scholarly journals Evaluate the Toxicity of Pyrethroid Insecticide Cypermethrin before and after Biodegradation by Lysinibacillus cresolivuorans Strain HIS7

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1903
Author(s):  
Ebrahim Saied ◽  
Amr Fouda ◽  
Ahmed M. Alemam ◽  
Mahmoud H. Sultan ◽  
Mohammed G. Barghoth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retention Time ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Vero Cells ◽  
Soil Extract ◽  
Pyrethroid Insecticide ◽  
Bacterial Degradation ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Incubation Condition ◽  
Inoculum Volume

Herein, bacterial isolate HIS7 was obtained from contaminated soil and exhibited high efficacy to degrade pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin. The HIS7 isolate was identified as Lysinibacillus cresolivuorans based on its morphology and physiology characteristics as well as sequencing of 16S rRNA. The biodegradation percentages of 2500 ppm cypermethrin increased from 57.7% to 86.9% after optimizing the environmental factors at incubation condition (static), incubation period (8-days), temperature (35 °C), pH (7), inoculum volume (3%), and the addition of extra-carbon (glucose) and nitrogen source (NH4Cl2). In soil, L. cresolivuorans HIS7 exhibited a high potential to degrade cypermethrin, where the degradation percentage increased from 54.7 to 93.1% after 7 to 42 days, respectively. The qualitative analysis showed that the bacterial degradation of cypermethrin in the soil was time-dependent. The High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis of the soil extract showed one peak for control at retention time (R.T.) of 3.460 min and appeared three peaks after bacterial degradation at retention time (R.T.) of 2.510, 2.878, and 3.230 min. The Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis confirmed the successful degradation of cypermethrin by L. cresolivuorans in the soil. The toxicity of biodegraded products was assessed on the growth performance of Zea mays using seed germination and greenhouse experiment and in vitro cytotoxic effect against normal Vero cells. Data showed the toxicity of biodegraded products was noticeably decreased as compared with that of cypermethrin before degradation.

scholarly journals Bioactive Sesquiterpene Obtained from Schinus areira L. (Anacardiaceae) Essential Oil

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Silvana Rodriguez ◽  
Rosa Ana Sueiro ◽  
Ana Paula Murray ◽  
José Manuel Leiro
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Metabolic Activation ◽  
Mutagenic Effect ◽  
13C Nmr Spectroscopy ◽  
Reversed Phase ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Trolox Equivalent

The essential oils (EOs) from the leaves of Schinus areira and one of its components, globulol, were studied for their antioxidant, antimutagenic and antipromutagenic activities. The chemical composition of the EOs obtained using hydrodistillation was determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and fractionated using reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC). The active compound (16.61%) isolated was identified by comparison of its 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy with those reported in the literature. The antioxidant activity of the EOs and globulol were determined using two methods: crocin bleaching inhibition (Trolox Equivalent Value, TEV Krel = 1.16 ± 0.11 vs. 1.24 ± 0.22) and scavenging of the DPPH radical (IC50 = 38.75 ± 2.5 μg/mL vs. 5.60 ± 0.9 μg/mL). The antimutagenic and antipromutagenic activities were evaluated in vitro and ex vivo, using the Ames assay with five strains of Salmonella typhimurium with and without exogenous metabolic activation (rat liver fraction S9), against different mutagens. The result determined that globulol and EOs of S. areira at the applied doses do not exhibit any mutagenic effect and showed the highest antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals Salvia ceratophylla L. from South of Jordan: new insights on chemical composition and biological activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 307-316
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sanad Abu-Darwish ◽  
Célia Cabral ◽  
Zulfigar Ali ◽  
Mei Wang ◽  
Shabana I. Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Vero Cells ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
No Production ◽  
Main Constituent ◽  
Microbial Infections

Abstract In Jordan, Salvia ceratophylla L. is traditionally used in the treatment of cancer, microbial infections, and urinary disorders. This study aimed: (1) to chemically characterize S. ceratophylla essential oil (EO) from South Jordan, by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS); and (2) to evaluate in vitro the cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and antiprotozoal activities of the EO, it’s predominant components, and the hexane (A), ethyl acetate (B), methanol (C) and crude-methanol extracts (D). The analysis revealed that the EO has 71 compounds, with linalool (54.8%) as main constituent. Only the hexane extract (A) showed some cytotoxic activity against SK-MEL, KB, BT-549, SK-OV-3, LLC-PK1 and VERO cells lines with IC50 between 60 and > 100 µg/mL. The EO inhibited NO production (IC50 90 µg/mL) and NF-κB activity (IC50 38 µg/mL). The extracts A, B, and D inhibited NO production and NF- κB activity with IC50 between 32 and 150 µg/mL. Linalool considerably inhibited NO production (IC50 18 µg/mL). The extracts tested did not exhibit antileishmanial activity. Regarding antitrypanosomal activity, the EO exhibited significant results with IC50 2.65 µg/mL. In conclusion, Jordan S. ceratophylla EO represents a rich source of linalool and bears a promising therapeutic potential for further antitrypanosomal drug development.

