scholarly journals Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Biological Activity Dependent on Chemical Composition

Antioxidants ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Timoszuk ◽  
Katarzyna Bielawska ◽  
Elżbieta Skrzydlewska
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Oenothera Biennis ◽  
Evening Primrose ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Leukotriene A4

Evening primrose (Oenothera L.) is a plant belonging to the family Onagraceae, in which the most numerous species is Oenothera biennis. Some plants belonging to the genus Oenothera L. are characterized by biological activity. Therefore, studies were conducted to determine the dependence of biological activity on the chemical composition of various parts of the evening primrose, mainly leaves, stems, and seeds. Common components of all parts of the Oenothera biennis plants are fatty acids, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. In contrast, primrose seeds also contain proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. Therefore, it is believed that the most interesting sources of biologically active compounds are the seeds and, above all, evening primrose seed oil. This oil contains mainly aliphatic alcohols, fatty acids, sterols, and polyphenols. Evening primrose oil (EPO) is extremely high in linoleic acid (LA) (70–74%) and γ-linolenic acid (GLA) (8–10%), which may contribute to the proper functioning of human tissues because they are precursors of anti-inflammatory eicosanoids. EPO supplementation results in an increase in plasma levels of γ-linolenic acid and its metabolite dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA). This compound is oxidized by lipoxygenase (15-LOX) to 15-hydroxyeicosatrienoic acid (15-HETrE) or, under the influence of cyclooxygenase (COX), DGLA is metabolized to series 1 prostaglandins. These compounds have anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties. Furthermore, 15-HETrE blocks the conversion of arachidonic acid (AA) to leukotriene A4 (LTA4) by direct inhibition of 5-LOX. In addition, γ-linolenic acid suppresses inflammation mediators such as interleukin 1β (IL-1β), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and cytokine - tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). The beneficial effects of EPO have been demonstrated in the case of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, Sjögren’s syndrome, asthma, and anti-cancer therapy.

scholarly journals Phytochemical and Biological Screening of Oenothera biennis L. Hydroalcoholic Extract

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramona Fecker ◽  
Valentina Buda ◽  
Ersilia Alexa ◽  
Stefana Avram ◽  
Ioana Zinuca Pavel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Melanoma Cell ◽  
Melanoma Cell Line ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Oenothera Biennis ◽  
Hydroalcoholic Extract ◽  
Evening Primrose ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Oenothera biennis L. (OB), also commonly known as evening primrose, belongs to the Onagraceae family and has the best studied biological activity of all the members in the family. In therapy, the most frequently used type of extracts are from the aerial part, which are the fatty oils obtained from the seeds and have a wide range of medicinal properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and biological activity of OB hydroalcoholic extract and to provide directions for the antimicrobial effect, antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic potential against A375 melanoma cell line, and anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory capacity. The main polyphenols and flavonoids identified were gallic acid, caffeic acid, epicatechin, coumaric acid, ferulic acid, rutin and rosmarinic acid. The total phenolic content was 631.496 µgGAE/mL of extract and the antioxidant activity was 7258.67 μmolTrolox/g of extract. The tested extract had a mild bacteriostatic effect on the tested bacterial strains. It was bactericidal only against Candida spp. and S. aureus. In the set of experimental conditions, the OB extract only manifested significant antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic activity against the A375 human melanoma cell line at the highest tested concentration, namely 60 μg/mL. The migration potential of A375 cells was hampered by the OB extract in a concentration-dependent manner. Furthermore, at the highest tested concentration, the OB extract altered the mitochondrial function in vitro, while reducing the angiogenic reaction, hindering compact tumor formation in the chorioallantoic membrane assay. Moreover, the OB extract elicited an anti-inflammatory effect on the experimental animal model of ear inflammation.

scholarly journals Oenothera biennis l. Paradox

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (216) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Olga Kandelinskaya ◽  
◽  
Elena Grischenko ◽  
Swetlana Ogurtszova ◽  
Hleb Harbatsevich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Immunomodulatory Effect ◽  
Oenothera Biennis ◽  
Evening Primrose ◽  
Invasive Status ◽  
The Republic ◽  
First Time

