scholarly journals Biological Activities of In-House Developed Haloxylon griffithii Plant Extract Formulations

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1427
Author(s):  
Shagufta Kamal ◽  
Ismat Bibi ◽  
Kanwal Rehman ◽  
Ameer Fawad Zahoor ◽  
Amna Kamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gallic Acid ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Viable Cell ◽  
Clot Lysis ◽  
Haemolytic Activity ◽  
Thrombolytic Activity ◽  
Microbial Species

The therapeutic potential of whitish glaucous sub-shrub Haloxylon griffithii (H. griffithii), abundantly present in southern regions of South Asia, has been neglected. The current study aimed to assess the phytochemicals and pharmacological potential of native and gemm forms of H. griffithii. Results of antimicrobial activity revealed that all tested bacteria were susceptible at concentrations ≤50 µg/mL, while tested fungal species were susceptible at ≤25 µg/mL. The values of minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) ranged between 10.75 ± 0.20 to 44.25 ± 0.42 µg/mL, 8.25 ± 0.02 to 28.20 ± 0.80 µg/mL. The value of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of all microbial species was ≤100 µg/mL and the antibiotic mechanism showed that both extracts were highly bactericidal and fungicidal. Results of average log reduction of viable cell count in time kill assay indicated that Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) NCTC 1662, Candida albicans (C. albicans) IBL-01, Candidakrusei (C. krusei) ATCC 6258, and Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus) QC 6158 were the most susceptible microbial species. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)-based quantification confirmed the presence of gallic acid p.coumeric acid catechin, vanillin, ellagic acid, and salicylic acid, while in native extract only gallic acid. Native and gemm extracts exhibited excellent radical scavenging potential measured by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl radical scavenging assay. Significant thrombolytic activity was found in both extracts with negligible haemolytic activity. Highest percent (%) clot lysis was observed with gemm extracts (87.9 ± 0.85% clot lysis). In summary, we infer that valuable evidence congregated can be exploited for better understanding of gemm H. griffithii’s health benefits, further, to increase its utility with enriching dietary sources of health-promoting compounds.

scholarly journals In vitro and in vivo evaluation of pharmacological potentials of Campsis radicans L

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirazul Islam ◽  
Tabassum Jannat ◽  
Md. Ruhul Kuddus ◽  
Mohammad Abdur Rashid ◽  
Mohammad Rashedul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Castor Oil ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Clot Lysis ◽  
Thrombolytic Activity ◽  
Tail Immersion ◽  
Soluble Fractions

Abstract Background Campsis radicans L. is a flowering plant in Bangladesh, traditionally used for the treatment of several human diseases. In this study, in vitro antioxidant, thrombolytic, membrane stabilizing and in vivo analgesic, hypoglycemic, anti-diarrheal and CNS antidepressant activities of organic soluble fractions of crude methanol extract of C. radicans leaf were investigated using appropriate experimental models. Methods The leaves of C. radicans were collected, authenticated, dried and extracted with methanol at room temperature for 30 days. The concentrated methanol extract was partitioned to petroleum-ether (PESF), dichloromethane (DMSF) and ethyl acetate (EASF) soluble fractions. The antioxidant activity of these fractions was determined by DPPH free radical scavenging method. Total phenolic content was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteau’s spectrophotometric method. The thrombolytic activity was assessed by measuring clot lysis ability whereas the membrane stabilizing activity was evaluated by heat- and hypotonic solution-induced hemolysis assay. Tail immersion procedure and acetic acid- induced writhing model were used to measure the analgesic activity of C. radicans. The hypoglycemic, anti-diarrheal and CNS antidepressant activities were determined by oral glucose tolerance test, castor oil-induced diarrheal model and thiopental-sodium induced sleeping time test in mice, respectively. Results All the organic soluble fractions of C. radicans contained phenolic compounds varying from 6.38 to 60.13 mg of GAE/gm of extractive, while in DPPH assay, EASF showed the highest free radical scavenging activity with IC50 is 4.69 μg/ml. The PESF exhibited highest thrombolytic activity (57.14% clot lysis) and the DMSF showed maximum 53.95% inhibition of heat-induced hemolysis of human RBCs. In both tail immersion and acetic acid induced writhing models, the PESF, DMSF, EASF at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight, induced a significant (P < 0.001) decrease in the painful sensation in mice. Substantial (P < 0.05) anti-hyperglycemic activity of test samples was found in mice loaded with glucose at the same doses mentioned earlier. Castor oil induced diarrheal test of the plant extractives has shown significant effect in comparison to control group. In CNS antidepressant activity assay, the test samples were able to reduce the duration of sleep in mice caused by thiopental administration. Conclusion All these findings revealed that C. radicans possess significant antioxidant, thrombolytic, membrane stabilizing, analgesic, hypoglycemic, anti-diarrheal and CNS antidepressant activities.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Traits and Biological Activity of Eryngium amethystinum and E. alpinum (Apiaceae)

