scholarly journals Modulatory effect of some selected phenolic acids on enzyme activities of purinergic signaling

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ademiluyi O. Ademiluyi ◽  
Taiwo A. Adeyeye ◽  
Opeyemi B. Ogunsuyi ◽  
Damilola M. Olatunde ◽  
Ganiyu Oboh
Keyword(s):  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Rat Brain ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Purinergic Signaling ◽  
Purinergic Signalling ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Dpph Scavenging

This research assessed the antioxidant activities and effects of some selected phenolic acids (ferulic, Caffeic, p-coumaric and chlorogenic acid) on enzymes of the purinergic signalling in isolated rat brain which include ATPdase, ecto- 51nucleotidase, phosphodiesterase and Na+/ K+ ATPase. Standard stock solutions (13mM) of the selected phenolics (Caffeic acid, ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid) were prepared and several dilutions (0.05mM-10mM) were subsequently prepared; the ability of the phenolic acids to inhibit Fe2+ induced malondialdehyde (MDA) production in rat’s brain homogenates were assessed. Furthermore, the antioxidant activities of the phenolic acids as typified by the radicals (DPPH* and ABTS*) scavenging abilities were investigated. The results revealed that ferulic acid had the highest Na+/K+ -ATPase (IC50 =3.48 /ml) stimulatory activityas well as the highest ecto-5'-nucleotidase (IC50 =6.222 μg/ml) inhibitory activity while chlorogenic acid had the highest phosphodiesterase-51 (IC50 =21.03μg/ml) inhibitory activity and P-coumaric acid  had the highest inhibition of ATPDase (IC50 =17.56 μg/ml)  activity. Also, chlorogenic acid had the highest ABTS* and DPPH* scavenging abilities and also the strongest inhibition of Fe2+ induced MDA production in rat brain. However, this study revealed that the phenolic acids altered critical enzymes of the purinergic signaling and therefore suggests their possible neuromodulatory effect.

scholarly journals Anti-malarial Activity Of Phenolic Acids Is Structurally Related

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prince A Fordjour ◽  
Jonathan P Adjimani ◽  
Bright Asare ◽  
Nancy O Duah-Quashie ◽  
Neils B Quashie
Keyword(s):  
Plasmodium Falciparum ◽  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Caffeic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Rosmarinic Acid ◽  
Protocatechuic Acid ◽  
Antimalarial Activity ◽  
Coumaric Acid

Abstract Background In the absence of an effective vaccine against malaria, chemotherapy remains a major option in the control of the disease. Then, the recent report of the emergence and spread of clones of Plasmodium falciparum resistant to available antimalarial drugs should be of concern as it poses a threat to disease control. Compounds whose pharmacological properties have been determined and touted for other disease can be investigated for antimalarial activity. Phenolic acids (polyphenols) have been reported to exhibit antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibiotic effects. However, information on their antimalarial activity is scanty. Phenolic acids are present in a variety of plant-based foods: mostly high in the skins and seeds of fruits as well as the leaves of vegetables. Systematic assessment of these compounds for antimalarial activity is therefore needed. Method Using the classical in vitro drug test, the antimalarial activities of five hydroxycinnamic acids, (caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid, o-Coumaric acid and ferulic acid) and two hydroxybenzoic acids (gallic acid and protocatechuic acid) against 3D7 clones of Plasmodium falciparum was determined. Results Among the phenolic acids tested, caffeic acid and gallic acid were found to be the most effective, with mean IC 50 value of 17.73µg/ml and 26.59µg/ml respectively for three independent determinations. Protocatechuic acid had an IC 50 value of 30.08 µg/ml. Rosmarinic acid and chlorogenic acid, showed moderate antimalarial activities with IC 50 values of 103.59µg/ml and 105µg/ml respectively. The IC 50 values determined for ferulic acid and o-Coumaric acid were 93.36µg/ml and 82.23µg/ml respectively. Conclusion The outcome of this study suggest that natural occurring phenolic compounds have appreciable level of antimalarial activity which can be exploited for use through combination of actions/efforts including structural manipulation to attain an increase in their antimalarial effect. Eating of natural food products rich in these compounds could provide antimalarial prophylactic effect.

scholarly journals Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activities of Potato Cultivars with White, Yellow, Red and Purple Flesh

Antioxidants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ru ◽  
Pang ◽  
Gan ◽  
Liu ◽  
Bao
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Caffeic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Free Fraction ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Positive Correlation

