BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-18DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01472-8
Doaa Domyati, Ehab M. M. Ali, Mostafa A. Hussien, Bambar Davaasuren, Mariusz Jaremko, Mohamed M. El-bendary
{"title":"Synthesis, crystal structural description, DNA binding, molecular docking, and anticancer evaluation of the novel platinum(IV) supramolecular complex","authors":"Doaa Domyati, Ehab M. M. Ali, Mostafa A. Hussien, Bambar Davaasuren, Mariusz Jaremko, Mohamed M. El-bendary","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01472-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01472-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A novel platinum(IV) supramolecular complex; <b>[PtCl</b><sub><b>2</b></sub><b>(2,2′-bipy)</b><sub><b>2</b></sub><b>](PtCl</b><sub><b>6</b></sub><b>)</b> was synthesized in aqueous acetonitrile solution at ambient temperature with constant stirring. The structure was confirmed by elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV–vis, NMR spectroscopy, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, revealing a unique distorted octahedral geometry and a three-dimensional network stabilized by hydrogen bonding and π–π stacking. DNA binding studies, including electronic absorption titration and viscometry, indicated a groove binding mechanism with a binding constant (K<sub>b</sub>) of 5.00 × 10⁶ M<sup>−1</sup>. Molecular docking with DNA (PDB ID: 1BNA) and cancer-related proteins (PDB codes: 3ig7, 3eqm, 4fm9) supports these interactions, while in vitro anticancer assays demonstrated potent cytotoxicity with IC₅₀ values of 41.37 μM for HepG2, 47.62 μM for HCT116, and 73.90 μM for MDA-MB-231 cells, outperforming cisplatin in selectivity. This study not only advances our understanding of structure–activity relationships in platinum-based complexes but also highlights the potential of this complex as a promising candidate for developing more effective and less toxic anticancer agents.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01472-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143845626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-18DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01455-9
Osama I. Abdel Sattar, Hamed H. M. Abuseada, Mohamed S. Emara, Mahmoud Rabee
{"title":"A green and verified high-performance liquid chromatographic technique for the concurrent measurement of a few veterinary drug residues in milk","authors":"Osama I. Abdel Sattar, Hamed H. M. Abuseada, Mohamed S. Emara, Mahmoud Rabee","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01455-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01455-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Milk is a widely consumed dietary product due to its high nutritional value. The presence of veterinary drug residues in milk constitutes a potential risk to human health and undesirable effects on consumers. In this study, a chromatographic method was developed and optimized for quantitative analysis of imidocarb dipropionate (IMD), flunixin meglumine (FNM), and sulfadimidine (SDD) residues in milk. These drugs are used together as a combination therapy for the management of anaplasmosis in cattle. The chromatographic separation was performed using an ODS Hypersil C18 column with UV detection at 270 nm. The mobile phase consisted of 0.05 M phosphate buffer, pH 3: acetonitrile: methanol (55:30:15, by volume), with a flow rate of 1 mL/min. Before analysis, a protein precipitation procedure was performed to extract the studied drugs from milk by using methanol as an extractor/deproteinization agent. The proposed method was successfully employed to quantify the studied drug residues in cattle milk samples within and after their withdrawal periods. The developed method was statistically compared with reported methods, demonstrating no significant difference in terms of accuracy and precision. Greenness and environmental impact were also evaluated for the proposed procedure, verifying it was a green and eco-friendly analytical method.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01455-9","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143845625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-16DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01467-5
Ingy I. Abdallah, Hebaalla A. Mahmoud, Nadia A. El-Sebakhy, Yasmin A. Mahgoub
{"title":"Comparative phytochemical profiling and authentication of four Artemisia species using integrated GC-MS, HPTLC and NIR spectroscopy approach","authors":"Ingy I. Abdallah, Hebaalla A. Mahmoud, Nadia A. El-Sebakhy, Yasmin A. Mahgoub","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01467-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01467-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Genus <i>Artemisia</i> has diverse phytochemistry and a long history in traditional medicine with several species still having unexplored potential. Hence, comparative profiling of <i>Artemisia</i> species in Egypt (<i>A. annua</i>, <i>A. herba-alba</i>, <i>A. monosperma</i> and <i>A. judaica</i>) and their authentication is of great interest. An integrated approach of GC-MS, HPTLC-image analysis and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was implemented for their fingerprinting, discrimination and authentication. GC-MS analysis revealed the phytochemical profile of their volatile oils identifying compounds spanning monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes and non-terpenoid compounds. The major chemical components were highlighted as camphor, β-caryophyllene and