scholarly journals Ethanol Extract of Cudrania tricuspidata Leaf Ameliorates Hyperuricemia in Mice via Inhibition of Hepatic and Serum Xanthine Oxidase Activity

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Hui Song ◽  
Dae-Hun Park ◽  
Min-Suk Bae ◽  
Chul-Yung Choi ◽  
Jung-Hyun Shim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Xanthine Oxidase ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Cudrania Tricuspidata ◽  
Active Constituents

Cudrania tricuspidata Bureau (Moraceae) (CT) is a dietary and medicinal plant distributed widely in Northeast Asia. There have been no studies on the effect of CT and/or its active constituents on in vivo xanthine oxidase (XO) activity, hyperuricemia, and gout. The aim of this study was to investigate XO inhibitory and antihyperuricemic effects of the ethanol extract of CT leaf (CTLE) and its active constituents in vitro and in vivo. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses were used to determine a chemical profile of CTLE. XO inhibitory and antihyperuricemic effects of CTLE given orally (30 and 100 mg/kg per day for 1 week) were examined in potassium oxonate-induced hyperuricemic ICR mice. CTLE exhibited XO inhibitory activity in vitro with an IC50 of 368.2 μg/mL, significantly reduced serum uric acid levels by approximately 2-fold (7.9 nM in normal mice; 3.8 nM in 30 mg/kg CTLE; 3.9 nM in 100 mg/kg CTLE), and significantly alleviated hyperuricemia by reducing hepatic (by 39.1 and 41.8% in 30 and 100 mg/kg, respectively) and serum XO activity (by 30.7 and 50.1% in 30 and 100 mg/kg, respectively) in hyperuricemic mice. Moreover, several XO inhibitory and/or antihyperuricemic phytochemicals, such as stigmasterol, β-sitosterol, vitamin E, rutin, and kaempferol, were identified from CTLE. Compared with rutin, kaempferol showed markedly higher XO inhibitory activity in vitro. Our present results demonstrate that CTLE may offer a promising alternative to allopurinol for the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout.

scholarly journals Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloids of Cissampelos Sympodialis With in Vitro Antiviral Activity Against Zika Virus

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poliena Gomes da Silva ◽  
Aventino H. Fonseca ◽  
Malu P. Ribeiro ◽  
Taizia D. Silva ◽  
Cristiane F. F. Grael ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiviral Activity ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Antiviral Agents ◽  
Virus Titer ◽  
Vero Cells ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Bisbenzylisoquinoline Alkaloids ◽  
Bioassay Guided Fractionation

In search of new antiviral compounds against Zika virus we conducted a bioassay-guided fractionation of bisbenzyilisoquinoline alkaloids isolated from Cissampelos sympodialis (Menispermaceae), a medicinal plant species endemic to Brazil. Six subfractions were obtained from a tertiary alkaloidal fraction of the rhizomes (TAFrz) using preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. All the subfractions were tested against Zika virus-infected Vero cells as the cellular model to evaluate cytotoxicity and antiviral effective concentrations. The results showed that three of the six TAFrz subfractions tested were active. The most active ones were the subfraction 6 (that consisted of the alkaloids methylwarifteine and warifteine present as a mixture at a ratio of 8.8:1.2 respectively) and the subfraction 5, that was later identified as warifteine, the major tertiary alkaloid of this species. Warifteine was able to significantly reduce virus titer in Zika virus-infected Vero cells with an IC50 of 2.2 μg/ml and this effect was selective (selectivity index, SI = 68.3). Subfraction 6 had an IC50 = 3.5 μg/ml and was more cytotoxic than pure warifteine, with SI = 6.14. Fraction 5 and fraction 6 were more potent in decreasing the viral titer of Zika virus-infected Vero cells than 6-methylmercaptopurine riboside (IC50 = 24.5 μg/ml and SI = 11.9), a mercaptopurine riboside with ZIKV antiviral activity used as a positive control. Our data demonstrate that alkaloids of the bisbenzylisoquinoline type may be explored as new antiviral agents or as an useful pharmacophore for investigating ZIKV antiviral activity.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF FREE ALKALOID AND NON-FREE ALKALOID ETHANOL 70% EXTRACT OF JUSTICIA GENDARUSSA BURM F. LEAVES AGAINST REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE HIV ENZYME IN VITRO AND CHEMICAL COMPOUND ANALYSIS

