Small Steps to the Big Picture for Health‐Promoting Applications Through the Use of Chickweed (Stellaria media): In Vitro, In Silico, and Pharmacological Network Approaches
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 9295 - 9313
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
ABSTRACT
Stellaria
media
L.,
also
called
chickweed,
is
widespread
in
all
parts
of
the
world.
In
present
study,
we
investigated
biological
properties
and
chemical
profiles
different
extracts
(ethyl
acetate,
ethanol,
ethanol/water,
water)
S.
.
The
were
examined
using
UHPLC/MS/MS
technique.
Regarding
properties,
antioxidant
as
well
enzyme‐inhibiting
cytotoxic
effects
demonstrated
by
vitro
methods.
To
obtain
further
information
about
structure‐ability
relationship,
network
pharmacology
molecular
docking
performed.
Twelve
phenolic
compounds
identified
most
them
flavonoids
(apigenin,
kaempferol
derivatives,
etc.).
water
extract
showed
best
free
radical
scavenging
activity,
while
ethanol
was
active
reducing
power
tests.
When
inhibiting
AChE,
ethyl
acetate
inhibitory
effect.
has
a
good
effect
on
HepG2
(cell
viability:
33.9%
at
concentration
100
g/mL).
analysis,
performed
STRING
database,
included
these
45
cancer‐associated
targets.
hub
genes
TP53,
CDKN2A,
PTEN,
KRAS,
HRAS.
acacetin‐
O
‐hexoside‐
‐deoxyhexoside
napigenin‐7‐
‐hexoside
exhibit
remarkable
binding
energies
with
proteins.
Consequently,
can
be
potential
raw
materials
for
designing
functional
formulations
pharmaceutical,
nutraceutical,
cosmeceutical
industries.
Language: Английский
Decoding chemical profiles and biological activities of aerial parts and roots of Eryngium thorifolium Boiss by HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS and in vitro chemical assays
Food Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61, P. 104556 - 104556
Published: June 12, 2024
Language: Английский
From small‐scale studies to an encompassing view: Inhibiting inflammation and clinically relevant enzymes with various extracts of Primula vulgaris using in vitro and in silico techniques
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
The
genus
Primula
holds
great
importance
as
a
source
of
traditional
remedies
in
various
folk
medicine
systems.
In
the
present
study,
we
investigated
chemical
composition
and
biological
properties
different
extracts
(ethyl
acetate,
ethanol,
ethanol/water,
water)
aerial
parts
rhizomes
vulgaris
.
To
determine
profile,
were
analyzed
using
ultrahigh
performance
liquid
chromatography‐high‐resolution
mass
spectrometry
(UHPLC‐HRMS)
technique
flavonoids
major
group
this
profile.
antioxidant
capacity
was
demonstrated
by
vitro
tests
general
ethanol/water
extract
found
to
be
most
potent.
Enzyme
inhibition
studied
against
enzymes
ethanol
more
active
than
others.
assess
anti‐inflammatory
potential
at
molecular
level,
human
dermal
fibroblasts
(HDF)
treated
with
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
experiments
showed
that
levels
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NFKB),
receptor
for
advanced
glycation
endproducts
(RAGE),
activator
protein‐1
(AP‐1),
interleukin
6
(IL‐6),
17
(IL‐17)
tumor
necrosis
(TNF)‐alpha
significantly
reduced
after
treatment
tested
extracts.
addition,
an
inhibitory
effect
on
collagenase,
elastase,
hyaluronidase,
which
are
involved
inflammatory
process
destabilization
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
P.
has
been
observed
modulate
metalloproteinase
(MMP)
synthesis
decreasing
concentration
cellular
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
during
LPS‐induced
inflammation.
This
study
also
examined
binding
dynamic
behavior
proteins
associated
skin
infections
ligands
derived
from
Simulations
AutoDock
Vina
V1.1.2
GROMACS
2023.1
isoquercetin
particular
superior
interactions
hyaluronidase.
These
findings
important
development
therapeutic
strategies
health
infection
control.
summary,
can
considered
natural
bioactive
compounds
effective
health‐promoting
applications
nutraceuticals,
pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics
Language: Английский
A rich source of natural compounds: comprehensive research on biological properties of Lamium orientale
Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Language: Английский
PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIAL CELLULOSE BIOCOMPOSITES BASED ON THYMUS SIPYLEUS BOISS. EXTRACT
Mühendislik Bilimleri ve Tasarım Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 165 - 176
Published: March 19, 2025
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
improve
the
antibacterial
properties
bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
produced
by
ex
situ
modification
in
Kombucha
culture
medium.
