Sinapic acid mitigates methotrexate‐induced hepatic injuries in rats through modulation of Nrf‐2/ HO ‐1 signaling

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajaz Ahmad ◽  
Khalid M. Alkharfy ◽  
Yousef A. Bin Jardan ◽  
Mudassar Shahid ◽  
Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Hepatic Injuries

Isolation of Sinapic Acid from Habenaria intermedia D. Don: A New Chemical Marker for the Identification of Adulteration and Substitution

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 380-387
Author(s):  
Jaswinder Kaur Virk ◽  
Vikas Gupta ◽  
Mukesh Maithani ◽  
Ravindra K. Rawal ◽  
Sanjiv Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Column Chromatography ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Chemical Marker ◽  
Reference Compound ◽  
Crystalline Powder ◽  
Chemical Test ◽  
Herbal Plants ◽  
Single Compound ◽  
Layer Chromatography

Background: Vriddhi is one of the Rasayana herbs in Ayurveda broadly used in vitality, strengthening Ayurvedic formulations. To fulfill steeply increased demand and declined supply, tubers have been collected in destructive manner resulting in reduced plant population and pushing the plant in Red list of IUCN endangered species. However, manufacturers are using substitutes and other substandard drugs leading to adulteration which puts the importance of therapeutically rich herbal plants at stake. Lack of chemical markers is the main inability of regulatory authorities for not taking any action against this adulteration. Objective: Isolation of chemical marker of plant that can be used as a reference compound for identification of unauthorized substitution. Methods: Preliminary phytochemical screening of methanolic and toluene extract of H. intermedia D. Don was done using standard methods followed by column chromatography for the isolation of phytoconstituents. A total of 3004 fractions were collected with Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) profiling and different fractions were pooled. A single compound was isolated and confirmed by chemical test, melting point, spectral analysis and compared with the literature. Results: Phytochemical screening of extracts shows the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins and phenolics. A pure white crystalline powder was isolated by column chromatography which was characterized as 3,5-dimethoxy-4- hydroxycinnamic acid (Sinapic acid) with the help of IR and Mass spectroscopy. Conclusion: This is the first report of Sinapic acid as a novel compound from Vriddhi, Habenaria genus and Orchidaceae family. It can be used as a marker for the identification of unauthorized substitution and adulteration claiming the use of Vriddhi.

scholarly journals Valorization of waste biomass from oleaginous “oil-bearing” seeds through the biocatalytic production of sinapic acid from mustard bran

2021 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 105940
Author(s):  
Ezinne C. Achinivu ◽  
Amandine L. Flourat ◽  
Fanny Brunissen ◽  
Florent Allais
Keyword(s):  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Waste Biomass ◽  
Biocatalytic Production

The Role of Angioembolization in Hepatic Trauma

2020 ◽  
pp. 000313482097372
Author(s):  
Ali Cadili ◽  
Jonathan Gates
Keyword(s):  
Gold Standard ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Operative Management ◽  
Hepatic Trauma ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Liver Injuries ◽  
Hepatic Injuries ◽  
Non Operative Management ◽  
Type Of Injury

The liver is one of the most commonly injured solid organs in blunt abdominal trauma. Non-operative management is considered to be the gold standard for the care of most blunt liver injuries. Angioembolization has emerged as an important adjunct that is vital to the success of the non-operative management strategy for blunt hepatic injuries. This procedure, however, is fraught with some possible serious complications. The success, as well as rate of complications of this procedure, is determined by degree and type of injury, hepatic anatomy and physiology, and embolization strategy among other factors. In this review, we discuss these important considerations to help shed further light on the contribution and impact of angioembolization with regards to complex hepatic injuries.

scholarly journals Concentrations of Phenolic Acids Are Differently Genetically Determined in Leaves, Flowers, and Grain of Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench)

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1142
Author(s):  
Alena Vollmannová ◽  
Janette Musilová ◽  
Judita Lidiková ◽  
Július Árvay ◽  
Marek Šnirc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Caffeic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Fagopyrum Esculentum ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Common Buckwheat ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Phenolic Substances ◽  
Fagopyrum Esculentum Moench

Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) is a valuable source of proteins, B vitamins, manganese, tryptophan, phytochemicals with an antioxidant effect, and the natural flavonoid rutin. Due to its composition, buckwheat supports the human immune system, regulates blood cholesterol, and is suitable for patients with diabetes or celiac disease. The study aimed to compare the allocation of selected phenolic acids (neochlorogenic acid, chlorogenic acid, trans-caffeic acid, trans-p-coumaric acid, trans-sinapic acid, trans-ferulic acid) and flavonoids (rutin, vitexin, quercetin, kaempferol) in the leaves, flowers, and grain of buckwheat cultivars of different origin. The content of individual phenolics was determined by the HPLC-DAD method. The results confirmed the determining role of cultivar on the relative content of chlorogenic acid, trans-caffeic acid, trans-sinapic acid, vitexin, and kaempferol in buckwheat plants. A significantly negative correlation among concentrations of phenolic acids in different common buckwheat plant parts shows that there are different mechanisms of genetic influences on the concentration of phenolic substances in common buckwheat flowers, leaves, and grain. These differences should be taken into account when breeding buckwheat for a high concentration of selected phenolic substances.

