scholarly journals Phenolic Compounds in Trees and Shrubs of Central Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6907
Author(s):  
Lidia Szwajkowska-Michałek ◽  
Anna Przybylska-Balcerek ◽  
Tomasz Rogoziński ◽  
Kinga Stuper-Szablewska
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Plants produce specific structures constituting barriers, hindering the penetration of pathogens, while they also produce substances inhibiting pathogen growth. These compounds are secondary metabolites, such as phenolics, terpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, resins, tannins and alkaloids. Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites from trees and shrubs and are used in medicine, herbal medicine and cosmetology. To date, fruits and flowers of exotic trees and shrubs have been primarily used as sources of bioactive compounds. In turn, the search for new sources of bioactive compounds is currently focused on native plant species due to their availability. The application of such raw materials needs to be based on knowledge of their chemical composition, particularly health-promoting or therapeutic compounds. Research conducted to date on European trees and shrubs has been scarce. This paper presents the results of literature studies conducted to systematise the knowledge on phenolic compounds found in trees and shrubs native to central Europe. The aim of this review is to provide available information on the subject and to indicate gaps in the present knowledge.

scholarly journals Bioactive Substances in Trees and Shrubs of Central Europe

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia Szwajkowska-Michalek ◽  
Anna Przybylska-Balcerek ◽  
Tomasz Rogoziński ◽  
Kinga Stuper-Szablewska
Keyword(s):  
Central Europe ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Therapeutic Compounds ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

: Plants produce specific structures constituting a barrier hindering penetration of pathogens, while they also produce substances inhibiting pathogen growth . These compounds are secondary metabolites, such as phenolics, terpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, resins, tannins and alkaloids. Bioactive compounds are secendary metabolities from trees and shrubs are used in medicine, herbal medicine and cosmetology. To date fruits and flowers of exotic trees and shrubs have been primarily used as sources of bioactive compounds. In turn, search for new sources of bioactive compounds is currently focused on native plant species due to its availability. Application of such raw material needs to be based on knowledge of their chemical composition, particularly health-promoting or therapeutic compounds. Research conducted to date on European trees and shrubs has been scarce. This paper presents results of literature studies conducted to systematise knowledge on bioactive compounds found in trees and shrubs native to central Europe. The aim of this review providing available information on the subject is to indicate gaps in the present knowledge.

scholarly journals Seasonal Variation of Health-Promoting Bioactives in Broccoli and Methyl-Jasmonate Pre-Harvest Treatments to Enhance Their Contents

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanesa Nuñez-Gómez ◽  
Nieves Baenas ◽  
Inma Navarro-González ◽  
Javier García-Alonso ◽  
Diego A. Moreno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Methyl Jasmonate ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Diode Array ◽  
Total Carotenoids ◽  
Health Promoting

Broccoli is a source of bioactive compounds that provide an important nutritional value. The content of these compounds can vary depending on agronomic and environmental conditions, as well as on elicitation. In this study, three crop trials were carried out to evaluate the effects of the cultivation season, the application of different dosages of methyl-jasmonate (MeJA) on the overall quality and on the total content of bioactive compounds of ‘Parthenon’ broccoli cultivated under the field conditions of southeastern Spain. Color parameters, chlorophyll content, total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids and antioxidant activity were measured to evaluate the overall quality. Moreover, individual carotenoids, phenolic compounds and glucosinolates were evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) and high performance liquid chromatography equipped with diode array detector coupled to mass spectrometer using electro spray ionization (HPLC-DAD-ESI/MSn). The content of total carotenoids, phenolic compounds and glucosinolates were higher in autumn compared with spring, showing increases of 2.8-fold, 2-fold and 1.2-fold, respectively. Moreover, a double application of MeJA increased the contents of total carotenoids, phenolic compounds and glucosinolates by 22%, 32% and 39%, respectively, relative to the untreated samples. Considering our results, the controlled and timely application of 250 µM MeJA to the aerial parts of the plants four days before harvest, on two consecutive days, seems to be a valid agronomic strategy to improve the health-promoting capacity of Parthenon broccoli, without compromising its overall quality.

