Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cells

Introduction: Momordica cardiospermoides represents an inexhaustible source of natural products. We examined the acetone and methanolic extracts of M. cardiospermoides leaves’ phytochemical composition, antioxidant activities, and anti-metastatic properties in MDA-MB-231 cells. Methods: The aluminiu...

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Main Authors: Mante Dolly Kgakishe, Marole Maria Maluleka, Kgomotso Welheminah Poopedi, Leseilane Mampuru, Bernice Monchusi-Khumalo, Vusi Gordon Mbazima
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Published: Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences 2024-10-01
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author Mante Dolly Kgakishe
Marole Maria Maluleka
Kgomotso Welheminah Poopedi
Leseilane Mampuru
Bernice Monchusi-Khumalo
Vusi Gordon Mbazima
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Marole Maria Maluleka
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description Introduction: Momordica cardiospermoides represents an inexhaustible source of natural products. We examined the acetone and methanolic extracts of M. cardiospermoides leaves’ phytochemical composition, antioxidant activities, and anti-metastatic properties in MDA-MB-231 cells. Methods: The aluminium chloride and Folin-Ciocalteu methods were employed to determine the extracts’ phytochemical contents. Assessment of antioxidant activities employed the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. The extracts were further characterized with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC). The cell count and viability kit were utilized to assess viability in HEK-293 and MDA-MB-231 cells. The occurrence of cell death was determined by the annexin V and dead cell assay. The methanolic extract was assessed against cell adhesion and migration using the cell-extracellular matrix and wound healing assays. The effects of the methanolic extract on tissue inhibitors, including metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2), and -9 (MMP-9) were determined by the human angiogenesis antibody array kit and Western blot analysis. Results: The acetone extract had higher antioxidant activity and total contents than the methanolic extract. UHPLC revealed abundant luteolin, luteoloside, quercetin, stearidonic acid, and salicylamide in the acetone extract, and luteolin, astragalin, and trigonelline in the methanolic extract. The methanolic extract was selectively cytotoxic towards MDA-MB-231 cells while the acetone extract was significantly cytotoxic in both cell lines. Apoptosis was induced by the methanolic extract and the acetone extract induced significant necrosis. The methanolic extract suppressed migration by significantly inhibiting wound closure and inhibited cell adhesion. MMP-2 and MMP-9 were significantly downregulated and TIMP-1 was upregulated. Conclusion: The methanolic extract M. cardiospermoides possesses anti-metastatic activity.
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spelling doaj-art-896574becb8c4559a53302efc09fe92a2025-08-20T02:38:49ZengShahrekord University of Medical SciencesJournal of HerbMed Pharmacology2345-50042024-10-0113456257110.34172/jhp.2024.49380jhp-49380Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cellsMante Dolly Kgakishe0Marole Maria Maluleka1Kgomotso Welheminah Poopedi2Leseilane Mampuru3Bernice Monchusi-Khumalo4Vusi Gordon Mbazima5Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Limpopo, South AfricaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Limpopo, South AfricaDepartment of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Limpopo, South AfricaDepartment of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Limpopo, South AfricaDepartment of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Limpopo, South AfricaDepartment of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Limpopo, South AfricaIntroduction: Momordica cardiospermoides represents an inexhaustible source of natural products. We examined the acetone and methanolic extracts of M. cardiospermoides leaves’ phytochemical composition, antioxidant activities, and anti-metastatic properties in MDA-MB-231 cells. Methods: The aluminium chloride and Folin-Ciocalteu methods were employed to determine the extracts’ phytochemical contents. Assessment of antioxidant activities employed the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. The extracts were further characterized with ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC). The cell count and viability kit were utilized to assess viability in HEK-293 and MDA-MB-231 cells. The occurrence of cell death was determined by the annexin V and dead cell assay. The methanolic extract was assessed against cell adhesion and migration using the cell-extracellular matrix and wound healing assays. The effects of the methanolic extract on tissue inhibitors, including metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), matrix metalloproteinases-2 (MMP-2), and -9 (MMP-9) were determined by the human angiogenesis antibody array kit and Western blot analysis. Results: The acetone extract had higher antioxidant activity and total contents than the methanolic extract. UHPLC revealed abundant luteolin, luteoloside, quercetin, stearidonic acid, and salicylamide in the acetone extract, and luteolin, astragalin, and trigonelline in the methanolic extract. The methanolic extract was selectively cytotoxic towards MDA-MB-231 cells while the acetone extract was significantly cytotoxic in both cell lines. Apoptosis was induced by the methanolic extract and the acetone extract induced significant necrosis. The methanolic extract suppressed migration by significantly inhibiting wound closure and inhibited cell adhesion. MMP-2 and MMP-9 were significantly downregulated and TIMP-1 was upregulated. Conclusion: The methanolic extract M. cardiospermoides possesses anti-metastatic activity.https://herbmedpharmacol.com/PDF/jhp-13-562.pdfmomordica cardiospermoidesantioxidant activitymatrix metalloproteinases-2 and -9anti-metastasis
spellingShingle Mante Dolly Kgakishe
Marole Maria Maluleka
Kgomotso Welheminah Poopedi
Leseilane Mampuru
Bernice Monchusi-Khumalo
Vusi Gordon Mbazima
Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cells
Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology
momordica cardiospermoides
antioxidant activity
matrix metalloproteinases-2 and -9
anti-metastasis
title Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cells
title_full Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cells
title_fullStr Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cells
title_full_unstemmed Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cells
title_short Phytochemical screening, characterization, and in vitro anti-metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of Momordica cardiospermoides in MDA-MB 321 cells
title_sort phytochemical screening characterization and in vitro anti metastatic effects of the methanolic leaf extract of momordica cardiospermoides in mda mb 321 cells
topic momordica cardiospermoides
antioxidant activity
matrix metalloproteinases-2 and -9
anti-metastasis
url https://herbmedpharmacol.com/PDF/jhp-13-562.pdf
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