Simultaneous high-performance liquid chromatography analysis of anthraquinones in sicklepod sprouts with α-glucosidase inhibitory activity.
Phytochem Anal
; 35(5): 1197-1206, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Sicklepod [Cassia obtusifolia L. syn Senna obtusifolia (L.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby, Fabaceae] sprouts are promising ingredients with health-promoting benefits. Notwithstanding, the pharmacologically active compounds in sicklepod sprouts have not been studied or analysed in detail.OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to isolate and structurally identify phytochemicals showing α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in sicklepod sprouts and simultaneously quantify the compounds in the sprouts to determine the optimal cultivation method and germination time to maximise active compounds.METHOD:
A simultaneous high-performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet (HPLC-UV) method with high sensitivity and accuracy was developed and used to analyse time-dependent changes in anthraquinone content during sicklepod germination.RESULTS:
Thirteen anthraquinones were isolated and identified, of which six-chrysoobtusin, emodin, 1-O-methyl-2-methoxychrysophanol, 7-O-methylobtusin, chrysophanol, and physcion-showed moderate α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. The maximum content of anthraquinones in a sprout was observed on Day 5 under both light and dark conditions.CONCLUSION:
The findings of this study revealed that sicklepod sprouts which are promising functional food materials contain a variety of anthraquinones.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Antraquinonas
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Alfa-Glucosidases
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Inibidores de Glicosídeo Hidrolases
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Phytochem Anal
Assunto da revista:
BOTANICA
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QUIMICA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão