Aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha Oliv. demonstrates antimalarial activity and improves redox imbalance and biochemical alterations in mice
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Malaria
is
an
infectious
disease,
which
has
continued
to
cause
inconceivable
loss
of
lives
every
year,
almost
unabatedly.
Currently,
it
become
more
difficult
treat
the
disease
due
emergence
and
spread
resistance
recommended
antimalarial
drugs.
This
situation
necessitates
urgent
search
for
compounds
with
unique
modes
action.
Here,
we
investigate
activity,
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
capacity
Enantia
chlorantha
aqueous
stem
bark
extract
(EcASBE)
in
vivo.
The
was
screened
selected
phytoconstituents
including
alkaloids
flavonoids.
We
evaluated
activity
EcASBE
against
Plasmodium
berghei
NK65
infection
mice,
using
curative,
prophylactic,
suppressive
test
models,
respectively.
In
addition,
activities
were
assessed.
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
inhibited
parasitaemia
dose-dependently,
highest
inhibition
(80.4%)
prolonged
survival
(MST
=
20)
observed
curative
test.
Our
findings
reveal
significant
improvement
serum
ALT,
AST,
ALP,
GGT,
levels
TNF-α,
creatinine
urea
following
administration.
Furthermore,
led
a
rise
CAT,
SOD,
GPx,
GSH,
concomitant
reduction
NO
MDA
levels.
antimalarial,
antioxidative,
antiperoxidative,
inflammatory-inhibiting
properties
plant
infected
mice
demonstrate
its
great
value
therapeutic
intervention,
substantiate
use
traditional
medicine
malaria
treatment.
Hence,
further
investigation
identify
repertoire
active
components
warranted.
Language: Английский
Coumarins and related compounds from the medicinal plants of Africa and drug discovery
Elsevier eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 287 - 323
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Insights into Tissue-Specific Specialized Metabolism in Wampee (Clausena lansium (Lour.) Skeels) Varieties
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 3092 - 3092
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Wampee
(Clausena
lansium
(Lour.)
Skeels)
has
natural
bioactive
components
with
diverse
health
benefits,
but
its
detailed
metabolism
and
tissue
distribution
are
not
fully
understood.
Here,
widely
targeted
metabolomics
analysis
methods
were
employed
to
analyze
the
wampee
fruit
(peel,
pulp,
seed)
of
17
different
varieties.
A
total
1286
metabolites
annotated,
including
lipids,
flavonoids,
polyphenols,
carbazole
alkaloids,
coumarins,
organic
acids,
among
others.
The
quantitative
matrix-assisted
laser
desorption/ionization–mass
spectrometry
imaging
(MALDI-MSI)
indicated
remarkable
variations
in
metabolite
categories
content
peel,
seed
fruit.
Additionally,
difference
found
that
metabolic
peel
contributed
dominantly
differences
varieties,
7
potential
biomarkers
identified.
In
this
study,
a
comprehensive
metabolome
landscape
was
established,
which
provided
important
information
for
isolation
identification
functional
components,
food
industry
application,
nutritional
improvement
breeding.
Language: Английский
Susceptibility Patterns in Staphylococcus and Klebsiella Causing Nosocomial Infections upon Treatment with E-Anethole-Rich Essential Oil from Clausena anisata
François Nguimatsia,
No information about this author
Evariste Josué Momo,
No information about this author
Paul Keilah Lunga
No information about this author
et al.
Drugs and Drug Candidates,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 244 - 255
Published: March 1, 2024
High
rates
of
resistance
to
antibiotics
are
associated
with
healthcare-related
infections,
thus
demonstrating
the
urgent
need
for
effective
antimicrobials
against
these
maladies.
The
present
study
aims
determine
chemical
composition
essential
oil
(EO)
from
Clausena
anisata
leaves
and
evaluate
their
antibacterial
activity
selected
nosocomial
bacteria.
To
this
end,
one
kilogram
(1
kg)
fresh
C.
was
washed
boiled
500
mL
distilled
water
2−4
h
using
a
Clevenger
apparatus.
then
collected
in
an
Erlenmeyer,
dried
anhydrous
sodium
sulfate,
bottled
tinted
glass
bottle
refrigerated
at
4
°C
before
analysis.
Next,
as-prepared
analyzed
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS).
further
tested
panel
bacteria,
including
Staphylococcus
Klebsiella
species,
among
others,
by
microdilution
resazurin
assay
minimum
inhibitory
bactericidal
concentrations
(MICs
MBCs,
respectively).
As
result,
0.77%
EO
extracted
anisata.
