Preliminary Data on Silybum marianum Metabolites: Comprehensive Characterization, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial Activities, LC-MS/MS Profiling, and Predicted ADMET Analysis

Metabolites, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 13 - 13

Published: Jan. 3, 2025

Silybum marianum extract, obtained via microwave-enhanced extraction, was evaluated for its antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antimicrobial activities to explore therapeutic potential. The extraction performed using techniques, LC-MS/MS employed profile the metabolites in extract. Total phenolic flavonoid contents were quantified spectrophotometric methods. Antioxidant activity assessed DPPH, ABTS, CUPRAC, Phenanthroline, FRAP assays. Enzyme inhibition assays conducted evaluate antidiabetic against α-glucosidase α-amylase. Antimicrobial determined disc diffusion method, silico ADMET drug-likeness analyses key metabolites. extract contained 251.2 ± 1.2 mg GAE/g of total phenolics 125.1 1.6 QE/g flavonoids, with 33 identified, including acids, tannins, flavolignans. Strong antioxidant observed, IC50 values 19.2 2.3 μg/mL (DPPH), 7.2 1.7 (ABTS), 22.2 (CUPRAC), 35.2 1.8 (Phenanthroline), 24.1 (FRAP). Antidiabetic effects significant, 18.1 (α-glucosidase) 26.5 1.3 (α-amylase). demonstrated zones 8.9 1.1 mm (Bacillus subtilis), 12.6 (Escherichia coli), 8.2 (Fusarium oxysporum), 9.2 (Aspergillus niger). In showed high absorption, favorable metabolism excretion, minimal toxicity, no hERG channel or hepatotoxicity. comprehensive results highlight significant S. suggesting potential preventive applications.

Language: Английский

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Bioactive Phenolics of Hyoscyamus muticus L. Subsp. Falezlez: A Molecular and Biochemical Approach to Antioxidant and Urease Inhibitory Activities

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(1), P. 370 - 370

Published: Jan. 4, 2025

This study examines the chemical composition, antioxidant properties, and urease inhibitory effects of Hyoscyamus muticus L. subsp. falezlez (Coss.) Maire. Using LC-ESI-MS/MS, 19 distinct phenolic compounds were identified, with chlorogenic acid being most abundant. The ethanol extract demonstrated notable activity, highlighting its potential for therapeutic use. Urease inhibition assays revealed a remarkable 91.35% by H. extract, an IC50 value 5.6 ± 1.20 μg/mL, indicating promising role in addressing conditions linked to activity. Molecular docking studies further investigated interaction between urease, identifying hyperoside as leading candidate, binding energy −7.9 kcal/mol. Other compounds, such rutin, luteolin, apigenin, kaempferol, hesperetin, acid, rosmarinic also significant affinities, suggesting their disrupt function. These findings highlight source natural bioactive offering avenues development novel treatments urease-related disorders oxidative stress.

Language: Английский

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Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from Carthamus caeruleus L. rhizome: Integrating central composite design, Gaussian process regression, and multi-objective Grey Wolf optimization approaches

Process Biochemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 147, P. 476 - 488

Published: Oct. 23, 2024

Language: Английский

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Preliminary Investigation of Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis: LC-MS/MS Chemical Profiling, In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Properties, Cytotoxicity, and In Silico Analysis against COX-2

Antioxidants, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 654 - 654

Published: May 27, 2024

The search results offer comprehensive insights into the phenolic compounds, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic effects, LC-MS/MS analysis, molecular docking, and MD simulation of identified compounds in Astragalus arpilobus subsp. hauarensis extract (AAH). analysis revealed substantial levels total content (TPC), with a measured value 191 ± 0.03 mg GAE/g DM. This high TPC was primarily attributed to two key compounds: flavonoid (TFC) tannin (TTC), quantified at 80.82 0.02 QE/g DM 51.91 0.01 CE/g DM, respectively. 28 gallic acid, protocatechuic catechin, others. In DPPH scavenging assay, IC50 for determined be 19.44 0.04 μg/mL, comparable standard antioxidants like BHA, BHT, ascorbic α-tocopherol. Regarding anti-inflammatory activity, demonstrated notably lower compared both diclofenac ketoprofen, values 35.73 µg/mL, 63.78 164.79 Cytotoxicity significant cytotoxicity A. extract, an LC50 28.84 which exceeded that potassium dichromate (15.73 µg/mL), indicating its potential as safer alternative various applications. Molecular docking studies have highlighted chrysin promising COX-2 inhibitor, favorable binding energies interactions. dynamic simulations further support chrysin’s potential, showing stable interactions COX-2, reference ligand S58. Overall, study underscores pharmacological particularly chrysin, source bioactive antioxidant properties. Further research is warranted elucidate therapeutic mechanisms clinical implications these natural compounds.

