Open access · Peer reviewed · No APCs
Short CommunicationPharmacognosy ResearchVol. 8 | Issue 1 | 2016 | pp. 78–84Open access
Anti-Lipoxygenase Activity of Leaf Gall Extracts of Terminalia chebula (Gaertn.) Retz. (Combretaceae)
- 1,2,3,
- 3,
- 2,
- 2,
- 4,
- 5*
- 1 Department of Chemistry, School of Graduate Studies
- 2 Research Unit in Vrukshayurveda, A Division of Center for Advanced Studies in Biosciences, Jain University, Chamrajpete, Bengaluru
- 3 Department of Studies and Research in Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta
- 4 Department of Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore
- 5 Department of Toxinology/Toxicology and Drug Discovery, Center for Emerging Technologies, Jain University, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramanagara, Karnataka, India
Published in Pharmacognosy Research
Correspondence: Bhadrapura Lakkappa Dhananjaya
Department of Toxinology/Toxicology and Drug Discovery, Center for Emerging Technologies, Jain University, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramanagara, Karnataka, India
Email: chandu_greeshma@rediffmail.com
Copyright: © 2016 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 1, 2016
How to cite
Eshwarappa, R. S. B., Ramachandra, Y. L., Subaramaihha, S. R., Subbaiah, S. G. P., Austin, R. S., & Dhananjaya, B. L. (2016). Anti-Lipoxygenase Activity of Leaf Gall Extracts of Terminalia chebula (Gaertn.) Retz. (Combretaceae). Pharmacognosy Research, 8(1), 78–84. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-8490.171103
Abstract
Lipoxygenase (LOX) inhibitors are the promising therapeutic target for treating a wide spectrum of inflammatory-related diseases such as cancer, asthma, lymphoma, leukemia, and autoimmune disorders. In the present study, the photochemical constituents and the anti-LOX potential of leaf galls of Terminalia chebula are evaluated to exemplify its further potential development as medicine. Extracts of T. chebula galls were tested for anti-LOX activity using linoleic acid as substrate and lipoxidase as an enzyme and also the total content of polyphenols with phytochemical analysis of the extract were determined. The presence of highest total phenolic and flavonoid content of 141 ± 2.2 mg of gallic acid equivalent/g d.w and 125 ± 1.4 mg of quercetin equivalent/g d.w and maximal LOX inhibitory activity (52.67%) at 800 mg/mL concentrations were identified in the ethanolic extracts of leaf galls of T.chebula. The higher LOX inhibitory activity was positively correlated to the high content of total polyphenols/flavonoids. The results of this study confirm the folklore use of T. chebula leaves gall extracts as a natural anti-inflammatory agent and justify its ethnobotanical use. Therefore, the results encourage the use of T. chebula leave gall extracts for medicinal health, functional food, and nutraceuticals applications.
Keywords
Subject
Article metadata
| Title | Anti-Lipoxygenase Activity of Leaf Gall Extracts of Terminalia chebula (Gaertn.) Retz. (Combretaceae) |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ravi Shankara Birur Eshwarappa; Yarappa Lakshmikantha Ramachandra; Sundara Rajan Subaramaihha; Sujan Ganapathy Pasura Subbaiah; Richard Surendranath Austin; Bhadrapura Lakkappa Dhananjaya |
| Affiliations | Department of Chemistry, School of Graduate Studies; Research Unit in Vrukshayurveda, A Division of Center for Advanced Studies in Biosciences, Jain University, Chamrajpete, Bengaluru; Department of Studies and Research in Biotechnology, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta; Department of Biochemistry, University of Mysore, Mysore; Department of Toxinology/Toxicology and Drug Discovery, Center for Emerging Technologies, Jain University, Kanakpura Taluk, Ramanagara, Karnataka, India |
| Corresponding author | chandu_greeshma@rediffmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 8, Issue 1 (2016) |
Also in this issue
- Effect of Beta vulgaris Linn. Leaves Extract on Anxiety- and Depressive-like Behavior and Oxidative Stress in Mice after Acute Restraint Stresspp. 1–7
- Crude Extracts of Marine-derived and Soil Fungi of the Genus Neosartorya Exhibit Selective Anticancer Activity by Inducing Cell Death in Colon, Breast and Skin Cancer Cell Linespp. 8–15
- Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Phenolic and Flavonoid Content in Moringa oleifera Lam and Ocimum tenuiflorum L.pp. 16–21
- In vitro and In vivo Antioxidant Evaluation and Estimation of Total Phenolic, Flavonoidal Content of Mimosa pudica Lpp. 22–28
- Development, Characterization, and Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Effect of Abutilon indicum and Piper longum Phytosomespp. 29–36
Readers Also Viewed
Effect of the Fractions of Coccinia grandis on Ethanol- Induced Cerebral Oxidative Stress in Rats
M. Umamaheswari, T. K. Chatterjee
Jan 1, 2009
Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity Evaluation of Selected Philippine Fruit Peels and Pulps
Mildred Dagcuta Pates, Angelo Mark Po Walag, Romeo M. Del Rosario
Aug 17, 2026
Impact of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Drug Therapy Optimization on Drug Related Problems Amongst Older Adult Patients: A Systematic Review
Jehath Syed, Christy Thomas, Bavneet Kaur
Oct 23, 2026