germacrene D in <i>A. annua</i>, camphene, cis-pinocarveol, trans-chrysanthenyl acetate and cis-chrysanthenyl acetate in <i>A. herba-alba</i>, α-pinene, β-pinene, α-terpinolene and (-)-spathulenol in <i>A. monosperma</i>, finally, camphor, piperitone and trans-ethyl cinnamate in <i>A. judaica</i>. HPTLC-image analysis allowed tracking chemical markers in their total alcoholic extracts. Artemisinin was detected only in <i>A. annua</i> while scopoletin was identified as a major characteristic coumarin in <i>Artemisia</i> species. Phenolic acids and flavonoids were also discovered in the different species. Finally, NIR spectroscopy allowed profiling and authentication of their powders revealing prominent spectral characteristics correlated to the chemical markers identified by GC-MS and HPTLC. Then, multivariate analysis facilitated classification and discrimination of the species. Additionally, PLS regression analysis was utilized for quality control of powdered <i>A. annua</i>, being an important industrial crop, by detecting its adulteration with other species in limits of detection less than 1.5%. This combined approach aided in the rapid comparative profiling of the <i>Artemisia</i> species as a mean for their fingerprinting and authentication.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01467-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-16DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01476-4
Bediha Akmese
{"title":"Removal of Brilliant Blue R and Victoria Blue R dyes from textile wastewater by adsorption method using pomegranate peel","authors":"Bediha Akmese","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01476-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01476-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigated the removal of Brilliant Blue R (BBR) and Victoria Blue R (VBR), commonly used dyes in the textile industry, from wastewater using the pomegranate peel with an adsorption method. Pomegranate peel was characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer, Emmet ve Teller (BET), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and zeta potential. For both dyes, pH, adsorbent amount, contact time, salt effect, and wastewater parameters were investigated in the batch system, while adsorbent amount and flow rate parameters were investigated in the continuous system. The adsorption results of both dyes on pomegranate peel indicate that they fit the pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The adsorption isotherms of both dyes were found to be compatible with the Langmuir isotherm model. In the thermodynamic study, it was determined that the adsorption process was spontaneous (∆G°<0) and exothermic (∆H°<0). It was decided that pomegranate peel is a suitable adsorbent for the adsorption of BBR and VBR dyes. Finally, the adsorption yields for removing BBR and VBR from wastewater using pomegranate peel were 90.38% and 100%, respectively. This result shows that the high adsorption efficiency obtained for both dyes makes it possible for pomegranate peel to be widely applied as an adsorbent in wastewater treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01476-4","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-15DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01391-8
Ahmed Emad F. Abbas, Mohammed Gamal, Ibrahim A. Naguib, Michael K. Halim, Basmat Amal M. Said, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Mohmeed M. A. Mansour, Yomna A. Salem
{"title":"Application of machine learning assisted multi-variate UV spectrophotometric models augmented by kennard stone clustering algorithm for quantifying recently approved nasal spray combination of mometasone and olopatadine along with two genotoxic impurities: comprehensive sustainability assessment","authors":"Ahmed Emad F. Abbas, Mohammed Gamal, Ibrahim A. Naguib, Michael K. Halim, Basmat Amal M. Said, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Mohmeed M. A. Mansour, Yomna A. Salem","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01391-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01391-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The recent approval of the nasal spray combination of mometasone (MOM) and olopatadine (OLO) presents a significant analytical challenge, as only a single reported method exists for its determination, deviating from eco-friendly practices. This study addresses this critical gap by pioneering the application of machine learning techniques to develop robust UV spectrophotometric approach for the simultaneous quantification of MOM and OLO, along with two genotoxic impurities: 4-dimethylamino pyridine (DAP) and methyl para-toluene sulfonate (MTS). By simultaneously determining these highly concerning genotoxic impurities and active pharmaceutical ingredients, this method underscores its paramount significance in upholding rigorous pharmaceutical quality standards and safeguarding patient safety. Applying the multilevel-multifactor experimental design, the calibration set was meticulously chosen at five different concentrations, yielding 25 calibration mixtures with central levels of 4, 46.5, 2.5, and 3 µg/mL for MOM, OLA, MTS, and DAP, respectively. The key innovation lies in the strategic implementation of the Kennard-Stone Clustering Algorithm to create a robust validation set of thirteen mixtures, resolving the limitations of reported chemometric methods’ random data splitting. This approach ensures unbiased evaluation across the full concentration space, improving the method’s reliability and sustainability. The robustness