GC-MS
analysis
revealed
that
contained
E-anethole
(70.77%),
methyl
isoeugenol
(13.85%),
estragole
(4.10%),
γ-terpinene
(3.33%),
myrcene
(2.82%)
sabinene
(0.77%),
being
major
constituent.
Twenty-two
compounds
were
identified
through
chromatography.
Upon
testing
pathogens,
E-anethole-rich
exhibited
MIC
MBC
values
ranging
3.91
125
µg/mL
7.81
µg/mL,
respectively,
indicative
orientation
plant’s
(MIC/MBC
ratio
<
4).
This
novel
contribution
highlights
scientific
validation
use
traditional
treatment
various
infectious
diseases.
However,
toxicity
pharmacokinetic
studies,
mechanistic
bases
action,
vivo
experiments
should
be
investigated
successfully
plant
Language: Английский
Stage -Specific Antimalarial Activity of Alkaloidal Fractions of the Avicennia africana P. Beauv. (Avicenniaceae) Leaf Extract
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 2, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
global
call
for
malaria
eradication
rested
on
finding
drugs
that
not
only
act
against
asexual
but
also
sexual
forms
of
the
parasite.
drawbacks
in
disease
control
and
prevention
due
to
drug-resistant
clones
parasite
piqued
our
interest
exploring
alternative
antimalarial
from
mangrove
resources.
Aims
This
study
evaluates
stage-specific
anti-malarial
cytotoxic
activities
fractions
crude
alkaloidal
extracts
Avicennia
africana
leaves.
Methods
(AAA
AAQ)
A.
were
fractionated
using
column
chromatography
further
analysed
GC-mass
spectroscopy.
then
tested
activity
trophozoites,
schizonts,
gametocyte
stages
chloroquine-sensitive
strains
3D7
P.
falciparum
SYBR
Green
1
assay.
effects
evaluated
MTT-based
Results
AAA1-AAA5
AAQ1-AAQ5
produced
promising
trophozoitocidal
with
an
IC50
value
range
0.399–45.690
µg/mL,
artesunate
(ref
drug)
yielding
0.09x103
µg/mL.
schizonticidal
gametocytocidal
selected
demonstrated
high
potency
IC50s
0.622–18.820
µg/mL
drugs)
1.800x10-3
5.100x10-3
respectively.
effect
CC50
was
higher
than
100
negligible
cytotoxicity
erythrocytes
SI
ranged
2.189
280.899.
major
compounds
identified
AAA1,
AAQ1,
AAQ2
8-carbomoylquinoline,
razoxane,
dexrazoxane,
Conclusion
exhibited
trophozoitocidal,
schizonticidal,
no
significant
RBCs.
Quinoline-based
alkaloids
iron
chelators
this
plant
are
implicated
as
possible
lead-compound
transmission
blockers
Language: Английский
Aqueous extract of Enantia chlorantha Oliv. demonstrates antimalarial activity and improves redox imbalance and biochemical alterations in mice
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 22, 2024
Abstract
Background:
Malaria
is
an
infectious
oxidative
disease,
which
has
continued
to
cause
inconceivable
loss
of
lives
every
year,
almost
unabatedly.
Currently,
it
become
more
difficult
treat
the
disease
due
emergence
and
spread
resistance
recommended
antimalarial
drugs
including
ACTs,
necessitating
urgent
search
for
compounds
with
unique
modes
action.
Here,
we
investigated
activity,
antioxidant
antiinflammatory
capacity
Enantia
chlorantha
aqueous
stem
bark
extract
(EcASBE)
in
vivo.
Methods:
The
was
screened
selected
phytoconstituents
alkaloids
flavonoids.
We
evaluated
activity
EcASBE
against
Plasmodium
berghei
NK65
infection
in
mice,
using
curative,
prophylactic,
suppressive
test
models,
respectively.
In
addition,
activities
were
assessed.
Results:
The
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
inhibited
parasitaemia
dose-dependently,
highest
inhibition
(80.4%)
prolonged
survival
(MST=20)
observed
curative
test.
Our
findings
reveal
significant
improvement
serum
ALT,
AST,
ALP,
GGT,
levels
TNF-α,
creatinine
urea
following
administration.
Furthermore,
led
a
rise
CAT,
SOD,
GPx,
GSH,
concomitant
reduction
NO
MDA
levels.
Conclusion:
antimalarial,
antioxidative,
antiperoxidative,
inflammatory-inhibiting
properties
plant
infected
mice
demonstrate
its
great
value
therapeutic
intervention,
substantiate
use
traditional
medicine
malaria
treatment.
Hence,
further
investigation
identify
repertoire
active
components
warranted.
