Comparative Phytochemical Study Research Articles

Comparative phytochemical, antioxidant, and hemostatic studies of fractions from raw and roasted sea buckthorn seeds in vitro

Various seeds, including sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) seeds, are sources of different bioactive compounds. They can show anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic, antibacterial, antioxidant, or other biological properties in in vitro and in vivo models. Our preliminary in vitro results have demonstrated that the extracts from raw (no thermal processing) and roasted (thermally processed) sea buckthorn seeds have antioxidant potential and anticoagulant activity. However, it was unclear which compounds were responsible for these properties. Therefore, in continuation of our previous study, the extracts were fractionated by C18 chromatography. Phytochemical analysis of three fractions (a, b, and c) from raw sea buckthorn seeds and four fractions (d, e, f, and g) from roasted sea buckthorn seeds were performed. Several in vitro assays were also conducted to determine the antioxidant and procoagulant/anticoagulant potential of the fractions and two of their major constituents—isorhamnetin 3-O-β-glucoside7-O-α-rhamnoside and serotonin. LC–MS analyses showed that serotonin is the dominant constituent of fractions c and f, which was tentatively identified on the basis of its HRMS and UV spectra. Moreover, fractions c and f, as well as b and e, contained different B-type proanthocyanidins. Fractions b and e consisted mainly of numerous glycosides of kaempferol, quercetin, and isorhamnetin. The results of oxidative stress assays (measurements of protein carbonylation, lipid peroxidation, and thiol groups oxidation) showed that out of all the tested fractions, fraction g (isolated from roasted seeds and containing mainly dihexoses, and serotonin) demonstrated the strongest antioxidant properties.

COMPARATIVE CHROMATOGRAPHIC AND SPECTRAL STUDY OF THE ALKALOID COMPOSITION OF THE BIOMASS OF TISSUE CULTURE AND THE HERB OF GLAUCIUM FLAVUM

Introduction. The culture of plant cells and tissues is an effective technology for obtaining various secondary metabolites, including for use in the pharmaceutical industry. Compounds synthesized in callus and suspension cultures may be identical to plant ones, and the yield of secondary metabolites, in some cases, exceeds plant sources. In this regard, yellow hornpoppy (Glaucium flavum Crantz.) is of great interest, containing glaucin, which has a unique antitussive effect and is a source of a number of medications. The purpose of this study is a comparative phytochemical study of the alkaloid composition of the tissue culture and the herb of Glaucium flavum. Material and methods. Callus tissue cultures of yellow hornpoppy yellow hornpoppy (Glaucium flavum Crantz.) were obtained in the laboratory of the Institute of Pharmacy of Kazan State Medical University. The herb of the Glaucium flavum cultivated on the territory of the Botanical Garden of Samara University was collected during the flowering period of plants in 2021. A comparative study of the alkaloid composition of the callus culture and the herb of Glaucium flavum was carried out by methods of luminescent microscopy on an Altami LUM-2 microscope (Russia), thin-layer chromatography (TLC) on Sorbfil-PTSH-AF-A-UV plates, as well as spectrophotometry. A mixture of solvents n-butanol-acetic acid-water 4:1:2 was used as a solvent system. The detection of separated substances was carried out by scanning chromatographic plates in UV light at a wavelength of 366 and 254 nm, followed by the manifestation of Dragendorf reagent. The identification of the isolated glaucin hydrochloride was carried out on the basis of UV, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR spectroscopy data. 1H NMR spectra were obtained on the "JNM-ECX 400" device (399.78MHz), 13C NMR spectra were obtained on the "JNM–ECX 400" device (100.52 MHz). The spectra were recorded using a Specord 40 spectrophotometer (Analytik Jena AG, Germany) in the wavelength range of 190-500 nm. Results. During the luminescent analysis of the tissue culture of the Glaucium flavum Crantz., as well as intact plants, the type of luminescence characteristic of isoquinoline alkaloids was noted. Using TLC analysis, isoquinoline alkaloids, including glaucin, were found in samples of callus cultures and the aerial parts of Glaucium flavum, however, a lower glaucin content was noted in the sample of the callus culture compared to that of the intact plant. The spectrophometric analysis of the studied samples showed that the nature of the absorption curve in intact plants and crops of the so-called Glaucium flavum has both common and distinctive features. The UV spectrum of water-alcohol extraction from a sample of Glaucium flavum tissue culture has a similar spectrophotometric profile, however, it contains only one absorption maximum (288 nm), coinciding with that of the UV spectrum of water-alcohol extraction from the herb of this plant. Conclusions. Therefore, the final conclusion regarding the content of glaucin in the studied samples can be made only during the preparative isolation of substances from the biomass of Glaucium flavum using column chromatography

