Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(5)
Опубликована: Май 30, 2024
Dracaena
angustifolia
Roxb.
is
a
medicinal
plant
originally
from
Bali,
Indonesia.
Its
root
bark
promising
source
of
bioactive
compounds.
The
present
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effects
solvent
polarity
on
phytochemical
constituents
and
biological
activities
(DARB)
extracts.
DARB
was
extracted
using
different
solvents,
including
methanol,
ethanol,
ethyl
acetate,
acetone,
n-hexane.
Each
extract
subjected
qualitative
screening.
total
phenol
(TPC)
flavonoid
contents
(TFC)
extracts
were
determined.
Antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
activity
assays
conducted
results
showed
that
extraction
yield,
TPC,
TFC,
significantly
influenced
by
solvents
used
for
extraction.
For
every
utilized,
compounds
resulted
in
results.
Methanol
(ME)
highest
yield
(10.27±0.27%).
Ethyl
acetate
(EAE)
had
TPC
(1399.24±76.99
mg
GAE/g)
TFC
(65.05±4.01
QE/g).
IC50
values
EAE
(28.60±0.37
μg/mL),
acetone
(AE)
(29.11±0.42
ME
(45.89±0.94
μg/mL)
classified
as
very
powerful
antioxidants.
with
strongest
EAE,
maintaining
membrane
stability
at
98.67±0.27%,
which
not
diclofenac
sodium
drug
reference.
In
conclusion,
recommended
optimal
obtain
high
antioxidant
utilization
pharmacognosy.
Further
studies
should
focus
isolating
identifying
active
secondary
metabolites
these
Abstract
Salvia
,
a
widely
recognized
genus
globally
esteemed
for
its
traditional
and
medicinal
applications,
prompted
our
investigation
into
the
methanol
water
extracts
of
eight
species
native
to
Turkey.
These
included
S.
aucheri,
candidissima,
divaricata,
virgata,
multicaulis,
palestina,
trichoclada
cerino‐pruinosa
.
Our
study
aimed
assess
their
biological
properties
chemical
composition.
Utilizing
HPLC‐ESI‐Q‐TOF‐MS,
we
identified
constituents
in
extracts,
while
antioxidant
(radical
quenching,
reducing
power,
metal
chelating)
enzyme
inhibitory
(amylase,
glucosidase,
tyrosinase,
cholinesterase)
activities
were
evaluated
activities.
One
hundred
thirty‐one
compounds
characterized
tested
extracts.
Although
many
belonging
different
families
identified,
main
all
rosmarinic
sagerinic
acids,
along
with
several
salvianolic
acid
isomers.
Notably,
displayed
superior
overall,
exhibiting
highest
activity
among
them,
except
chelating.
Similar
test
results,
more
active
than
inhibition
tests.
Multivariate
analysis
further
highlighted
distinctiveness
extract
In
conclusion,
findings
underscore
biopharmaceutical
potential
species,
suggesting
significance
as
sources
bioactive
agents
health‐promoting
applications.
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 24
Опубликована: Март 5, 2024
Abietatrien-3β-ol
(ATO)
was
isolated
from
the
aerial
part
of
Nepeta
italica
subsp.
methanol-chloroform
extract
and
studied
antioxidant,
enzyme
inhibition,
DNA
protection
activities.
The
plant
fractionated
by
silica
gel
column
chromatography
using
four
different
solvents.
After
active
chloroform
fraction
divided
into
six
subfractions
under
guidance
bioactivity,
ATO
fourth
subfraction.
molecular
structure
determined
NMR
techniques
confirmed
with
literature
data.
In
antioxidant
test,
showed
excellent
DPPH˙
(IC50-1.18
±
0.11
µg/mL),
ABTS˙+
(IC50-1.82
0.00
metal
chelating
(IC50-2.90
0.05
superoxide
anion
scavenging
(IC50-11.59
0.27
reducing
power
(A0.5-21.09
1.42
H2O2
(A0.5-57.81
4.54
phosphomolybdenum
(A0.5-124.23
0.69
µg/mL)
activities
when
compared
to
standards.
potential
also
found
be
strong
in
Form
I
(47.89%)
II
(4.56%)
formations.
had
high
inhibitions
AChE
(IC50-1.25
0.04
BChE
(IC50-1.26
0.03
lipase
(IC50-7.58
tyrosinase
(IC50-9.60
µg/mL).
docking
studies,
a
binding
affinity
α-amylase
(−8.80
kcal/mol),
(−8.10
urease
kcal/mol)
enzymes.
addition,
detailing
interaction
key
enzymes
that
give
best
interactions
through
dynamics
performing
ADMET
DFT
calculations,
it
tried
explain
could
suitable
drug
candidate.
light
these
is
thought
an
effective
inhibitor
protective
molecule
against
oxidation
its
properties.