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 364
Author(s):  
Dario Kremer ◽  
Marijana Zovko Končić ◽  
Ivan Kosalec ◽  
Iztok Jože Košir ◽  
Tanja Potočnik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Dilution Assay ◽  
Germacrene D ◽  
Antimicrobial Evaluation ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal

Eryngium amethystinum L. is a wild vegetable used in Croatia. Both E. amethystinum and E. alpinum L. are decorative plants that can also be used in horticulture. To find out the hidden qualities of these two species, the following biological activities were studied: essential oil (EO) composition, analyzed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GC, GC–MS); phenolic compound content (PC), analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC); total phenols as well as total flavonoids, analyzed by ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry (UV/Vis); antioxidants, analyzed by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical-scavenging activity (DPPH), b-carotene-linoleic acid assay, chelating activity and reducing power of the extracts; and antimicrobial evaluation by micro-dilution assay and inhibition of Candida albicans blastospore germination. The major constituents of EO were β-caryophyllene (15.2%), α-pinene (10.2%) and 2,3,6-trimethylbenzaldehyde (9.3%) for E. amethystinum and caryophyllene oxide (27.9%), bicyclogermacrene (13.2%) and germacrene D (8.2%) for E. alpinum. The methanol extracts of both species showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial and antifungal activity with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) less than or equal to 1.944 and 1.11 mg/mL, respectively.

scholarly journals Metabolomic Profiling and Antioxidant, Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities of Hyphaene thebaica

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 266
Author(s):  
Ghada A. Taha ◽  
Ibrahim B. Abdel-Farid ◽  
Hassan A. Elgebaly ◽  
Usama A. Mahalel ◽  
Mohamed G. Sheded ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Carcinoma Cell Lines ◽  
Metabolomic Profiling ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Positive Correlations

This study investigated the metabolic content and biological activities of Hyphaene thebaica leaves, male parts and fruits methanolic extracts. The phytochemical constituents were determined, and multivariate data analysis discriminated the evaluated three parts into three groups according to the content of phenolics, flavonoids, flavonols, saponins, anthocyanins and tannins. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) profiling of polyphenols revealed the dominance of catechins, rutin and apigenin-7-glucosides in leaves, protocatechuin, p-hydroxybenzoic, syringic, vanillic, rosmarinic, p-coumaric acids and chrysin in male parts, and chlorogenic acid in fruits. Leaves and male parts showed stronger free radical scavenging activity than the fruits. Positive correlations between total antioxidant capacity and carbohydrates, phenolics and flavonols were observed. The three extracts exhibited potent anti-cancer activity against liver and lung carcinoma cell lines. All extracts exhibited antibacterial activity, while only fruits showed antifungal efficacy. In conclusion, H. thebaica leaves, male parts and fruits contain a variety of phytochemicals with antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial activities.

scholarly journals A New Macrolactone, Racemolide Along With Seven Known Compounds With Biological Activities From Mangrove Plant,Lumnitzera racemosa

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1986125
Author(s):  
Ahmed Gomaa Gomaa Darwish ◽  
Mamdouh Nabil Samy ◽  
Sachiko Sugimoto ◽  
Hideaki Otsuka ◽  
Katsuyoshi Matsunami
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Mangrove Plant ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging ◽  
Lumnitzera Racemosa

One new macrolide, racemolide (1), was isolated from an MeOH extract of the leaves of Lumnitzera racemosa with 7 known compounds (2-8) by various chromatographic techniques via silica gel, octadecylsilyl column chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. The structure of the new compound was determined through a combination of spectroscopic and chemical analyses. The isolated compounds were evaluated for their antileishmanial, hepatoprotective, and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activities. Compound 1 showed potent antileishmanial activity at inhibition % value of 67.6 ± 1.24% compared with the clinical drug miltefosine (93.3 ± 4.39%). Compounds 1 and 5 possessed moderate hepatoprotective activity against acetaminophen (APAP)-induced hepatotoxicity using human HepG2 cells at protection % value of 21.70 ± 1.97% and 27.5 ± 1.41%, respectively, compared with the standard glycyrrhizin (69.50 ± 3.53%). Compounds 4, 6, 7, and 8 had high DPPH radical scavenging activity (91.10 ± 4.25, 91.53 ± 0.05, 91.91 ± 0.09, and 86.48 ± 2.87%, respectively), while compounds 3 and 5 showed moderate (45.38 ± 3.62% and 62.20 ± 1.47%, respectively), comparable with the standard trolox (89.21 ± 5.88%). These results suggest that the new compound, racemolide (1), and known compounds (3-8) are valuable as promising antileishmanial, hepatoprotective, and anti-oxidant agents.

