STUDIES ON THE CYTOTOXIC POTENTIAL OF THE EXTRACT OF USNEA BARBATA (L.) F.H.WIGG

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Violeta Popovici ◽  
Laura Bucur ◽  
Verginica Schroder ◽  
Aureliana Caraiane ◽  
Victoria Badea
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Artemia Salina ◽  
Coniferous Forests ◽  
Biological Factors ◽  
Cytotoxic Potential ◽  
Fruticose Lichen ◽  
Optimal Protection

Usnea barbata (L.) F.H.Wigg. is a fruticose lichen widespread in coniferous forests in the temperate zone of Europe and North America. The special dual structure of lichens, the result of the symbiosis between a fungus and an alga / cyanobacteria and the specific conditions in which they live, determine the synthesis of many special organic compounds - secondary metabolites - which ensure optimal protection against disturbing physical and biological factors. The present study aims to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of the extract of Usnea barbata (L.) F H Wigg. The cytotoxic activity was evaluated on the swimming larvae of Artemia salina L. The results was appreciated by the larvae mortality in contact with solutions of different concentrations of extract in dimethyl sulfoxide, comprised in the range 30 - 266 μg/mL; the highest mortality rate was obtained at 266 μg/mL. In conclusion, the present study shows that the extract of Usnea barbata (L.) F.H.Wigg. has cytotoxic properties; the cytotoxicity is directly proportional to the concentration of the applied extract solution.

scholarly journals Skrining Senyawa Kimia dan Uji Aktivitas Sitotoksik Ekstrak Etanol Teripang Kridou Bintik (Bohadschia argus Jeager) Asal Pantai Harlem Kabupaten Jayapura, Papua

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Apianus Kilungga ◽  
Linus Y. Chrystomo ◽  
Puguh Sujarta
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Chemical Compound ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agent ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Artemia Salina ◽  
Chemical Reagents ◽  
Lc50 Value

The Bohadschia argus Jeager contains bioactive compounds that have the potential as antibiotics, antibacterial, antitumor, anticoagulants and anesthetics and alleviate cancer. This study aims to determine the content of chemical compounds group and to test the cytotoxic activity of ethanol extract of Bohadschia argus Jeager. The method for determining the group of chemical compounds was used the color reaction and precipitation using chemical reagents. The method for testing cytotoxic activity using the Brine Shimp Lethality Test (BSLT), this method commonly was used to test the safety of the use of natural ingredients as traditional medicine. The results of screening of the chemical compound group of  Bohadschia argus Jeager extract showed that the extract contained a lot of alkaloids secondary metabolites and few saponins. The results of testing of cytotoxic activity showed LC50 value of 878.22 ppm. Base on the results of this study it can be concluded that the ethanol extract of Bohadschia argus Jeager has significant cytotoxic activity against Artemia salina Leach, so it can be considered as a chemotherapeutic agent.   Key words: Screening, chemical compounds, ethanol extract, B. argus, BSLT. 

scholarly journals Cytotoxic activity of standardized extracts, a fraction, and individual secondary metabolites from fenugreek seeds against SKOV-3, HeLa and MOLT-4 cell lines

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 424-437
Author(s):  
Justyna Stefanowicz-Hajduk ◽  
Barbara Król-Kogus ◽  
Barbara Sparzak-Stefanowska ◽  
Katarzyna Kimel ◽  
J. Renata Ochocka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Fenugreek Seeds

Antileishmanial and cytotoxic activity of secondary metabolites from Taberneamontana ventricosa and two aloe species

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Moses Andima ◽  
Albert Ndakala ◽  
Solomon Derese ◽  
Sarkar Biswajyoti ◽  
Aabid Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity

scholarly journals Inter- and Intra-Continental Genetic Variation in the Generalist Conifer Wood Saprobic Fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 751
Author(s):  
Francesco Dovana ◽  
Paolo Gonthier ◽  
Matteo Garbelotto
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Genetic Differentiation ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
North American ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Coniferous Forests ◽  
Native Forest ◽  
Western North America ◽  
Phlebiopsis Gigantea ◽  
Conifer Wood

