Article
Plant Sciences
Ashwini Sushil Narvekar, Nishanth Tharayil
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen fertilization influenced the quantity, composition, and tissue association of phenolics in strawberry leaves, with different classes of phenolic compounds showing varying degrees of response to nitrogen treatment, highlighting the potential of precise nitrogen management to enhance bioactive compounds in crops.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alan-Misael Alonso, Oscar Kevin Reyes-Maldonado, Ana Maria Puebla-Perez, Martha Patricia Gallegos Arreola, Sandra Fabiola Velasco-Ramirez, Victor Zuniga-Mayo, Rosa E. Sanchez-Fernandez, Jorge-Ivan Delgado-Saucedo, Gilberto Velazquez-Juarez
Summary: This study characterized different tissues of Pelargonium peltatum and evaluated their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The ethyl acetate fractions showed higher activity and lower minimum inhibitory concentrations against certain bacterial strains. The main compounds identified were 1,2,3-Benzenetriol and ethyl gallate.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ching-Hsuan Liu, Yu-Ting Kuo, Chien-Ju Lin, Liang-Tzung Lin
Summary: This study reveals that chebulagic acid (CHLA) and punicalagin (PUG) can inhibit the infection of CVA16 virus by directly inactivating the virus and interfering with its binding to GAGs.
Review
Plant Sciences
Sebastian Kanak, Barbara Krzeminska, Rafal Celinski, Magdalena Bakalczuk, Katarzyna Dos Santos Szewczyk
Summary: The genus Alchemilla is a rich source of secondary metabolites that exhibit a variety of biological activities. This review focuses on the phenolic compound composition and antioxidative activity of Alchemilla species. It highlights the importance of phytomedicine and natural products chemistry in protecting the human body.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Raushanara Akter, Afrina Afrose, Md. Rashidur Rahman, Rakhi Chowdhury, Saif Shahriar Rahman Nirzhor, Rubayat Islam Khan, Md. Tanvir Kabir
Summary: Natural products have been traditionally used as drugs to treat a wide range of human diseases and have been important in the discovery of active compounds, biological activity patterns, and candidate drugs. SIRT6, a key gene involved in multiple diseases, can be modulated by natural compounds, offering potential for treatment and research of related diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ingrid Andrea Rodriguez, Mairim Serafini, Izabel Almeida Alves, Karen Luise Lang, Fatima Regina Mena Barreto Silva, Diana Marcela Aragon
Summary: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing health problem globally, characterized by high blood glucose levels. This review explores the potential of natural products as alternative therapeutic strategies for DM treatment. By analyzing 19 patents from the Espacenet database, it was found that plants, seaweeds, fungi, and minerals were used as raw materials, and metabolites such as tannins, organic acids, polyphenols, terpenes, and flavonoids showed potential activity. Additionally, pharmaceutical technology strategies, such as cellular transportation and solid forms with special drug delivery profiles, can enhance the safety and efficacy of these natural products.
Article
Plant Sciences
Violeta Popovici, Laura Bucur, Antoanela Popescu, Verginica Schroder, Teodor Costache, Dan Rambu, Iulia Elena Cucolea, Cerasela Elena Gird, Aureliana Caraiane, Daniela Gherghel, Gabriela Vochita, Victoria Badea
Summary: Lichens, specifically Usnea barbata, are significant sources of antioxidants with high levels of usnic acid, polyphenols, and tannins contributing to their antioxidant properties. Different solvent extracts of Usnea barbata displayed varying levels of usnic acid, polyphenols, tannins, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity, with ethyl acetate and methanol extracts showing promising antioxidant effects but also high levels of cytotoxicity. Additionally, a moderate correlation was observed between the content of usnic acid, polyphenols, tannins, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zhishu He, Hao Zhang, Tao Wang, Ren Wang, Xiaohu Luo
Summary: In this study, the growth capacities of five lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in oat matrix and the effects of fermentation on the contents of bioactive components were compared. The results show that S. thermophilus retained the highest beta-glucan content, while L. casei increased the total polyphenol and total flavonoid contents. The composition of volatile components varied with different strains.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ever A. Ble-Gonzalez, Abraham Gomez-Rivera, Alejandro Zamilpa, Ricardo Lopez-Rodriguez, Carlos Ernesto Lobato-Garcia, Patricia Alvarez-Fitz, Ana Silvia Gutierrez-Roman, Ma Dolores Perez-Garcia, Alejandro Bugarin, Manases Gonzalez-Cortazar
Summary: This study reported the isolation, characterization, and antibacterial screening of 8 natural products from the aerial parts of Acalypha arvensis. The ethanolic extract showed the best antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains, and corilagin was identified as the main chemical responsible for the observed activity. Other compounds such as chlorogenic acid, rutin, quercetin-3-O-glucoside, and caffeic acid were also identified. This plant can be considered as a good alternative for treating health-related issues caused by bacteria.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Oluwatoyin Oluwole, W. M. A. D. Binosha Fernando, Jane Lumanlan, Oluwaseun Ademuyiwa, Vijay Jayasena