scholarly journals Investigation of Potential Antioxidant, Thrombolytic and Neuropharmacological Activities of Homalomena aromatica Leaves Using Experimental and In Silico Approaches

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 975
Author(s):  
Md. Sekendar Ali ◽  
Syed Al Jawad Sayem ◽  
Habibullah ◽  
Yixian Quah ◽  
Eon-Bee Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Serotonin Receptor ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Anxiolytic Activity ◽  
Forced Swimming ◽  
Clot Lysis ◽  
Tail Suspension ◽  
Thrombolytic Activity ◽  
Plus Maze ◽  
Hole Board

The leaves of Homalomena aromatica are traditionally used in Bangladesh for the treatment of different chronic ailments. The purpose of this study was to explore in vitro antioxidant, thrombolytic activities, and in vivo neuropharmacological effects of methanolic extract of Homalomena aromatica (MEHA) leaves. Antioxidant activity of MEHA was assessed by a DPPH free radical scavenging assay and total phenolics content, total flavonoids content were also measured. The thrombolytic activity was determined by percentage of clot lysis and neuropharmacological activities by hole board, tail suspension, forced swimming and elevated plus maze tests. The results showed that the IC50 value of the extract against DPPH was 199.51 μg/mL. Quantitative analysis displayed higher contents of phenolics and flavonoids (147.71 mg gallic acid equivalent/g & 66.65 mg quercetin equivalent/g dried extract, respectively). The extract also showed a significant clot lysis (33.31%) activity. In case of anxiolytic activity, the elevate plus maze (EPM) test demonstrated an increase in time spent in open arms, and in case of hole board test, the number of head dipping was also significantly increased (p < 0.05). All the test compared with control (1% Tween in water) and standard (diazepam 1 mg/kg), significant dose (200 & 400 mg/kg) dependent anxiolytic activity was found. In antidepressant activity, there was a significant decrease in period of immobility in both test models (tail suspension and forced swimming) (p < 0.05). Moreover, 13 compounds were identified as bioactive, showed good binding affinities to xanthine oxidoreductase, tissue plasminogen activator receptor, potassium channel receptor, human serotonin receptor targets in molecular docking experiments. Furthermore, ADME/T analysis revealed their drug-likeness, likely pharmacological actions and non-toxic upon consumption. Taken together, our finding support the traditional medicinal use of this plant, which may provide a potential source for future drug discovery.

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND GALLIC ACID CONTENT IN ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF PUNICA GRANATUM L. LEAF

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Sreedevi P ◽  
Vijayalakshmi K
Keyword(s):  
Gallic Acid ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Ic50 Values

 Objective: The present research work was carried out to evaluate the antioxidant potential of ethanolic extract of Punica granatum leaf (EPGL) that belongs to the family of Punicaceae and determine its gallic acid (GA) content using chromatography method.Methods: Six complementary test systems, namely, 1,1-diphenyl 2-picryl hydrazine (DPPH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), superoxide (SO), nitric oxide (NO), hydroxyl (OH) radical scavenging, and reducing power activities were analyzed for determining antioxidant activity of EPGL. The simple and novel chromatography techniques such as thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were used for the detection and quantification of GA in EPGL.Results: IC50 values of EPGL were found to be 136 μg/ml for DPPH, 88.5 μg/ml for H2O2, 16.8 μg/ml for SO, 96.5 μg/ml for NO, and 143 μg/ml for OH. The ascorbic acid (AA) and GA were used as standard compounds. The absorbance of EPGL in reducing power assay was found to be 0.18 at 100 μg/ ml, while AA and GA absorbance was found to be 0.24 and 0.4 at the same concentration. The amount of GA in EPGL was found to be 1.189 mg/g.Conclusion: These findings suggested that EPGL could be a potential source of natural antioxidant, and HPLC method used for the determination of GA is simple, precise, accurate, and suitable for routine analysis of GA in EPGL.

scholarly journals Enhancement of Phenolics Content and Biological Activities of Longan (Dimocarpus Longan Lour.) Treated with Thermal and Aging Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Preaploy Hong-in ◽  
Waranya Neimkhum ◽  
Chanun Punyoyai ◽  
Suwannee Sri ◽  
Wantida Chaiyana
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Aluminium Chloride ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Dimocarpus Longan ◽  
Phenolics Content

Abstract This study is the first to successfully produce novel black Dimocarpus longan by undergoing thermal and ageing process. Pericarp, aril, and seed of black D. longan were macerated in 95% v/v ethanol. Their chemical compositions were investigated by Folin–Ciocalteu assay, aluminium chloride assay, and high-performance liquid chromatography. Antioxidant activities were evaluated in terms of radical scavenging and iron (III) reducing capacity. Enzyme inhibitory assay was used to evaluate the hyaluronidase inhibition. Black D. longan seed extract contained the significantly highest content of flavonoids and phenolic compounds (p < 0.05). Each gram of the extract contained 53.6 ± 0.9 mg of gallic acid, 19.8 ± 2.9 mg of corilagin, and 24.5 ± 0.7 mg of ellagic acid. This extract was the most potent anti-hyaluronidase and antioxidant with the strongest free radical scavenging activity and reducing power. Therefore, it was proposed as functional food and further used in the pharmaceutical or cosmeceutical industries.

