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Plant Bioactive Compounds: Extraction, Encapsulation, Characterization and Pharmacological Potential

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Separation Processes".

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Dr. Maria das Graças Almeida

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Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
Interests: natural product chemistry; medicinal plants; oxidative stress and bioactivity of plant extracts and products; toxicology
Dr. Jorge A. López

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Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory, DACT, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, R. Gen. Gustavo Cordeiro de Farias, s/n—Petrópolis, Natal 59012-570, RN, Brazil
Interests: natural products; antioxidants; bioactivity; biochemistry; microbiology; industrial biotechnology
Dr. Jefferson Romáryo Duarte Da Luz

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Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory, Amapá State University (UEAP), Av. Presidente Vargas, s/n, Centro, Macapá 68900-070, Brazil
Interests: natural product chemistry; medicinal plants; oxidative stress; bioactivity of plant extracts and phytochemical analysis; toxicology

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Dear Colleagues,

Using plant bioactive compounds to prevent, treat and cure diseases is an ancient medicinal practice. This type of treatment is extremely important, especially for developing countries, where medicinal plants are used in their raw form, such as in teas and herbal medicines, as alternatives to allopathic medicinal products for primary health care. Estimates indicate that approximately 40% of currently marketed drugs are developed directly or indirectly from natural sources, of which 25% are of plant origin. Plants produce secondary metabolites of unprecedented structural diversity, providing valuable clues to the discovery of new, often safer, drugs. The extraction, characterization, encapsulation and pharmacological potential of plants are attracting increasing attention in the fields of pharmaceuticals, food, medicine, nutrition and biotechnology.

This Special Issue, “Plant Bioactive Compounds: Extraction, Encapsulation, Characterization and Pharmacological Potential”, aims to highlight the latest developments and emerging trends in research on medicinal plants and their potential therapeutic value. We invite researchers from around the world to submit full original research articles as well as review articles sharing their latest findings and ideas in this exciting field of science.

Dr. Maria das Graças Almeida
Dr. Jorge A. López
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Keywords

  • plant natural compounds
  • plant extracts
  • characterization of bioactive natural compounds
  • encapsulation of plant extracts and isolated plant compounds
  • pharmacological potential
  • biological properties