scholarly journals A Novel Stoichio-Kinetic Model for the DPPH• Assay: The Importance of the Side Reaction and Application to Complex Mixtures

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1019
Author(s):  
Lucrezia Angeli ◽  
Sebastian Imperiale ◽  
Yubin Ding ◽  
Matteo Scampicchio ◽  
Ksenia Morozova
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Kinetic Model ◽  
Rate Constant ◽  
High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Side Reaction ◽  
Main Reaction ◽  
Dpph Assay ◽  
Best Fitting ◽  
The Common

The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH•) assay is widely used to determine the antioxidant activity of food products and extracts. However, the common DPPH• protocol uses a two-point measurement and does not give information about the kinetics of the reaction. A novel stoichio-kinetic model applied in this study monitors the consumption of DPPH• by common antioxidants following the second order reaction. The fitting of such decay yields the rate constant k1, which describes the main reaction between antioxidants and DPPH•, and the rate constant k2, which is attributed to a slower side reaction considering the products generated between the transient radicals (AO•) and another molecule of DPPH•. The model was first applied to antioxidant standards. Sinapic acid, Trolox and ascorbic and chlorogenic acids did not show any side reaction. Instead gallic, ferulic and caffeic acids achieved the best fitting with k2. The products of the side reaction for these compounds were confirmed and identified with high-resolution mass spectrometry. Finally, the kinetic model was applied to evaluate the antioxidant activity of eight herbal extracts. This study suggests a new kinetic approach to standardize the common DPPH• assay for the determination of antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals Laccase and Its Mutant Displayed on the Bacillus subtilis Spore Coat for Oxidation of Phenolic Compounds in Organic Solvents

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 606
Author(s):  
Silu Sheng ◽  
Edgardo T. Farinas
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Organic Solvents ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Product Yield ◽  
Spore Coat ◽  
Subtilis Spore ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis Spore ◽  
Cota Laccase ◽  
Inert Surface

Enzymes displayed on the Bacillus subtilis spore coat have several features that are useful for biocatalysis. The enzyme is preimmobilized on an inert surface of the spore coat, which is due to the natural sporulation process. As a result, protein stability can be increased, and they are resistant to environmental changes. Next, they would not lyse under extreme conditions, such as in organic solvents. Furthermore, they can be easily removed from the reaction solution and reused. The laboratory evolved CotA laccase variant T480A-CotA was used to oxidize the following phenolic substrates: (+)-catechin, (−)-epicatechin, and sinapic acid. The kinetic parameters were determined and T480A-CotA had a greater Vmax/Km than wt-CotA for all substrates. The Vmax/Km for T480A-CotA was 4.1, 5.6, and 1.4-fold greater than wt-CotA for (+)-catechin, (−)-epicatechin, and sinapic acid, respectively. The activity of wt-CotA and T480A-CotA was measured at different concentrations from 0–70% in organic solvents (dimethyl sulfoxide, ethanol, methanol, and acetonitrile). The Vmax for T480A-CotA was observed to be greater than the wt-CotA in all organic solvents. Finally, the T480A-CotA was recycled 7 times over a 23-h period and up to 60% activity for (+)-catechin remained. The product yield was up to 3.1-fold greater than the wild-type.

Follow-Up Imaging in Patients with Blunt Splenic or Hepatic Injury Managed Nonoperatively

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Viola Mebert ◽  
Beat SchnÜRiger ◽  
Daniel Candinas ◽  
Tobias Haltmeier
Keyword(s):  
Nonoperative Management ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Hepatic Injuries

Nonoperative management of blunt splenic and hepatic injuries has become the standard of care for hemodynamically stable patients. However, nonoperative management may lead to delayed complications and appropriate follow-up is therefore crucial. The aim of this systematic literature review was to assess the role of different imaging modalities in the follow-up assessment of patients with blunt splenic or hepatic injuries using the PubMed database. Eighteen studies were found to be relevant to the topic. A total of 2725 patients were enrolled in the included studies. Both retrospective and prospective studies, but no randomized controlled trials were found. In these studies, CT, ultrasound, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound were discussed. CT was the most commonly used imaging modality. Taking into account all studies included, only one patient underwent intervention due to a complication diagnosed by follow-up CTscan in the absence of clinical signs and symptoms. This equates to a total of 920 CT scans performed to diagnose one clinically nonevident complication that required intervention. Based on the reviewed literature, routine imaging follow-up CT scans may not be indicated in asymptomatic patients with lower grade blunt splenic or hepatic injuries. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a promising alternative imaging modality for the follow-up of these patients.

Sinapic acid esters from Polygala virgata

1993 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 741-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Bashir ◽  
Matthias Hamburger ◽  
Jerome D. Msonthi ◽  
Kurt Hostettmann
Keyword(s):  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Acid Esters
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