scholarly journals Ecological conditions affecting mycotoxin production in cereals: a review

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (No. 8) ◽  
pp. 405-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
JM Milani
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Water Availability ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Mycotoxin Production ◽  
Ecological Conditions ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Available Information ◽  
The Impact

Spoilage fungi are ubiquitous contaminants of cereals, pre- and post-harvest. These fungi can produce a wide range of secondary metabolites under ecological conditions which are conducive for growth. However, some of these secondary metabolites are toxic and have a significant impact if they enter the production and animal food chains. Prevention of mycotoxin contamination of feed and food raw materials is now considered more important than subsequent cure. The key ecological determinants pre- and post-harvest are water availability and temperature (climate). Accurate information is therefore needed on the impact of an association between these key factors, and it is necessary to understand which are marginal and which critical for germination and toxin production. There have only been a few studies where attempts have been made to integrate the available information on these factors in relation to different raw materials for feed and food processing, especially cereals. This review will examine the available information on the main climatic factors, i.e., water availability and temperature affecting mycotoxin production such as, aflatoxins, ochratoxins, fumonisins, zearalenone, deoxynivalenol and citrinin. This information is crucial for accurately focusing and monitoring key critical control points in the feed and food chain to optimise prevention strategies.  

scholarly journals Solvent extraction and spectroscopy identification of bioactive compounds from medicinal shrub Tamarix gallica

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 456
Author(s):  
Moussa Mohammed Elamin
Keyword(s):  
Solvent Extraction ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Liquid Extraction ◽  
Spectroscopy Analysis ◽  
Phytochemical Study ◽  
Liquid Liquid Extraction ◽  
Tamarix Gallica

This research is interested in chemical valorization of the medicinal shrub called Tamarix gallica. The phytochemical study of the extracts of this plant showed that it is rich in phenolic compounds especially the flavonoids. The liquid-liquid extraction by n-butanol and acetate of ethyl of the leaves allowed to us the extraction of the secondary metabolites of class of the flavonoids.The identification of the isolated flavonoids is made by the spectroscopy methods: UV, IR, NMRH, from where we extracted some structures of flavonols class. Keywords: Tamarix gallica, chemical valorization, flavonoids, extraction, spectroscopy analysis, chromatography methods.

scholarly journals Bioactive Compounds and Health-Promoting Properties of Pear (Pyrus communis L.) Fruits

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (19) ◽  
pp. 4444
Author(s):  
Joanna Kolniak-Ostek ◽  
Dagmara Kłopotowska ◽  
Krzysztof P. Rutkowski ◽  
Anna Skorupińska ◽  
Dorota E. Kruczyńska
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Antiproliferative Activity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Reducing Ability ◽  
Pyrus Communis L ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Excellent Source ◽  
Cox 1

Consuming food that is rich in antioxidants reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases and oxidative stress. Fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of substances with antioxidant and pro-health properties. Such raw materials, characterized by a high content of polyphenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity, include pear fruits. In this study, the concentrations of bioactive compounds, as well as the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative activity in fruits of five selected pear cultivars were determined and compared. LC–MS and UPLC–PDA methods were used to determine the polyphenolic, carotenoid, chlorophyll, and triterpenoid profiles and content, and the antioxidant activity was analyzed using DPPH and ferric-reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) tests. The anti-inflammatory activity was determined against COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. The cytotoxic activity of the test compounds was assessed against six tumor cell lines. The results showed that the major group of phenolic compounds in all cultivars was phenolic acids. In the group of chromoplastic pigments, chlorophyllide a and 9-cis-β-carotene were the major compounds, while in the triterpene group, ursolic acid was dominant. The antioxidant potential correlated with the content of polyphenols and carotenoids, and was the strongest for the ‘Radana’ cultivar. The highest antiproliferative activity in all varieties was established for bladder cancer.

scholarly journals Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Annona muricata By-Products and Pulp

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Aguilar-Hernández ◽  
María García-Magaña ◽  
María Vivar-Vera ◽  
Sonia Sáyago-Ayerdi ◽  
Jorge Sánchez-Burgos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted Extraction ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Assisted Extraction ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted ◽  
Conventional Extraction ◽  
By Products

Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) is widely used; however, the efficiency of extraction depends on the raw materials. Therefore, optimization of UAE must be investigated for each type of plant material. By-products from soursop fruit have not been studied as a source of bioactive compounds. In this work, the optimization of UAE conditions (extraction time (5, 10, and 15 min), pulse cycle (0.4, 0.7, and 1 s), and sonication amplitude (40%, 70%, and 100%)) for the extraction of phenolic compounds (soluble, hydrolyzable, condensed tannins, and total polyphenols) from soursop by-products (seed, peel, and columella) and pulp was evaluated using response surface methodology. The optimal conditions for UAE to obtain the highest total polyphenol content from by-products and pulp was dependent on the raw material. Peel resulted in the highest content of total polyphenols (187.32 mg/g dry matter [DM]) followed by columella (164.14 mg/g DM), seed (36.15 mg/g DM), and pulp (33.24 mg/g DM). The yield of polyphenolic content from peel and columella obtained with UAE was higher (32–37%) than conventional extraction for 2 h under stirring (14–16%). The contents of gallic acid (0.36–15.86 µg/g DM), coumaric acid (0.07–1.37 µg/g DM), and chlorogenic acid (9.18–32.67 µg/g DM) in the different parts of the fruit were higher in the extracts obtained by UAE compared with a conventional extraction method (0.08–0.61, 0.05–0.08, 3.15–13.08 µg/g DM, respectively), although it was dependent on the raw materials. Soursop by-products can be functionally important if they are used to extract bioactive compounds by UAE; a technology with high potential for commercial extraction on a large scale.

scholarly journals The Integration of Metabolomics and Next-Generation Sequencing Data to Elucidate the Pathways of Natural Product Metabolism in Medicinal Plants

Planta Medica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (12/13) ◽  
pp. 855-873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Scossa ◽  
Maria Benina ◽  
Saleh Alseekh ◽  
Youjun Zhang ◽  
Alisdair Fernie
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Data ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
In Planta ◽  
Sequencing Data ◽  
Active Components ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Historical Developments

AbstractPlants have always been used as medicines since ancient times to treat diseases. The knowledge around the active components of herbal preparations has remained nevertheless fragmentary: the biosynthetic pathways of many secondary metabolites of pharmacological importance have been clarified only in a few species, while the chemodiversity present in many medicinal plants has remained largely unexplored. Despite the advancements of synthetic biology for production of medicinal compounds in heterologous hosts, the native plant species are often the most reliable and economic source for their production. It thus becomes fundamental to investigate the metabolic composition of medicinal plants to characterize their natural metabolic diversity and to define the biosynthetic routes in planta of important compounds to develop strategies to further increase their content. We present here a number of case studies for selected classes of secondary metabolites and we review their health benefits and the historical developments in their structural elucidation and characterization of biosynthetic genes. We cover the cases of benzoisoquinoline and monoterpenoid indole alkaloids, cannabinoids, caffeine, ginsenosides, withanolides, artemisinin, and taxol; we show how the “early” biochemical or the more recent integrative approaches–based on omics-analyses–have helped to elucidate their metabolic pathways and cellular compartmentation. We also summarize how the knowledge generated about their biosynthesis has been used to develop metabolic engineering strategies in heterologous and native hosts. We conclude that following the advent of novel, high-throughput and cost-effective analytical technologies, the secondary metabolism of medicinal plants can now be examined under the lens of systems biology.

scholarly journals Optimizing the Malaxation Conditions to Produce an Arbequina EVOO with High Content of Bioactive Compounds

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1819
Author(s):  
Alexandra Olmo-Cunillera ◽  
Julián Lozano-Castellón ◽  
Maria Pérez ◽  
Eleftherios Miliarakis ◽  
Anna Tresserra-Rimbau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Chemical Processes ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Bioactive Components ◽  
Organoleptic Properties ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Health Promoting