Abstract
The
genus
Primula
holds
great
importance
as
a
source
of
traditional
remedies
in
various
folk
medicine
systems.
In
the
present
study,
we
investigated
chemical
composition
and
biological
properties
different
extracts
(ethyl
acetate,
ethanol,
ethanol/water,
water)
aerial
parts
rhizomes
vulgaris
.
To
determine
profile,
were
analyzed
using
ultrahigh
performance
liquid
chromatography‐high‐resolution
mass
spectrometry
(UHPLC‐HRMS)
technique
flavonoids
major
group
this
profile.
antioxidant
capacity
was
demonstrated
by
vitro
tests
general
ethanol/water
extract
found
to
be
most
potent.
Enzyme
inhibition
studied
against
enzymes
ethanol
more
active
than
others.
assess
anti‐inflammatory
potential
at
molecular
level,
human
dermal
fibroblasts
(HDF)
treated
with
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
experiments
showed
that
levels
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NFKB),
receptor
for
advanced
glycation
endproducts
(RAGE),
activator
protein‐1
(AP‐1),
interleukin
6
(IL‐6),
17
(IL‐17)
tumor
necrosis
(TNF)‐alpha
significantly
reduced
after
treatment
tested
extracts.
addition,
an
inhibitory
effect
on
collagenase,
elastase,
hyaluronidase,
which
are
involved
inflammatory
process
destabilization
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
P.
has
been
observed
modulate
metalloproteinase
(MMP)
synthesis
decreasing
concentration
cellular
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
during
LPS‐induced
inflammation.
This
study
also
examined
binding
dynamic
behavior
proteins
associated
skin
infections
ligands
derived
from
Simulations
AutoDock
Vina
V1.1.2
GROMACS
2023.1
isoquercetin
particular
superior
interactions
hyaluronidase.
These
findings
important
development
therapeutic
strategies
health
infection
control.
summary,
can
considered
natural
bioactive
compounds
effective
health‐promoting
applications
nutraceuticals,
pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics
Pathogens,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(1), С. 77 - 77
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
Gastrointestinal
nematodes
(GINs)
inflict
significant
economic
losses
on
sheep
and
goat
farming
globally
due
to
reduced
productivity
the
development
of
anthelmintic
resistance.
Sustainable
control
strategies
are
urgently
needed
including
exploration
medicinal
plants
as
safer
alternatives
chemical
anthelmintics.
This
genus
is
used
for
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
antimicrobial
activities.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
evaluate
activities
Nepeta
racemosa
Lam.
MeOH
extract,
n-hexane,
dichloromethane
(DCM),
ethyl
acetate
(EtOAc),
n-buthanol
(n-BuOH)
aqueous
(H2O)
subextracts,
quantify
rosmarinic
acid
in
active
extract
by
HPLC
method,
perform
silico
molecular
docking
studies
examine
its
binding
interactions
with
tubulin.
The
activity
plant
extracts
gastrointestinal
nematode
eggs
larvae
(L3)
was
assessed
using
vitro
test
methods
such
egg
hatch
assay
larval
motility
assay,
conducted
over
a
24
h
period
(1,
2,
3,
4,
6,
8,
24).
All
exhibited
100%
effectiveness
inhibition
regardless
concentration
(50–1.5625
mg/mL).
EtOAc
subextract
shows
highest
at
79.66%,
followed
74.00%,
water
64.00%,
n-hexane
67.00%,
DCM
61.00%,
lowest
observed
n-BuOH
51.66%
assay.
major
compound
most
N.
racemosa,
determined
amount
14.50
mg/100
mg
dry
extract.
found
be
0.21
n-Hexane,
DCM,
n-BuOH,
H2O
extracts’
content
lower
than
LOQ
value.
As
tubulin
plays
an
important
role
mechanism
anthelmintics,
(NR-EtOAc)
docked
onto
colchicine-binding
site
(5OV7)
protein.