The seeds of the medicinal plant evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.), having the invasive status in Belarus, are a source of pharmacologically valuable oil with a high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), including ?-linolenic acid. For the first time, the authors established that oil from O. biennis seeds collected in various regions of the republic is not inferior in quality to world analogues, is balanced in the composition of PUFA, and is characterized by a pronounced hypolipidemic and immunomodulatory effect. It is assumed that strategies developed to use this species as the basis for various purpose import-substituting phytopreparations will help limit its expansion in Belarus.

scholarly journals “Cell Membrane Theory of Senescence” and the Role of Bioactive Lipids in Aging, and Aging Associated Diseases and Their Therapeutic Implications

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 241
Author(s):  
Undurti N. Das
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Genomic Stability ◽  
Bioactive Lipids ◽  
Camp Content ◽  
Associated Diseases ◽  
Epa And Dha ◽  
Oncogene Activation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Lipids are an essential constituent of the cell membrane of which polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are the most important component. Activation of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) induces the release of PUFAs from the cell membrane that form precursors to both pro- and ant-inflammatory bioactive lipids that participate in several cellular processes. PUFAs GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), DGLA (dihomo-GLA), AA (arachidonic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are derived from dietary linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) by the action of desaturases whose activity declines with age. Consequently, aged cells are deficient in GLA, DGLA, AA, AA, EPA and DHA and their metabolites. LA, ALA, AA, EPA and DHA can also be obtained direct from diet and their deficiency (fatty acids) may indicate malnutrition and deficiency of several minerals, trace elements and vitamins some of which are also much needed co-factors for the normal activity of desaturases. In many instances (patients) the plasma and tissue levels of GLA, DGLA, AA, EPA and DHA are low (as seen in patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus) but they do not have deficiency of other nutrients. Hence, it is reasonable to consider that the deficiency of GLA, DGLA, AA, EPA and DHA noted in these conditions are due to the decreased activity of desaturases and elongases. PUFAs stimulate SIRT1 through protein kinase A-dependent activation of SIRT1-PGC1α complex and thus, increase rates of fatty acid oxidation and prevent lipid dysregulation associated with aging. SIRT1 activation prevents aging. Of all the SIRTs, SIRT6 is critical for intermediary metabolism and genomic stability. SIRT6-deficient mice show shortened lifespan, defects in DNA repair and have a high incidence of cancer due to oncogene activation. SIRT6 overexpression lowers LDL and triglyceride level, improves glucose tolerance, and increases lifespan of mice in addition to its anti-inflammatory effects at the transcriptional level. PUFAs and their anti-inflammatory metabolites influence the activity of SIRT6 and other SIRTs and thus, bring about their actions on metabolism, inflammation, and genome maintenance. GLA, DGLA, AA, EPA and DHA and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), lipoxin A4 (LXA4) (pro- and anti-inflammatory metabolites of AA respectively) activate/suppress various SIRTs (SIRt1 SIRT2, SIRT3, SIRT4, SIRT5, SIRT6), PPAR-γ, PARP, p53, SREBP1, intracellular cAMP content, PKA activity and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1-α (PGC1-α). This implies that changes in the metabolism of bioactive lipids as a result of altered activities of desaturases, COX-2 and 5-, 12-, 15-LOX (cyclo-oxygenase and lipoxygenases respectively) may have a critical role in determining cell age and development of several aging associated diseases and genomic stability and gene and oncogene activation. Thus, methods designed to maintain homeostasis of bioactive lipids (GLA, DGLA, AA, EPA, DHA, PGE2, LXA4) may arrest aging process and associated metabolic abnormalities.

scholarly journals α- Linolenic Acid Modulates Phagocytosis of Extracellular Tau and Induces Microglial Migration

