Phyto-pharmacological and computational profiling of Bombax ceiba Linn. Leaves revealed pharmacological properties against oxidation, hyperglycemia, pain, and diarrhea
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(15), P. e35422 - e35422
Published: July 30, 2024
The
present
study
aimed
to
conduct
phytochemical
and
pharmacological
profiling
of
methanolic
crude
extract
leaves
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Chemico-pharmacological evaluations of the dwarf elephant ear (Colocasia affinis Schott) plant metabolites and extracts: health benefits from vegetable source
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Introduction:
Colocasia
affinis
Schott
(Family:
Araceae),
found
in
the
Asian
region,
is
a
traditional
root
vegetable
consumed
by
locals
and
well-known
as
Dwarf
Elephant
Ear.
Methods:
For
pharmacological
exploration
of
this
vegetable,
four
kupchan
fractions
(i.e.
HSF,
DCMSF,
EASF,
AQSF)
from
ethanolic
extract
C.
were
employed
to
vitro
i.e.
antioxidant,
cytotoxicity,
antimicrobial
vivo
antidiarrheal
analgesic
assays,
followed
phytochemical
screening
GC-MS
protocol.
Result
Discussion:
In
antioxidant
assay,
AQSF
showed
promising
potential
with
an
IC
50
value
29.4
μg/mL
additionally,
it
exhibited
greatest
overall
phenolic
content,
measuring
57.23
mg
GAE/gm.
among
other
fractions.
The
also
revealed
cytotoxic
activity
brine
shrimp
lethality
assay
LC
1.36
μg/mL.
Both
EASF
substantial
efficacy
against
both
gram-positive
gram-negative
bacteria
well
various
fungus
species
remarkable
zone
inhibitions
compared
standards.
Whereas,
during
castor
oil-induced
acetic
acid-induced
writhing
DCMSF
at
400
mg/kg
dose
highest
51.16%
reduction
diarrhea
52.33%
writhing.
Phytochemical
several
chemical
groups
while
study
different
dwarf
elephant
ear
48
bioactive
phytochemicals
total.
Several
targets
such
KAS,
DHFR
for
anti-microbial
activities,
GLR,
URO
EGFR,
BCL-2
KOR,
DOR
activities
COX-2,
TNF-α
are
considered
molecular
docking
identified
phytocompounds
standards
along
ADME/T
studies
ascertain
their
safety,
drug
likeliness
profiles.
Conclusion:
To
recapitulate,
our
that
vegetables
can
be
prospective
source
therapeutics
development
besides
nutritive
food
values.
Language: Английский
Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity evaluation of Annona muricata-based silver-cobalt nanoparticles on WEHI 164 cell line
Anuoluwa Abimbola Akinsiku,
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Ruth Opiotu Odaudu,
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Oluwaseun Ejilude
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et al.
Results in Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102230 - 102230
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Unveiling the Therapeutic Potentials of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms) Flower against Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Depressive Disorders: GC‐MS/MS, In Vitro, In Vivo and In Silico Approaches
Chemistry & Biodiversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(12)
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Abstract
Water
hyacinth
(
Eichhornia
crassipes
(Mart.)
Solms)
is
a
highly
invasive
aquatic
weed
native
to
the
Amazonia
basin,
known
for
its
rapid
propagation,
adaptability,
and
utilization
in
traditional
medicine.
The
study
aims
unveil
therapeutic
potential
of
water
flowers
methanolic
extract
(EC
CME)
four
kupchan
fractions
PESF,
EC
DCMSF,
EASF,
ASF)
through
diversified
chemical‐pharmacological
approaches.
GC‐MS/MS
EC‐CME
uncovered
rich
tapestry
72
phytochemical
components.
In
vitro
DPPH
scavenging
assay
total
phenolic
content
determination
deciphered
promising
antioxidant
assays
with
remarkably
low
IC
50
values
0.353
0.485
μg/mL,
respectively
EC‐ESF
EC‐ASF.
Besides,
different
vivo
tests,
including
tail
emersion,
acetic
acid‐induced
writhing,
thiopental‐induced
sleeping
test
EC‐CME,
yielded
remarkable
8.61±0.29
min
immersion
time
compared
control's
2.05±0.11
at
highest
dose
(600
mg/kg).
best
%
inhibition
writhing
was
recorded
as
47.96
accrued
400
mg/kg
dose,
indicating
robust
pain‐relieving
properties.
onset
duration
sleep
are
significantly
ameliorated
unveiling
antidepressant
potential.
molecular
docking
studies
along
ADME/T
analysis
also
validated
wet
lab
findings
well
their
safety,
efficacy,
drug‐likeliness
profile.