Bioactive
methanol
extract
from
plant
Thymus
sipyleus
Boiss.
added
BC
obtain
a
bioactive
and
cost-effective
biocomposite.
SEM
FTIR
analyses
confirmed
nanofibers,
porous
structure
chemical
bonding
with
nanofibers
revealed
that
biocomposites
were
successfully
produced.
A
significant
decrease
water
retention
swelling
behavior
observed
biocomposites.
activity
determined
according
AATC100-2004
method.
bactericidal
activities
compared
those
gram-positive
bacteria
Staphylococcus
aureus
ATCC
25923
gram-negative
Escherichia
coli
25922.
Biocomposite
T010
(0.10%
extract)
showed
strong
activity,
reducing
E.
84.6%
S.
97.54%.
results
show
T.
can
be
used
as
an
effective
agent
at
appropriate
concentrations
biocomposite
has
excellent
properties.
Language: Английский
Characterising the Metabolomic Diversity and Biological Potentials of Extracts from Different Parts of Two Cistus Species Using UHPLC-MS/MS and In Vitro Techniques
Shakeel Ahmed,
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Gökhan Zengin,
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Selami Selvı
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et al.
Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 795 - 795
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
biochemical
composition
and
biological
properties
of
different
parts
(leaves,
roots,
twigs)
two
Language: Английский
Chemical Constituents, Antioxidant, and Enzyme Inhibitory Potentials Supported by In‐Silico Studies of the n‐Hexane Extract and Essential Oil of Platycladus orientalis (L.) Franco Leaves
Doaa A. Korany,
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Nilofar Nilofar,
No information about this author
Gökhan Zengin
No information about this author
et al.
Chemistry & Biodiversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Abstract
Platycladus
orientalis
leaves
are
widely
used
in
traditional
medicine
to
treat
different
ailments.
In
the
present
study,
volatile
constituents
were
obtained
by
n
‐hexane
extraction
and
hydrodistillation.
Comprehensive
metabolomic
profiling
was
performed
using
GC‐MS
analysis.
Furthermore,
vitro
antioxidant
potential
enzyme‐inhibitory
activity
assessed
supported
silico
profiling.
Results
revealed
predominance
of
monoterpene
hydrocarbons
hydrodistilled
oil
(42.30
%)
followed
oxygenated
sesquiterpenes
(32.10
%);
with
cedrol
as
main
component.
Diterpenoids
(49.70
sesquiterpene
(13.43
major
components
extract;
vulgarol
A,
a
diterpene
alcohol,
constituent.
The
demonstrated
significantly
higher
across
all
assays,
including
ABTS
DDPH
scavenging
activity,
CUPRAC,
FRAP
assays.
However,
extract
broad
inhibitory
effects
against
butyrylcholinesterase,
tyrosinase,
α
‐amylase,
‐glucosidase
enzymes,
molecular
docking
study
predictive
ADME
Therefore,
it
may
be
concluded
that
is
viable
option
for
treating
dysregulated
enzyme
conditions.
addition,
use
pharmaceutical
industries
management
oxidative
stress
can
inferred.
These
results
warrant
further
studies
validate
therapeutic
extract.
Language: Английский
Investigating the phytochemical profile, biological potentials, morphological, and anatomical characteristics of Cyclotrichium origanifolium (Labill.) Manden. & Scheng. (Lamiaceae) from Turkey
PROTOPLASMA,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Language: Английский
Antigenotoxic Effects of Stachys viscosa (Lamiaceae), A Potential Medicinal Plant In Drosophila melanogaster
Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
This
research
aimed
to
examine
the
anti-genotoxic
properties
of
Stachys
viscosa,
a
plant
Lamiaceae
family,
which
has
medicinal
and
aromatic
is
widely
used
in
cosmetics,
food,
pharmaceutical
industries.
The
Drosophila
wing
somatic
mutation
recombination
test
(SMART),
an
vivo
tool
for
evaluating
recombination,
was
employed.
effect
S.
viscosa
against
mitomycin
C
(MMC)
mutagen
investigated.
study
evaluated
doses
5
mg,
15
45
60
mg
concluding
that
effectively
mitigated
DNA
damage
induced
by
MMC.
At
65
total
number
spots
caused
MMC
suppressed
8.21%
13.17%,
respectively.
data
collected
indicate
possesses
certain
properties.
Language: Английский