Objective:To evaluate spasmolytic mechanisms of aqueous and methanolic extracts from Distemonanthus benthamianus trunk-bark.Methods:Spasmolytic activities of extracts were evaluated in vitro on spontaneous and potassi...Objective:To evaluate spasmolytic mechanisms of aqueous and methanolic extracts from Distemonanthus benthamianus trunk-bark.Methods:Spasmolytic activities of extracts were evaluated in vitro on spontaneous and potassium chloride-induced jejunum contractions,or against cholinergic[acetylcholine(0.3μmol/L)]stimulations.High performance liquid chromatography analysis of both extracts was performed in reference to standard compounds.Results:Extracts developed concentration-dependent inhibitory activities.The methanolic extract,which revealed better activity,produced spasmolytic and myorelaxant effects at concentrations of 0.01-0.30 mg/mL with EC(50)of 0.06 and 0.09 mg/mL(95%CI:0.03-0.3 mg/mL),respectively.Its anticholinergic effect was obtained at the same concentrations with EC(50)of 0.11 mg/mL(95%CI:0.03-0.3 mg/mL).Chromatograms showed the presence of gallic acid in both extracts,rutin being only detected in the aqueous extract.Conclusions:Distemonanthus benthamianus extracts exhibit verapamil and atropine-like activities,thus highlighting calcium channels and muscarinic receptors blocking potentials,which may be conveyed by some phenolic compounds.These results confirm the antidiarrheal activity of Distemonanthus benthamianus extracts.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the phytochemical constituents, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus(D. benthamianus) stem bark and Solanum torvum(S. torvum) fruit which have ...Objective: To evaluate the phytochemical constituents, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus(D. benthamianus) stem bark and Solanum torvum(S. torvum) fruit which have been used as traditional medicinal herbs in Gabon. Methods: Plant extracts were subjected to a qualitative study(phytochemical screening) and a quantitative(dosing) study of secondary metabolites. Antioxidant activity was tested by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2'-azino-bis 3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid assay. Bacteria and fungi susceptibility tests were performed on Mueller Hinton medium and solid Sabouraud, respectively, using the diffusion method, while minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum fungicidal concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration were evaluated by microdilution method.Results: The total phenol and tannin contents were significantly higher in the water-ethanol extract compared to the other extracts of D. benthamianus and S. torvum. The water-ethanol and water-acetone extracts showed significantly higher antioxidant activity than the aqueous extracts of the two medicinal plants. However, the extracts presented weak antioxidant activities compared to standards(Vitamin C, BHA). The water-acetone and water-ethanol extracts of S. torvum showed the highest antimicrobial activity against Bacillus cereus LMG 13569 BHI, Shigella dysenteriae 5451 CIP, Shigella dysenteriae and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Conclusions: Our results show that D. benthamianus and S. torvum can be promising sources of natural products with potential antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.展开更多
基金supported by the CIIT-TWAS Sandwich Postgraduate Fellowship(FR number:3240293217,2016).
文摘Objective:To evaluate spasmolytic mechanisms of aqueous and methanolic extracts from Distemonanthus benthamianus trunk-bark.Methods:Spasmolytic activities of extracts were evaluated in vitro on spontaneous and potassium chloride-induced jejunum contractions,or against cholinergic[acetylcholine(0.3μmol/L)]stimulations.High performance liquid chromatography analysis of both extracts was performed in reference to standard compounds.Results:Extracts developed concentration-dependent inhibitory activities.The methanolic extract,which revealed better activity,produced spasmolytic and myorelaxant effects at concentrations of 0.01-0.30 mg/mL with EC(50)of 0.06 and 0.09 mg/mL(95%CI:0.03-0.3 mg/mL),respectively.Its anticholinergic effect was obtained at the same concentrations with EC(50)of 0.11 mg/mL(95%CI:0.03-0.3 mg/mL).Chromatograms showed the presence of gallic acid in both extracts,rutin being only detected in the aqueous extract.Conclusions:Distemonanthus benthamianus extracts exhibit verapamil and atropine-like activities,thus highlighting calcium channels and muscarinic receptors blocking potentials,which may be conveyed by some phenolic compounds.These results confirm the antidiarrheal activity of Distemonanthus benthamianus extracts.
基金supported by USTM Biochemistry Research Laboratory(SG/CIS/SDM/SA/sa grant n°77)
文摘Objective: To evaluate the phytochemical constituents, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the extracts of Distemonanthus benthamianus(D. benthamianus) stem bark and Solanum torvum(S. torvum) fruit which have been used as traditional medicinal herbs in Gabon. Methods: Plant extracts were subjected to a qualitative study(phytochemical screening) and a quantitative(dosing) study of secondary metabolites. Antioxidant activity was tested by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl and 2,2'-azino-bis 3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid assay. Bacteria and fungi susceptibility tests were performed on Mueller Hinton medium and solid Sabouraud, respectively, using the diffusion method, while minimum inhibitory concentration, minimum fungicidal concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration were evaluated by microdilution method.Results: The total phenol and tannin contents were significantly higher in the water-ethanol extract compared to the other extracts of D. benthamianus and S. torvum. The water-ethanol and water-acetone extracts showed significantly higher antioxidant activity than the aqueous extracts of the two medicinal plants. However, the extracts presented weak antioxidant activities compared to standards(Vitamin C, BHA). The water-acetone and water-ethanol extracts of S. torvum showed the highest antimicrobial activity against Bacillus cereus LMG 13569 BHI, Shigella dysenteriae 5451 CIP, Shigella dysenteriae and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Conclusions: Our results show that D. benthamianus and S. torvum can be promising sources of natural products with potential antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.