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Analyzing the Effect of Extraction Parameters on Phenolic Composition and Selected Compounds in Clove Buds Using Choline Chloride and Lactic Acid as Extraction Agents
by Petra Strižincová, Igor Šurina, Michal Jablonský, Veronika Majová, Aleš Ház, Katarína Hroboňová and Andrea Špačková
Processes 2024, 12(4), 653; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12040653 - 25 Mar 2024
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Utilizing a deep eutectic solvent-like mixture such as choline chloride and lactic acid in a 1:2 molar ratio, clove buds underwent extraction. Furthermore, the determination of the primary components in the clove extracts, namely eugenol, eugenol acetate, and β-caryophyllene, was conducted using the [...] Read more.
Utilizing a deep eutectic solvent-like mixture such as choline chloride and lactic acid in a 1:2 molar ratio, clove buds underwent extraction. Furthermore, the determination of the primary components in the clove extracts, namely eugenol, eugenol acetate, and β-caryophyllene, was conducted using the HPLC-DAD method. The total phenolic content (TPC) was also established. Extraction conditions using choline chloride and lactic acid encompassed variables such as extraction temperature (within the range of 40 to 80 °C), water addition (ranging from 5.6 to 40%), and extraction time (ranging from 30 to 90 min). Optimal operational conditions for TPC were pinpointed at 77 °C, 30 min, and a water addition of 40%. The findings showed that clove extracts obtained at 60 °C, 22.8%, and 30 min had the highest amount of eugenol (307.26 ± 8.44 mg/g dry raw material). Full article
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Exploring the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Wilckia maritima: In Vitro and In Silico Investigations
by Mehreen Jabeen, Muhammad Uzair, Farhan Siddique, Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Muhammad Hanif, Ahmad Mohammad Salamatullah, Hiba-Allah Nafidi and Mohammed Bourhia
Processes 2023, 11(5), 1497; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11051497 - 15 May 2023
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This research aimed to assess the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of methanol extract of Wilckia maritima, a plant belonging to the family Brassicaceae, which is enriched with natural antioxidants. Qualitative phytochemical studies showed the presence of numerous compounds including glycosides, phenols, triterpenoids, [...] Read more.
This research aimed to assess the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential of methanol extract of Wilckia maritima, a plant belonging to the family Brassicaceae, which is enriched with natural antioxidants. Qualitative phytochemical studies showed the presence of numerous compounds including glycosides, phenols, triterpenoids, and GC-MS studies revealed the presence of 35 bioactive components, including n-hexadecanoic acid (26.96%), 9,12,15 octadecatrienoic acid (cis) (25.52%), 3,5 di-hydroxy-6-methyl 2,3-di-hydro-4-pyran 4-one (14.35%), and 3-tertiary butyl-4-hydroxy-anisol (11.68%) as major components, which are thought to be responsible for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potentials of methanol extract of W. maritima., flavonoids, steroids, tannins, and saponins. The antioxidant potential of the extract was determined by performing various assays, including DPPH free radical scavenging, ferrous reducing, and hydrogen peroxide assays, which showed significant percentage inhibition (83.55 ± 0.89, 79.40 ± 1.17, and 81.26 ± 0.36%, respectively) as compared to ascorbic acid (standard). The extract also exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity with percentage inhibition 65.66 ± 0.42% compared to standard ibuprofen, which showed 73.20 ± 0.21% inhibition. In vivo analysis further confirmed this anti-inflammatory potential of the extract, showing a 75.55 ± 0.11% reduction in edema at 300 mg/kg as compared with standard diclofenac sodium 70.27 ± 0.012%. Moreover, in silico investigations revealed that the phytocompounds in W. maritima exhibited excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics, which could provide novel biological molecules for target receptors. Overall, our findings suggest that W. maritima can be utilized as a potential resource of natural compounds with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory potential, with promising therapeutic effect in relieving various ailments related to inflammatory response. Full article
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Phenolic Profile, Inhibition of α-Amylase and α-Glucosidase Enzymes, and Antioxidant Properties of Solanum elaeagnifolium Cav. (Solanaceae): In Vitro and In Silico Investigations
by Mohammed Bouslamti, El Hassania Loukili, Amal Elrherabi, Abdelfattah El Moussaoui, Mohamed Chebaibi, Noureddine Bencheikh, Hiba-Allah Nafidi, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Mohammed Bourhia, Mohamed Bnouham, Badiaa Lyoussi and Ahmed Samir Benjelloun
