Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, Romania
<i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. (CBP) is a species with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and hepatoprotective effects. We have chosen to study this species because, although it is a common plant with a distinctive fruit appearance, its effects are not full...
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| author | Sorina-Georgiana Onea (Minz) Annamaria Pallag Cristina Burlou-Nagy (Fati) Tünde Jurca Laura Gratiela Vicaș Marian Eleonora Neli Kinga Olah Rita Kiss Bianca Pașca |
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| description | <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. (CBP) is a species with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and hepatoprotective effects. We have chosen to study this species because, although it is a common plant with a distinctive fruit appearance, its effects are not fully understood. The aim of this study was to characterize the histoanatomy of the vegetative, reproductive organs and to characterize CBP extracts in terms of bioactive compounds and its antioxidant capacity. This study investigated the quantitative chemical composition of this species using the HPLC method, revealing the total content in polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, and investigated the antioxidant potential through fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP assay), cupric ion (Cu<sup>2+</sup>) reduction, (CUPRAC assay), and a free radical scavenging method (DPPH). Our results show that CBP is a rich source of flavonoids, mainly from the extract obtained from the fruits; it has an antioxidant capacity, with the highest values being obtained from mature flowers and ripe fruits. Of the active principles, the highest amounts, according to HPLC determinations, were obtained in flowers and are represented by hyperoside. Thus, we can recommend the studied species for phytopharmaceutical preparations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2529fc8e62b4f788fe0e11dc9414e832025-01-24T13:38:39ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292025-01-011516710.3390/life15010067Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, RomaniaSorina-Georgiana Onea (Minz)0Annamaria Pallag1Cristina Burlou-Nagy (Fati)2Tünde Jurca3Laura Gratiela Vicaș4Marian Eleonora5Neli Kinga Olah6Rita Kiss7Bianca Pașca8Doctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDoctoral School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, RomaniaDepartament of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pgarmacy, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, 310414 Arad, RomaniaDepartment of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei krt. 98, H-4032 Debrecen, HungaryDepartment of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania<i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. (CBP) is a species with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and hepatoprotective effects. We have chosen to study this species because, although it is a common plant with a distinctive fruit appearance, its effects are not fully understood. The aim of this study was to characterize the histoanatomy of the vegetative, reproductive organs and to characterize CBP extracts in terms of bioactive compounds and its antioxidant capacity. This study investigated the quantitative chemical composition of this species using the HPLC method, revealing the total content in polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, and investigated the antioxidant potential through fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP assay), cupric ion (Cu<sup>2+</sup>) reduction, (CUPRAC assay), and a free radical scavenging method (DPPH). Our results show that CBP is a rich source of flavonoids, mainly from the extract obtained from the fruits; it has an antioxidant capacity, with the highest values being obtained from mature flowers and ripe fruits. Of the active principles, the highest amounts, according to HPLC determinations, were obtained in flowers and are represented by hyperoside. Thus, we can recommend the studied species for phytopharmaceutical preparations.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/67histologyanthocyaninpolyphenolsflavonoidsantioxidant capacityHPLC method |
| spellingShingle | Sorina-Georgiana Onea (Minz) Annamaria Pallag Cristina Burlou-Nagy (Fati) Tünde Jurca Laura Gratiela Vicaș Marian Eleonora Neli Kinga Olah Rita Kiss Bianca Pașca Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, Romania Life histology anthocyanin polyphenols flavonoids antioxidant capacity HPLC method |
| title | Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, Romania |
| title_full | Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, Romania |
| title_fullStr | Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, Romania |
| title_full_unstemmed | Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, Romania |
| title_short | Histological Research and Phytochemical Characterization of <i>Capsella bursa-pastoris</i> Medik. from Bihor County, Romania |
| title_sort | histological research and phytochemical characterization of i capsella bursa pastoris i medik from bihor county romania |
| topic | histology anthocyanin polyphenols flavonoids antioxidant capacity HPLC method |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/15/1/67 |
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