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Anti-proliferative activities of the aqueous root extract of Dianthus thunbergii ss Hooper (Caryophyllaceae)
(African Traditional Herbal Medicine Supporters Initiative, 2018) Akinrinde, A.; Van de Venter, M.; Koekemoer, T.; Bradley, G.
"Background: The roots of Dianthus thunbergii SS Hooper are used traditionally in South Africa for the treatment of diabetes, wounds, colic, chest complaints and cancer. This study was aimed at investigating the potential anti-proliferative activities of the D. thunbergii in mammalian cancer cell lines. Materials and Methods: Aqueous and ethanol extracts of D. thunbergii were tested in vitro on two cancer cell lines: human hepato-cellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells and murine insulinoma (INS-1) cells using the 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl) 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and crystal violet cell viability assays, as well as live-cell fluorescence imaging microscopy. A tentative profiling of the aqueous extract was also carried out using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Results: The aqueous extract (50-200µg/ml) exhibited significant (p<0.05) cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells (IC50<50 µg/ml), while also significantly (p<0.05) decreasing the viability of INS-1 cells (IC50=36.0 µg/ml), although no toxicity was evident in L6 myotubes. Hoechst 33342 and propidium iodide staining of INS-1 cells further revealed significant growth inhibition (p<0.001) of INS-1 cells by the aqueous extract. No meaningful toxicity was, however, obtained with the ethanol extract (IC50 = 204.0 µg/ml). Non-targeted LC-ESI-TOF/MS analysis of the aqueous extract revealed the putative identities of main compounds present in the aqueous root extracts, including some that may contribute to its anti-proliferative action. Conclusion: Taken together, the results showed that the roots of D. thunbergii may represent a potential plant-based source of agents with anti-proliferative efficacy."
Anti-proliferative activities of the aqueous root extract of Dianthus Thunbergii ss hooper (caryophyllaceae)
(African Traditional Herbal Medicine Supporters Initiative (ATHMSI), 2018) Akinrinde, A.; Van de Venter, M.; Koekemoer, T.; Bradley, G.
Background: The roots of Dianthus thunbergii SS Hooper are used traditionally in South Africa for the treatment of diabetes, wounds, colic, chest complaints and cancer. This study was aimed at investigating the potential anti-proliferative activities of the D. thunbergii in mammalian cancer cell lines. Materials and Methods: Aqueous and ethanol extracts of D. thunbergii were tested in vitro on two cancer cell lines: human hepato-cellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells and murine insulinoma (INS-1) cells using the 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2- yl) 2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) and crystal violet cell viability assays, as well as live-cell fluorescence imaging microscopy. A tentative profiling of the aqueous extract was also carried out using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Results: The aqueous extract (50-200μg/ml) exhibited significant (p<0.05) cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells (IC50<50 μg/ml), while also significantly (p<0.05) decreasing the viability of INS-1 cells (IC50=36.0 μg/ml), although no toxicity was evident in L6 myotubes. Hoechst 33342® and propidium iodide staining of INS-1 cells further revealed significant growth inhibition (p<0.001) of INS-1 cells by the aqueous extract. No meaningful toxicity was, however, obtained with the ethanol extract (IC50 = 204.0 μg/ml). Non-targeted LC-ESI-TOF/MS analysis of the aqueous extract revealed the putative identities of main compounds present in the aqueous root extracts, including some that may contribute to its anti-proliferative action. Conclusion: Taken together, the results showed that the roots of D. thunbergii may represent a potential plant-based sourceof agents with anti-proliferative efficacy.
In vitro investigation of potential anti-diabetic activity of the corm extract of Hypoxis argentea Harv. Ex Baker
(Croatian Pharmaceutical Society, 2018) Akinrinde, A.; Koekemoer, T.; Van de Venter, M.; Bradley, G.
