The current work represents a comparative study of the phenolic profiles of three under-explored (Boraginaceae) species from Greece- (OL), (OE), and (OG). Although spp. have ethnopharmacological significance, previous phytochemical studies have focused primarily on roots.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study provides the first comprehensive evaluation of the bioactive potential of acorn flour extracts (, Fagaceae) prepared at different temperatures (20, 60, 80 and 100 °C), focusing on polyphenolic content, antioxidant properties and enzyme inhibitory activities. Through HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis, 36 bioactive compounds were identified, with the extract at 60 °C showing the highest concentrations of key polyphenols, notably gallic acid (210,008.9 mg·kg) and ellagic acid (45,469.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOxadiazole compounds are of great interest because they have a range of biological activities ranging from antioxidants to anticancer agents. Against this background, we wanted to demonstrate the antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and anticancer effects of 5(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(N-phenylamino)-1,3,4-oxadiazole (Hppo). Antioxidant abilities were measured through free radical scavenging and reducing power tests.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study investigates the chemical profile and biological activities of M. Keskin, a species endemic to Turkey, aiming to explore its potential applications in pharmacology. We assessed its phenolic and flavonoid content by employing ethyl acetate, methanol, and water as extraction solvents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe genus Thesium, family Santalaceae, comprises about 350 species, and, although many of them are used as functional food and in traditional medicine, there are limited studies evaluating their pharmacological potential. The present study was designed to evaluate the chemical profile, antioxidant, and enzyme inhibition potential of aerial parts and roots of T. bertramii Azn.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Verbascum genus has gained significant attention in the pharmaceutical field, particularly in recent years, due to its valuable medicinal properties, which are well-recognized in complementary and alternative medicine. Certain species within this genus contain essential compounds and exhibit a wide range of therapeutic activities. In this study, the ethanolic extract of Verbascum gimgimense (VG) was analyzed for its cytotoxic, apoptotic, antioxidant, and enzyme inhibitory properties, as well as its phenolic and lipophilic compounds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBoscia coriacea Graells (BC), Grewia erythraea (Schweinf.) Chiov. (GE), Ochradenus baccatus Delile (OB), and Orthosiphon pallidus Royle ex Benth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis research explored the impact of methanolic extracts from the fruits and leaves of L., a rare Algerian species, on several enzymes, focusing on tyrosinase, α-amylase, α-glucosidase, and cholinesterases, as well as their antioxidant potential assays, including phosphomolybdenum, DPPH, ABTS, CUPRAC, FRAP, and MCA. HPLC-DAD analysis identified chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid, hesperidin, and quercetin as predominant phenolic components.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPlatycladus orientalis leaves are widely used in traditional medicine to treat different ailments. In the present study, the volatile constituents were obtained by n-hexane extraction and hydrodistillation. Comprehensive metabolomic profiling was performed using GC-MS analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEremurus spectabilis is widespread and used primarily for medicinal and culinary purposes. This study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition, antiradical and antioxidant activities, enzyme inhibitory activities, and anti-inflammatory properties of various extracts from the aerial parts of E. spectabilis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOcimum species have a great interest in different traditional medicinal systems. This study examined the chemical composition, antioxidant properties, enzyme inhibitory effects, and antibacterial and antifungal activities of the aerial parts of Ocimum gratissimum, Ocimum americanum, and Ocimum basilicum from the Comoros Islands. The extracts were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) to determine their chemical composition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPhosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) is a cyclic nucleotide-hydrolyzing enzyme that plays essential roles in the regulation of second messenger cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) produced in response to various stimuli. Pharmacological inhibition of PDE5 has been shown to have several therapeutic uses, including treating cardiovascular diseases and erectile dysfunction. In search of PDE5A inhibitors with safer pharmacokinetic properties, computational analyses of the binding propensity of fifty natural compounds comprising flavonoids, polyphenols, and glycosides were conducted.
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October 2024
The present study aimed to comprehensively characterize the volatile compounds from the aerial parts of Origanum grosii and evaluate their potential as antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors through both in vitro and in silico approaches. The essential oil's volatile constituents were identified using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, revealing carvacrol (31 %), p-cymene (18.59 %), thymol (12.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBioactive phytochemicals act as important factors with preventive and therapeutic potential in the pathogenesis of several disorders, often related to oxidative stress. Many dietary plant secondary metabolites could lower these conditions. Sorbifolin is one of these metabolites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConsuming traditional petroleum-derived diesel fuel has long been associated with issues such as the depletion of natural energy resources. To solve these challenges, an alternate source like as biodiesel is an appealing option. Seed oils have long been recognized as an abundant and diverse source of biodiesel.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe health-promoting properties of blueberries are widely recognized and are mainly attributed to anthocyanins. However, fruit's chemical composition includes also other components and strongly depends on varieties and climatic conditions. Here, H NMR metabolite profiling and biological activity of four blueberry cultivars (Spartan, Jewels, Misty, Camelia) grown in Central Italy over two years were reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFL'Hèr. (Geraniaceae) is renowned for its traditional use as a flavor, ornamental and medicinal plant. This work aimed at an in-depth study of the phytochemical profiling and in vitro antioxidant and enzyme inhibition assessment of a methanol-aqueous extract from leaves.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigates the biochemical composition and biological properties of different parts (leaves, roots, and twigs) of two species ( and ). The extracts were analysed using UHPLC-MS/MS to determine their chemical profiling. A range of antioxidant assays were performed to evaluate the extract's antioxidant capabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlhagi persarum (AP), Alhagi persarum flowers (APF), Ephedra equisetina (EE) and Glycyrrhiza glabra root (GGR) have been utilized in Central Asian folk medicine for centuries. In the present study, antioxidant, enzyme inhibition, antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects the aqueous extracts of these plants were studied. In addition, 23 compounds were identified in the extracts using UHPLC-DAD-QqQ-MS/MS analysis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe circular economy is gaining attention around the world as a sustainable approach to tackling environmental problems, promoting more responsible management of resources. The aim of this work is the valorization of grape pomace as a waste product of agrifood chain. We prepared decoction (DC), ultrasound-assisted and microwave-assisted extracts (UAE and MAE respectively) of grape pomace, determining their phytochemical profile (using HPLC-ESI-Q-TOF-MS), antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibitory effects.
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December 2024
The members of the genus Centaurea have a great interest in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields due to their biological potential. Based on this information, we aimed to evaluate the biological properties (antioxidant, enzyme inhibition and cytotoxicity) and chemical profile of the extract of Centaurea stapfiana, an unstudied species. The highest total phenolic content was found in the ethanol/water extract with 32.
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