Investigation of Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of <i>Echinophora chrysantha</i>: Microwave-Assisted Hydrodistillation and SPME Analysis of its Essential Oils


Şahin O., KANBOLAT Ş., Çolak N. U., BADEM M., SUBAŞ T., Şener S. Ö., ...More

CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/cbdv.202401366
  • Journal Name: CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Keywords: Anticollagenase, Antityrosinase, Echinophora chrysantha, GC/MS, SPME
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Echinophora genus is represented by six species in T & uuml;rkiye, including three endemics. The objective of this study was to ascertain the antioxidant, tyrosinase, and collagenase inhibitory activities and to analyse the volatile oil and extracts derived from E. chrysantha using GC/MS/SPME. The antioxidant and enzyme inhibition activities were evaluated using spectrophotometric methods. The findings indicated that the methanol extract of E. chrysantha exhibited the highest antioxidant activity. Furthermore, both the methanol extract and volatile oil of the plant demonstrated potent inhibitory effects on tyrosinase and collagenase. A total of 84 volatile compounds were identified from the hydrodistilled oil obtained using a microwave oven, and 23 compounds were detected by the solid-phase microextraction (SPME) method. The most frequently occurring volatile components were alpha-Phellandrene, o-Cymene, p-Cymene, E-beta-Farnesene, Carotol, trans-Caryophyllene, and beta-Phellandrene. The results of this study indicate that E. chrysantha has the potential to be developed for the treatment of hyperpigmentation issues and anti-aging applications. Furthermore, it may also have applications in pharmacology, cosmetics and the food industry.