Finally,
this
work
can
be
an
essential
hint
utilizing
weeds
drug
development
research.
Language: Английский
Unlocking the medicinal arsenal of Cissus assamica: GC‐MS/MS, FTIR, and molecular docking insights
Mohammad Abdullah Taher,
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Ripa Kundu,
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Aysha Akter Laboni
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et al.
Health Science Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
aims
This
study
investigated
the
biochemical
components
present
in
leaves
of
Cissus
assamica
.
The
primary
aim
was
to
analyze
these
using
advanced
techniques
assess
their
potential
therapeutic
applications.
Methodology
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
(FT‐IR)
spectroscopy,
Gas
Chromatography‐Mass
Spectrometry
(GC‐MS),
Mass
Spectral
analysis
were
employed
identify
characterize
compounds
leaves.
mass
spectra
each
compound
compared
with
data
from
Wiley
NIST
libraries
determine
names,
molecular
masses,
chemical
structures.
FT‐IR
identified
characteristic
functional
groups
by
specific
frequencies.
Results
discussion
spectroscopic
revealed
significant
vibrations
at
frequencies
3265.63,
2853.81,
1638.60,
1469.21,
1384.95
cm⁻¹,
indicating
presence
groups.
GC‐MS
distinct
compounds,
such
as
“aR‐Turmerone,”
“Curlone,”
“7,8‐Epoxylanostan‐11‐ol,
3‐acetoxy‐,”
“13‐Docosenamide,
(Z)‐,”
“Phenol,
3,5‐bis(1,1‐dimethylethyl)‐,”
“9,19‐Cyclolanostan‐3‐ol,
24,24‐epoxymethano‐,
acetate,”
“Quinoline‐5,8‐dione‐6‐ol,
7‐[[(4‐cyclohexylbutyl)amino]methyl]‐.”
These
exhibited
Their
cytotoxic,
antimicrobial,
antidiarrheal,
anti‐hyperglycemic,
pain‐relieving
properties
evaluated
comparing
them
reference
ligands
targeting
receptors,
including
dihydrofolate
reductase
(DHFR),
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(EGFR),
kappa
opioid
(KOR),
glucose
transporter
3
(GLUT
3),
cyclooxygenase
2
(COX‐2).
Conclusion
results
this
suggest
that
contain
bioactive
benefits
for
treating
infections,
diarrhea,
hyperglycemia,
pain.
However,
further
research
is
needed
conduct
comprehensive
phytochemical
screening
establish
precise
mechanisms
action
crude
extract
or
plant‐derived
compounds.
Language: Английский
Phyto-pharmacological wonders of genus Ficus: Ethnopharmacological insights and phytochemical treasures from natural products
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(12), P. 102211 - 102211
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Language: Английский
The miraculous Asian fruit Baccaurea motleyana Müll. Arg. (Rambai): exploring the phyto‐pharmacological potentials of fruit peel through GC‐MS/MS, in vitro, in vivo and in silico approaches
Chemistry & Biodiversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
ABSTRACT
Baccaurea
motleyana
Müll.
Arg.
(Rambai),
an
Asian
fruit
belonging
to
the
Phyllanthaceae
family,
is
cultivated
throughout
Southeast
Asia
and
has
been
traditionally
utilized
in
folk
medicine
address
eye
discomfort,
digestive
issues,
insomnia,
fevers.
This
study
of
peel
employed
four
Kupchan
fractions
(PSF,
DSF,
ESF,
ASF)
obtained
from
methanol
extract
B.
for
vitro
assessments,
including
antioxidant
cytotoxicity
antimicrobial
activities.
The
crude
was
also
used
vivo
evaluations,
focusing
on
antidiarrheal
antidepressant
effects,
complemented
by
phytochemical
screening
analysis
using
GC–MS/MS.
investigation
identified
20
phytochemicals,
with
primary
constituents,
phenol,
3,5‐bis(1,1‐dimethylethyl)
(26.14%)
1‐heptadec‐1‐ynyl‐cyclohexanol
(23.12%).
exhibited
potent
activity
(IC
50
:
9.43
µg/mL)
(LC
6.01
µg/mL).
most
significant
effect
observed
at
a
dosage
400
mg/kg.
Molecular
docking
studies
revealed
that
compounds,
such
as
C9,
C2,
C19,
displayed
noteworthy
binding
affinities
against
glutathione
reductase
(−6.3
kcal/mol),
urease
oxidase
(−6
monoamine
A
(−6.5
kcal/mol)
receptors.
In
summary,
our
demonstrates
fruits,
like
Rambai,
could
serve
promising
source
therapeutics
drug
development
countries.
Language: Английский