The contents of total phenolics (TPC), individual phenolic acid and antioxidant activities in the free and bound fractions of potato with different flesh colors were systematically investigated. The TPC and antioxidant capacity in the bound fraction was significantly lower than that in the free fraction. Chlorogenic acid, neochlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid and ferulic acid were detected in the free fraction with chlorogenic acid being the most predominant, accounting for 35.21–81.78% of the total content. Caffeic acid, p-coumaric acid and ferulic acid were detected in the bound fraction in the colored potato with caffeic acid being the major one. In the free fraction, the content of each individual phenolic acid had positive correlation with antioxidant activity. In the bound fraction, caffeic acid and p-coumaric acid showed positive correlation with antioxidant activity. This study promotes further understanding of the correlations among TPC, phenolic acids and antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals The effects of plant density and irrigation on phenolic content in cauliflower 

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 178-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Kałużewicz ◽  
Jolanta Lisiecka ◽  
Monika Gąsecka ◽  
Włodzimierz Krzesiński ◽  
Tomasz Spiżewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Caffeic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Coumaric Acid

This study was conducted to study the influence of plant density and irrigation on the content of phenolic compounds, i.e., phenolic acids and flavonols in cv. ‘Sevilla’ cauliflower curds. Levels of phenolic acids and flavonols were in the range of 3.0–6.2 mg and 25.4–87.8 mg/100 g of dry weight, respectively, depending on plant density and irrigation. Of the phenolic acids, caffeic acid was detected in the highest amount, followed by p-coumaric acid, sinapic acid, gallic acid, and ferulic acid. Of the two flavonols detected, the levels of quercetin were higher than those of kaempferol. The content of the detected phenolic acids (with the exception of ferulic acid) and both flavonols increased with increasing plant density. Furthermore, the concentration of phenolic compounds (with the exception of ferulic acid) was significantly higher under irrigation.

scholarly journals Chemical Diversity of Bastard Balm (Melittis melisophyllum L.) as Affected by Plant Development

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 2421
Author(s):  
Izabela Szymborska-Sandhu ◽  
Jarosław L. Przybył ◽  
Olga Kosakowska ◽  
Katarzyna Bączek ◽  
Zenon Węglarz
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Plant Development ◽  
Seasonal Changes ◽  
Chemical Diversity ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Seed Setting ◽  
Plant Organs ◽  
Full Flowering

The phytochemical diversity of Melittis melissophyllum was investigated in terms of seasonal changes and age of plants including plant organs diversity. The content of phenolics, namely: coumarin; 3,4-dihydroxycoumarin; o-coumaric acid 2-O-glucoside; verbascoside; apiin; luteolin-7-O-glucoside; and o-coumaric; p-coumaric; chlorogenic; caffeic; ferulic; cichoric acids, was determined using HPLC-DAD. Among these, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, verbascoside, chlorogenic acid, and coumarin were the dominants. The highest content of flavonoids and phenolic acids was observed in 2-year-old plants, while coumarin in 4-year-old plants (272.06 mg 100 g–1 DW). When considering seasonal changes, the highest content of luteolin-7-O-glucoside was observed at the full flowering, whereas verbascoside and chlorogenic acid were observed at the seed-setting stage. Among plant organs, the content of coumarin and phenolic acids was the highest in leaves, whereas verbascoside and luteolin-7-O-glucoside were observed in flowers. The composition of essential oil was determined using GC-MS/GC-FID. In the essential oil from leaves, the dominant was 1-octen-3-ol, whilst from flowers, the dominant was α-pinene.

Involvement of Phenolics, Flavonoids, and Phenolic Acids in High Yield Characteristics of Rice (Oryza Sativa L.)

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Dang Xuan ◽  
Do Tuan Bach ◽  
Tran Dang Dat
Keyword(s):  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Caffeic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Sinapic Acid ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Vegetative Stage ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
The Difference

The present study examined the correlation between phenolic acids and flavonoids with high rice yield traits of rice. It was observed that the difference of phenolic contents among the tested rice lines occurred only in the vegetative stage. The concentrations of phenolic acids were higher in the rice high yield cultivars than low yield variety in the vegetative stage, but they either decreased dramatically or disappeared during the development stage. Caffeic acid was found only in high yield rice, whereas chlorogenic acid was detected only in low yield rice. Sinapic acid was the dominant phenolic acid in high yield cultivars at vegetative stage (3.7 mg/g), followed by ferulic acid (1.2 mg/g). These findings suggest that caffeic acid, ferulic acid, sinapic acid and chlorogenic acid may play a particular role in forming yield components in rice. The cultivar B3 contained high amount of sinapic acid may be used as a natural source for pharmaceutical use.

scholarly journals Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant Capacities and Enzymatic Inhibitory Activities of Propolis from Different Geographical Areas: Needs for Analytical Harmonization

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra M. Osés ◽  
Patricia Marcos ◽  
Patricia Azofra ◽  
Ana de Pablo ◽  
Miguel Ángel Fernández-Muíño ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ferulic Acid ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Capacities ◽  
Functional Product ◽  
Inhibitory Activities ◽  
Ace Inhibitory