Processes 2023, 11(5), 1384; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11051384 - 04 May 2023
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In this study, the chemical composition and the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of S. elaeagnifolium flower (SEFl), fruit (SEFr), and leaf (SEFe) extracts were investigated in vitro and in silico. HPLC-DAD analysis was used to determine the chemical components. Colorimetric techniques were used [...] Read more.
In this study, the chemical composition and the antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of S. elaeagnifolium flower (SEFl), fruit (SEFr), and leaf (SEFe) extracts were investigated in vitro and in silico. HPLC-DAD analysis was used to determine the chemical components. Colorimetric techniques were used to identify polyphenols and flavonoids. The antioxidant capacity was determined using DPPH and TAC assays. The antidiabetic activity was examined using the enzymes α-amylase and α-glucosidase. Molecular docking methods were used to assess the anti-dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) activity. According to HPLC findings, extracts of S. elaeagnifolium flowers, leaves, and fruits are rich in salicylic acid, sinapic acid, chlorogenic acid, naringin, quercetin, quercetin-3-O-beta-glucoside, kaempferol, and chalcone. The IC50 for flower, leaf, and fruit extracts were 132 ± 5.59 μg/mL, 43.19 ± 1.46 μg/mL, and 132 ± 5.59 μg/mL, respectively. The total antioxidant capacity of SEFr, SEFe, and SEFl were determined to be 900.06 ± 4.01 μg AAE/mg, 792.10 ± 6.72 μg AAE/mg, and 681.10 ± 3.02 μg AAE/mg, respectively. Importantly, SEFe, SEFl, and SEFr displayed significant anti-α-amylase activity, with IC50 values of 79.16 ± 2.35 µg/mL, 99.16 ± 1.17 µg/mL, and 40.31 ± 2.04 µg/mL, respectively. The results also showed that SEFr, SEFe, and SEFl all exhibited potent anti-α-glucosidase activity, whose IC50 values were determined to be 20.53 ± 0.37 µg/mL (SEFr), 20.05 ± 0.12 µg/mL (SEFe), and 41.1 ± 1.55 µg/mL (SEFl). Molecular docking of S. elaeagnifolium phenolic compounds in the active site of DPP-IV revealed a strong inhibitory effect, with a glide score ranging from −2.63 to −8.10 Kcal/mol. Notably—with glide scores of −8.10, −6.23, −5.73, and −5.37 Kcal/mol—rutin, quercetin-3-O-beta-glucoside, chalcone, and naringin were the most active molecules against DPP-IV. Full article
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Coleus aromaticus Ethanolic Leaves Extract Mediates Inhibition of NF-κB Signaling Pathway in Lung Adenocarcinoma A549 Cells
by Gehad Subaiea, Ahmed Alafnan, Abdulwahab Alamri, Talib Hussain, Shimaa Mahmoud Hassoun, Amr Selim Abu Lila, El-Sayed Khafagy and Ahmed A. Katamesh
Processes 2023, 11(5), 1332; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11051332 - 26 Apr 2023
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Lung cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortalities globally. Failure in diagnosis at early stages and limited effective chemotherapeutics has severely impeded the clinical management of patients suffering from lung carcinoma. At present, researchers across the world are focused on exploring [...] Read more.
Lung cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortalities globally. Failure in diagnosis at early stages and limited effective chemotherapeutics has severely impeded the clinical management of patients suffering from lung carcinoma. At present, researchers across the world are focused on exploring biologically active natural products for treating various cancers, which can thus be further investigated for their chemotherapeutical potential. Coleus aromaticus is a common herb used in culinary practices and has previously been shown to possess various medicinal characteristics. In the present study, the anti-cancer effects of ethanolic extract of C. aromaticus leaves (EtOH-LCa) against non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) A549 cells were screened. It was observed that EtOH-LCa reduced the viability of A549 cells and obstructed the cell cycle progression in a concentration-dependent manner. Importantly, EtOH-LCa succeeded in instigating the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) (p < 0.001) within A549 cells. The elevation in ROS levels was concomitantly followed by the disruption of nuclear morphology and the loss in mitochondria viability within A549 cells. In addition, EtOH-LCa was successful in increasing the activity of caspases-3, which further aided in increasing apoptosis. Most importantly, EtOH-LCa decreased NF-κB expression (p < 0.05) along with modulating mRNA expression of pro-/anti-apoptotic genes; Bax, Bad, Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL within NSCLC A549 cells. Collectively, it could be concluded that EtOH-LCa possessed considerable anti-cancer effects against NSCLC A549 cells; however, further molecular studies are warranted to completely establish the chemotherapeutical potential of EtOH-LCa. Full article
