Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) as a source of antioxidant and anti-aging phytochemicals for cosmetic applications

Bourgeois, Capucine; Leclerc, Emilie; Corbin, Cyrielle; Doussot, Joël; Serrano, Valérie; Vanier, Jean-Raymond; Seigneuret, Jean-Marc; Auguin, Daniel; Pichon, Chantal; Lainé, Éric; Hano, Christophe

doi:10.1016/j.crci.2016.03.019

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“…Extracts of T. vulgaris showed collagenase and elastase inhibition of almost 25% and 17%, respectively, while the hyaluronidase inhibition rate was 100% (48). In another study, ursolic acid extracted from U. dioica exhibited elastase and collagenase inhibition activity of 24.51% and 16.23%, respectively (49).…”

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confidence: 94%

Ankaferd Blood Stopper with antibiofilm potential successfully inhibits the extracellular matrix degradation enzymes and promotes wound healing of 3T3 fibroblasts in vitro

Boran¹,

Baygar²,

Uğur³

2018

Turk J Med Sci

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Background/aim: The potential inhibitory effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) against biofilm formation of oral microorganisms and its capacity for collagenase, hyaluronidase, and elastase inhibitions that have important roles in wound healing have been investigated. Materials and methods: The wound healing potential was determined by its inhibition ability on collagenase, hyaluronidase, and elastase enzyme activities and was evaluated via scratch wound healing assay on murine 3T3 fibroblasts. The antibiofilm activity was tested against eight oral microorganisms using the crystal violet staining method. Results: At 10% ABS successfully inhibited the biofilm formation of the tested microorganisms. Enzyme inhibition analysis revealed that 3% ABS significantly inhibited all three enzymes related to wound healing. The scratch assay showed that wound closure was faster than that of the control for the 3% ABS/plate. Conclusion: The findings of the present study indicated that ABS has effective wound healing potential with its strong antibiofilm activity against oral cavity microorganisms.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

Ankaferd Blood Stopper with antibiofilm potential successfully inhibits the extracellular matrix degradation enzymes and promotes wound healing of 3T3 fibroblasts in vitro

Boran¹,

Baygar²,

Uğur³

2018

Turk J Med Sci

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“…In a study conducted by Bourgeois et al, nettles were used for cosmetic applications as an anti-aging complex, involving the inhibition of collagenase and elastase activities. These properties could be ascribed to the ursolic acid and quercetin present in the nettle extracts [ 82 ].…”

Section: Urtica Spp In Traditional and Modern mentioning

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Urtica spp.: Ordinary Plants with Extraordinary Properties

2018

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Nettles (genus Urtica, family Urticaceae) are of considerable interest as preservatives in foods for both human and animal consumption. They have also been used for centuries in traditional medicine. This paper reviews the properties of nettles that make them suitable for wider applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Nettles contain a significant number of biologically-active compounds. For example, the leaves are rich sources of terpenoids, carotenoids and fatty acids, as well as of various essential amino acids, chlorophyll, vitamins, tannins, carbohydrates, sterols, polysaccharides, isolectins and minerals. Extracts from the aerial parts of nettles are rich sources of polyphenols, while the roots contain oleanol acid, sterols and steryl glycosides. Due to the variety of phytochemicals and their proportions they contain, nettles show noticeable activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. These properties make nettles suitable for a range of possible applications, including functional food, dietary supplements and pharmacological formulations. Despite these benefits, the nettle is still an underestimated plant source. This paper provides a unique overview of the latest research on nettle plants focusing on the possibilities for transforming a common weed into a commercial plant with a wide range of applications. Special attention is paid to the antimicrobial activity of the active compounds in nettles and to possible uses of these valuable plants in food and feed formulations.

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“…Quercetin causes reduction in the frequency of naloxone-induced jumping in morphine dependent mice (29). In addition, studies have reported that quercetin may reduce the naloxone-induced abdominal contractions through the mechanism of inhibiting the activity of nitric oxide synthase (30). In a similar study, flavonoids in plants (including quercetin) have reduced some of the morphine withdrawal signs, including abdominal contractions, diarrhea, teeth, number of jumps.…”

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The effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Urtica dioica on morphine withdrawal signs in male mice

Asadi¹,

Maleki²

2018

J Herbmed Pharmacol

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Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) as a source of antioxidant and anti-aging phytochemicals for cosmetic applications

Cited by 81 publications

References 19 publications

Ankaferd Blood Stopper with antibiofilm potential successfully inhibits the extracellular matrix degradation enzymes and promotes wound healing of 3T3 fibroblasts in vitro

Ankaferd Blood Stopper with antibiofilm potential successfully inhibits the extracellular matrix degradation enzymes and promotes wound healing of 3T3 fibroblasts in vitro

Urtica spp.: Ordinary Plants with Extraordinary Properties

The effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Urtica dioica on morphine withdrawal signs in male mice

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