Content of selected biologically active compounds in tea infusions of widely used European medicinal plants

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Dadáková ◽  
Naděžda Vrchotová ◽  
Jan Tříska
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Betula Pendula ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Sambucus Nigra ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Tea Infusions ◽  
Glechoma Hederacea

Content of selected biologically active compounds in tea infusions of widely used European medicinal plantsHerbal tea infusions are a very important source of flavonoids and other biologically active compounds in human medicine and nutrition. Melissa officinalis, Agrimonia eupatoria, Sambucus nigra, Achillea millefolium, Filipendula ulmaria, Betula pendula and Glechoma hederacea were selected as common European medicinal herbs and sources for tea infusion preparations. Quercetin, rutin, catechin, chlorogenic acid, and squalene were determined in the prepared infusions. Free quercetin was not found in any of the infusions, but tea infusions did contain rutin and other quercetin glycosides, the content of which was, after acid hydrolysis, determined as quercetin. The highest levels of total quercetin were found in infusions from Filipendula ulmaria and Sambucus nigra (120 and 108 mg L-1, respectively) corresponding to the content of rutin found also in these two infusions (25.2 and 194 mg L-1, respectively). The Sambucus nigra infusion contained the largest content of chlorogenic acid (166 mg L-1), and infusions from Melissa officinalis, Agrimonia eupatoria, Betula pendula and Glechoma hederacea contained only small amounts of squalene.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of the total quantity of flavonoids in domestic and imported raw material of stevia

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 164-169
Author(s):  
Evgeny E. Кurdyukov ◽  
Elena F. Semenova ◽  
Aleksandr V. Mitishev ◽  
Yаkov P. Moiseev ◽  
Anna V. Kuznetsova
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Total Flavonoids ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni ◽  
Different Origin

Relevance. Standardization of plant raw material derived from stevia is a topical issue, since this plant (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) contains sweet diterpene glycosides and is used as a natural sugar substitute. In addition, stevia contains flavonoids which are biologically active compounds that exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and capillary-strengthening properties. Currently, spectrophotometric methods are used to identify and quantify flavonoids in medicinal plants. They are fast, convenient and do not require sophisticated equipment. The aim of our paper is comparative phytochemical study of the content of the total flavonoids in stevia raw material of different origin. Materials and methods. The study material was dried stevia leaves (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni), grown in the Penza Region, the Republic of Crimea, the Krasnodar territory, and raw materials imported from Paraguay and India. The content of the total flavonoids was estimated by differential spectrophotometry calculated with reference to cynaroside. Results. The study of the quantity of flavonoids in the raw material of stevia of different origin was carried out. In the presence of aluminum chloride stevia flavonoids form a complex compound at the absorption maximum of 408 2 nm. The content of flavonoids in different species of stevia are found to range from 1.13% to 1.74%. Conclusion. The obtained results allow to recommend stevia leaves as a source of flavonoids along with other available medicinal plants. It is advisable to classify the complex of flavonoids as the second group of biologically active compounds of stevia leaves.

Evaluation of intraspecific variability of biologically active compounds of Melissa officinalis

Planta Medica ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 81 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Malekzadeh ◽  
P Radácsi ◽  
P Rajhart ◽  
É Németh-Zámboriné ◽  
K Szabó
Keyword(s):  
Intraspecific Variability ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Active Compounds

Nickel(0)-Catalyzed Linear-Selective Hydroarylation of Unactivated Alkenes and Styrenes with Arylboron Acids

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Honggui Lv ◽  
Li-Jun Xiao ◽  
Dongbing Zhao ◽  
Qi-Lin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Butyric Acid ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Highly Efficient ◽  
Organoboronic Acids

Herein, we realized the first linear-selective hydroarylation of unactivated alkenes and styrenes with organoboronic acids by introducing directing groupon alkenes. Our method is highly efficient and scalable, and provides a modular route to assemble structurally diverse alkylarenes, especially for γ-aryl butyric acid derivatives, which have been widely utilized as chemical feedstocks to access multiple marketed drugs, and biologically active compounds.<br>

SOME DIRECTIONS IN THE MODIFICATION OF AZOLES

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (443) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Ibrayev M.K., ◽  
◽  
Takibayeva A.T., ◽  
Fazylov S.D., ◽  
Rakhimberlinova Zh.B., ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
13C Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Synthesis Conditions ◽  
Alkaloid Cytisine ◽  
Azole Ring ◽  
Cyclic Compounds ◽  
New Compounds ◽  
Derivatives Of

