Statistical Approach and Neutron Activation Analysis for Determining Essential and Toxic Elements in Two Kinds of Algerian Artemisia Plant

Begaa, Samir; Messaoudi, Mohammed; Benarfa, Adel

doi:10.1007/s12011-020-02358-7

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“…A perusal of data in Table 1 shows that this plant is rich in some essential elements like Na, K, Ca, Mg, P, and S, from which the electrolytic elements of Na and K can be highlighted because they are responsible for maintaining healthy fluid balance inside and outside cells (Begaa & Messaoudi, 2019; Begaa et al., 2020; Garg et al., 2007). The concentrations of Na and K are found in 2.034 and 11.51 mg/g, respectively.…”

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Chemical profile and antioxidant activity of Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W. Wight aerial parts and seeds extracts

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Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W. Wight is a tropical vegetable belonging to the Leguminosae family, whose origin is uncertain. Still, maybe it is from the Indian subcontinent (Orwa et al., 2009). This species has been introduced in Algeria, more precisely in the Biskra province (South Algeria), where the pedoclimatic conditions are harsh. The station of the ITIDAS (Technical Institute for the Development of Saharan Agriculture) led within the framework of the cooperation project with ACSAD (Applied research program on the use of

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Chemical profile and antioxidant activity of Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W. Wight aerial parts and seeds extracts

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“…It can be expressed in natural or ratio units. The statistics distinguish two groups of variability measures [ 6 , 36 ]—absolute measures of variability (nominated) and relative measures of variability—and they depend on the average value of the studied feature. The relative measures of variability include the coefficient of variation.…”

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“…Medicinal plants and their medicinal properties have been widely studied, especially in developing countries [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]. The World Health Organization has acknowledged the importance of medicinal plants, along with traditional medicine, which has received global attention [ 5 , 6 ]. In many countries, such as Algeria, there is a search for alternative medicine, including traditional herbal treatments.…”

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Effect of Extraction Methods on Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Mineral Elements, and Biological Activities of Essential Oil and Extracts of Mentha pulegium L.

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Our study evaluated the in vitro antioxidant properties, antibacterial and antifungal activities, anti-inflammatory properties, and chemical composition of the essential oils (EOs), total phenol, and total flavonoid of wild Mentha pulegium L. This study also determined the mineral (nutritional and toxic) elements in the plant. The EOs were extracted using three techniques—hydro distillation (HD), steam distillation (SD), and microwave-assisted distillation (MAD)—and were analyzed using chromatography coupled with flame ionization (GC-FID) and gas chromatography attached with mass spectrometry detector (GC-MS). The antioxidant effects of the EOs were tested with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ABTS (2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid), while the antibacterial and antifungal activities of the EO and methanolic extract were tested using Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans. Twenty-six compounds were identified in the essential oil, representing 97.73% of the total oil, with 0.202% yield. The major components were pulegone (74.81%), menthone (13.01%) and piperitone (3.82%). Twenty-one elements, including macro- and micro-elements (Ba, Br, Ca, Cl, Co, Cr, Cs, Eu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Rb, Sb, Sc, Sr, Th, U and Zn), were detected using neutron activation analysis (INAA) and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), with the concentration of mineral element close to the FAO recommendation. The results show that the EOs and extracts from Mentha pulegium L. had significant antimicrobial activities against the microorganisms, including five human pathogenic bacteria, one yeast (Candida albicans), and one phytopathogenic fungi. The in vivo anti-inflammatory activities of the leaf extracts were confirmed. The results indicate that the EOs and extracts from Mentha pulegium L. have promising applications in the pharmaceutical industries, clinical applications, and in medical research.

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“…Several previous studies reported that human health needs several elements that are considered micronutrients, including potassium and sodium, where both electrolytic elements K and Na are responsible for maintaining a normal fluid balance inside and outside cells [51][52][53]. Moreover, it is recommended that the concentration levels of K be major and Na be minor; in this study, the concentrations of K and Na were found to be 24,564 and 12,442 mg/kg, respectively.…”

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Lobularia libyca: Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity Using In Vitro and In Silico Studies

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Lobularia libyca (L. libyca) is a traditional plant that is popular for its richness in phenolic compounds and flavonoids. The aim of this study was to comprehensively investigate the phytochemical profile by liquid chromatography, electrospray ionization and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS), the mineral contents and the biological properties of L. libyca methanol extract. L. libyca contains significant amounts of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Thirteen compounds classified as flavonoids were identified. L. libyca is rich in nutrients such as Na, Fe and Ca. Moreover, the methanol extract of L. libyca showed significant antioxidant activity without cytotoxic activity on HCT116 cells (human colon cancer cell line) and HepG2 cells (human hepatoma), showing an inhibition zone of 13 mm in diameter. In silico studies showed that decanoic acid ethyl ester exhibited the best fit in β-lactamase and DNA gyrase active sites; meanwhile, oleic acid showed the best fit in reductase binding sites. Thus, it can be concluded that L. libyca can serve as a beneficial nutraceutical agent, owing to its significant antioxidant and antibacterial potential and due to its richness in iron, calcium and potassium, which are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Statistical Approach and Neutron Activation Analysis for Determining Essential and Toxic Elements in Two Kinds of Algerian Artemisia Plant

Cited by 27 publications

References 22 publications

Chemical profile and antioxidant activity of Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W. Wight aerial parts and seeds extracts

Chemical profile and antioxidant activity of Sesbania bispinosa (Jacq.) W. Wight aerial parts and seeds extracts

Effect of Extraction Methods on Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Mineral Elements, and Biological Activities of Essential Oil and Extracts of Mentha pulegium L.

Lobularia libyca: Phytochemical Profiling, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity Using In Vitro and In Silico Studies

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