Research Article

Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites

Volume: 14 Number: 4 December 15, 2024
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Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites

Abstract

The amoebicidal, DNA protective and cytotoxic activities of the ethanolic leaf extract of Sambucus ebulus against Acanthamoeba castellanii trophozoites were investigated. The extract at different concentrations (45, 22.5, 11.25, 5.62, 2.8, 1.4, 0.7 mg/mL) was found to amoebicidal effect on trophozoites. At a concentration of 45 mg/mL, the extract completely eliminated trophozoites by the 72nd hour. IC50 values were 1.9, 3.3, 4.8 mg/mL at 72, 48, 24 hours, respectively. Cytotoxicity in HeLa cells was assessed via 3-(4.5-dimethylthiazol-2 yl)-2.5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, revealing dose-dependent viability reduction with an IC50 of 1 mg/mL at 72 hours DNA-protective effects were observed against hydroxyl radical-induced damage in pBR322 plasmid DNA. Lower extract concentrations (5.62, 2.8, 1.4 mg/ml) effectively inhibited DNA damage, while higher concentrations (45, 22.5, 11.25 mg/ml) showed weaker effects. Phytochemical analysis using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) identified the bioactive compounds responsible for these effects. In conclusion, the potent amoebicidal activity, DNA protective properties, and controlled cytotoxicity of Sambucus ebulus extract suggest its potential as a therapeutic agent not only for antiparasitic treatments but also for the prevention of DNA damage-related diseases. The findings indicate that the extract could be considered as an alternative or complementary approach for preserving genomic integrity and for clinical applications.

Keywords

Acanthamoeba castellanii, GC-MS, MTT, pBR322 plasmid DNA, Sambucus ebulus

Supporting Institution

ORDU ÜNİVERSİTESİ BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMA PROJELERİ KOORDİNASYON BİRİMİ

Project Number

A-2357

Ethical Statement

ETİK ONAY GEREKMEMEKTEDİR.

Thanks

ORDU ÜNİVERSİTESİ BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMA PROJELERİ KOORDİNASYON BİRİMİ'NE TEŞEKKÜR EDERİZ.

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APA
Kaynak, B., Aydoğdu, G., & Kolören, Z. (2024). Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(4), 2172-2189. https://doi.org/10.31466/kfbd.1537169
AMA
1.Kaynak B, Aydoğdu G, Kolören Z. Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites. KFBD. 2024;14(4):2172-2189. doi:10.31466/kfbd.1537169
Chicago
Kaynak, Bülent, Gülizar Aydoğdu, and Zeynep Kolören. 2024. “Investigation of Sambucus Ebulus Plant Extract With Regard to Its In-Vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba Castellanii Trophozoites”. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14 (4): 2172-89. https://doi.org/10.31466/kfbd.1537169.
EndNote
Kaynak B, Aydoğdu G, Kolören Z (December 1, 2024) Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14 4 2172–2189.
IEEE
[1]B. Kaynak, G. Aydoğdu, and Z. Kolören, “Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites”, KFBD, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 2172–2189, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.31466/kfbd.1537169.
ISNAD
Kaynak, Bülent - Aydoğdu, Gülizar - Kolören, Zeynep. “Investigation of Sambucus Ebulus Plant Extract With Regard to Its In-Vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba Castellanii Trophozoites”. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14/4 (December 1, 2024): 2172-2189. https://doi.org/10.31466/kfbd.1537169.
JAMA
1.Kaynak B, Aydoğdu G, Kolören Z. Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites. KFBD. 2024;14:2172–2189.
MLA
Kaynak, Bülent, et al. “Investigation of Sambucus Ebulus Plant Extract With Regard to Its In-Vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba Castellanii Trophozoites”. Karadeniz Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 2172-89, doi:10.31466/kfbd.1537169.
Vancouver
1.Bülent Kaynak, Gülizar Aydoğdu, Zeynep Kolören. Investigation of Sambucus ebulus Plant Extract with Regard to its In-vitro DNA Protective Action, Cytotoxic Effect and Amoebicidal on Acanthamoeba castellanii Trophozoites. KFBD. 2024 Dec. 1;14(4):2172-89. doi:10.31466/kfbd.1537169