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Smita Eknath Desale ◽  
Subashchandrabose Chinnathambi
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Dietary Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Microtubule Organizing Center ◽  
Intracellular Degradation ◽  
Organizing Center ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Abstract Background The seeding effect of extracellular Tau species is an emerging aspect to study the Tauopathies in Alzheimer’s disease. Tau seeds enhance the propagation of disease along with its contribution to microglia-mediated inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to exert the anti-inflammatory property to microglia by modulating cell membrane compositions. The immunomodulatory function of omega-3 fatty acids exerts anti-inflammatory properties to microglia. Owing to the imparted anti-inflammatory nature enhance phagocytosis and increased migration property has been observed in microglia. The dietary omega-3 fatty acids are found to change the lipid composition of the cell membrane that predominated many signaling cascades and by modulating specific receptor response. Thus the omega-3 fatty acids influence microglial response in Tauopathy. Methods N9 microglia cells were exposed to extracellular full-length Tau monomer and aggregates along with ALA (α- Linolenic acid) to study the internalization of exposed Tau. The degradation of internalized Tau studied with the endosomal markers Rab5 and Rab7. The final degradation step in phagocytosis has been studied with LAMP-2A as lysosomal markers. The changes in the rate of migration of microglia were assessed by wound-scratch assay along with Microtubule organizing center (MTOC) reorientation were studied after exposure of Tau and ALA as the property of highly migratory microglia. Results The increased phagocytosis of extracellular Tau monomer and aggregates has been observed upon ALA exposure to microglia cells. The intracellular degradation of internalized Tau species was targeted by early and late endosomal markers Rab5 and Rab7. The increased levels of LAMP-2A and colocalization with internalized Tau indicated the degradation via lysosome. These results indicate the degradation of internalized Tau species in the presence of ALA instead of getting accumulated in the cell. The enhanced migratory ability of microglia in the presence of ALA induces the MTOC repolarization and reduces the nuclear-centrosomal axis polarity and favorable anterior positioning of MTOC. Conclusions Tau seeds greatly contribute to the spread of disease, one way to reduce the spreading is to reduce the presence of extracellular Tau seed. Microglia could be influenced to reduce extracellular Tau seed with dietary fatty acids. Our results suggest that dietary fatty acids ALA significantly enhances phagocytosis and intracellular degradation of internalized Tau. Enhanced migration supports the phagocytosis process. Our approach provides insights into the beneficial role of ALA as an anti-inflammatory dietary supplement to treat AD.

Effect of transplanting date on the fatty acid composition, oil content and yield of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) seed

1994 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Roy ◽  
Peter H. White ◽  
Alex F. More ◽  
John G. Hendel ◽  
Robert Pocs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid Composition ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Linolenic Acid Content ◽  
Oenothera Biennis ◽  
Evening Primrose ◽  
One Year

The influence of transplanting time on the growth of evening primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) was investigated for 3 yr. Delaying transplanting reduced the yield of seed in two of these years. The amount of oil in the seed was not influenced by time of transplanting, and only in one year did the γ-linolenic acid content of the oil decrease with delays in transplanting. Key words: Evening primrose, transplanting date, oil content, γ-linolenic acid

scholarly journals The development of a biologically active additive to reduce the blood cholesterol level

2020 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 01093
Author(s):  
I.S. Khamagaeva ◽  
N.A. Zambalova ◽  
A.V. Tsyzhipova ◽  
A.T. Bubeev
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Linolenic Acid ◽  
Nutrient Medium ◽  
Linseed Oil ◽  
Bifidobacterium Longum ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Optimum Dose ◽  
Technological Parameters

The relationship between the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) of flaxseed oil and the cholesterol-metabolizing activity of various strains of bifidobacteria was studied. The optimum dose of linseed oil in a nutrient medium for the cultivation of bifidobacteria was selected to provide high cholesterol destruction compared to the control. Of all the studied strains of bifidobacteria, the most pronounced destructive activity against cholesterol is displayed by the strain Bifidobacterium longum DK-100, which, with the biomass growth in a nutrient medium of linseed oil destroys 74% of the total cholesterol. When studying the fatty acid composition of the biomass of bifidobacteria, the oleic acid was found to predominate among monounsaturated fatty acids, and the α-linolenic acid to prevail among polyunsaturated fatty acids, that amounted to 44-45%. A decrease in the content of linolenic acid during the cultivation of bifidobacteria was noted, which is probably due to their participation of bifidobacteria in the metabolism. As a result of the studies, the optimum conditions for the cultivation of bifidobacteria were selected and the technological parameters of producing dietary supplements were justified.

scholarly journals Monoterpenes as a renewable source of biologically active compounds