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Determination of the Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Properties of Pomegranate Peel Extract Obtained by Ultrasound on HCT-116 Colorectal Cancer Cell Line
by Christie Habchi, Adnan Badran, Mortada Srour, Anis Daou, Elias Baydoun, Kamar Hamade and Akram Hijazi
Processes 2023, 11(4), 1111; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11041111 - 05 Apr 2023
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in the world. When treating patients, therapeutic agents have side effects; hence, the use of natural compounds found in medicinal plants including pomegranate. Ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) is a new technique evolving to [...] Read more.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in the world. When treating patients, therapeutic agents have side effects; hence, the use of natural compounds found in medicinal plants including pomegranate. Ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE) is a new technique evolving to the detriment of traditional methods such as maceration. In this study, we investigated the antioxidant and anticancer effect of pomegranate peel extracts obtained by maceration and UAE at three different ultrasonic power levels (P1 = 10 W; P2 = 50 W; P3 = 100 W) on HCT-116 colorectal cancer cells. Phytochemical screening highlighted the presence of primary and secondary metabolites in pomegranate peels. In addition, the ethanolic extract obtained by UAE at 50 W was shown to be the most concentrated in phenolic and flavonoid compounds and have the most powerful antioxidant activity, which reached a maximum activity of 92% as determined by DPPH test. Similarly, the MTT cell viability test showed that the extract obtained by UAE at 50 W had the most potent inhibitory effect compared to the other extracts. In conclusion, the UAE at 50 W was shown to be the most suitable and efficient extraction technique to obtain bioactive compounds from pomegranate peel extracts that can be used in the treatment of CRC. Full article
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Wound Healing Effect of 20(S)-Protopanaxadiol of Ginseng Involves VEGF-ERK Pathways in HUVECs and Diabetic Mice
by Do Hwi Park, Jun Yeon Park, Myoung-Sook Shin and Gwi Seo Hwang
Processes 2023, 11(3), 692; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11030692 - 24 Feb 2023
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Wound healing is the process of skin and soft tissue repair following an injury. Angiogenesis is an essential process in wound healing and plays an important role in tissue regeneration. Ginseng is mainly composed of saponins and protopanaxadiol-based ginsenosides, namely Rb1, Rb2, Rc, [...] Read more.
Wound healing is the process of skin and soft tissue repair following an injury. Angiogenesis is an essential process in wound healing and plays an important role in tissue regeneration. Ginseng is mainly composed of saponins and protopanaxadiol-based ginsenosides, namely Rb1, Rb2, Rc, Re, Rg1, and Rf. 20(S)-protopanaxadiol (PPD) and 20(S)-protopanaxatriol (PPT) are aglycones of ginsenosides produced by metabolic processes and heat treatment. This study aimed to investigate the wound healing effects of active ingredients of ginseng, namely ginsenosides and aglycones, in various cellular and animal skin wound models. The angiogenic effects of ginsenosides were investigated in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). All experiments were conducted at increased intracellular glucose concentrations and the induction of angiogenesis through tube formation was evaluated. Among the ginsenosides and aglycones used in this study, PPD showed the strongest wound-healing activity. Cell scratch experiments confirmed that PPD increased intracellular proliferation and cell migration at high glucose concentrations, and western blotting of HUVECs showed that phosphorylated ERK, Akt, and p38 were regulated. We observed accelerated wound healing with PPD treatment in STZ-treated mice. Overall, the findings suggested that PPD could possibly help improve skin wound healing in patients with diabetes, although further research is recommended. Full article
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Optimization of Polyphenol Extraction with Potential Application as Natural Food Preservatives from Brazilian Amazonian Species Dalbergia monetaria and Croton cajucara
by Vaneska Aimee Paranhos de Araújo, Jefferson Romáryo Duarte da Luz, Naikita Suellen da Silva e Silva, Matheus Pereira Pereira, Jardel Pinto Barbosa, Darlan Coutinho dos Santos, Jorge A. López, Lilian Grace da Silva Solon and Gabriel Araujo-Silva
Processes 2023, 11(3), 669; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11030669 - 22 Feb 2023
