Chemical profiling of volatile compounds of the essential oil of grey-leaved rockrose (Cistus albidus L.) and its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activity in vitro and in silico

Frontiers in Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

Cistus albidus : L., also known as Grey-leaved rockrose and locally addressed šṭab or tûzzâla lbîḍa, is a plant species with well-established reputation for its health-promoting properties traditional use the treatment of various diseases. This research delves into exploring essential oil extracted from aerial components (referred to CAEO), aiming comprehend concerning antioxidation, anti-inflammation, antimicrobial efficacy, cytotoxicity. Firstly, comprehensive analysis CAEO’s chemical composition was performed through Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Subsequently, four complementary assays were conducted assess antioxidant potential, including DPPH scavenging, β-carotene bleaching, ABTS total capacity assays. The investigation delved anti-inflammatory via 5-lipoxygenase assay effects CAEO against bacterial fungal strains. Additionally, investigated cytotoxic on two human breast cancer subtypes, namely, MCF-7 MDA-MB-231. Chemical revealed camphene major compound, comprising 39.21% composition, followed by α-pinene (19.01%), bornyl acetate (18.32%), tricyclene (6.86%), melonal (5.44%). Notably, exhibited robust activity, demonstrated low IC 50 values in (153.92 ± 4.30 μg/mL) (95.25 3.75 assays, indicating ability counteract oxidative damage. confirmed potent potential 120.51 3.33 TE μmol/mL 458.25 3.67 µg AAE/mg, respectively. In terms displayed substantial lipoxygenase inhibition at 0.5 mg/mL. Its broad-spectrum, although some resistance observed case Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus . significant dose-dependent inhibitory tumor cell lines vitro computational analyses carried out appraise physicochemical characteristics, drug-likeness, pharmacokinetic constituent molecules, while toxicity assessed using Protox II web server.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Anti-Colon Cancer Potential of Polygonum minus: Integrating In Vitro and In Silico Studies

Food Bioscience, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 64, P. 105853 - 105853

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Three Essential Oils Collected from Eastern Morocco (Origanum compactum, Salvia officinalis, and Syzygium aromaticum): A Comparative Study

Plants, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(19), P. 3376 - 3376

Published: Sept. 25, 2023

Throughout history, essential oils have been employed for their pleasing scents and potential therapeutic benefits. These shown promise in various areas, including aromatherapy, personal care products, natural remedies, even as alternatives to traditional cleaning agents or pest control solutions. The study aimed explore the chemical makeup, antioxidant, antibacterial properties of Origanum compactum Benth., Salvia officinalis L., Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. et Perry. Initially, composition three oils, O. (HO), S. (HS), (HC) was analyzed using GC-MS technology, revealing significant differences identified compounds. α-thujone emerged predominant volatile component making up 78.04% composition, followed by eugenol, which constituted 72.66% 11.22% HC HO respectively. To gauge antioxidant capabilities, tests involving DPPH scavenging capacity total were conducted. Antioxidant activity determined through phosphomolybdate test DPPH• radical activity, with oil displaying (IC50 0.12 ± 0.02 mg/mL), similar ascorbic acid 0.26 0.24 mg/mL). Similarly, TAC assay revealed an IC50 1086.81 0.32 µM AAE/mg. Additionally, oils' effectiveness against four bacterial strains, namely Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes, five fungi, Geotrichum candidum, Aspergillus niger, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida glabrata, albicans, tested vitro. examined generally exhibited limited antimicrobial effects, exception oil, demonstrated exceptionally impressive level antifungal activity. In order clarify antibacterial, effects plant compounds, we computational methods, specifically molecular docking. This technique involved studying interactions between these compounds established protein targets associated activities.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity, Cytotoxicity, and Genotoxicity of Ptychotis verticillata Essential Oil: Towards Novel Breast Cancer Therapeutics

Life, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 1586 - 1586

Published: July 19, 2023

Breast cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant cells in breast tissue, and oxidative stress activated an accumulation reactive oxygen species (ROS) associated with its development progression. Essential oils from medicinal plants, known for their antioxidant therapeutic properties, are being explored as alternatives. Ptychotis verticillata, also Nûnkha, plant native to Morocco, belonging Apiaceae family, used generations traditional medicine. This study focuses on phytochemical characterization P. verticillata essential oil (PVEO) province Oujda, properties. The was obtained hydro-distillation, volatile components were analyzed gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). results revealed presence various aromatic terpene compounds, carvacrol most abundant compound. PVEO showed properties several tests, including β-carotene bleaching, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging total capacity (TAC). It demonstrated cytotoxicity against MCF-7 MDA-MB-231 cell lines, higher selectivity MDA-MB-231. reveal that could be promising natural alternative treatment cancer.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing Secondary Metabolite Production in Pelargonium graveolens Hort. Cell Cultures: Eliciting Effects of Chitosan and Jasmonic Acid on Bioactive Compound Production