of this approach was rigorously tested using five distinct chemometric models: principal component regression, classical least squares, partial least squares, genetic algorithm-partial least squares, and multivariate curve resolution-alternating least squares, demonstrating its broad applicability across diverse modeling techniques. All models successfully determined all components with excellent recovery, low bias-corrected prediction, and adequate limits of detection. The Greenness Index Spider Charts and the Green Solvents Selection Tool were used to choose environmentally conscious solvents. A comprehensive sustainability assessment employed six state-of-the-art tools, including the national environmental method index, complementary green analytical procedure index, analytical greenness metric, blue applicability grade index, carbon footprint analysis, and the red-green-blue 12 metrics. Favorable results across all metrics affirmed the method’s eco-friendliness, real-world applicability, and cost-effectiveness, supporting sustainable development goals in pharmaceutical quality control processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01391-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-15DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01475-5
Aida Iraji, Roshanak Hariri, Mohammad Hashem Hashempur, Mahshad Ghasemi, Hormoz Pourtaher, Mina Saeedi, Tahmineh Akbarzadeh
{"title":"Design and synthesis of new 1,2,3-triazole-methoxyphenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives: selective butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors against Alzheimer’s disease","authors":"Aida Iraji, Roshanak Hariri, Mohammad Hashem Hashempur, Mahshad Ghasemi, Hormoz Pourtaher, Mina Saeedi, Tahmineh Akbarzadeh","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01475-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01475-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains a significant public health challenge due to its progressive cognitive impairment and the absence of proven treatments. In this study, several novel 1,2,3-triazole-methoxyphenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their ability to inhibit key enzymes associated with AD: acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE). Structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis revealed that derivatives featuring electron-withdrawing groups, particularly nitro and fluorine substituents, exhibited remarkable inhibitory activity against BChE while showing minimal effectiveness against AChE. Among these, compound <b>13s</b> (R = 4-CH<sub>3</sub>, R’ = 4-NO<sub>2</sub>) demonstrated the highest potency, selectively targeting BChE with an IC<sub>50</sub> value of 11.01 µM. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations provided deeper insights into the favorable interactions between these compounds and BChE. Additionally, cytotoxicity studies confirmed the active compound’s limited toxicity toward normal cells, indicating a promising therapeutic profile. These findings suggest that the synthesized selective anti-BChE compounds hold potential for consideration in the later stages of AD treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01475-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-13DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01458-6
Al Amir S. Zaafan, Sayed M. Derayea, Mohamed Oraby, Dalia M. Nagy
{"title":"Development and validation of a novel fluorometric approach utilizing flow injection analysis for the measurement of vilazodone: application to dosage form and spiked human plasma","authors":"Al Amir S. Zaafan, Sayed M. Derayea, Mohamed Oraby, Dalia M. Nagy","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01458-6","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01458-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A direct, precise, rapid and simple flow injection approach has been applied to determine vilazodone HCl (VZN) in pharmaceutical dosage forms and biological fluids. VZN has an indole ring as part of its structure, which gives it a significant native fluorescence. The study was based on determining the strong intrinsic fluorescence of VZN, which was measured at 486 nm after excitation at 241 nm. Phosphate buffer (pH 5, 10 mM): Acetonitrile (40:60, v/v) was utilized as the carrier solution, with a flow rate of 0.5 mL min<sup>− 1</sup>. Based on peak area, the calibration graph was linear over a concentration range of 10–300 ng mL<sup>− 1</sup> of VZN with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.9999. The quantitation limit was 9.62 ng mL<sup>− 1</sup>, while the detection limit was 3.17 ng mL<sup>− 1</sup>. Moreover, the suggested method was used to accurately measure VZN in its tablet dosage form. Additionally, the studied drug was also satisfactorily measured in blood using the suggested flow injection methodology. The approach was validated according to ICH specifications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01458-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Screening and quantification of inorganic anions in Shilajit and its supplements","authors":"Elham Kamgar, Joanna Zembrzuska, Wiktor Lorenc, Massoud Kaykhaii","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01473-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01473-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Shilajit, a natural substance with ancient medicinal roots, is increasingly used in modern supplements for its purported health benefits. However, there is a lack of comprehensive chemical