Phlebiopsis gigantea (Fr.) Jülich is a well-known generalist conifer wood saprobe and a biocontrol fungus used in several world countries to prevent stump infection by tree pathogenic Heterobasidion fungal species. Previous studies have reported the presence of regional and continental genetic differentiation in host-specific fungi, but the presence of such differentiation for generalist wood saprobes such as P. gigantea has not been often studied or demonstrated. Additionally, little information exists on the distribution of this fungus in western North America. The main purposes of this study were: (I) to assess the presence of P. gigantea in California, (II) to explore the genetic variability of P. gigantea at the intra and inter-continental levels and (III) to analyze the phylogeographic relationships between American and European populations. Seven loci (nrITS, ML5–ML6, ATP6, RPB1, RPB2, GPD and TEF1-α) from 26 isolates of P. gigantea from coniferous forests in diverse geographic distribution and from different hosts were analyzed in this study together with 45 GenBank sequences. One hundred seventy-four new sequences were generated using either universal or specific primers designed in this study. The mitochondrial ML5–ML6 DNA and ATP6 regions were highly conserved and did not show differences between any of the isolates. Conversely, DNA sequences from the ITS, RPB1, RPB2, GPD and TEF1-α loci were variable among samples. Maximum likelihood analysis of GPD and TEF1-α strongly supported the presences of two different subgroups within the species but without congruence or geographic partition, suggesting the presence of retained ancestral polymorphisms. RPB1 and RPB2 sequences separated European isolates from American ones, while the GPD locus separated western North American samples from eastern North American ones. This study reports the presence of P. gigantea in California for the first time using DNA-based confirmation and identifies two older genetically distinct subspecific groups, as well as three genetically differentiated lineages within the species: one from Europe, one from eastern North America and one from California, with the latter presumably including individuals from the rest of western North America. The genetic differentiation identified here among P. gigantea individuals from coniferous forests from different world regions indicates that European isolates of this fungus should not be used in North America (or vice versa), and, likewise, commercially available eastern North American P. gigantea isolates should not be used in western North America forests. The reported lack of host specificity of P. gigantea was documented by the field survey and further reinforces the need to only use local isolates of this biocontrol fungus, given that genetically distinct exotic genotypes of a broad generalist microbe may easily spread and permanently alter the microbial biodiversity of native forest ecosystems.

Identification of Secondary Metabolite Compounds and Cytotoxic Activity Test of Papuan Grape (Sararanga Sinuosa Hemsley) Extract using Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsye Gunawan ◽  
Enrick Kharo Etmond ◽  
Linus Yhani Chrystomo
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Secondary Metabolite ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Artemia Salina ◽  
Organ System ◽  
Activity Test ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Extraction Stage ◽  
Cancer Agent ◽  
Concentration Series

Papua has a diversity of flora species, one of which is the Papuan Grape (Sararanga sinuosa Hemsley). It is commonly used by the Depapre community, Jayapura, as a stamina booster. This research aims to identify the secondary metabolite compounds, to test the cytotoxic activity of Papuan Grape (Sararanga sinuosa Hemsley) extract, and to determine the best concentration that inhabits the growth of Artemia salina larvae using the BSLT method. This study was conducted with the extraction stage using the maceration method by making use of 96% ethanol solvent. Subsequently, the concentration series 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 ppm of Papuan Grape (Sararanga sinuosa Hemsley) extract were made to test the cytotoxic activity on the mortality of Artemia salina shrimp larvae. The results showed that Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Saponins, and Tannins were compounded as secondary metabolite. An antioxidant research that had been carried out previously had LC50 of green-white fruit (12,49 ± 0,35 mg/ml), orange-red fruit (17,62 ± 3,49 mg/ml) and red fruit (12,23 ± 0,46 mg/ml). The community process one stalk of it into juice and used or consumed it two times a day. An inappropriate dose of traditional medicine usage can affect the organ system and had adverse effects in the future The result of cytotoxic research obtained the value of LC50 in ethanol extract of Papuan Grape was 140,863 ppm, and concentration of 250 ppm was the best concentration to inhibit the growth of shrimp larvae (Artemia salina L). The conclusion of this study was the ethanol extract of Papuan Grape (Sararanga sinuosa Hemsley) showed the highest cytotoxic activity and potentially become an anti-cancer agent.

scholarly journals Profil Fraksi Sitotoksik terhadap Sel Murine Leukemia P-388 dari Ekstrak Biji Honje (Etlingera elatior)

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-87
Author(s):  
Alfindah Rusanti ◽  
Dede Sukandar ◽  
Tarso Rudiana ◽  
Adawiah Adawiah
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Mtt Assay ◽  
Chemical Structure ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Extract ◽  
Artemia Salina ◽  
Cytotoxic Compounds ◽  
Murine Leukemia ◽  
Etlingera Elatior