Propolis is a resinous vegetal exudate modified by bees, and is interesting as a preservative and potentially functional product. This work dealt with studying the common phenolic profiles and antioxidant capacities of 13 bee propolis from different geographical areas. Both hyaluronidase and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activities were also assessed and related when possible with particular phenolic compounds. High performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV) analysis showed that every propolis contained p-coumaric acid (1.2–12.2 mg/g) and ferulic acid (0.3–11.0 mg/g). Pinocembrin, catechin, and caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) plus galangin were the main flavonoids. Antioxidant activities were higher than 280 µmol trolox/g for trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), 0.099 mmol uric acid/g for radical-scavenging effect on hydroxyl radicals, and 0.19 mg/mL for half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) of antioxidant activity against superoxide anion radical. Working with solutions of 10 mg/mL propolis, hyaluronidase inhibitory activity ranged between 0% and 68.20%, being correlated to ferulic acid content. ACE inhibitory effect determined by HPLC was higher than 78%, being correlated with catechin and p-coumaric acid. Therefore, propolis could be useful for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic companies, also helping to reduce risk factors for diseases related to oxidative damage, inflammatory processes, and hypertension. This research also highlights the necessity for harmonized analysis methods and the expression of results for propolis.

scholarly journals Polyphenol Content and Biological Activities of Ruta graveolens L. and Artemisia abrotanum L. in Northern Saudi Arabia

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosam O. Elansary ◽  
Agnieszka Szopa ◽  
Paweł Kubica ◽  
Halina Ekiert ◽  
Diaa O. El-Ansary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Ruta Graveolens ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Artemisia Abrotanum

Natural populations of Ruta graveolens L. and Artemisia abrotanum L. in northern Saudi Arabia may be a rich source of natural polyphenols with potential biological activities. Therefore, tentative high-performance liquid chromatography–diode array detection was used to analyze the polyphenol contents of leaf extracts. R. graveolens mainly contained the phenolic acids chlorogenic acid and p-coumaric acid and the flavonoids rutoside and quercetin, whereas those of A. abrotanum mainly contained the phenolic acids isochlorogenic acid and rosmarinic acid and the flavonoid quercetin. Leaf extracts of both species showed antioxidant activities due to the presence of quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and p-coumaric acid as well as antiproliferative and cytotoxic activities against cancer cells, which may be attributed to necrotic cell accumulation during the early and late apoptotic periods. Both species also exhibited antibacterial activity, although the activity was higher in R. graveolens due to the high contents of quercetin and other polyphenols. Finally, both species exhibited antifungal activities, which were associated with specific polyphenols. This is the first study to confirm the richness of polyphenols and wide spectrum of biological activities in natural populations of R. graveolens and A. abrotanum in northern Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Characterization of Five Edible Purple-Reddish Vegetables: Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, and Phenolic Acid Derivatives

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 1536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra D. Frond ◽  
Cristian I. Iuhas ◽  
Ioana Stirbu ◽  
Loredana Leopold ◽  
Sonia Socaci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Black Carrot ◽  
Statistical Correlations ◽  
Purple Sweet Potato ◽  
Dpph Scavenging

Vegetables comprise a significant portion of our daily diet with their high content in nutrients including fiber, vitamins, minerals, as well as phenolic compounds. Vegetable consumption has been shown to be positively associated with the prevention of several degenerative diseases thanks to their bioactive compounds. Accordingly, five selected vegetables, namely, red chicory, red onion, eggplant, purple sweet potato, and black carrot were thoroughly assessed for their phenolic content in this study. For this purpose, the total phenolic and flavonoid content of these five vegetables and their antioxidant activities that are based on three common methods ABTS radical cation decolorization assay (ABTS), Cupric Ion Reducing Antioxidant Capacity (CUPRAC), and DPPH scavenging activity assay were determined. Additionally, HPLC-PDA/Electrospray ionization coupled with mass spectrometry (HPLC-PDA/-ESI+-MS)-based identification and quantification of the members belonging to polyphenols present in each vegetable were determined. Statistical correlations between antioxidant activities and the specific type of phenolic compounds, such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids were further elucidated. Phenolic acids (chlorogenic and syringic acids) were found to be the most abundant compounds that are present in all samples. Among the anthocyanins, cyaniding derivatives were present in all vegetables. In terms of their antioxidant activities, the analyzed vegetables were ranked as red chicory > purple sweet potato > black carrot > eggplant > red onion, in descending order. Superior antioxidant activities exhibited by red chicory and purple sweet potato were attributed to the high content of phenolic compounds, especially flavonols (quercetin-3,4-O-diglucoside) in red chicory and anthocyanins (peonidin-3-caffeoyl p-hydroxybenzoylsophoroside-5-glucoside) in purple sweet potato.

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