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Scientific interest has currently focused on natural products as a feasible approach for new food additives to replace synthetic preservatives. Thereby, the objective of this work was to optimize the polyphenol extraction from native Amazonian plant species Dalbergia monetaria L.f. and Croton cajucara [...] Read more.
Scientific interest has currently focused on natural products as a feasible approach for new food additives to replace synthetic preservatives. Thereby, the objective of this work was to optimize the polyphenol extraction from native Amazonian plant species Dalbergia monetaria L.f. and Croton cajucara Benth., and they were determined by the total content of these compounds. Accordingly, the hydroalcoholic extract’s phytocomposition was analyzed by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography–diode array detector (UPLC-DAD) and various assays to determine the antioxidant capacity (e.g., 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging, ferric reduction power, peroxidation inhibition). In addition, response surface methodology applying a central composite design was used to optimize the antioxidant compound extraction conditions. Extract phytochemical profiles identified polyphenols such as (-)-epigallocatechin gallate, rutin, and hyperoside in both species. Furthermore, D. monetaria and C. cajucara extracts displayed significant antioxidant capacity, exhibiting similar values compared to the standard synthetic antioxidant butylated hydroxytoluene. Nevertheless, C. cajucara showed more antioxidant efficiency compared to D. monetaria. These results were consistent with the distribution matrix obtained by a Central Composite Design since the C. cajucara extracts exhibited the best response to the adopted optimization model. Therefore, data are promising for obtaining potential options for natural additives for the food industry. Full article
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In Vitro Antithrombotic, Antitumor and Antiangiogenic Activities of Green Tea Polyphenols and Its Main Constituent Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
by Jefferson Romáryo Duarte da Luz, Jorge A. López, Macelia Pinheiro Ferreira, Rubiamara Mauricio de Sousa, Saulo Victor e Silva, Maria das Graças Almeida and Gabriel Araujo-Silva
Processes 2023, 11(1), 76; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11010076 - 28 Dec 2022
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The balance between embolic risk and bleeding represents a clinical challenge in cancer patient treatment, encouraging studies on adjuvant oncologic treatments. Thereby, this study evaluated the in vitro effect of green tea extract (GTE) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on hemostasis modulation and the antineoplastic [...] Read more.
The balance between embolic risk and bleeding represents a clinical challenge in cancer patient treatment, encouraging studies on adjuvant oncologic treatments. Thereby, this study evaluated the in vitro effect of green tea extract (GTE) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on hemostasis modulation and the antineoplastic effect on melanoma cells (B16-F10) by applying platelet aggregation, angiogenesis and viability cell assays. The results displayed a significant platelet antiaggregant effect, corresponding to 50 and 80% for the extract and EGCG, respectively, compared to the negative control. Furthermore, both GTE and EGCG exhibited antitumor effects by reducing melanoma cell growth by 25 and 50%, respectively, verified by cellular apoptosis. Regarding angiogenesis, these substances inhibited blood vessel formation, reaching about 25% and 99% for GTE and EGCG at 100 μg/mL, respectively. Moreover, TNF-α cell stimulation evidenced VEGF and IL-8 secretion inhibition at 55 and 20% with GTE, while EGCG promoted an inhibition around 78% for both VEGF and IL-8. The results indicate the promising performance of GTE and EGCG as an option for treating cancer and its side effects. Nonetheless, further studies are required to elucidate their action mechanism on clotting, cell death and angiogenesis. Full article
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Purification, Structural Elucidation, and Anticancerous Properties of a Novel Flavonoid from Flowers of Leucas indica
by Muthyam Sowjanya, Bhagavathula Venkata Sandeep, Kaduru Venkaiah, Vijaya R. Dirisala, Malapati Hanuma Reddy, Jangampalli Adi Pradeepkiran and Sri Bhashyam Sainath
Processes 2022, 10(11), 2341; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10112341 - 10 Nov 2022
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Previously, we showed that the crude methanol extracts of Leucas indica flowers exhibited antioxidant properties and in the current study, crude methanol flower extracts of L. indica showed anticancerous properties as evidenced cytotoxicity (MTT assay test) against the selected cancerous cell lines HeLa, [...] Read more.