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (8) ◽  
pp. 1105-1117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nariman F. Salakhutdinov ◽  
Konstantin P. Volcho ◽  
Olga I. Yarovaya
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Absolute Configuration ◽  
Biologically Active Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Renewable Source ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

AbstractMonoterpenes and their derivatives play an important role in the creation of new biologically active compounds including drugs. The review focuses on the data on various types of biological activity exhibited by monoterpenes and their derivatives, including analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, anti-Alzheimer, anti-Parkinsonian, antiviral, and antibacterial (anti-tuberculosis) effects. Searching for novel potential drugs among monoterpene derivatives shows great promise for treating various pathologies. Special attention is paid to the effect of absolute configuration of monoterpenes and monoterpenoids on their activity.

scholarly journals Essential fatty acids in the liver and adipose tissue of genetically obese mice: effect of supplemental linoleic and γ-linolenic acids

1985 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. C Cunnane ◽  
M. S. Manku ◽  
D. F. Horrobin
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Essential Fatty Acids ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Obese Mice ◽  
Evening Primrose Oil ◽  
Oenothera Biennis ◽  
Evening Primrose ◽  
Total Fatty Acids ◽  
Tissue Lipids

1. Genetically obese mice (ob/ob) and their lean litter-mates were given diets iso-energetically supplemented with sucrose, hydrogenated coconut oil, safflower oil or evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) oil.2. Weight gain over 15 weeks was significantly greater in the evening primrose oil-supplemented obese mice than in the other groups.3. In all the groups of obese mice, liver total phospholipids contained proportionally less linoleic acid and more dihomo-γ-linolenic acid and arachidonic acid than did the lean controls.4. As a percentage of total fatty acids, n-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) in liver and adipose tissue lipids were significantly lower in the obese mice than in the lean controls.5. Supplementation with EFA-rich oils (safflower and evening primrose oil) increased the proportional composition of n-6 EFA and decreased the n-3 EFA more in the liver total phospholipids of the lean than the obese mice.

scholarly journals FLAVONOID COMPOUNDS FROM ARTEMISIA GLABELLA KAR. ET. KIR., SYNTHESIS ON THEIR BASIS AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY

2018 ◽  
pp. 215-222
Author(s):  
Габиден (Gabiden) Маратович (Maratovich) Байсаров (Baysarov) ◽  
Айдана (Аjdana) Рахманиякызы (Rakhmaniyakyzy) Жуматаева (Zhumatayeva) ◽  
Гулим (Gulim) Кенесбековна (Kenesbekovna) Мукушева (Mukusheva) ◽  
Эльвира (El'vira) Эдуардовна (Eduardovna) Шульц (Shul'ts) ◽  
Роза (Roza) Батталовна (Battalovna) Сейдахметова (Seydakhmetova) ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Hepatoprotective Activity ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Secondary Amines ◽  
Moderate Activity ◽  
Amino Derivatives ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Derivatives Of

As a result of complex chemical processing of medicinal raw materials of Artemisia glabella Kar. et Kir., including CO2 extraction and lactones isolation, we have investigated the chemical composition of flavonoids to select the biologically active ones and carry out modifications on their basis. Two flavonoids pectolinaringenin and cirsilineol have been isolated by partition chromatography from the secondary raw materials of Artemisia glabella Kar. et. Kir. and identified. To obtain new biologically active compounds, we have synthesized new amino derivatives of cirsilineol by the Mannich reaction with secondary amines (piperidine and N-methylpiperazine) in isopropanol with the presence of dimethylaminopyridine. In proton NMR spectrum of the synthesized compounds there are proton signals of the initial cirsilineol fragment; however, there is no N-8 proton signal, besides other signals typical for amines’ benzene ring have been observed at 1.53–3.90 ppm. It means that reaction occurred at the C-8 position of carbon in ring A. The synthesized compounds have been studied for various types of biological activity typical for this class, including hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory activities. Amino derivatives of cirsilineol exhibit a moderate activity against HepG2 cell line, while cirsilineol at a dose of 5 mg/ml expresses a pronounced hepatoprotective activity. Moreover, all samples at a dose of 25 mg/kg show poor anti-inflammatory effects on the model of acute exudative reaction in vivo.

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