence in harsh environments and ultimately allows them to infect mammalian hosts.

Isolation and Characterization of a Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacterium Pseudochrobactrum sp. PSB13 from Petroleum-Contaminated Drill Cuttings

2014 ◽  
Vol 955-959 ◽  
pp. 407-410
Author(s):  
Li Bin Zhao ◽  
Xin Xin Wang ◽  
Chen Li ◽  
Yu Chen ◽  
Wei An ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drilling Process ◽  
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria ◽  
Phenotypic Characteristics ◽  
Drill Cuttings ◽  
16S Rdna Sequence ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Bacterium Strain ◽  
Phosphate Solubilizing ◽  
First Time

Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria were extensively studied in many environment. However, little is known about them in drill cuttings, as wastes from drilling process. A phosphate-solubilizing bacterium strain PSB13 was isolated from petroleum-contaminated drill cuttings. This strain was identified asPseudochrobactrumsp. based on its 16S rDNA sequence and phenotypic characteristics. This strain could solubilize 97.6 μg/ml phosphates in 6 days when grown in NBRIP liquid medium. The increase in solubilization of phosphate coincided with the drop in pH, which indicates organic acid was responsible for the phosphate-solubilization. Phosphate-solubilizing bacterium was reported in drill cuttings for the first time, which suggests its potential in the bioremediation of petroleum-contaminated drill cuttings.

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