Comparative phytochemical study on three Tetraena species (Zygophyllaceae) growing at different salinity levels

Comparative phytochemical study on three Tetraena species (Zygophyllaceae) growing at different salinity levels

Comparative phytochemical study of methanolic and ethanolic extracts of Thymus linearis and their antibacterial and antioxidant potential.

Thymus linearis (Thyme) is a medicinal plant widely distributed throughout Asia. Various parts of thyme are utilized for diverse medicinal purposes, including its use as a tonic and diuretic, for cough relief, as a flavoring agent, in treating dysentery, and for alleviating stomach disorders. Numerous studies have been conducted to explore the unexploited potential of thyme. Thyme was collected from the northern region of Pakistan, and sun-mediated extraction was conducted. Phytochemical analysis, utilizing GC-MS, revealed numerous bioactive phytochemical constituents with disease-preventing roles, including detoxifying agents, antioxidants, anticancer compounds, dietary fiber, neuropharmacological agents, and immunity-potentiating agents, in the methanolic and ethanolic (14 days) extracts of the flower, leaf, and stem. The 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay results indicated that the ethanolic and methanolic extracts of the stem exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, reaching up to 67.34% and 62.73%, respectively, while the values for the flower and leaf extracts (both methanol and ethanol) were around 60%. The IC50 (half maximal inhibitory concentration) values were also calculated for all the samples, ranging between 7 and 9 μg/mL. Positive antibacterial and antifungal effects against Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli, as well as Aspergillus niger (fungi), were observed only in the extracts of the flower (both methanol and ethanol). The sun-mediated technique was used for extraction for the first time in this study. Therefore, this study introduces a novel approach to the extraction of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, ultimately contributing to the development of herbal drugs with more convenient and cost-effective methods.

Comparative phytochemical study of white poplar (<i>Populus alba</i> L.) and black poplar (<i>Populus nigra</i> L.)

Aim – to conduct a comparative phytochemical study of leaves, wood buds, shoots, bark of two representatives of the genus poplar – white poplar and black poplar.
 Material and methods. For the experiment, we have chosen leaves, wood shoots, buds, bark of black poplar (Populus nigra L.), white poplar (Populus alba L.) and also reference standards (RS). The thin-layer chromatography was carried out on the plates Sorbfil-PTSH-AF-A-UV in the systems n-butanol-acetic acid-water (4:1:2) and chloroform-ethyl alcohol-water (25:18:2). The spectrophotometry was carried out on a Specord 40 spectrophotometer (Analytik Jena) in cuvettes with a layer thickness of 10 mm in the wavelength range from 190 to 500 nm. The comparison solution was ethyl alcohol of 96% concentration.
 Results. In the water-alcohol extracts of the leaves of poplar species the presence of rutin and other phenolic compounds was detected. Pinostrobin and pinocembrin were observed in wood shoots, buds and bark of the plants. The bathochromic shift of the long-wavelength line in the ultraviolet spectra of the studied extracts solutions indicated the presence of flavonoids.
 Conclusion. In all cases, flavonoids made the greatest contribution to the absorption curves of the spectra, in particular: flavanones (pinocembrine, pinostrobin, and others), and phenylpropanoids (caffeic acid and other cinnamic acids). The leaves, wood shoots and buds of the plants contained substances of a phenolic nature, including flavonoids. The composition of the bark of the white poplar was mainly represented by phenolic compounds – phenylpropanoids and simple phenols.

