Horticulturae,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(12), С. 1379 - 1379
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Kalanchoe
beharensis,
a
vulnerable
species
according
to
the
International
Union
for
Conservation
of
Nature,
is
highly
prized
its
ornamental
value
and
medicinal
properties.
Therefore,
an
efficient
methodology
propagate
this
ecologically
significant
would
be
particular
interest.
The
propagation
K.
beharensis
has
traditionally
been
achieved
by
seed
or
cuttings,
but
these
methods
are
limited
in
efficiency.
Micropropagation
provides
more
controlled
alternative
enabling
vitro
production
numerous
plants
small
space
short
period
time.
Despite
advantages,
no
micropropagation
protocol
reported
literature.
In
study,
we
report
regeneration
beharensis.
order
implement
this,
evaluated
morphogenetic
response
leaf
root
explants
media
supplemented
with
auxins,
cytokinins,
combination
both
growth
regulators.
Surprisingly,
best
results
were
observed
indole-3-acetic
acid-supplemented
media.
Adventitious
shoots
rooted
either
hormone-free
auxin-supplemented
media,
acid
yielding
results.
Rooted
acclimatized
greenhouse,
achieving
over
80%
survival
during
acclimatization.
This
improves
multiplication
rate,
utilization,
uniformity,
providing
viable
conventional
methods.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(5), С. 102026 - 102026
Опубликована: Март 13, 2024
Since
ancient
times,
bioactive
phytocompounds
from
different
parts
of
medicinal
plants
have
been
used
to
heal
various
disease
ailments
and
they
are
now
regarded
as
a
valuable
source
prevention
globally.
Kalanchoe
pinnata
is
member
the
Crassulaceae
family;
it
has
long
history
usage
in
traditional
ayurvedic
treatment.
Analysis
compounds
for
their
potential
anti-type-2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
mechanism
along
with
in-vitro
in-silico
approaches
was
studied
present
research.
The
alpha-amylase
alpha-glucosidase
inhibitory
activity
methanolic
extract
(α-amylase:
IC50
29.50
±
0.04
μg/ml;
α-glucosidase
32.04
0.35
μg/ml)
exhibit
high
degree
similarity
standard
drug
acarbose
(IC50
35.82
0.14
μg/ml).
Different
biological
databases
were
list
plant,
ADME
analysis
using
swissADME
carried
out
screen
that
obeyed
Lipinski
rule
5
employed
further.
STRING
KEGG
pathway
performed
gene
enrichment
followed
by
network
pharmacology
identify
key
target
proteins
involved
DM.
AMY2A,
NOX4,
RPS6KA3,
ADRA2A,
CHRM5,
IL2
identified
core
targets
luteolin,
kaempferol,
alpha
amyrin,
stigmasterol
modulating
neuroactive
ligand
interaction,
P13-AKT,
MAPK,
PPAR
signaling
pathways.
Molecular
docking
study
binding
affinity
among
K.
against
aldose
reductase,
alpha-amylase,
alpha-glucosidase,
dipeptidyl
peptidase
IV.
Alpha-amylase-friedelin
[FRI]
alpha-amylase-acarbose
[STD]
complexes
subjected
molecular
simulation
200
ns
duration
depicted
stability
proteins.
In
current
study,
employing
dual
approach
enzyme
assays
yielded
comprehensive
strong
understanding
its
therapeutic
properties,
making
significant
step
towards
development
novel
anti-diabetic
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(6), С. 701 - 701
Опубликована: Май 28, 2024
Neurodegenerative
diseases
(Alzheimer’s
disease,
Parkinson’s
Huntington’s
and
others)
cancer,
seemingly
disparate
in
their
etiology
manifestation,
exhibit
intriguing
associations
certain
cellular
molecular
processes.
Both
cancer
neurodegenerative
involve
the
deregulation
of
processes
such
as
apoptosis,
proliferation,
DNA
repair
pose
a
significant
global
health
challenge.
Afzelin
(kaempferol
3-O-rhamnoside)
is
flavonoid
compound
abundant
various
plant
sources.
exhibits
diverse
range
biological
activities,
offering
promising
prospects
for
treatment
hallmarked
by
oxidative
stress
cell
death
pathways.
Its
protective
potential
against
also
alleviating
side
effects
chemotherapy.
This
review
explores
therapeutic
implications
afzelin,
including
its
capacity
to
mitigate
stress,
modulate
inflammation,
promote
regeneration
diseases.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(10), С. 1943 - 1943
Опубликована: Май 10, 2023
In
this
study,
the
leaves
of
Kalanchoe
fedtschenkoi
were
consecutively
macerated
with
hexane,
chloroform,
and
methanol.
These
extracts
used
to
assess
bioactivities
plant.
The
antimicrobial
activity
was
tested
against
a
panel
Gram-positive
-negative
pathogenic
bacterial
fungal
strains
using
microdilution
method.
cytotoxicity
K.
investigated
human-derived
macrophage
THP-1
cells
through
MTT
assay.
Finally,
anti-inflammatory
studied
same
cell
line
by
measuring
secretion
IL-10
IL-6.
phytoconstituents
hexane
chloroform
evaluated
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC/MS).
addition,
high-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
study
phytochemical
content
methanol
extract.
total
flavonoid
(TFC)
extract
is
also
reported.
chemical
composition
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR).
Results
revealed
that
inhibited
growth
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
at
150
μg/mL.
At
concentration,
methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MRSA).
Regarding
their
cytotoxicity,
three
highly
cytotoxic
IC50
<
3
significantly
stimulated
50
μg/mL
(p
0.01).
GC/MS
analyses
contain
fatty
acids,
sterols,
vitamin
E,
triterpenes.
HPLC
analysis
demonstrated
constituted
quercetin
kaempferol
derivatives.