Summary: Phytonutrients such as phenolics have significant roles in health and well-being, including antioxidant, chemopreventive, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, and immunomodulatory properties. Citrus fruits, herbs, and cereals are examples of flavonoid sources with biological functions. Regular consumption of plant sources rich in phenolic compounds can reduce oxidative stress, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and slow down memory loss.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Horyomba Siaka Ouandaogo, Souleymane Diallo, Eddy Odari, Johnson Kinyua
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical content of Ocimum kilimandscharicum leaf extracts and identified secondary metabolites through gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The extracts were found to contain alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. The study also revealed an inhibitory effect on gene expression of Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella choleraesuius. These findings suggest potential biological and pharmacological significance of the chemicals in O. kilimandscharicum and justify further research in those areas.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fouad El Mansouri, Joaquim C. G. Esteves Silva, Francesco Cacciola, Fadoua Asraoui, Hatim Tayeq, Yasmine Mttougui Ben Amar, Miguel Palma Lovillo, Noureddine Chouaibi, Jamal Brigui
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different extraction processes on carob pods and found that the nature of the extraction process significantly influenced the phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. The content of total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids, and condensed tannins varied with different extraction methods. The extracts also exhibited different antioxidant activity, with IC50 values ranging from 11.33 to 6.07 μg/mL. HPLC analysis identified nine compounds and showed a positive correlation between phenolic compound contents and antioxidant activity.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sanmuga Priya Ekambaram, Jenifer Aruldhas, Aswini Srinivasan, Thamizharasi Erusappan
Summary: This study evaluated the anti-inflammatory potential of hydrolysable tannin fraction (HTF) derived from Terminalia chebula fruit pericarps in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells, and compared it with individual tannins. The results showed that HTF could decrease the release of NO, ROS, and cytokines by inhibiting NF-kappa B and MAPK signaling pathways.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Li Yang, Dimitrios Fanourakis, Georgios Tsaniklidis, Kun Li, Qichang Yang, Tao Li
Summary: Broccoli sprouts are rich in health-promoting bioactive compounds, and their content is influenced by both cultivation light quality and temperature. Higher temperature and blue light often enhance growth and compound production. In general, the content of bioactive compounds is higher in cotyledon compared to hypocotyl.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Qin Gao, Chunrong Zhong, Xuezhen Zhou, Renjuan Chen, Ting Xiong, Miao Hong, Qian Li, Man Kong, Guoping Xiong, Weizhen Han, Guoqiang Sun, Xuefeng Yang, Nianhong Yang, Liping Hao
Summary: Higher dietary intake of total polyphenols and flavonoids, as well as intake from fruits, was associated with lower risk of GDM.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gopalakrishnan Saroja Seethapathy, Kaliamoorthy Ravikumar, Bent Smestad Paulsen, Hugo J. de Boer, Helle Wangensteen
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jose L. Areta, Ingvild Austarheim, Helle Wangensteen, Carlo Capelli
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2018)
Letter
Sport Sciences
Jose L. Areta, Ingvild Austarheim, Helle Wangensteen, Carlo Capelli
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gopalakrishnan Saroja Seethapathy, Margey Tadesse, Santhosh Kumar J. Urumarudappa, Srikanth V. Gunaga, Ramesh Vasudeva, Karl Egil Malterud, Ramanan Uma Shaanker, Hugo J. de Boer, Gudasalamani Ravikanth, Helle Wangensteen
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gopalakrishnan Saroja Seethapathy, Ancuta-Cristina Raclariu-Manolica, Jarl Andreas Anmarkrud, Helle Wangensteen, Hugo J. de Boer
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christopher Dean Goodman, An Thuy Hoang, Drissa Diallo, Karl Egil Malterud, Geoffrey I. McFadden, Helle Wangensteen
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Oleksandr Shulha, Serhat Sezai Cicek, Helle Wangensteen, Janina Kroes, Malte Maeder, Ulrich Girreser, Jandirk Sendker, Karin Joehrer, Richard Greil, Wolfgang Schuehly, Alfonso Mangoni, Laura Grauso, Christoph van Thriel, Christian Zidorn
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christian W. Wold, William H. Gerwick, Helle Wangensteen, Kari T. Inngjerdingen
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Gopalakrishnan Saroja Seethapathy, Christian Winther Wold, Kaliamoorthy Ravikumar, Hugo J. de Boer, Helle Wangensteen
Summary: The resin of Canarium strictum Roxb. is used for treating colds, respiratory diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis; while the bark contains procyanidins and sugars as major constituents. The study found that resin and bark extracts have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and are non-toxic to Artemia salina nauplii.