Comparative phytochemical and bioactivity studies on two related Scorzonera L. species: A chemotaxonomic contribution

Scorzonera L. (Asteraceae) is considered a taxonomically difficult genus with its more than 160 species. Scorzonera bella (SB) and S. veratrifolia (SV) species have been treated as synonyms since 1975. Recent botanical studies suggested the separation of the two taxa based on phenetic dissimilarities. Isolation, LC-MS/MS (including 53 phytochemicals as standard), and GC-MS (followed by library search) analyzes were conducted on the aerial parts of the plants to compare their phytochemical compositions and contribute to the classification of the two taxa. While flavonoid profile of SB was dominated by flavones, the majority of SV consisted of flavonols, among the analyzed standards. Nicotiflorin, the most abundant compound of SV, was the most notable difference which was not determined in SB. Kaempferol glycosides might be chemotaxonomic markers for the classification at subgenus levels. Caffeoylquinic acid esters were in common and similar amounts according to profiling and isolation results. Phytochemical compositions of nonpolar fractions of the plants differed significantly in phthalic acid esters, ursane, and hopane type triterpenoids which were only determined in SV. Phytochemical findings supported the separation of the two taxa. Antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-Alzheimer, and anti-hyperpigmentation potentials of the plants were evaluated in-vitro.

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF EXTRACTS OF PLANTS OF THE GENUS VITEX L. (LAMIACEAE)

A comparative phytochemical study of selected species of the genus Vitex L. (Lamiaceae) (V. agnus-castus, V. canescens, V. negundo, V. tripinnata) from the flora of Russia and Vietnam out was carried. The largest amount of extractive compounds was obtained from the leaves of V. agnus-castus when extracted with 60 % ethanol. Color reactions with Trim Hill and Stahl reagents, as well as thin-layer chromatography data, showed a high content of iridoids in extracts of leaves of V. agnus-castus and V. negundo and their low content (or absence) in V. tripinnata and V. canescens leaf extracts. The greatest amount of polyphenols and flavonoids is contained in the extract of the leaves of V. agnus-castus. The smaller amount of polyphenols is found in the leaves of V. canescens, and least amount of flavonoids is found in the leaves of V. tripinnata. All Vitex samples studied are characterized by an increased content of essential trace elements – iron, copper and zinc, and the leaves of V. tripinnata are also high in cobalt. High antiradical activity of all leaf samples of Vitex species was established. The relationship between the content of secondary metabolites and the position of species on the molecular phylogenetic tree of the genus Vitex is shown, which makes it possible to develop a chemotaxonomic forecast for search species of this genus with an increased content of biologically active compounds of a certain class (iridoids, polyphenols, phytoecdysteroids) for further pharmacological studies.

Comparative phytochemical studies on the roots of Polygala azizsancarii and P. peshmenii and neuroprotective activities of the two xanthones

Six known sucrose mono-, di- and triesters and five xanthone derivatives were isolated from the roots of Polygala peshmenii Eren, Parolly, Raus & Kürschner which is a narrow species endemic to Türkiye. Among the xanthones, 1,7-dihydroxy-2,3-methylenedioxy-5,6-dimethoxy-xanthone is an undescribed compound isolated for the first time from a natural source. The studies on the roots of P. azizsancarii Dönmez have resulted in the isolation of four known compounds including sucrose mono-, di- and triesters. The structures of the sucrose esters and xanthones isolated from P. azizsancarii and P. peshmenii were established by spectroscopic methods, including 1D-NMR (1H NMR, 13C NMR, DEPT-135), 2D-NMR (COSY, NOESY, HSQC, HMBC). Neuroprotective activities of two xanthones, 1,3,6-trihydroxy-2,5,7-trimethoxyxanthone and 3-O-β-D-glucopyranosyloxy-1,6-dihydroxy-2,5,7-trimethoxyxanthone isolated from the roots of P. azizsancarii were evaluated in vitro using in a cellular model of Alzheimer's disease. SKNAS human neuroblastoma cells were used in the study and treated with different consecrations of Aβ₂₅₋₃₅ oligomer for up to 48 h. Cell viability was evaluated using MTT assay. The distribution of β-amyloid, α-synuclein, tau, JAK2, STAT3, caspase 3 and BMP-2 were investigated using indirect immunoperoxidase staining. Our results suggested that both xanthones control tau aggregation with no effect on β-amyloid plaque formation. In addition, for neuronal pathophysiology in AD cell model, decreased distributions of JAK/STAT3 and BMP2 signaling pathways were demonstrated, therefore they play a role in the protective effect on neurons in neurodegenerative disease. A significant decrease in caspase 3 immunoreactivity was detected after the administration of both compounds in AD cells. Therefore, both compounds control neuronal pathophysiology and rescue cell death in AD disease.