Language: Английский

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Harnessing Deep Learning for Real-Time Water Quality Assessment: A Sustainable Solution

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(23), P. 3380 - 3380

Published: Nov. 24, 2024

This study presents an innovative approach utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for the prediction and classification of water quality parameters based on physico-chemical measurements. The primary objective was to enhance accuracy, speed, accessibility monitoring. Data collected from various samples in Algeria were analyzed determine key such as conductivity, turbidity, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS). These measurements integrated into deep neural networks (DNNs) predict indices sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), magnesium hazard (MH), percentage (SP), Kelley’s (KR), potential salinity (PS), exchangeable (ESP), well Water Quality Index (WQI) Irrigation (IWQI). DNNs model, optimized through selection activation functions hidden layers, demonstrated high precision, with a correlation coefficient (R) 0.9994 low root mean square error (RMSE) 0.0020. AI-driven methodology significantly reduces reliance traditional laboratory analyses, offering real-time assessments that are adaptable local conditions environmentally sustainable. provides practical solution resource managers, particularly resource-limited regions, efficiently monitor make informed decisions public health agricultural applications.

Language: Английский

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From Green Chemistry to Healthy Environments: Silver Nanoparticles as a Dual Antioxidant and Antibacterial Agents for Advancing Biomedicine and Sustainable Wastewater Treatment

Bioengineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(12), P. 1205 - 1205

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

The green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using plant extracts is an eco-friendly method with potential for biomedical and environmental applications. This study aims to synthesize (SO-AgNPs) Salvia officinalis L. extract evaluate their antioxidant antibacterial properties, positioning them as candidates applications in sustainable biomedicine wastewater treatment. S. was used AgNPs under optimized conditions, a 10% extract/AgNO₃ ratio reaction time 180 min. SO-AgNPs were characterized ATR-FTIR, XRD, SEM, DLS, Zeta analysis. activity the evaluated ABTS+• DPPH• radical scavenging assays. Antibacterial tested against 11 bacterial strains bacteria isolated from industrial effluent, minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) determined both SO-AgNPs. demonstrated potent activity, IC₅₀ values 0.233 mg/mL 0.305 assay, 0.173 0.185 assay SO-AgNPs, respectively. testing showed MIC 0.25 between 3.12 6.25 E. coli, P. aeruginosa, A. baumannii, MRSA, B. cereus, epidermidis. For 0.125 0.5 extract. highlights dual capabilities demonstrating use applications, including

Language: Английский

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Green Innovation: Multifunctional Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Quercus robur for Photocatalytic Performance, Environmental, and Antimicrobial Applications

Catalysts, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 256 - 256

Published: March 7, 2025

This study investigates the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using leaf extract as a natural reducing agent, evaluating their antimicrobial and photocatalytic properties. The were annealed at 320 °C 500 °C, effects concentration annealing temperature on structural, morphological, electronic properties systematically explored. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed hexagonal wurtzite structure ZnO, with crystallite size defect density being influenced by extract. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed formation smaller, spherical particles, increased aggregation observed higher concentrations. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) identified key functional groups, such hydroxyl C–O bonds, metal–oxygen vibrations. UV–Vis showed reduction in band gap energy an increase Urbach increased. activity ZnO NPs was evaluated against Gram-positive Gram-negative bacteria well Candida albicans, demonstrating significant antibacterial efficacy. Photocatalytic degradation studies methylene blue dye superior efficiency up to 74% for samples, particularly °C. research highlights potential green-synthesized wide range applications, including agents, water purification, environmental catalysis. It contributes advancement sustainable nanotechnology, offering promising solutions both technological ecological challenges.

Language: Английский

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Fenton technology optimization for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons degradation in soil

Applied Soil Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 210, P. 106059 - 106059

Published: March 31, 2025

Language: Английский

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Advanced green peel utilization for efficient methylene blue removal: Integrated analysis and predictive modeling

Journal of Molecular Liquids, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 413, P. 125951 - 125951

Published: Sept. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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Study on the Effects of Tannase on the De Astringency of Pomegranate Juice

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 985 - 985

Published: March 14, 2025

Reducing the punicalagin content is an effective strategy for eliminating astringency of pomegranate juice. In this study, juice was used as raw material, and tannase applied to convert into ellagic acid gallic acid. The effects concentration, reaction time, temperature on deastringency were evaluated, along with antioxidant physicochemical properties treated results demonstrated that, under optimal conditions (33.9 U/100 mL tannase, 30 °C, 90 min time), decreased by 27.8%, while levels increased 24.2% 32.3%, respectively, effectively reducing juice's astringency. Under these conditions, total phenolic reached 110 mg/100 g, a free radical scavenging capacity 69.8%, significantly enhancing properties. These suggest that treatment enhances polyphenol content, thereby improving its health benefits without compromising product quality.

Language: Английский

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