Previously, we showed that the crude methanol extracts of Leucas indica flowers exhibited antioxidant properties and in the current study, crude methanol flower extracts of L. indica showed anticancerous properties as evidenced cytotoxicity (MTT assay test) against the selected cancerous cell lines HeLa, HCT116, HL-60, and MCF-7. Therefore, further analysis was performed to isolate and purify the bioactive compound using activity-guided repeated fractionation of the methanol extract by silica gel column chromatography. After collection of different fractions, all the fractions were subjected to TLC analysis and the fractions which yielded the same compounds on TLC were further analyzed for physicochemical and spectroscopic analyses, e.g., UV, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, COSY, HSQC, and mass spectroscopy. The bioactive compound isolated was elucidated as 6-hydroxy-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-)(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2yl)-4H-chromen-4-one. Based on the antioxidant and anticancerous properties, L. indica might be a promising source of useful natural products and the newly bioactive compound might offer opportunities to develop new anticancerous drugs. Full article
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Effect of Grape Seed Flour on the Antioxidant Profile, Textural and Sensory Properties of Waffles
by Bojan Antonic, Dani Dordevic, Simona Jancikova, Denisa Holeckova, Bohuslava Tremlova and Piotr Kulawik
Processes 2021, 9(1), 131; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr9010131 - 09 Jan 2021
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The study aimed to enrich waffle products with grape seed flour, but without affecting their sensory properties. The grape seed flour was obtained from grape pomace, and as an ingredient rich in bioactive compounds such as fiber, polyphenols and minerals, it was used [...] Read more.
The study aimed to enrich waffle products with grape seed flour, but without affecting their sensory properties. The grape seed flour was obtained from grape pomace, and as an ingredient rich in bioactive compounds such as fiber, polyphenols and minerals, it was used to fortify waffles in concentrations of 1, 3, 5 and 10%. The results for the total polyphenolic content, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) inhibition, showed the highest effect with 10% grape seed flour fortification, including 1.25 mg of gallic acid equivalent/g, 5.62 µmol Trolox/g and 26.65% DPPH inhibition, respectively. Texture analysis revealed an increase in hardness of the waffles along with the increase of grape seed flour percentage, while there was no evident change in moisture in any of the tested samples. Sensory evaluation showed no significant differences regarding overall impression or the estimated price value for all samples, even though evident changes were noted by the panelists in their color, consistency and sweetness. It may be concluded that fortification was successfully carried out, and that there is a great potential for utilizing grape seed flour as a by-product in the enrichment of products such as waffles. Full article
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Title: In Vitro Antithrombotic, Antitumor and Anti-angiogenic Activities of Green Tea Polyphenols and its Main Constituent Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
Authors: Maria das Graças Almeida
Affiliation: Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
Abstract: The balance between embolic risk and bleeding is a clinical challenge in cancer patient treatment, which stimulates studies on adjuvant oncologic treatments. Thereby, this study evaluated the in vitro effect of green tea extract (GTE) and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on hemostasis modulation, and the antineoplastic effect in melanoma cells (B16-F10) through platelet aggregation, angiogenesis and viability cell assays. Results showed a significant platelet antiaggregant effect, corresponding to 50 and 80% for extract and EGCG, respectively, compared to the negative control. Furthermore, both GTE and EGCG exhibited antitumor effects by reducing in 25 and 50% the melanoma growth cells, respectively, verified by cellular apoptosis. Regarding angiogenesis, these substances inhibited blood vessel formation, reaching about 25% with GTE and 99% with EGCG at high concentrations. Moreover, the cell stimulation with TNF-α evidenced the VEGF and IL-8 secretion inhibition at 55 and 20% in the presence of GTE, while the inhibition caused by EGCG was around 78% for both VEGF and IL-8. Although more studies are required regarding the action mechanism of these products on clotting, cell death, and angiogenesis, results with GTE and EGCG are promising as an option for cancer treatment and its side effects.

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