This
first
report
in
which
profiles
are
assessed
for
non-polar
polar
extracts.
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
30(4), С. 802 - 802
Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2025
Skin
aging
is
accelerated
by
inflammation
processes
generated
oxidative
stress
and
external
factors
such
as
UV
radiation.
Plants
belonging
to
the
genus
Kalanchoe
that
are
rich
sources
of
antioxidants
could
potentially
strengthen
skin
barrier
if
used
ingredients
in
cosmetic
formulations.
However,
their
use
limited
due
contents
bufadienolides,
known
cardiotoxins.
This
study
aimed
establish
a
semi-quantitative
profile
bufadienolides
juices
K.
blossfeldiana,
daigremontiana,
pinnata
using
UHPLC
combined
with
charged
aerosol
detection
(CAD)
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry
(HR-MS).
Additionally,
determined
ability
penetrate
Bronaugh
Diffusion
Cell
Apparatus
Strat-M
membrane.
The
also
assessed
ferric
molybdenum-reducing
powers,
well
radical
scavenging
capabilities
these
plants
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
2,2-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate)
(ABTS)
methods.
vitro
antihyaluronidase
antityrosinase
activities
sun
protection
factor
(SPF)
were
evaluated
spectrophotometrically,
indicating
moderate
capability
inhibit
enzymes,
but
low
SPF
for
all
analyzed
juices.
semi-qualitative
analysis
demonstrated
presence
occurring
two
from
daigremontiana
pinnata,
highest
1,3,5-bersaldegenin-orthoacetate,
bryophyllin-A/bryotoxin-C,
bersaldegenin-acetate/bryophyllin-C,
diagremontianin.
After
passing
through
model,
no
bufadienolide
compounds
present
subcutaneous
filtrate.
Antiradical
reduction
assays
revealed
antioxidant
potential
blossfeldiana
pinnata.
These
results
indicate
have
antiaging
appear
safe
dermal
applications.
Kalanchoe
species
have
been
used
as
herbal
medicines
in
traditional
Asian
medicine.
One
of
the
that
has
potential
a
medicinal
plant
and
is
still
limited
its
studies
ceratophylla
.
This
study
investigated
effects
drying
methods,
namely,
freeze
(FD)
hot
air
(HAD),
on
bioactive
compounds,
phenolics,
flavonoids,
antioxidants
leaves
stems.
The
content
compounds
K
stems
was
identified
with
gas
chromatography‐mass
spectrometry
(GC‐MS)
analysis.
In
addition,
antioxidant
activity
K.
also
measured.
results
GC‐MS
contain
major
including
gamma.‐Sitosterol,
Glutinol,
Friedelan‐3‐one,
Squalene,
Ergost‐5‐en‐3‐ol,
(3.β.)‐,
Erythritol,
Neophytadiene.
main
component
leaf
stem
extracts
gamma‐sitosterol
(±
15%),
which
shows
anticancer
antidiabetic
effects.
FD
method
higher
than
HAD
method.
suggests
considered
appropriate
should
be
to
maintain
important
These
findings
suggest
further
research
development
essential
for
their
pharmacological
properties
may
warranted,
developing
new
drugs.
Phytochemical Analysis,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 11, 2025
ABSTRACT
Kalanchoe
species
products
are
commercially
available
in
local
markets
and
by
internationally
accessible
online
retailers
may
exhibit
quality
issues
because
of
misidentification
from
similar
common
names
anatomical
similarities
among
related
used
as
feedstock.
This
study
proposes
an
approach
using
UPLC‐MS/MS
E
HPTLC,
coupled
with
morphoanatomical
analysis
to
establish
chemical
composition
pattern
data
for
five
species.
Subsequently,
the
methods
were
validated
analyzing
commercial
purported
contain
100%
extract.
HPTLC
profiles
demonstrated
that
quercetin
kaempferol
derivatives
identified
primary
flavonoids
genuine
plant
extracts.
Chemometric
showed
clear
differences
no
between
extracts
products.
Different
patterns
anticlinal
epidermal
cell
walls
midrib
leaves
shape
arrangement
vascular
bundles
petiole
micro‐morphological
observed.
Evaluation
samples
revealed
labeled
containing
did
not
match
pharmacobotanical
nor
These
can
be
considered
important
tools
control
derived
Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(4), С. 376 - 376
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2025
Kalanchoe
daigremontiana,
a
medicinal
plant
rich
in
bioactive
compounds,
has
the
potential
to
serve
as
feed
supplement,
reducing
reliance
on
conventional
livestock
medications
while
potentially
enhancing
productivity.
This
study
evaluated
effects
of
K.
daigremontiana
supplementation
over
52
days
kidney
and
liver
function,
metabolism,
weight
changes,
reproductive
efficiency
multiparous
Alpine
goats
during
breeding
season.
Fifty-five
were
assigned
either
control
(CTL,
n
=
27;
47.6
±
1.1
kg)
or
daigremontiana-supplemented
(KAL,
28;
1.3
diet.
The
KAL
group
received
at
dry
matter-based
inclusion
rate
2
kg
t−1
feed,
CTL
no
supplementation.
Blood
samples
collected
four
time
points
assess
biochemical
markers
function.
Pregnancy
was
achieved
through
natural
mating,
evaluated.
Overall,
function
did
not
differ
significantly
between
treatments
(p
>
0.05).
However,
associated
with
increased
creatinine
<
0.05),
ALP
0.001),
bilirubin
0.05)
specific
points,
whereas
exhibited
higher
BUN
AST
albumin
total
protein
≤
phosphorus
0.01)
dates.
Other
metabolic
markers,
gain,
had
mild,
transient
goat
health
without
impacting
Further
research
is
needed
explore
its
long-term
optimal
dosage
for
nutrition.