Horticulturae, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(5), P. 521 - 521

Published: May 17, 2024

This study explores the effects of chitosan (CHT) and jasmonic acid (JA) elicitors on rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens Hort.) cell suspension cultures, aiming to enhance production phenolics flavonoids antioxidant properties. Elicitation with CHT JA resulted in varied biomass yields callus characteristics, higher concentrations generally leading increased phenolic accumulation. Optimal was achieved CHT4 (75 mg/mL) JA3 (50 µM) treatments. HPLC-DAD analysis revealed changes compound composition quantities, specific compounds induced by either or JA3. For instance, gallic content significantly CHT4-treated cells, while catechin notably both Antioxidant enzyme activities like superoxide dismutase peroxidase elicitor concentration, particularly Both treatments exhibited potent activity, exhibiting lowest IC50 value DPPH assay highest total capacity (TAC) values. Surprisingly, extracts effectively inhibited tyrosinase activity. These findings underscore efficacy enhancing flavonoid production, boosting capacity, inhibiting activity P. offering promising implications for further research industrial applications pharmaceutical cosmetic sectors.

Language: Английский

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Analyzing the Bioactive Properties and Volatile Profiles Characteristics of Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw: Exploring its Potential for Pharmacological Applications

Chemistry & Biodiversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(3)

Published: Jan. 22, 2024

Abstract In this investigation, the study focused on chemical constitution and antioxidative as well anti‐inflammatory characteristics of oils pulpy variants (Imatchan (IM), Harmocha (HA), Aknari (AK)) sourced from O. dillenii . This inquiry encompassed both in vitro silico analyses. High‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was employed to ascertain phenolic constituents, while gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS) methodologies. were applied discern volatile makeup. The appraisal antioxidant potential conducted via deployment assays such 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), ferric reducing power (FRAP), ion chelating (FIC) techniques. activity examined using BSA LOX. Molecular docking methods assessed properties. According HPLC findings, most abundant compounds detected AKO IMO cultivars quercetin 3‐ O ‐β‐D‐glucoside followed by vanillic acid, ferulic acid tyrolsol. Concerning headspace GC‐MS analysis E‐11‐hexadecenal (E)‐2‐undecenal contribute major Opuntia HA, IM, AK pulp oil. DPPH IC 50 for AK, HA IM 38.41±1.54, 42.24±0.29 15.17±1.28 mg/mL, respectively. FRAP capacity determined be 30.23±0.6, 55.96±0.08 23.41±1.83 displayed significant FIC activity, with values 42.75±0.63, 39.54±0.59 35.31±1.38 effective their activity. determine possible targeted proteins ’s compounds. Overall, these fruits demonstrated new ingredients culinary or pharmaceutical applications, providing value natural species that can flourish arid conditions.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the multifaceted bioactivities of Lavandula pinnata L. essential oil: promising pharmacological activities

Frontiers in Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 8, 2024

Introduction: This study investigates the biological activities of Lavandula pinnata essential oil (LPEO), an endemic lavender species from Canary Islands, traditionally used in treating various ailments. Methods: LPEO was extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed using GC-MS. Antioxidant activity assessed DPPH radical scavenging total antioxidant capacity assays. Antimicrobial evaluated disc diffusion, MIC, MBC, MFC determination against bacterial ( Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ) fungal Candida glabrata, Rhodotorula glutinis, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium digitatum strains. Antidiabetic anti-gout potential were investigated through α-amylase, α-glucosidase, xanthine oxidase inhibition Antityrosinase determined a modified dopachrome method. Cytotoxicity MTT assay breast (MCF-7, MDA-MB-468), liver (HepG2), colon (HCT-15) cancer cells, normal cells (PBMCs). Results discussion: exhibits potent antiradical (IC50 = 148.33 ± 2.48 μg/mL) significant (TAC 171.56 2.34 μg AA/mg EO). It demonstrates notable antibacterial four strains with zones ranging 18.70 0.30 mm to 29.20 mm, along relatively low MIC MBC values. displays antifungal fungicidal effect at 1 mg/mL, surpassing positive control (cycloheximide), values indicating effect. substantial enzyme 26.48 0.90 μg/mL), comparable allopurinol, marked inhibitory effects on α-amylase 31.56 0.46 α-glucosidase 58.47 2.35 enzymes.The tyrosinase is inhibited 29.11 0.08 mg/mL). moderate cytotoxic breast, liver, toxicity towards (PBMC). greater selectivity than cisplatin for (MCF-7) but lower (HepG2) metastatic (MDA-MB-468) cells. These findings suggest as antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-gout, antidiabetic, anticancer agent.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Impact of Irrigation Water Quality on Secondary Metabolites and Chemical Profile of Mentha piperita Essential Oil: Analytical Profiling, Characterization, and Potential Pharmacological Applications