characterization, particularly regarding inorganic anions. This study addresses this gap by quantifying common inorganic anions in 14 raw Shilajit samples sourced from Iran, India, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, as well as in 6 commercially available supplements from Poland, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan. Using ion chromatography, key anions including chloride, sulphate, nitrate, hydrogen phosphate, and fluoride were analyzed. Results revealed that chloride was the most prevalent anion, with concentrations ranging from 0.102 to 9.496 mg.g<sup>− 1</sup> in raw Shilajit samples and up to 0.931 mg.g<sup>− 1</sup> in supplements. Sulphate levels were significant, with concentrations up to 12.412 mg.g<sup>− 1</sup> in raw Shilajit and 0.854 mg.g<sup>− 1</sup> in supplements. Nitrate was detected in lower concentrations, peaking at 9.504 mg.g<sup>− 1</sup> in raw Shilajit. Fluoride was quantifiable in only one sample at 0.064 mg.g<sup>− 1</sup>. The study concludes that Shilajit’s geographical origin significantly influences its anion composition, leading to variability in its potential health effects. These findings highlight the necessity for standardized formulations and stringent quality control measures in Shilajit supplement production to ensure consumer safety and product efficacy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01473-7","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BMC ChemistryPub Date : 2025-04-13DOI: 10.1186/s13065-025-01445-x
Ziyu Wang, Guohe Huang, Zhikun Chen, Chunjiang An
{"title":"Accidents involving lithium-ion batteries in non-application stages: incident characteristics, environmental impacts, and response strategies","authors":"Ziyu Wang, Guohe Huang, Zhikun Chen, Chunjiang An","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01445-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01445-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption, the demand for lithium-ion batteries has surged, highlighting the importance of understanding the associated risks, particularly in non-application stages such as transportation, storage, assembly, and disposal. This review explores the types and causes of lithium-ion battery accidents, categorizing them into leakage, fire, and explosion, often resulting from electrical, thermal, and mechanical abuses. It examines the environmental impacts of such incidents, including the release of toxic substances that threaten public health and ecological systems. The research also outlines the need for effective risk assessment methods and compliance with safety standards. Furthermore, it evaluates current emergency response strategies, advocating for a unified approach to managing these incidents. By delving into the complexities of lithium-ion battery safety, this study aims to contribute to improved practices and regulatory frameworks, ultimately enhancing related accident responses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01445-x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antioxidant capacities and in vitro anti-microbial activities of rice (Oryza sativa var Bajong) from Borneo","authors":"Xiu Qian Lam, Heng Yen Khong, Siow Phing Tay, Isabel Lim Fong","doi":"10.1186/s13065-025-01453-x","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13065-025-01453-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Rice contains antioxidants and phenolic components that exert anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Different geographical areas produce rice with various chemical constituents and phytochemicals, in turn these confer differential protective effects including antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Sarawak rice, <i>Oryza sativa var</i> Bajong (Bajong), a fragrant dark purple rice grain harvested from two locations in Sarawak, namely interior Lubok Nibong (LN) and coastal Sri Aman (SA), was assessed for their antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activities. The rice was extracted using methanol solvent and evaluated for total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), as well as their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities based on the Folin–Ciocalteu assay, the aluminium calorimetric method, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity and disk diffusion assay, respectively. Using dual-wavelength measurement, Bajong LN showed 2.16% higher amylose content than Bajong SA. Furthermore, 24-h extract of Bajong LN and 48-h extract of Bajong SA exhibited high antioxidant properties (34–70 µg/mL) and were rich in phenolic (46.54 ± 2.62 mg GAE/g; 25.28 ± 3.91 mg GAE/g) and flavonoid contents (5.53 ± 0.36 mg QCE/g; 7.7 ± 2.19 mg QCE/g) respectively. It is interesting to note that 72-h Bajong extract exhibited the largest zone of inhibition (9–9.3 mm) against Gram-negative <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> (<i>Ps. aeruginosa</i>), which correlated to the high TPC and TFC despite a reduction of antioxidant activity due to prolonged extraction hours. These significant results conferred added value to a staple, health-promoting Bajong had warranted it to be further investigated as a nutraceutical and pharmaceutical crop.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":496,"journal":{"name":"BMC Chemistry","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://bmcchem.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s13065-025-01453-x","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143809134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}