Review
Plant Sciences
Yu-Ping Fu, Yuan-Feng Zou, Fei-Yi Lei, Helle Wangensteen, Kari Tvete Inngjerdingen
Summary: This article provides a systematic overview of the phytochemical and pharmacological studies of Aconitum carmichaelii, focusing on polysaccharides and phenolic compounds. Polysaccharides from A. carmichaelii roots have shown various biological effects and have potential for future applications. More research is needed to better understand the pharmacological effects and molecular mechanisms of the identified phenolic compounds.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Emilie Steinbakk Ulriksen, Hussain Shakeel Butt, Ane Ohrvik, Rebecca Angelica Blakeney, Anneleen Kool, Helle Wangensteen, Marit Inngjerdingen, Kari Tvete Inngjerdingen
Summary: This study aims to explore the usage of medicinal plants in Scandinavian folk medicine and to discover potential new sources of immunomodulatory compounds by screening water extracts from previously overlooked medicinal plants. The results identify 10 species with immune activating effects and 8 species with immune inhibitory effects. The study provides a comprehensive overview of Scandinavian medicinal plants and supports the combination of historical sources and modern pharmacology to discover new plant sources with potential pharmacological compounds.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yu-Ping Fu, Cen-Yu Li, Xi Peng, Helle Wangensteen, Kari Tvete Inngjerdingen, Yuan- Feng Zou
Summary: The study found that the acidic polysaccharide fraction AL-I extracted from the unused leaves of Aconitum carmichaelii has a protective effect on ulcerative colitis. It can alleviate symptoms and colonic pathological injury, improve inflammatory indices, and restore the production of short- and branched-chain fatty acids. The protective effect is believed to be due to the inhibition of NOD1 and TLR4 activation, the promotion of tight-junction protein gene transcription, and the modulation of gut microbiota composition.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yu-Ping Fu, Cen-Yu Li, Xi Peng, Yuan-Feng Zou, Frode Rise, Berit Smestad Paulsen, Helle Wangensteen, Kari Tvete Inngjerdingen
Summary: This study investigated the polysaccharides in the unutilized leaves of Aconitum carmichaelii. It was found that a neutral polysaccharide was a mixture of hetemmannans, and two acidic polysaccharides were pectins containing a homogalacturonan backbone. These polysaccharides were able to modulate the complement system and had anti-inflammatory effects.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nastaran Moussavi, Hasina Azizullah, Karl E. Malterud, Kari T. Inngjerdingen, Helle Wangensteen
Summary: This study explores the anti-inflammatory effects of Sideritis scardica in vitro, with a focus on neurodegenerative disease. The results demonstrate the broad-spectrum activity of this herb, which might potentially serve as a multi-target system in Alzheimer's disease.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lin Zhang, Emilie Steinbakk Ulriksen, Havard Hoel, Lene Sandvik, Karl Egil Malterud, Kari Tvete Inngjerdingen, Marit Inngjerdingen, Helle Wangensteen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the content of bioactive compounds in the water extract of Gentiana purpurea roots, commonly used in traditional medicine in Norway, and assess its anti-inflammatory potential. The major bitter compounds in both roots and leaves were also quantified.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)