Oyaluna Zeniat Emike, Abolaji Amos Olalekan, Bodede Olusola, Olanlokun John Oludele, Prinsloo Gerhard, Steenkamp Paul, Babalola Chinedum Peace
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Drosophila Research and Training Centre, Basorun, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Toxicol Rep. 2024 Oct 9;13:101760. doi: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2024.101760. eCollection 2024 Dec.
Garlic () has been traditionally valued for its medicinal properties attributed to the presence of organosulfur compounds. Despite its benefits, concerns about herbal extract toxicity have arisen, necessitating safety assessment This study was designed to evaluate the chemical analysis and safety profile of Alliin-Rich Garlic Extract (ARGE) using as a model organism. The ARGE was extracted from garlic cloves ( Linn: UIH-23262) using a microwave-assisted method and characterized using UPLC-ESI-MS, H NMR, HPLC and IR. Its safety evaluation was determined using (Harwich strain), and various assays were conducted on 1-3-day-old flies. Toxicological markers and oxidative stress were assessed to understand the impact of ARGE on the flies. Chemical profiling of ARGE using UPLC-ESI-MS, confirmed the presence of alliin (S-ally-L-cysteine-S-oxide), L-arginine, γ-glutamylmethionine, S-(2-carboxypropyl) glutathione, N-γ-glutamyl-S-(1-propenyl) cysteine, N-γ-glutamyl-S-(2-propenyl) cysteine, N-γ-glutamylphenylalanine, S-(allylthio) cysteine, γ-glutamyl-S-allylthiocysteine and eruboside B. HPLC confirmed an alliin content of 0.073 mg/g. Toxicological assessment in revealed that ARGE enhanced antioxidant defenses by increasing total thiol levels and GST activity, while reducing acetylcholinesterase activity. No significant alteration was observed in catalase activity and cellular metabolic rate. Histological examination revealed no alterations in the histoarchitecture of the brain, fat body or gut of . The study demonstrated the safety of ARGE in , supporting its potential as a safe herbal remedy.
大蒜()因其含有有机硫化合物而具有药用价值,长期以来备受重视。尽管大蒜有诸多益处,但人们对草药提取物的毒性产生了担忧,因此有必要进行安全性评估。本研究旨在以作为模式生物,评估富蒜氨酸大蒜提取物(ARGE)的化学分析和安全性。ARGE采用微波辅助法从蒜瓣( Linn: UIH - 23262)中提取,并通过超高效液相色谱 - 电喷雾电离质谱联用(UPLC - ESI - MS)、核磁共振氢谱(H NMR)、高效液相色谱(HPLC)和红外光谱(IR)进行表征。其安全性评估通过(哈wich品系)进行,对1 - 3日龄的果蝇进行了各种检测。评估了毒理学标志物和氧化应激,以了解ARGE对果蝇的影响。使用UPLC - ESI - MS对ARGE进行化学分析,证实了蒜氨酸(S - 烯丙基 - L - 半胱氨酸 - S - 氧化物)、L - 精氨酸、γ - 谷氨酰甲硫氨酸、S -(2 - 羧丙基)谷胱甘肽、N - γ - 谷氨酰 - S -(1 - 丙烯基)半胱氨酸、N - γ - 谷氨酰 - S -(2 - 丙烯基)半胱氨酸、N - γ - 谷氨酰苯丙氨酸、S -(烯丙硫基)半胱氨酸、γ - 谷氨酰 - S - 烯丙硫基半胱氨酸和红景天苷B的存在。HPLC证实蒜氨酸含量为0.073毫克/克。对的毒理学评估表明,ARGE通过增加总硫醇水平和谷胱甘肽 - S - 转移酶(GST)活性来增强抗氧化防御,同时降低乙酰胆碱酯酶活性。过氧化氢酶活性和细胞代谢率未观察到显著变化。组织学检查显示果蝇的脑、脂肪体或肠道组织结构无改变。该研究证明了ARGE在中的安全性,支持其作为一种安全草药疗法的潜力。