International Journal of Plant Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 638 - 657

Published: July 25, 2023

This study examines the impact of irrigation water quality on synthesis secondary metabolites and chemical composition Mentha piperita essential oil (MPEO). Three oils from plants, irrigated with different sources commonly used for mint in Morocco’s Oriental region, were analyzed. The characterized based various parameters, such as nitrites, nitrates, orthophosphates, oxygen demand (COD), biological (BOD5), pH, electrical conductivity. extracted using hydrodistillation, their was determined gas chromatography coupled mass spectrometry (GC/MS), revealing notable variations among compositions three oils. In this study, silico tests Prediction Activity Spectra Substances (PASS) algorithm; absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME) model; Pro-Tox II conducted to evaluate drug-likeness, pharmacokinetic properties, expected safety profile upon ingestion, potential pharmacological activity identified compounds MPEO. antioxidant MPEOs assessed through a 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay total (TAC) method. Additionally, antimicrobial effectiveness tested against four bacterial strains (Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) fungal (Candida glabrata, Rhodotorula glutinis, Penicillium digitatum, Aspergillus niger), demonstrating moderate strong activities strains. concludes that regulating can enhance production specific metabolites, making them potentially valuable antioxidants agents.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Medicinal Herbs’ Therapeutic Potential and Molecular Docking Analysis for Compounds as Potential Inhibitors of Human Acetylcholinesterase in Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment

Medicina, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 59(10), P. 1812 - 1812

Published: Oct. 12, 2023

Background and Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) stands as a pervasive neurodegenerative ailment of global concern, necessitating relentless pursuit remedies. This study aims to furnish comprehensive exposition, delving into the intricate mechanistic actions medicinal herbs phytochemicals. Furthermore, we assess potential these compounds in inhibiting human acetylcholinesterase through molecular docking, presenting encouraging avenues for AD therapeutics. Materials Methods: Our approach entailed systematic exploration phytochemicals like curcumin, gedunin, quercetin, resveratrol, nobiletin, fisetin, berberine, targeting their capability (AChE) inhibitors, leveraging PubChem database. Diverse bioinformatics techniques were harnessed scrutinize ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity), adherence Lipinski’s rule five. Results: Results notably underscored substantial binding affinities all ligands with specific amino acid residues within AChE. Remarkably, gedunin exhibited superior affinity (−8.7 kcal/mol) compared reference standard. Conclusions: These outcomes accentuate seven viable candidates oral medication treatment. Notably, both resveratrol berberine demonstrated capacity traverse blood-brain barrier (BBB), signaling aptitude central nervous system targeting. Consequently, molecules are considered orally druggable, potentially surpassing efficacy conventional drug, donepezil, managing disorders.

Language: Английский

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Antioxidant Activity of Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Leaf Extracts Obtained by Advanced Extraction Techniques

Processes, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 658 - 658

Published: March 26, 2024

Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a widely spread Mediterranean evergreen tree whose plant parts are rich in bioactive compounds with potential for application functional food production. leaves the least explored part of plant, and main interest polyphenols. Advanced extraction techniques, such as pressurized liquid (PLE), microwave-assisted (MAE) ultrasound-assisted (UAE) have not been sufficiently their extracting these compounds. Therefore, aim this paper was to optimize parameters (temperature time) PLE, MAE UAE carob leaf polyphenols, characterize individual by ultra-high performance chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS2) determine antioxidant activity extracts. The optimal temperature time were 160 °C/5 min resulting total phenolic content 68.21 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE) g−1. For UAE, conditions 70 °C/10 min, under which contents 78.80 55.98 GAE g−1 achieved, respectively. A 26 compounds, represented mainly myricetin, quercetin-3-rhamnoside acid, identified extracts obtained all three techniques. All showed high (0.46–1.05 0.50–0.58 mmol TE FRAP DPPH, respectively), correlated polyphenolic affected concentration ascorbic (0.03–0.52 mL−1), confirming that advanced possess products.

Language: Английский

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