Isolation, Identification and Quantitative Determination of Anthracene Derivatives by HPLC-UV Method in the Raw Materials of Some Representatives of the Genus <i>Rumex</i> of Three Vegetation Times

Introduction. The creation of new highly effective drugs requires a thorough study of the metabolome of plant raw materials and a comparative phytochemical study of the underground organs of closely related species of Rumex, such as: R. crispus, R. obtusifolius and R. aquaticus, ubiquitous in Russia. It was noted that they have a metabolome like the official R. confertus, which in turn confirms the potential for studying these species. Of scientific and practical interest is the study of the dynamics of accumulation of the leading group of biologically active substances – anthracene derivatives, depending on the phenological phases of plant development.Aim. Identify and quantify anthracene derivatives in the underground organs of R. confertus, R. crispus, R. obtusifolius and R. aquaticus harvested in three different phases of vegetation.Materials and methods. Extracts from the underground organs of the studied plants obtained according to the method from the pharmacopoeial article on R. confertus were used as the analyzed solutions. The solutions were analyzed on a Nexera-i LC-2040 chromatograph (Shimadzu Corporation, Japan) equipped with a column and sample thermostat, a degasser, and an autosampler using an individually selected mobile phase elution gradient (0.1 % phosphoric acid/acetonitrile solution). Primary data were processed using LabSolutions Single LC software (Shimadzu Corporation, Japan). Compounds from the group of anthracene derivatives were identified by retention times. Detection was carried out using a UV detector with a dynamic change in the absorption wavelength during analysis from 365 ± 2 nm to 254 ± 2 nm.Results and discussion. Alcohol-water extracts were obtained from the underground organs of Rumex. An elution gradient was selected for the simultaneous determination of 5 anthracene derivatives with a single analysis time of 40 minutes. These chromatographic conditions made it possible to identify and quantify the content of emodin, 8-O-β-D-glucoside of emodin, and chrysophanol in the underground organs of R. confertus, R. crispus, R. obtusifolius and R. aquaticus in three different vegetations. Glycosides of anthracene derivatives: glucofrangulin A and frangulin A were not found in the studied objects.Conclusion. Anthracene derivatives were isolated from the underground organs of different vegetations, a method for the quantitative determination of anthracene derivatives in alcohol-water extracts was developed, emodin, 8-O-β-D-glucoside of emodin and chrysophanol were found and quantified.

A comparative phytochemical study of nine Lauraceae species by using chemometric data analysis.

The diversity of secondary metabolites of individual plants results from multiple enzymatic processes in planta and various environmental factors, such as temperature, moisture, and soil conditions. Chemical composition analysis of plants can lead to a new method to understand relationship among comparable plants along with biological classification such as genetic and anatomical method. In this study, the chemical diversity of nine different Lauraceae species was investigated, and the plant samples were chemically analyzed and classified. Multivariate analysis methods, such as PLS-DA, were used to select important metabolites distinguishing the nine Lauraceae species. The selected metabolites were identified through preparative LC-MS or MS/MS fragment pattern analysis. In addition, the chemical dendrogram for the nine Lauraceae species was interpreted through molecular network analysis and compared with the genetic dendrogram. This approach enabled us to compare the complete chemical compositions of multiple plant samples to identify relationships among plants.

A Comparative Diagnostic account of the Roots of Boerhavia diffusa Linn. From Four Different Geographical Regions in India

Boerhavia diffusa Linn (B. diffusa) belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae, commonly referred to as Punarnava. It is a rasayana plant that has anti-aging, disease prevention and life-building activities. In this study, B. diffusa Linn’s roots were collected from four different geographical locations in Indian territory i.e. Jhansi, Bangalore, Punjab and Delhi for comparative standardization. The study was carried out in accordance with WHO guidelines to determine the purity and correct identity of plant parts. It also helps detect adulterations, botanical verification, and physical and chemical parameters, and gives the notion of drug quality. In the present work, detailed comparative Pharmacognosy, morphology, anatomy and phytochemical studies of root of B.diffusa Linn from Four different geographical regions in India have been carried out. The results show that all four B.diffusa from different geographical regions revealed that all are very distinct. The anatomical parameters and physicochemical constants carried out in the present investigation serves as measures of a quality control for all the four plants i.e; Boerhavia diffusa Linn.(Jhansi, Bangalore, Pune and Delhi).

