Extractability and nutritional value of leaf protein from tropical aquatic plants

Dewanji, Anup; Chanda, Sukalpa; Si, L.; Barik, Samarendra; Matai, S.

doi:10.1007/bf02436081

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“…[4] H. spinosa has been investigated for its hematological parameters,[2122] antitumor activity,[23] and its nutritional value. [24] An aqueous extract of H. spinosa 200 mg/kg body weight exhibited hepatoprotective activity against CCl 4 -induced liver injury in rats. [25] The antihepatotoxic effect of methanolic extracts of the seeds of Apium graveolens and H. auriculata was studied on rat liver damage induced by a single dose of paracetamol (3 g/kg p.o.)…”

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In vitro and in vivo hepatoprotective effects of the total alkaloid fraction of Hygrophila auriculata leaves

Raj¹,

Chandrasekhar²,

Vijayan³

et al. 2010

Indian J Pharmacol

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Objective:To investigate the total alkaloid fraction of the methanol extract of leaves of Hygrophila auriculata for its hepatoprotective activity against CCl4-induced toxicity in freshly isolated rat hepatocytes, HepG2 cells, and animal models.Materials and Methods:Mature leaves of H. auriculata were collected, authenticated, and subjected to methanolic extraction followed by isolation of total alkaloid fraction. Freshly isolated rat hepatocytes were exposed to CCl4 (1%) along with/without various concentrations of the total alkaloid fraction (80–40 µg/ml). Protection of human liver-derived HepG2 cells against CCl4-induced damage was determined by the MTT assay. Twenty-four healthy Wistar albino rats (150–200 g) of either sex were used for the in vivo investigations. Liver damage was induced by administration of 30% CCl4 suspended in olive oil (1 ml/kg body weight, i.p).Results:The antihepatotoxic effect of the total alkaloid fraction was observed in freshly isolated rat hepatocytes at very low concentrations (80–40 µg/ml). A dose-dependent increase in the percentage viability was observed when CCl4-exposed HepG2 cells were treated with different concentrations of the total alkaloid fraction. Its in vivo hepatoprotective effect at 80 mg/kg body weight was comparable with that of the standard Silymarin at 250 mg/kg body weight.Conclusion:The total alkaloid fraction was able to normalize the biochemical levels which were altered due to CCl4 intoxication.

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In vitro and in vivo hepatoprotective effects of the total alkaloid fraction of Hygrophila auriculata leaves

Raj¹,

Chandrasekhar²,

Vijayan³

et al. 2010

Indian J Pharmacol

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“…The quantity of edible protein produced by duckweed per hectare of production area greatly exceeds that of soybean [5,93] since duckweeds accumulate high levels of vegetative storage protein in their fronds [4,93], whereas soybean accumulates high levels of protein only in its seeds, which represent a small fraction of the plant. Highly efficient nutrient uptake and accumulation of vegetative storage protein, resulting in exceptionally high plant protein contents, is also seen in other aquatic floating plants [94,95]. Many of these other aquatic plants are also edible; more than 70 wetland plants of India were identified as edible or medicinal plants by Swapna et al ([38], e.g., ten species in the Asteraceae, six each in the Poaceae and Commelinaceae, and six in the order Alismatales, with four Araceae and two Hydrocharitaceae; see also [96]).…”

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Growth and Nutritional Quality of Lemnaceae Viewed Comparatively in an Ecological and Evolutionary Context

López‐Pozo

Polutchko

Fourounjian

et al. 2022

Plants

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This review focuses on recently characterized traits of the aquatic floating plant Lemna with an emphasis on its capacity to combine rapid growth with the accumulation of high levels of the essential human micronutrient zeaxanthin due to an unusual pigment composition not seen in other fast-growing plants. In addition, Lemna’s response to elevated CO2 was evaluated in the context of the source–sink balance between plant sugar production and consumption. These and other traits of Lemnaceae are compared with those of other floating aquatic plants as well as terrestrial plants adapted to different environments. It was concluded that the unique features of aquatic plants reflect adaptations to the freshwater environment, including rapid growth, high productivity, and exceptionally strong accumulation of high-quality vegetative storage protein and human antioxidant micronutrients. It was further concluded that the insensitivity of growth rate to environmental conditions and plant source–sink imbalance may allow duckweeds to take advantage of elevated atmospheric CO2 levels via particularly strong stimulation of biomass production and only minor declines in the growth of new tissue. It is proposed that declines in nutritional quality under elevated CO2 (due to regulatory adjustments in photosynthetic metabolism) may be mitigated by plant–microbe interaction, for which duckweeds have a high propensity.

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“…[59] On account of the nitrogen and protein content [Table 4] of N. stellata and N. nouchali , they have also been reported as two different species. [60] There is not much difference quantitatively between the two and a trivial difference in plant content is familiar. N. stellata (Blue water lily) and N. nouchali (Red water lily) may be still the same for the reason that blue, pink, mauve or white blue flower colors are also recorded in N. stellata .…”

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A comprehensive review on Nymphaea stellata: A traditionally used bitter

Raja

Sethiya

Mishra

2010

J Adv Pharm Technol Res

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Nymphaea stellata Willd. (Syn. Nymphaea nouchali Burman f.) (Nymphaeaceae) is an important and well-known medicinal plant, widely used in the Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicines for the treatment of diabetes, inflammation, liver disorders, urinary disorders, menorrhagia, blenorrhagia, menstruation problem, as an aphrodisiac, and as a bitter tonic. There seems to be an agreement between the traditional use and experimental observations, such as, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and particularly antidiabetic activity. Nymphayol, a steroid isolated from the flowers has been scientifically proved to be responsible for the traditionally claimed antidiabetic activity; it reverses the damaged endocrine tissue and stimulates secretion of insulin in the β-cells. However, taking into account the magnitude of its traditional uses, the studies conducted are still negligible. This review is an attempt to provide the pharmaceutical prospective of Nymphaea stellata.

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Extractability and nutritional value of leaf protein from tropical aquatic plants

Cited by 17 publications

References 19 publications

In vitro and in vivo hepatoprotective effects of the total alkaloid fraction of Hygrophila auriculata leaves

In vitro and in vivo hepatoprotective effects of the total alkaloid fraction of Hygrophila auriculata leaves

Growth and Nutritional Quality of Lemnaceae Viewed Comparatively in an Ecological and Evolutionary Context

A comprehensive review on Nymphaea stellata: A traditionally used bitter

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