scholarly journals Cannabidiol Content and In Vitro Biological Activities of Commercial Cannabidiol Oils and Hemp Seed Oils

Medicines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Masashi Kitamura ◽  
Yuka Kiba ◽  
Ryuichiro Suzuki ◽  
Natsumi Tomida ◽  
Akemi Uwaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Seed Oils ◽  
Hemp Seed ◽  
Industrial Hemp

Background: Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed contains high contents of various nutrients, including fatty acids and proteins. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound that can be extracted from C. sativa and used for treating epilepsy and pain. Industrial hemp products, including CBD and hemp seed oils, have become increasingly popular. Some products are marketed without a clear distinction between CBD and hemp seed oils. Herein, the CBD content and biological activities of commercial CBD and hemp seed oils were examined. Methods: CBD content was measured by high-performance liquid chromatography. For in vitro antioxidant activity determination, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2′-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical-scavenging assays were performed. Results: The CBD concentrations in the two CBD oil samples were 18.9 ± 0.5 and 9.2 ± 0.4 mg/mL. Of the seven hemp seed oil samples, six samples contained CBD in concentrations ranging from 2.0 ± 0.1 to 20.5 ± 0.5 µg/mL, but it was not detected in one sample. Antioxidant activity was observed in both CBD oil samples. Conclusions: The results indicate that (1) CBD content varied by hemp seed oil sample and that (2) antioxidant activity could be a useful landmark for discriminating CBD oils from hemp seed oils.

scholarly journals Profiling of antioxidant potential and phytoconstituents of Plantago coronopus

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 632-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. G. Pereira ◽  
L. Custódio ◽  
M. J. Rodrigues ◽  
N. R. Neng ◽  
J. M. F. Nogueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
It Use ◽  
Nitric Oxide Radical ◽  
Plantago Coronopus

Abstract The halophyte species Plantago coronopus has several described ethnomedicinal uses, but few reported biological activities. This work carried out for the first time a comparative analysis of P. coronopus organs in terms of phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of organic and water extracts from roots, leaves and flowers. The leaves contents in selected nutrients, namely amino acids and minerals, are also described. Roots (ethyl acetate and methanol extracts) had the highest radical scavenging activity (RSA) towards 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radicals, while leaves (hexane extract) had higher RSA on nitric oxide radical and iron chelating ability. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis identified eighteen phenolics from which salicylic acid and epicatechin are here firstly described in Plantago species. Leaves had mineral levels similar to those of most vegetables, proving to be a good source for elements like calcium, sodium, iron and magnesium, and also for several of the essential amino acids justifying it use as food. Our results, especially those regarding the phenolics composition, can explain the main traditional uses given to this plantain and, altogether, emphasize the potential of P. coronopus as a source of bioactive molecules particularly useful for the prevention of oxidative stress-related diseases.

scholarly journals Antioxidant and Antisteatotic Activities of a New Fucoidan Extracted from Ferula hermonis Roots Harvested on Lebanese Mountains

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1161
Author(s):  
Zeinab El Rashed ◽  
Giulio Lupidi ◽  
Hussein Kanaan ◽  
Elena Grasselli ◽  
Laura Canesi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Bioactive Compound ◽  
13C Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Antioxidant Property ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Cellular Models

Fucoidan is a fucose-rich sulfated polysaccharide with attractive therapeutic potential due to a variety of biological activities, including antioxidant action. Fucoidan is typically found in the cell wall of marine brown algae, but extra-algal sources have also been discovered. In the present work, for the first time we extracted a water soluble fucoidan fraction from the roots of the terrestrial shrub Ferula hermonis. This fucoidan fraction was termed FUFe, and contained fucose, glucose, sulfate, smaller amounts of monosaccharides such as galactose and mannose, and a minor quantity of proteins. FUFe structural features were investigated by FTIR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The antioxidant property of FUFe was measured by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays, which revealed a high radical scavenging capacity that was confirmed in in vitro cellular models. In hepatic and endothelial cells, 50 μg/mL FUFe could reduce ROS production induced by intracellular lipid accumulation. Moreover, in hepatic cells FUFe exhibited a significant antisteatotic action, being able to reduce intracellular triglyceride content and to regulate the expression of key genes of hepatic lipid metabolism. Altogether, our results candidate FUFe as a possible bioactive compound against fatty liver disease and related vascular damage.

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