Phytochemical profile and biological activities of Vinca soneri Koyuncu methanol extract
Abstract
Purpose: In the present study, methanol extract was prepared from the aerial parts of Vinca soneri and has been chemically characterized by LC-MS/MS analyses. Method: V. soneri was collected from the Erzincan, the aerial parts were dried in the shade and powdered. The powdered material was extracted with methanol twice at room temperature, and they were evaporated by rotary evaporator at 40°C under vacuum. Findings: Notably, the content of some secondary metabolites, namely phenolic acids (quinic acid, Protocatechuic acid, Chlorogenic acid, Protocatechuic aldehyde, rosmarinic acid and caffeic acids), flavonoids (rutin, quercetin, isoquercitrin, hesperidin, acacetin, and luteolin), flavonoid glycosides (nicotiflorin), has been determined. Furthermore, the extracts were tested for their antioxidant capabilities (DPPH, and ABTS radical scavenging assays) and enzyme inhibitory properties against cholinesterase, tyrosinase, elastase, and collagenase. Conclusion: Our findings present data for chemico-biological characteristics of V. soneri and give a scientific foundation for the development of nutraceuticals and food supplements.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Botany (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Gülderen Yılmaz
*
0000-0002-6569-4766
Türkiye
Gülnur Ekşi Bona
0000-0002-6869-8703
Türkiye
Nuraniye Eruygur
0000-0002-4674-7009
Türkiye
Abdulselam Ertaş
0000-0002-2193-8386
Türkiye
Mehmet Bona
0000-0003-1656-2641
Türkiye
Şevket Alp
0000-0002-9552-4848
Türkiye
Publication Date
November 2, 2026
Submission Date
October 12, 2026
Acceptance Date
October 29, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 4