The research characterization of cytotoxic fraction against P-388 leukemia murine cells from the extract honje (Etlingera elatior) seed have been reported. This research lead to isolated and characterization of cytotoxic compounds against P-388 leukemia murine cells from the extract E. elantior seed. The extract of E. elantior seed was maserated by methanol, n-hexane, and ethyl acetate, respectively and estimated their cytotoxic activity against P-388 leukemia murine cell with 3- (4, 5-dimetiltiazol-2-yl) -2,5-difeniltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay guided toxicity test against of shrimp Artemia salina Leach. Brine shirmp Lethality Test (BSLT) method. The active extracts will be separated by fractionation using column chromatography, radial chromatography, and for analyzing the purity of isolate will estimate by HPLC. The chemical structure of pure isolate will be identified by spectroscopies data UV Vis, FTIR, NMR and MS. The ethyl acetate extract from honje seed have cytotoxic activity by leukemia P-388 cell  with IC50 19.21 µg/mL. The compound toxic as cytotoxicagainst P-388 leukemia murine cells is flavonoid compouds their is resveratrol, lapachol, apigenin, methylated chrysin, 6,2’-dihydroxyflavanone, 3-hydroxy-3,4’-dymethoxyflavone and 4’-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyflavanone.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/jkv.v0i0.3640

scholarly journals UJI TOKSISITAS DARI EKSTRAK LAMUN JENIS Thalassia hemprichii DARI PERAIRAN KALASEY DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE BRINE SHRIMP LETHALITY TEST

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 265
Author(s):  
Faradila Y. Karim ◽  
Nickson J Kawung ◽  
Billy Th. Wagey
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Toxicity Test ◽  
Brine Shrimp ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
Artemia Salina ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Thalassia Hemprichii ◽  
Brine Shrimp Lethality ◽  
A Value ◽  
Small Doses

ABSTRACTBioactive compounds that are suspected of having anticancer activity are first tested for activity by means of a toxicity test. The purpose of this test is to obtain data on the ability of the activity of a bioactive compound to kill cells at small doses so as to obtain a lethal concentration or lethal data. These two measurements are often called LC50 or LD50, concentrations that can kill 50% of test animals. This study aims to test the cytotoxic activity of Thalassia hemprichii seagrass extract using the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) method.The results of the study showed that the mortality of Artemia salina larvae was influenced by the concentration of the test, meaning that the higher the concentration the more test animals died. Furthermore, the results of the probit analysis contained the toxicity activity of bio active compounds from seagrasses where the LC50 was 3.95 mg / l. A substance is declared to have the potential for cytotoxic activity if it has a value of LC50 at concentrations <1000 ppm for extracts and at concentrations <30 ppm for a compound. Keywords: Cytotoxic Activity, Thalassia hemprichii, Brine shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT)  

Cytotoxic Activity of tropane alkaloides of Species of Erythroxylum

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Fernando Araújo Neto ◽  
Erika Maria de Oliveira Ribeiro ◽  
Ademir Evangelista do Vale ◽  
Jorge Maurício David ◽  
Juceni Pereira de Lima David
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Tropane Alkaloids ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Agents ◽  
In Vitro Tests ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Cytotoxic Potential

: Erythroxylaceae is a family composed of four genera being Erythroxylum the only one represented in the Neotropical region. Chemical studies indicate the presence of alkaloids, terpenes, flavonoids and phenolic compounds as main compounds. The incorporation of cytotoxic activity assays of natural products using cell cultures assists in the selection of potential chemotherapeutic agents. In this work we describe a revision of the cytotoxicity evaluation studies performed with extracts and/or pure substances obtained from Erythroxylum species through an integrative review. We have found studies that evaluated the cytotoxic activity of 21 species of Erythroxylum against 45 different cell lines, the analysis of the chemical composition of these species shows that the metabolites present in each species influence the cytotoxic potential of them, especially the presence of disubstituted tropane alkaloids species with the highest cytotoxic potential. MTT and Sulforrodamine B assays were the main in vitro tests used for the evaluation of the cytotoxic activities. From the total of species, less than 10% of the Erythroxylum species have already been evaluated for the cytotoxic activity, four of them showed high cytotoxic activity according to with the criteria of the NCI plant screening program. Thus, this genus represents a potential source of natural products with antitumor activity.

Assessment of Cytotoxic Activity of Agave cantula Using Brine Shrimp (Artemia salina) Lethality Bioassay

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ramachandr ◽  
M. Vamsikrish ◽  
K.V. Gowthami ◽  
B. Heera ◽  
M.D. Dhanaraju
Keyword(s):  
Cytotoxic Activity ◽  
Brine Shrimp ◽  
Artemia Salina
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