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Bambang Prajogo ◽  
Prihartini Widiyanti ◽  
Hafrizal Riza
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Reverse Transcriptase ◽  
Retention Time ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Hiv Reverse Transcriptase ◽  
Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme ◽  
Anti Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV-AIDS is a global problem and the deadliest disease in the world. One of HIV and AIDS prevention strategy can be done with traditional medicine research program from natural resource that has anti-HIV AIDS activity. It has been found that 70% ethanol extract of Justicia gendarussa Burm.f leaves, alkaloid free and alkaloid non-free, has a strong inhibitory activity against HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme, as an effort to find a solution in the face of HIV AIDS prevalence that is still high with problem of HIV-AIDS treatment such as side effects and resistances. Justicia gendarussa had already known for having an effect anti-HIV and therefore we were looking at the mechanism of inhibition of HIV Reverse Transcriptase enzyme. Both types of extracts were tested in vitro using ELISA technique and analysed chemical content of Gendarusin A as anti-HIV using high performance liquid chromatography. ELISA test results obtained percent inhibition, respectively for 254.2, 254.2, 235.6, and 279.7 for the concentration of 5 ppm, 10 ppm, 15 ppm and 20 ppm of free alkaloid extract and 169.0, 164.0, 130.5 and 369.5 for the concentration of 5 ppm, 10 ppm, 15 ppm and 20 ppm of non-free-alkaloid extract. The results of high performance liquid chromatography obtained Gendarusin A in the free-alkaloid extract at retention time 8.402 minutes and non-free alkaloid extract at retention time 8.381. Therefore, these results concluded that the Justicia gendarussa Burm.f can be a useful resource for the isolation and development of new anti-HIV.

scholarly journals Pyomelanin produced by Streptomyces sp. ZL-24 and its protective effects against SH-SY5Y cells injury induced by hydrogen peroxide

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumei Li ◽  
Zhengmao Ye ◽  
Peng Lu ◽  
Lingchao Lu
Keyword(s):  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Oxidative Injury ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Pyrolysis Gas ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
Spectra Analysis ◽  
Tyrosinase Gene

AbstractA soluble melanin pigment produced by Streptomyces sp. ZL-24 was purified and named StrSM. The elemental analysis of StrSM showed it consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The spectrum analysis, including ultraviolet–visible absorption spectrum, Fourier-transform infrared spectrum, and pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, indicated that StrSM might be pyomelanin. High performance liquid chromatography and liquid chromatography–mass spectra analysis of intermediate metabolite showed the presence of homogentisic acid (HGA). Moreover, the enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, involved in HGA biosynthesis, showed high activity during melanin production. Subsequently, a tyrosinase gene (melC2) and hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase gene double mutant demonstrated StrSM is pyomelanin. In vitro bioactivity assay showed that StrSM had excellent protective capability against SH-SY5Y cell oxidative injury. To our knowledge, the results firstly provide comprehensive data on Streptomyces pyomelanin identification and a promising candidate compound to treat oxidative injury of neurocytes.

Secretion of 19-hydroxyandrostenedione and 19-hydroxytestosterone by porcine Leydig cells in vitro and in vivo

1993 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
pp. 281-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. I. Raeside ◽  
R. L. Renaud ◽  
R. M. Friendship ◽  
M. W. Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Leydig Cells ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Testicular Vein ◽  
Secretory Products ◽  
Adrenal Secretion

ABSTRACT 19-Hydroxytestosterone and 19-hydroxyandrostenedione have been identified as secretory products of the testes in the mature male domestic pig. Their isolation and identification were made by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography and capillary gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (CGC-MS) of extracts from testicular vein blood and media of incubations with Leydig cells. Blood was collected from veins on the surface of the testes of anaesthetized boars. Collagenase-dispersed Percoll-purified cells (> 90% pure) were incubated (20 × 106 cells/flask) with androstenedione (8·75 μmol/l) or [3H]androstenedione (5 × 106 c.p.m.) for < 60 min. Steroids were recovered from plasma or media by solid-phase extraction and the unconjugated fractions chromatographed isocratically in two solvent systems (acetonitrile: water, 37:63 (v/v) and methanol: water, 70:30 (v/v)) before CGC-MS analysis. 19-Hydroxy-testosterone was present in greater quantities than 19-hydroxyandrostenedione in testicular vein blood; it was also seen as a quantitatively significant metabolite of unlabelled and radioactive androstenedione in the incubation studies. The demonstration of the secretion of 19-hydroxyandrogens from porcine testes thus raises questions concerning the physiological significance of a testicular, rather than an adrenal, secretion of these compounds. Journal of Endocrinology (1993) 137, 281–289

Cannabis Sativa L. Flower and Bud Extracts inhibited In vitro Cholinesterases and b-Secretase Enzymes Activities: Possible Mechanisms of Cannabis use in Alzheimer Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teboho Mooko ◽  
Asis Bala ◽  
Satyajit Tripathy ◽  
Chethan S. Kumar ◽  
Chandrashekara P. Mahadevappa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Vero Cells ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Secretase Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Potential