Comparative Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Study of Ultrasound-Assisted Aqueous Extract from Fresh Plants of Bryophyllum pinnatum with Conventional Extraction Method

Bryophyllum pinnatum is a potential medicinal plant widely used in different tribes in Bangladesh. The leaves of B. pinnatum were used in the present study for the compatibility assessment of a proposed ultrasound-assisted green extraction method with the conventional extraction method. An aqueous Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) by using both fresh and dried leaves of B. pinnatum was proposed in the present study and successively compared with the traditional methanolic and aqueous (decoction) extraction method. The promising extraction yield was found through the proposed extraction method which was much better than decoction and almost similar to the methanolic extraction method. Phytochemical contents were also observed similar to the methanolic extract. Both methanolic and UAE extracts obtained from B. pinnatum leaves showed favorable antimicrobial sensitivity against both grams positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi) bacteria. Extracts obtained from the decoction method showed slightly poor antimicrobial activities. The difference in efficiency and efficacy of aqueous UAE extract obtained from fresh and dried leaves was observed insignificant. This indicates there is no necessity to impart the drying stage before extraction normally practiced in the conventional extraction method. Drying of plant material is a common stage of the conventional extraction cycle which ultimately lengthy the process and impose cost due to energy consumption and labor. Ultrasound-assisted extraction may successfully decrease the overall extraction cycle and ultimately reduce the overall cost of extraction. This method also creates opportunities to replace the water instead of with hazardous organic solvent for phytochemical extraction.

Essential Oils and Extracts of Juniperus macrocarpa Sm. and Juniperus oxycedrus L.: Comparative Phytochemical Composition and Anti-Proliferative and Antioxidant Activities.

In this work, we conducted a comparative phytochemical, chemotaxonomic, and biological study of essential oils (EOs) and extracts (ethyl acetate and methanol) obtained from the leaves of Juniperus macrocarpa and J. oxycedrus. The dominant compounds of J. macrocarpa EO, analysed by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), are α-pinene, sabinene, manoyl oxide, and germacrene D, whereas α-pinene, limonene, (Z,E)-farnesol, β-pinene, and γ-cadinene are the most representative volatiles of J. oxycedrus EOs. A multivariate analysis of EOs, included a selection of literature data comparing our samples to samples of J. oxycedrus/macrocarpa/deltoides from the Mediterranean area, was performed. As evident by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analyses, apigenin, (−)-epicatechin, and luteolin were abundant in J. oxycedrus extracts, while gallic acid, kaempferol-3-O-glucoside, and protocatechuic acid were the dominant constituents of J. macrocarpa extracts. EOs and extracts have been investigated for their potential antioxidant properties and anti-proliferative activity against lung adenocarcinoma (A549), breast cancer (MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231), and lung large cell carcinoma (COR-L23) human cell lines. The methanol and ethyl acetate extracts of J. oxycedrus exerted the most valuable antioxidant activity and exhibited the most promising activity against the COR-L23 cell line with an IC50 of 26.0 and 39.1 μg/mL, respectively, lower than that obtained with the positive control (IC50 of 45.5 μg/mL). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report highlighting the anti-proliferative activity of J. oxycedrus and J. macrocarpa extracts against this lung cancer cell line. Our results indicate that J. oxycedrus may be considered a source of natural compounds with antioxidant and anti-proliferative effects that could be suitable for future applications.

Comparative Phytochemical study of total compound of Glycyrhiza glabra (Yasthimadhu) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy) and their antimicrobial activity

The study was carried out to identify the phytochemicals present in total compound of the medicinal plants Glycyrhiza glabra (Yasthimadhu) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy). The antimicrobial sensitivity of the total compound was checked against Gram Negative Bacteria (Escherichia coli) and Gram Positive Bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus). Water and solvent extract of both the samples were tested for different phytochemical test. In case of solvent extract of total compound of both samples S1 and S2, sample1 (Glycyrrhiza glabra) showed the better antimicrobial activity result then sample2 (Tinospora cordifolia) against both microorganism Staphyllococcus aureas (gram +ve) and Escherichia coli (gram –ve). Where was in case of water extract of total compound of both sample S1 and S2, S1 and S2 showed the almost same antimicrobial activity against Staphyllococcus aureas (gram +ve) but against Escherichia coli (gram –ve) sample2 (Tinospora cordifolia) showed the better antimicrobial activity then sample1 (Glycyrrhiza glabra).

Abhava pratinidhi dravya: A Comparative Phytochemical Study of Bharangi and Kantakari

Abhava pratinidhi dravya excites the scientific curiosity concerning the Ayurvedic principles behind selection of the substitute drug. Present study had reported a comparative phytochemical study of one such Ayurvedic substitution pair: Solanum surattense Burm.f., a substitute for Clerodendrum serratum L. The study was conducted to understand the logic behind the Abhava pratinidhi dravya (Drug substitution). The strategy was to scrutinize and compare their Ayurvedic properties by literary studies and test the phytochemical profile of these two herbs for biochemical similiarties and differences. On analyzing their Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna properties), findings show that both the drugs possess katu and tikta rasa, but Bharangi is katu rasa dominant and Kantakari is tikta rasa dominant drug. Along with this, both drug possess laghu, ruksha and ushna guna in common. Kantakari which contain different properties i.e. sara and tikshna guna. Both drug possess katu vipaka and ushna veerya. Both drugs had been stated to treat majority of respiratory ailments. Phytochemical observations suggest that in Bharangi root extract alkaloids and tannins was present whereas Kantakari root extract was rich in flavonoids content. Saponins was present in maximum amount in both the plant extracts. Despite taxonomically unrelated and morphologically dissimiliar, Bharangi has been substituted by Kantakari drug. In Ayurveda, more importance was given to pharmacological properties of raw drug rather than its botanical classification. Further comparative pre-clinical studies and bio-equivalence clinical studies has been needed to explore the different pharmacological properties.

Tissue-Specific Accumulation and Isomerization of Valuable Phenylethanoid Glycosides from Plantago and Forsythia Plants.

A comparative phytochemical study on the phenylethanoid glycoside (PhEG) composition of the underground organs of three Plantago species (P. lanceolata, P. major, and P. media) and that of the fruit wall and seed parts of Forsythia suspensa and F. europaea fruits was performed. The leaves of these Forsythia species and six cultivars of the hybrid F. × intermedia were also analyzed, demonstrating the tissue-specific accumulation and decomposition of PhEGs. Our analyses confirmed the significance of selected tissues as new and abundant sources of these valuable natural compounds. The optimized heat treatment of tissues containing high amounts of the PhEG plantamajoside (PM) or forsythoside A (FA), which was performed in distilled water, resulted in their characteristic isomerizations. In addition to PM and FA, high amounts of the isomerization products could also be isolated after heat treatment. The isomerization mechanisms were elucidated by molecular modeling, and the structures of PhEGs were identified by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-MS) techniques, also confirming the possibility of discriminating regioisomeric PhEGs by tandem MS. The PhEGs showed no cytostatic activity in non-human primate Vero E6 cells, supporting their safe use as natural medicines and allowing their antiviral potency to be tested.

Comparative phytochemical and biological studies of lipoidal matter of Ipomoea tricolor (Cav.) and Ipomoea fistulosa (Mart. Ex Choisy ) growing in Egypt

