Tapinanthus species: A review of botany and biology, secondary metabolites, ethnomedical uses, current pharmacology and toxicology

Wang, Lu; Kong, Degang; Tian, Jinli; Zhao, Wei; Chen, Yueru; An, Ying; Li, Xue; Wang, Fulin; Cai, Fujie; Sun, Xiaohui; Liu, Qing; Zhang, Wenru; Tian, Jun; Zhou, Honglei

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2022.115462

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“…Plant biodiversity is vital for all living as they comprise the main source of food besides being the prominent source of medicine (Ochoa-Villarreal et al, 2016;Shibli et al, 2018;Tahtamouni et al, 2021). Nowadays, folk medicine is getting a universal attention, especially in developing countries, as it represents an affordable approach for their medications (Aware et al, 2022;El-Saadony et al, 2023).Secondary metabolites extracted from plants have a long history as row resources of remedies for folk and modern systems of medicine (Pedrosa et al, 2023;Al-Qura'n, 2011, Wang et al, 2022.…”

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Evaluation of genetic diversity in Jordanian Solanum nigrum plants and genetic stability of invitro grown plant using (AFLP) technique

2024

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Solanum nigrum is an herbal plant that is reported for its healing powers against many ailments. In Jordan S. nigrum grows wild as a toxic weed in neglected fields and without any consideration of its medicinal value. This research aimed to collect and examine the genetic relationships of S. nigrum from different sites in Jordan. The in vitro-grown S. nigrum was established from the collected wild populations. Results of wild populations of S. nigrum. were arranged in two clusters (A & B) at the top range of hierarchy (genetic similarity of 0.13). Cluster A separated Bergesh Reserve population into its own group, while cluster B contained the remaining populations which were divided into two sub-clusters at a genetic similarity of 0.65, B1 contained Deer Alla and Jerash (2014 + 2015) populations at genetic similarity of 0.69 and B2 contained Almojeb Valley and Salt populations at genetic similarity of 0.71. However, the highest genetic similarity (0.87) was obtained between Jerash 2014 and Jerash 2015 from the same location. This dissimilarity might be due to the probability of cross-pollination AFLP (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism) molecular analysis gave no genetic variations between in vitro grown S. nigrum before and after micropropagation compared with wild-type mother plants collected from the Jerash site in 2014. A solid conclusion needs more research on the genetic diversity of Jordanian wild-grown S. nigrum. This can be achieved by extending the collection scale to include all sites where this valuable plant grows.

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Evaluation of genetic diversity in Jordanian Solanum nigrum plants and genetic stability of invitro grown plant using (AFLP) technique

2024

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“…under infestation, often causing serious damage to local people ( Kuramana et al, 2020 ; Sivaramakrishna et al, 2021 ; Yapa et al, 2021 ). In general, hemiparasites are generally considered as pests, and the locals often remove them from their hosts through chemical treatment and pruning ( Wang et al, 2022 ).…”

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Dendrophthoe falcata (L.f.) Ettingsh. and Dendrophthoe pentandra (L.) Miq.: A review of traditional medical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity, and applications

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Dendrophthoe falcata (L.f.) Ettingsh. (DF) and Dendrophthoe pentandra (L.) Miq. (DP) have been traditionally used for the treatment of various ailments, such as cancer, ulcers, asthma, paralysis, skin diseases, tuberculosis, and menstrual troubles, in the ethnomedicinal systems of India and Indonesia. Currently, the chemical structures of 46 compounds have been elucidated from DF and DP, including flavonoids, triterpenes, tannins, steroids, open-chain aliphatics, benzyl derivates, and cyclic chain derivatives. In vitro assays have revealed their anti-tumor and anti-microbial activities. In vivo studies have unraveled their pharmacological properties against tumors, depression, fertility disorders, inflammatory responses, and so on. Additionally, their weak toxicity to rats and brine shrimp, as well as their promising applications for pharmaceutical preparations and combined medication, were also revealed. Herein, we not only recapitulated traditional medical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity, and applications of DF and DP but also discussed current research limitations and future perspectives, which are instructive for those interested in them and are committed to advancing parasitic plants to the Frontier of phytomedicine. We highlighted that DF and DP will become promising medical plants rather than being discarded as notorious pests, provided that more and deeper research is undertaken.

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“…Tapinanthus globiferus (African mistletoes) is widely distributed (Imarhiagbe, 2021). Birds disperse the seed of this plant, which they then use to parasitize a variety of hosts, including Azadirachta indica, Citrus sinensis, Cola acuminata, Vitellaria paradoxa, and Combretum glotinosum, among others (Wang et al, 2022). The plant's broad pharmaceutical significance is only now becoming realised.…”

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“…The plant's broad pharmaceutical significance is only now becoming realised. African people refer to the plant as an "all-purpose herb" since the Tapinanthus species, in particular, are used to cure inflammation, hypertension, depression, diabetes, cancer, fever, malaria, and other ailments (Wang et al, 2022). The chemical composition of mistletoe leaf has been extensively studied and reported; however, recent reports indicate that phytochemical or botanical variation exists due to factors such as abiotic conditions, season, diurnal rhythm, ontogeny, diurnal rhythm, and abiotic conditions (Lämke and Unsicker, 2018).…”

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Assessment of the Nutraceutical Values of the Leaf of Tapinanthus Globiferus Hosted by the Neem Tree

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2023

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The objective of this study is to evaluate the nutraceutical values of the leaf of Tapinanthus globiferus hosted by the neem tree. The phytochemical composition, antioxidant activities, antidiabetic properties, anti-inflammatory capabilities, and proximate composition of the Tapinanthus globiferus leaf powder (TLP) were examined. The results revealed the phytochemical profiles: phenol (501.51 mg/g), alkaloids (408.25 mg/g), saponins (7.16 mg/g), steroids (7.16 mg/g), flavonoids 933.79 mg/g) and tannins (86.53 mg/g); antioxidant assay results: Ferrous chelating activity (51.17%), hydroxyl radical inhibition (55.96%), ABTS (76.09%), DPPH (71.34%) and lipid oxidation inhibition (66.18%); antidiabetic assay results: the α-glucosidase inhibition (75.88%) and α-amylase inhibition (72.14 %); anti-inflammatory assays: antiproteinase activity (72.38%) and albumin denaturation inhibition (44.67%) of TLP. Tapinanthus globiferus leaf powder has nitrogen-free extract content of 36.09%, 18.47% crude protein, 13.27% moisture, 12.78% ash, 9.44% crude fibre, and 9.93% crude fat. These findings indicated that TLP had anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and antioxidant properties.

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Tapinanthus species: A review of botany and biology, secondary metabolites, ethnomedical uses, current pharmacology and toxicology

Cited by 5 publications

References 71 publications

Evaluation of genetic diversity in Jordanian Solanum nigrum plants and genetic stability of invitro grown plant using (AFLP) technique

Evaluation of genetic diversity in Jordanian Solanum nigrum plants and genetic stability of invitro grown plant using (AFLP) technique

Dendrophthoe falcata (L.f.) Ettingsh. and Dendrophthoe pentandra (L.) Miq.: A review of traditional medical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity, and applications

Assessment of the Nutraceutical Values of the Leaf of Tapinanthus Globiferus Hosted by the Neem Tree

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