Background: There are anecdotal claims on the use of Cannabis sativa L. in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, but there is lack of scientific data to support the efficacy and safety of Cannabis sativa L. for Alzheimer’s disease. Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of aerial parts of Cannabis sativa L. on the cholinesterases and β-secretase enzyme activity as one of the possible mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: The phytochemical and heavy metal contents were analysed. The extracts were screened for acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase and β-secretase activity. Cytotoxicity of extracts was performed in normal vero and pre-adipocytes cell lines. The extracts were characterized using high performance thin layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography for their chemical fingerprints. Alkaloids, flavonoids and glycosides were present amongst the tested phytochemicals. Cannabidiol concentrations were comparatively high in the hexane and dichloromethane than in dichloromethane: methanol (1:1) and methanol extracts. Results: Hexane and dichloromethane extracts showed a better inhibitory potential towards cholinesterase activity, while water, hexane, dichloromethane: methanol (1:1) and methanol showed an inhibitory potential towards β-secretase enzyme activity. All extracts showed no cytotoxic effect on pre-adipocytes and vero cells after 24- and 48-hours of exposure. Conclusion: Therefore, this may explain the mechanism through which AD symptoms may be treated and managed by Cannabis sativa L. extracts.

scholarly journals Momilactones A and B Are α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Inhibitors

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Quan ◽  
Hoang-Dung Tran ◽  
Tran Xuan ◽  
Ateeque Ahmad ◽  
Tran Dat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
In Vitro Assays ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Rice Grain ◽  
Esi Ms ◽  
13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

Momilactones A (MA) and B (MB) are the active phytoalexins and allelochemicals in rice. In this study, MA and MB were purified from rice husk of Oryza sativa cv. Koshihikari by column chromatography, and purification was confirmed by high-performance liquid chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS), and 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance analyses. By in vitro assays, both MA and MB exerted potent inhibition on α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities. The inhibitory effect of MB on these two key enzymes was greater than that of MA. Both MA and MB exerted greater α-glucosidase suppression as compared to that of the commercial diabetic inhibitor acarbose. Quantities of MA and MB in rice grain were 2.07 ± 0.01 and 1.06 ± 0.01 µg/dry weight (DW), respectively. This study was the first to confirm the presence of MA and MB in refined rice grain and reported the α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the two compounds. The improved protocol of LC-ESI-MS in this research was simple and effective to detect and isolate MA and MB in rice organs.

scholarly journals Bio-Guided Isolation of Prospective Bioactive Constituents from Roots of Clausena indica (Dalzell) Oliv

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (24) ◽  
pp. 4442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Van Quan ◽  
Tran Dang Xuan ◽  
La Hoang Anh ◽  
Hoang-Dung Tran
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Tyrosinase Inhibitor ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Tandem Mass Spectrometric

Clausena indica fruits are routinely used for the culinary purpose as natural spices, whereas leaves and roots are folk medicine with various health benefits in southern China, South and Southeast Asia. In this study, the bioassay-guided fractionation by column chromatography yielded three pure compounds including dentatin, nordentatin, and clausine K and five active fractions (Re1-5) from C. indica roots. These known anticancer compounds were confirmed by X-ray diffraction, 1H-, 13C-nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometric (ESI-MS-MS) analyses. Meanwhile, the phytochemical constituents from fractions were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The isolates, fractions’ components and their biological activities were first time investigated on C. indica. By in vitro DPPH and ABTS scavenging assays, nordentatin (IC50 = 49.2 and 69.9 µg/mL, respectively) and the fraction Re4 (32.4 and 38.5 µg/mL, respectively) showed the strongest antiradical activities, whereas clausine K presented a moderate and dentatin had negligible antioxidant activity, respectively. The anti-α-amylase activity of C. indica root extracts was mainly attributed to the fraction Re2 which inactivated the enzymatic assay with IC50 of 573.8 µg/mL. Among tested samples, only nordentatin and clausine K were effective in the pancreatic elastase inhibition, however, their influences were trivial. Markedly, clausine K and Re4 performed the most remarkable tyrosinase inhibition with IC50 values of 179.5 and 243.8 µg/mL, respectively, which were in turn 4 and 3 times stronger than myricetin (IC50 = 735.6 µg/mL), a well-known tyrosinase inhibitor. This is the first report affirming clausine K to be a new strong tyrosinase inhibitor. Isolated compounds from C. indica roots were quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), of which, dentatin, nordentatin, and clausine K accounted for 14.74, 6.14, and 1.28 mg/g dry weight. The findings suggest that bioactive constituents from C. indica roots may be potentially employed for the development of antidiabetic, antiaging and cosmetic agents.

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