Antidiarrheal, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Tunisian Persimmon (<i>Diospyros kaki</i> Thunb.) Fruits

Dhawefi, Nourhène; Jedidi, Saber; Rtibi, Kaïs; Jridi, Mourad; Sammeri, Houcem; Abidi, Chaima; Zouari, Nacim; Sebaï, Hichem

doi:10.1089/jmf.2020.0202

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“…In addition, the hydrolysate of condensed tannins (composed of a polymer of flavan-3-ols, such as catechin groups) exhibited high bacteriostatic activity in vitro against the M. avium complex (nontuberculous mycobacteria) that causes opportunistic chronic pulmonary infections [63]. Aqueous extract from the D. kaki fruit was tested in vivo, showing interesting antibacterial activities against Gram-negative strains compared to Gram-positive bacteria, justifying its use in traditional medicine for the treatment and/or management of disorders of the digestive system such as diarrhea [162].…”

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The Genus Diospyros: A Review of Novel Insights into the Biological Activity and Species of Mozambican Flora

Ribeiro,

Serrano,

da Silva

et al. 2023

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Species of the Diospyros L. genus (Ebenaceae family) have been largely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of several diseases, especially infectious ones. To date, active major compounds such as naphthoquinones, triterpenoids, and tannins have been isolated and pharmacologically validated from Diospyros species. The present study summarizes the information available in the literature on the species described in the Flora of Mozambique. To do so, scientific databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) were searched using various keywords and Boolean connectors to gather and summarize the information. Of the 31 native and naturalized species in the Flora of Mozambique, 17 are used in different regions of Africa and were described for their traditional uses. They were reported to treat more than 20 diseases, mostly infectious, in the gastrointestinal and oral cavity compartments. This work provides an overview of the therapeutical potential of Diospyros species and explores novel insights on the antimicrobial potential of extracts and/or isolated compounds of these Mozambican species.

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The Genus Diospyros: A Review of Novel Insights into the Biological Activity and Species of Mozambican Flora

Ribeiro,

Serrano,

da Silva

et al. 2023

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“…However, soluble tannin is converted into insoluble tannin during the drying process, and, as a result, dried persimmon loses its bitterness and develops a sweet taste. Condensed tannin has been shown to exhibit high antioxidant activity [ 5 , 6 ]. Previous studies demonstrated that tannin in persimmon reduced blood pressure [ 7 ], exhibited antibacterial activities [ 6 , 8 ], and exerted hypolipidemic effects [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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“…Condensed tannin has been shown to exhibit high antioxidant activity [ 5 , 6 ]. Previous studies demonstrated that tannin in persimmon reduced blood pressure [ 7 ], exhibited antibacterial activities [ 6 , 8 ], and exerted hypolipidemic effects [ 9 , 10 ]. Furthermore, persimmon was found to exert different beneficial effects against diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and atherosclerosis [ 11 ].…”

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Antioxidant Potential of Non-Extractable Fractions of Dried Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

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Oxidative stress causes the progression of diabetes and its complications; thus, maintaining the balance between reactive oxygen species produced by hyperglycemia and the antioxidant defense system is important. We herein examined the antioxidant potential of non-extractable fractions of dried persimmon (NEP) against oxidative stress in diabetic rats. Rats with streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetes (50 mg/kg body weight) were administered NEP for 9 weeks. Antioxidant enzyme activities and concentration of antioxidants in liver tissues were analyzed with a microplate reader. Extensor digitorum longus (EDL) and soleus muscle fibers were stained with succinate dehydrogenase and muscle fiber sizes were measured. The administration of NEP increased the body weight of diabetes rats. Regarding antioxidant activities, the oxygen radical absorbance capacity and superoxide dismutase activity in liver tissues significantly increased. In addition, increases in glutathione peroxidase activity in liver tissues and reductions in the cross-sectional area of EDL muscle fibers were significantly suppressed. In these results, NEP improved the antioxidant defense system in the liver tissues of diabetic rats, in addition to attenuating of muscle fibers atrophy against oxidative damage induced by hyperglycemia.

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Health benefits of plant extracts

Majeed

Bhat

2022

Plant Extracts: Applications in the Food Industry

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Antidiarrheal, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Properties of the Aqueous Extract of Tunisian Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) Fruits

Cited by 3 publications

References 55 publications

The Genus Diospyros: A Review of Novel Insights into the Biological Activity and Species of Mozambican Flora

The Genus Diospyros: A Review of Novel Insights into the Biological Activity and Species of Mozambican Flora

Antioxidant Potential of Non-Extractable Fractions of Dried Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Health benefits of plant extracts

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