The corms of Hypoxis argentea are widely used as a traditional remedy for diabetes mellitus in South Africa. In this study, we investigated the effects of non-toxic concentrations (12.5–100 μg mL–1) of the aqueous extract of H. argentea (HAA) corms on glucose uptake, pancreatic beta cell proliferation, and adipocyte differentiation. HAA stimulated glucose uptake in HepG2 cells up to 19.6 % and 17.0 % in L6 myotubes. Live-cell imaging microscopy revealed significant increases (p < 0.001) in total INS-1 cell numbers exposed to HAA, although no effect was observed on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes. HAA produced weak to moderate inhibition of porcine pancreatic α-amylase, α-glucosidase, porcine pancreatic lipase, dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV) activities, as well as protein glycation. Our results suggest that the acclaimed anti-diabetic effects of H. argentea could be mediated by its promotion of glucose utilization and preservation of pancreatic beta cell populations while preventing fat accumulation in adipocytes.
Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of dianthus Thunbergii hooper and Hypoxis argentea harv ex baker: plants used for the management of diabetes mellitus in eastern cape, South Africa
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2018) Akinrinde, A. S.; Afolayan, A. J.; Bradley, G.
Background: Inhabitants of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa use the roots of Dianthus thunbergii and corms of Hypoxis argentea to treat diabetes mellitus and other ailments. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of the aqueous and ethanol extracts of the roots and corms of two plants. Materials and Methods: Total phenolics, flavonoids, flavonols, proanthocyanidins, tannins, and alkaloids were determined by standard methods. The scavenging activities of the extracts against 1,1 diphenyl‑2‑picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2’‑azino‑bis (3‑ethylbenthiazoline‑6‑sulfonic acid (ABTS), nitric oxide (NO), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and their ferric‑reducing antioxidant potentials (FRAPs) were measured. Results: The ethanol extract of H. argentea had the highest content of phenolics (66.71 } 2.71 mg gallic acid equivalent/g) and tannins (1.18 } 0.07 mg TAE/g), while the ethanol extract of D. thunbergii gave higher contents of flavonoids and proanthocyanidins (62.21 } 1.75 mg Qe/g and 432.62 } 2.43 mg Ca/g, respectively). Flavonols were the most predominant in the aqueous extract of H. argentea (25.51 } 1.92 mg Qe/g). We observed a concentration‑dependent response in the ABTS‑ and H2O2‑scavenging activities and FRAP values of the extracts and standards (Vitamin C, butylated hydroxytoluene, and rutin). The ethanol extracts of both plants generally demonstrated better antioxidant activities against H2O2, NO, and ABTS while also possessing better reducing power than the aqueous extracts. The aqueous extract of D. thunbergii, however, showed the best DPPH scavenging activity. Conclusion: The higher content of phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity obtained for the ethanol extracts of D. thunbergii and H. argentea may prove to be valuable information in selecting suitable extraction solvents for the medicinal applications of both plants.
Terpenoid profiles of the essential oils from the underground parts of Dianthus thunbergii S.S. Hooper and Hypoxis argentea Harv ex Baker as affected by pre-distillation drying
(International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, 2024) Akinrinde, A. S.; Afolayan, A. J.; Bradley, G.
The roots of Dianthus thunbergii and corms of Hypoxis argentea are commonly used in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa for various medicinal purposes, although their effectiveness as fresh or dried forms is often a subject of debate. The compositions of the volatile oils from the underground parts of these plants were analyzed for the first time by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The yields of the essential oil fractions from fresh and oven-dried plant parts varied from 0.42-0.72%. The terpenoid composition of D. thunbergii oils were dominated by α-pinene and β-selinene, although overall terpenoid content decreased from 77.17% in fresh roots to 47.58% in the dried roots. H. argentea corm oils were dominated by alkanes, amides and amino acids, while total terpenoid content of the oils from fresh and dried corms were 10.85% and 3.45%, respectively. Generally, pre-distillation drying of the underground parts of both plants produced significant reductions in the terpenoid composition of the volatile oils, suggesting that drying may considerably reduce their medicinal potentials.