GC/MS of unsaponifiable matter (USM) of Ipomoea tricolor (Cav.) and Ipomoea fistulosa (Mart. Ex Choisy) leaves were characterized by the identification of 22 and 33 compounds represented (95.88 and 91.82 %), respectively. It composed mainly of hydrocarbons and oxygenated compounds. The GC/MS of fatty acids methyl ester (FAME) led to the identification of 8 and 10 compounds for I. tricolor and I. fistulosa, respectively. Linolenic and palmatic acids were found as the predominant fatty acids. On the other hand, the petroleum erher extract of I. tricolor was fractionated on column chromatography to yield major compounds; 5-phenyldecane and 4-phenyldecane, as well as, triterpenes including β-amyrin, lupeol and simiarenol, in addition to α- amyrin, β-sitosterol, stigmasterol and α- amyrin acetate which isolated for the first time from this species. The petroleum ether extracts of I. tricolor and I. fistulosa showed a significant increase in DPPH inhibition activity at 0.01 and 0.05 ug/ml, respectively. Furthermore, I. tricolor extract exhibited a significant increase in cholinesterase inhibition activity at concentration 20 ug/ml and a significant anti-inflammatory activity with IC50 117.4µg/ml.

Erratum: comparative botanical and phytochemical studies of ambiguous medicinal plant species of Wedelia and Eclipta (fam. asteraceae) used in ASU systems of medicine with special reference to in-silico screening of hepatoprotective potential of marker wedelolactone with acetaminophen targets

Erratum: comparative botanical and phytochemical studies of ambiguous medicinal plant species of Wedelia and Eclipta (fam. asteraceae) used in ASU systems of medicine with special reference to in-silico screening of hepatoprotective potential of marker wedelolactone with acetaminophen targets

COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF THE AERIAL PARTS OF THE WILD-GROWING AND CULTIVAT-ED CHICORY ORDINARY (CICHORIUM INTYBUS L.)

The search for new plant species that are promising for use as a source of biologically active substances is an actual area of scientific research in the field of chemistry of natural compounds. The object of this study is the chicory (Cichorium intybus L.)
 The purpose of our scientific research is to conduct a comparative phytochemical study of the aerial parts of wild-growing and cultivated chicory to establish differences in the qualitative composition and content of secondary metabolites.
 As a result of studies by HPLC-MS, in the aerial part of a wild-growing plant, 10 compounds were identified esculletin, chicoriin, chicoric acid, chlorogenic acid, kaftaric acid, isochlorogenic A acid, caffeic acid, isoquercetin, astragalin, rutin. The dominant group of substances are oxycoumarins. The phenolic complex of the cultivated plant has a similar composition of secondary metabolites, however, its derivatives are hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives.
 The quantitative content of phenolic compounds in the wild-growing chicory herb was 2.56±0.12%, cultivated – 4.14±0.21%.
 Significant differences in the content and qualitative composition of phenolic compounds make it possible to use the chicory of a wild-growing and cultivated population to obtain pharmaceutical substances with various pharmacological effects.

Comparative Phytochemical, Antioxidant, and Hemostatic Studies of Extract and Four Fractions from Paulownia Clone in Vitro 112 Leaves in Human Plasma

Background: The Paulownia Clone in Vitro 112, known as oxytree or oxygen tree, is a hybrid clone of the species Paulownia elongata and Paulownia fortunei (Paulowniaceae). The oxytree is a fast-growing hybrid cultivar that can adapt to wide variations in edaphic and climate conditions. In this work, Paulownia Clone in Vitro 112 leaves were separated into an extract and four fractions (A–D) differing in chemical content in order to investigate their chemical content using LC-MS analysis. The extract and fractions were also evaluated for their anticoagulant and antioxidant properties in a human plasma in vitro. Results: The Paulownia leaf extract contained mainly phenolic compounds (e.g., verbascoside), small amounts of iridoids (e.g., aucubin or 7-hydroxytometoside) and triterpenoids (e.g., maslinic acid) were also detected. Our results indicate that the extract and fractions have different effects on oxidative stress in human plasma treated with H2O2/Fe in vitro, which could be attributed to differences in their chemical content. For example, the extract and all the fractions, at the two highest concentrations of 10 and 50 µg/mL, significantly inhibited the plasma lipid peroxidation induced by H2O2/Fe. Fractions C and D, at all tested concentrations (1–50 µg/mL) were also found to protect plasma proteins against H2O2/Fe-induced carbonylation. The positive effects of fraction C and D were dependent on the dose. Conclusions: The extract and all four fractions, but particularly fractions C and D, which are rich in phenolic compounds, are novel sources of antioxidants, with an inhibitory effect on oxidative stress in human plasma in vitro. Additionally, the antioxidant potential of fraction D may be associated with triterpenoids.