Antimutagenicity of some flowers grown in Thailand

Wongwattanasathien, Oranuch; Kangsadalampai, Kaew; Tongyonk, Linna

doi:10.1016/j.fct.2010.01.018

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“…The percent inhibition (DPPH radical scavenging activity) of soluble phenolic fractions was in a wide range of 31 in M. arboreus to 97% in C. siamea. As observed from result, C. siamea had obviously stronger antioxidant activity than others which supports previous findings (Thongsaard, Chainakul, Bennett, & Marsden, 2001;Wongwattanasathien et al, 2010). Kaur et al (2006) evaluated the antioxidant activity of C. siamea flower (Indian variety) and found that the extract neutralized 96% of DPPH radicals at a concentration of 0.25 mg/mL.…”

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“…Some flowers can be stuffed or used in stir-fry dishes (Belsinger, 1991). In Thailand, many flowers have been eaten since ancient times, and some have medicinal properties as well as nutritional value (Institute of Nutri tion, 1999;Wongwattanasathien, Kangsadalampai, & Tongyonk, 2010). It is believed that consumption of these flower vegetables can cure illness and diseases.…”

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Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of edible flowers from Thailand

Kaisoon

Siriamornpun

Weerapreeyakul

et al. 2011

Journal of Functional Foods

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Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of edible flowers from Thailand

Kaisoon

Siriamornpun

Weerapreeyakul

et al. 2011

Journal of Functional Foods

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“…Flowers, found in a multitude of colors, contain a variety of phenolic compounds, such as flavonoids and anthocyanin, which are natural antioxidants [15]. Several studies have investigated the anti-cancer activities [16], anti-inflammatory properties [17], and anti-mutagenic activities [18] of edible flowers containing high levels of antioxidants, and other bioactive properties of these flowers are currently being analyzed. Tropaeolum majus , a member of the Tropaeolaceae family, is a native plant of the Andes, found from Bolivia to Colombia.…”

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Anti-adipogenic effects of Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) ethanol extract on 3T3-L1 cells

Kim

et al. 2017

Food & Nutrition Research

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Background: Edible flowers, Tropaeolum majus has been used as a disinfectant and an antibiotic, and for wound healing, but the anti-obesity effects of this plant have not been reported previouslyObjective: We investigated the anti-adipogenic effects of T. majus ethanol extract (TME) on 3T3-L1 cells.Design: 3T3-L1 cells were differentiated in the presence of different concentrations of TME. Lipid accumulation levels were determined using Oil-Red O staining and a triglyceride content assay. Changes in the expression of proteins related to adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 cells were determined by SDS-PAGE and western blotting.Results: The highest inhibition of lipid accumulation was observed at a TME concentration of 300 µg/mL. Additionally, TME concentrations ranging from 20 µg/mL to 500 µg/mL led to a decrease in the expression of adipocyte differentiation regulators, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ, CCAAT element binding protein α, and sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1. This decrease was shown to be concentration-dependent.Discussion: Taken together, the results of this study demonstrate that TME inhibits lipid accumulation and reduces the expression PPARG, CEBPA, and SREBF1, which regulate adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 cells.Conclusions: TME may be a potential novel therapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of obesity.

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“…Roots possess hypolipidemic, antifertility and neuroprotective properties [4][5][6] whereas leaves exhibited analgesic, antidiabetic, wound healing, and antimutagenic activities. [7][8][9][10] Varied pharmacological and biological activities have been reported from the flower of this plant by different workers viz. antihyperlipidemic, wound healing, antimutagenic, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, cardioprotective, hypotensive, cholesterol lowering and hypoglycaemic.…”

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“…antihyperlipidemic, wound healing, antimutagenic, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, cardioprotective, hypotensive, cholesterol lowering and hypoglycaemic. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] Flowers have also shown antibacterial, antioxidant activities as well as inhibitory effects on the alkaline phosphatase enzyme. [17][18][19] Contradictory actions like hair growth potential [20,21] and hair growth retarding effect have also been reported.…”

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