To meet the growing demand for high-quality extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) with health-promoting properties and pleasant sensory properties, studies are needed to establish optimal production parameters. Bioactive components of EVOO, including phenolic compounds, carotenoids, chlorophylls, tocopherols, and squalene, contribute to its organoleptic properties and beneficial health effects. The aim of this study was to develop an Arbequina EVOO with high phenol content, particularly oleocanthal and oleacein, on a laboratory scale by analyzing the effects of different temperatures (20, 25, and 30 °C) and times (30 and 45 min) of malaxation. Higher temperatures decreased the levels of the phenolic compounds, secoiridoids, tocopherols, and squalene, but increased the pigments. EVOO with the highest quality was produced using malaxation parameters of 20 °C and 30 min, although oleocanthal and oleacein were higher at 30 and 25 °C, respectively. Overall, 20 °C and 30 min were the processing conditions that most favored the physiological and chemical processes that contribute to higher levels of bioactive compounds in the oil and diminished their degradation and oxidation processes.

scholarly journals Impact of Different Extraction Solvents on Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity from the Root of Salacia chinensis L.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanh Van Ngo ◽  
Christopher James Scarlett ◽  
Michael Christian Bowyer ◽  
Phuong Duc Ngo ◽  
Quan Van Vuong
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Organic Solvents ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Total Solid ◽  
Extraction Solvent ◽  
Phytochemical Composition ◽  
Extraction Solvents ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to study the impact of selected common organic solvents on extractable solids, phytochemical composition, and antioxidant capacity of S. chinensis. The results showed that the tested solvents played an important role in extraction of total solid and phytochemical composition as well as antioxidant capacity of S. chinensis. Acetone (50% v/v) was found to be the optimal extraction solvent for extractable solids (12.2%), phenolic compounds (60 mg GAE/g DW), flavonoids (100 mg CE/g DW), proanthocyanidins (47.4 mg CE/g DW), and saponins (754 mg EE/g DW) as well as antioxidant capacity (ABTS 334 mM TE/g DW, DPPH 470 mM TE/g DW, FRAP 347 mM TE/g DW, and CUPRAC 310 mM TE/g DW). The extract prepared from 50% acetone had high levels of bioactive compounds (TPC 555 mg GAE/g CRE, flavonoids 819 mg CE/g CRE, proanthocyanidins 392 mg CE/g CRE, and saponins 1,880 mg EE/g CRE) as well as antioxidant capacity (ABTS 414 mM TE/g, DPPH 407 mM TE/g, FRAP 320 mg TE/g, and CUPRAC 623 mM TE/g), thus further confirming that 50% acetone is the solvent of choice. Therefore, 50% acetone is recommended for extraction of phenolic compounds, their secondary metabolites, saponins, and antioxidant capacity from the root of S. chinensis for further isolation and utilisation.

scholarly journals Diversity and Community Structure of Plants in Selected Areas within Lake Mainit Watershed

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1482-1500
Author(s):  
Romana M.Maglinte ◽  
Julie E.Asubar ◽  
Emeliano M. Bermudez, Jr ◽  
Gregorio Z. Gamboa, Jr ◽  
Bernadette P.Bagaipo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Species Diversity ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Native Plant Species ◽  
Quadrat Method ◽  
Environmental Integrity ◽  
Sustainable Conservation ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Lake Mainit is one of the key biodiversity areas in the country, its watershed area is a habitat of endemic and native plant species but is now threatened due to anthropogenic activities such as mining, kaingin and expansion of agriculture. This study assessed the diversity and community structure of plants in the lowland and upland of the two selected areas (Cantugas and Jabonga) of Lake Mainit watershed through a transect and quadrat method. A total of 321 floral species were identified distributed into 85 families. The taxonomically well distributed families were Arecaceae, Moraceae and Fabaceae with 18, 17 and 14 species respectively and most species were trees and shrubs (187 species). The highest species diversity, richness and abundance was observed in the lowland of Jabonga while the highest dominance was observed in the upland of Catugas. The floral species of Lake Mainit watershed are threatened by anthropogenic activities especially expansion of agriculture and tree felling for infrastructure developments regardless of their environmental roles and inherent benefits. Therefore, sustainable conservation efforts should be geared towards ensuring their continuous existence in order to maintain environmental integrity.

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