Rosmarinic
showed
similar
spectrum
drug
albendazole.
discovery
low-cost
low-toxicity
compounds
very
important.
Chemistry & Biodiversity,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
21(2)
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2023
Abstract
The
Lamiaceae
family,
encompassing
diverse
plant
species,
holds
significant
value
in
food,
medicine,
and
cosmetics.
Within
this
Pentapleura
subulifera
Cyclotrichium
glabrescens
,
relatively
unexplored
were
investigated
for
their
chemical
composition,
antioxidant
capacity,
enzyme‐inhibiting
effects.
composition
of
hexane,
methanolic,
aqueous
extracts
from
P.
C.
analyzed
using
LC‐ESI‐MS/MS
the
non‐polar
hexane
fraction
was
via
GC‐MS.
potential
determined
through
radical
scavenging,
reducing
power
metal
chelating
assays.
Additionally,
inhibitory
activity
against
six
enzymes
–
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE),
butyrylcholinesterase
(BChE),
tyrosinase,
amylase,
glucosidase
examined.
extract
methanolic
exhibited
elevated
phenolic
content
at
129.47
mg
gallic
acid
equivalent
(GAE)/g
55.97
GAE/g,
respectively.
Chemical
profiling
constituents
two
species
resulted
identification
a
total
twenty
compounds.
majority
which
belonged
to
flavonoids
quinic
derivatives,
primarily
concentrated
methanol
extracts.
Among
all
assays,
demonstrated
superior
activity,
with
highest
recorded
404.93
trolox
(TE)/g
cupric
capacity
(CUPRAC)
test.
Meanwhile,
AChE
2.71
galanthamine
(GALAE)/g,
followed
by
2.41
GALAE/g.
These
findings
unequivocally
establish
notable
enzyme
extracts,
underscoring
as
source
valuable
natural
antioxidants.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(11), С. 1483 - 1483
Опубликована: Май 27, 2024
Nepeta
nuda
L.,
a
notable
medicinal
species
in
the
tradition
of
Balkan
region,
is
rich
source
bioactive
iridoids
and
phenolics
previously
described
as
high-resolution
taxonomical
classifiers
for
genus
Nepeta.
However,
their
potential
investigating
intra-species
differentiation
here
first
time.
The
aim
was
to
recognize
sources
natural
chemical
diversity
association
with
genetic
variability
both
within
among
N.
populations
Central
Balkans.
Chemical
assessed
from
methanol
extracts
essential
oils
through
untargeted
targeted
metabolomics
using
state-of-the-art
analytical
tools,
covering
broad
spectrum
compounds
that
represent
metabolome.
We
found
chemodiversity
primarily
resides
nuda,
similar
results
were
obtained
at
DNA
level
microsatellite
markers.
low
studied
implies
metabolomic
profiles
may
be
less
influenced
by
geographic
distance
variable
environmental
conditions
Balkans,
they
are
under
pivotal
control
backgrounds.
Screening
distribution
major
belonging
(phenolic
acids
flavonoids)
(both
aglycones
glycosylated
forms),
populations,
able
guarantee
mass
spectrometry-based
tools
selection
elite
representative
genotypes
practical
importance.
knowledge
acquired
will
allow
us
delve
deeper
into
molecular
background
diversity,
which
course
our
further
work.
Current Perspectives on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CUPMAP),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2024
Various
Nepeta
species,
widely
used
among
the
public,
have
valuable
phytochemical
contents
and
clinical
biological
activities.
For
this
reason,
our
study
examined
enzyme
inhibition
antibacterial
properties
of
methanol:
chloroform
(1:1)
extracts
six
species.
N.
aristata
showed
a
higher
inhibitory
effect
than
standard
drug
on
seven
eight
enzymes
studied.
baytopii
had
high
urease
lipase.
It
was
determined
that
italica
inhibited
other
except
for
urease,
CA,
In
addition,
BChE
is
also
only
effective
plant.
nuda
subsp.
albiflora
has
inhibiting
AChE,
stenantha
trachonitica
effects
tyrosinase.
disc
diffusion
method
activity,
against
B.
cereus
activity.
The
antimicrobial
activity
extract
P.
aerugonisa
K.
pneumoniae.
Additionally,
when
looking
at
minimum
concentration
were
most
bacteria.
This
research
are
natural
products
with
antioxidant