This article presents studies on the targeted search for new derivatives of azoles, such as benzthiazole, 3,5-dimethylpyrazole, 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thione, 1,3,4-thiadiazole. The possibility of combining in one molecule of the azole ring with other cyclic compounds: the alkaloid cytisine, morpholine, furan and some arenes has been studied. To obtain new compounds, the reactions of bromination, acylation, and interaction with isothiocyanates were studied. Optimal synthesis conditions were studied for all reactions. It was found that the reaction of 4-bromo-3,5-dimethylpyrazole with isothiocyanates, in contrast to the previously written derivatives of anilines, takes a longer time and requires heating the reaction mixture. The combination of a pirasol fragment with halide substituents often results in an enhanced therapeutic effect. The synthesized 2-bromine-N-(6-rodanbenzo[d]thiazole-2-yl)acetamide, due to the alkylbromide group, is an important synth in the synthesis of new benzthiazole derivatives. Its derivatives combine in one molecule the rest of rhodanbenzthiazole with alkaloid cytisine and biogenic amine morpholine and are potentially biologically active compounds, since the molecule structure contains several pharmacophoric fragments: benzthiazole and alkaloid (amine) heterocycles, rhodane and urea groups. The mechanism of formation of 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-tyons from hydrazides under action on them by carbon disulfide was studied and assumed. It was shown that dithiocarbamates in acidic medium decompose with the release of hydrogen sulfide and the formation of highly reactive isothiocyanate group. Then, intra-molecular cyclization occurs, with the formation of end products - 1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-thions. The structures of the synthesized compounds were studied by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. All synthesized substances are potentially biologically active compounds, since they contain several pharmacophore fragments in their structure.

Lactoferrin in Bone Tissue Regeneration

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 838-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madalina Icriverzi ◽  
Valentina Dinca ◽  
Magdalena Moisei ◽  
Robert W. Evans ◽  
Mihaela Trif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Bone Cells ◽  
Bone Diseases ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Bone Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Bone Homeostasis ◽  
Active Compounds

: Among the multiple properties exhibited by lactoferrin (Lf), its involvement in bone regeneration processes is of great interest at the present time. A series of in vitro and in vivo studies have revealed the ability of Lf to promote survival, proliferation and differentiation of osteoblast cells and to inhibit bone resorption mediated by osteoclasts. Although the mechanism underlying the action of Lf in bone cells is still not fully elucidated, it has been shown that its mode of action leading to the survival of osteoblasts is complemented by its mitogenic effect. Activation of several signalling pathways and gene expression, in an LRPdependent or independent manner, has been identified. Unlike the effects on osteoblasts, the action on osteoclasts is different, with Lf leading to a total arrest of osteoclastogenesis. : Due to the positive effect of Lf on osteoblasts, the potential use of Lf alone or in combination with different biologically active compounds in bone tissue regeneration and the treatment of bone diseases is of great interest. Since the bioavailability of Lf in vivo is poor, a nanotechnology- based strategy to improve the biological properties of Lf was developed. The investigated formulations include incorporation of Lf into collagen membranes, gelatin hydrogel, liposomes, loading onto nanofibers, porous microspheres, or coating onto silica/titan based implants. Lf has also been coupled with other biologically active compounds such as biomimetic hydroxyapatite, in order to improve the efficacy of biomaterials used in the regulation of bone homeostasis. : This review aims to provide an up-to-date review of research on the involvement of Lf in bone growth and healing and on its use as a potential therapeutic factor in bone tissue regeneration.

Diverse thiophenes as scaffolds in anti-cancer drug development: A concise review

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha V. Bhilare ◽  
Pratibha B. Auti ◽  
Vinayak S. Marulkar ◽  
Vilas J. Pise
Keyword(s):  
Drug Development ◽  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Heterocyclic Ring ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Cancer Drug ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Natural Origin ◽  
Concise Review ◽  
Anti Cancer

: Thiophenes are one among the abundantly found heterocyclic ring systems in many biologically active compounds. Moreover various substituted thiophenes exert numerous pharmacological actions on account of their isosteric resemblance with compounds of natural origin thus rendering them with diverse actions like antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiallergic, hypotensives etc.. In this review we specifically explore the chemotherapeutic potential of variety of structures consisting of thiophene scaffolds as prospective anticancer agents.

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