Language: Английский
In vitro and in silico anti-malarial activity and cytotoxicity of n-hexyl 1-O-rutinoside (a glycoside) isolated from Annickia polycarpa (DC.) Setten and Maas ex I.M. Turner (Annonaceae)
Journal of Ethnopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
319, P. 117287 - 117287
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Language: Английский
Phytochemical analysis, cytotoxicity, anti-trypanosomal, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Clausena anisata fruit, Azadirachta indica leaf and stem bark extracts
Emmanuel Kofi Kumatia,
No information about this author
Felix Kwame Zoiku,
No information about this author
Kyei Baffour
No information about this author
et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Abstract
Human
African
Trypanosomiasis
(HAT)
is
an
infectious
disease
which
kills
humans
and
animals
as
a
result
of
hematological
distortions,
oxidative
stress,
tissue
neuro
inflammations.
This
study
reports
on
the
difference
in
cytotoxicity,
anti-trypanosomal,
anti-oxidant
anti-inflammatory
activities
ethanol
extracts
from
Clausena
anisata
(CFE),
Azadirachta
indica
(Neem)
leaf
(NLE)
stem
bark
(NSBE),
medicinal
plants
used
to
treat
HAT
endemic
communities.
The
remarkably
inhibited
Trypanosomal
brucei
brucei
(Gutat
3.1)
parasite
vitro
with
CFE
recording
highest
effect
IC50
0.0055
(0.0955)
µg/mL
standard
Coptis
japonicum,
was
0.5957
(0.0693)
µg/mL.
Also,
anti-trypanosomal
activity
NLE
123.34%
higher
than
that
NSBE.
Percentage
number
wells
containing
viable
T.
b.
parasites
were
very
significantly
(P
<
0.001)
reduced
for
all
after
48
h
incubation.
Furthermore,
did
not
show
cytotoxicity
against
liver
(HepG2)
cells
(CC50s
>
100
µg/mL
SI
=
13.12–32,025.45).
NSBE
contained
quantity
phenolic
compounds
flavonoids
also
produced
DPPH
free
radical
scavenging
assay
(IC50
4.99
±
0.018)
protein
denaturation
0.1805
0.0002
µg/mL).
In
addition,
phytochemical
analysis
showed
classes
constituents
(7)
among
extracts.
These
results
indicates
CFE,
possessed
significant
their
actions.
However,
different
mechanism
involved
NLE,
since
greater
demonstrated
activities.
Due
remarkable
action
its
are
being
isolated
possible
development
into
novel
agents.
Language: Английский
Phytochemical Analysis, Cytotoxicity, and Antitrypanosomal, Antioxidant, and Anti‐Inflammatory Activities of Clausena anisata Fruit, Azadirachta indica Leaf, and Stem Bark Extracts
Journal of Parasitology Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Human
African
trypanosomiasis
(HAT)
is
an
infectious
disease
which
kills
humans
and
animals
as
a
result
of
hematological
distortions,
oxidative
stress,
tissue
neuroinflammations.
This
study
reports
on
the
differences
in
cytotoxicity,
antitrypanosomal,
antioxidant,
anti‐inflammatory
activities
ethanol
extracts
from
Clausena
anisata
fruit
(CFE),
Azadirachta
indica
(neem)
leaf
(NLE),
stem
bark
(NSBE),
medicinal
plants
used
to
treat
HAT
its
endemic
communities.
The
remarkably
inhibited
Trypanosoma
brucei
(GUTat
3.1)
parasite
vitro
with
CFE
recording
highest
effect
IC
50
0.0055
(0.0955)
μ
g
/
mL.
standard
Coptis
japonicum
was
0.5957
(0.0693)
Also,
antitrypanosomal
activity
NLE
123.34%
higher
than
that
NSBE.
percentage
number
wells
containing
viable
T.
b.
parasites
very
significantly
(
p
<
0.001)
reduced
for
all
after
48
h
incubation.
Furthermore,
did
not
show
cytotoxicity
against
liver
(HepG2)
cells
(CC
s
>
100
g/mL
SI
=
13.12–32,025.45).
NSBE
contained
quantity
phenolic
compounds
flavonoids
also
produced
antioxidant
DPPH
free
radical
scavenging
assay
(IC
4.99
±
0.018)
protein
denaturation
0.1805
0.0002
g/mL).
In
addition,
phytochemical
analysis
showed
classes
constituents
(seven)
among
extracts.
These
results
indicate
CFE,
NLE,
possessed
significant
their
actions.
However,
different
mechanism
involved
since
greater
demonstrated
activities.
Due
remarkable
action
are
being
isolated
possible
development
into
novel
agents.
Language: Английский