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Plants, with their natural and nutritional properties, are also important sources of medicine. The study aimed to determine total phenolic, total flavonoid, total oxidant, total antioxidant, antiproliferative and antimicrobial activities of parts of the celery (Apium graveolens L.) plant. Samples of celery were gathered in Turkey and Iraq. Celery parts (leaves, tuber, and seed) were extracted with ethanol and methanol using the Soxhlet apparatus. Total phenolic (Folin-Ciocalteu reagent), total flavonoid (aluminum chloride assay), total antioxidant and total oxidant (Rel Assay kits) and antimicrobial (agar dilution method) activities of parts of the celery plant were determined. Using the MTT assay, the antiproliferative activity against the human lung cancer cell line A549 was ascertained. The study's findings indicate that, in terms of biological activity, plant samples obtained in Turkey exhibited higher levels of total oxidant activity than those collected in Iraq; additionally, the antiproliferative activity of the plants were observed to be dose dependent. Plant samples also demonstrated high levels of activity against Acinetobacter baumannii. In conclusion, it has been established that the celery plant possesses natural antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the current study was to explore the antifungal potential of celery seed essential oil (CSEO) in a nano-carrier system against Podosphaera fusca, the causal agent of cucumber powdery mildew. We assessed the physicochemical characterization of CSEO-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (CSEO-LCNPs) using dynamic light scattering, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The successful loading of various concentrations of CSEO into chitosan nanoparticles (1:0, 1:0.25, 1:0.5, 1:0.75, and 1:1) has been verified. The particles exhibited a spherical shape, with an average diameter of 113 nm, and a negatively charged surface with a zeta potential of -31.5 mV. The Korsmeyer-Peppas model well described the release behavior of CSEO from nanoparticles. Additionally, we examined the defense mechanism, as well as biochemical/molecular responses following foliar treatment with CSEO-LCNPs. In vivo, results revealed that CSEO-LCNPs foliar application on the cucumber seedlings inoculated with P. fusca significantly reduced the disease severity of powdery mildew. Treatment with CSEO-LCNPs led to an increase in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, chlorophyll concentration, enzyme activities, and gene transcriptions in inoculated cucumber seedlings. In our study, we observed a positive correlation between antioxidant compounds and the defense-associated enzymes as well as their corresponding gene expressions. Our study underscores the potential of CSEO-LCNPs as an eco-friendly and effective solution for managing cucumber powdery mildew.

Colitis is a growing gastrointestinal inflammation condition that affect individual all around the globe. No specific treatment for colitis condition is available at the moment and this disease can develop into colorectal cancer. Phytochemical in Apium graveolens (AG) are potential as anti-inflammation and antioxidant. This study aimed to investigate the potency of AG ethanolicextract (EES) in improving acetic acid (AA) - induced colitis in rats. Rats with colitis induced by acetic acid (4%) were treated with 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) as positive control, and several concentrations (100, 300, and 900 mg/kg) of EES. Colitis severity was determined by scoring of macroscopic condition including body weight, colon, and faeces condition. In addition, colon tissues conditions were observed with haematoxylin-eosin staining. Colon permeability is determined by measuring urine glucose level. The observation of the change in Enterobacteriaceae population is investigated using PCR. Apium graveolens ethanolic-extract shows highest improvement of colitis condition at concentration of 900 mg/kg, based on macroscopic observation and disease severity index. At this dose, no blood existed on the faeces and the faeces consistency is solid. Group receiving lower dose of EES still shows blood existence and less solid faeces. The EES dose dependently return the population of Enterobacteriaceae which increase upon AA treatment. Apium graveolens is potential to be use as preventive or treatment for colitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of essential oil extracted from celery (Apium graveolens) seeds (CSEO) for the control of powdery mildew of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) incited by Podosphaera fusca and to investigate the metabolic and genetic defense mechanisms triggered by the treatment with this essential oil in cucumber seedlings. The main compounds in the CSEO as determined by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis were d-limonene, 3-butyl phthalide, β-selinene, and mandelic acid. The treatment with CSEO led to an increase in the content of both chlorophyll and phenolic/flavonoid compounds in cucumber leaves. In greenhouse tests, the application of CSEO reduced by 60% the disease severity on leaves of cucumber plants and stimulated the activity of defense-related enzymes such as β-1,3-glucanase, chitinase, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, peroxidase, and polyphenol oxidase. Moreover, treatment with CSEO induced overexpression of β-1,3-glucanase, chitinase, and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase genes. A highly significant correlation was found between the β-1,3-glucanase, chitinase, and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase enzymatic activities and the relative expression of the corresponding encoding genes in both inoculated and non-inoculated cucumber seedlings treated with the essential oil. Overall, this study showed that CSEO is a promising eco-friendly candidate fungicide that can be exploited to control cucumber powdery mildew. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Inflammation can be induced by a variety of pathogenic causes that cause tissue damage, such as infection, tissue injury, or myocardial infarction. Apium graveolens belongs to family Apiaceae. Various parts of Apium graveolens are used in hepatic and spleen disorders, brain disorders, body pain, and sleep disturbances. The current research was based on the extraction, isolation, and testing of Apium graveolens for its anti-inflammatory activity in paw edoema brought on by carrageenan. Possible explanation: a reduction in inflammatory compounds. The fresh leaves of Apium Graveolens were collected from the Meerut region in Uttar Pradesh. It was washed, dried under shade, and sieved for making dust-free and kept at room temperature or shade. The leaves powder of Apium Graveolens were weighed and extracted through Soxhlet process using methanol and ethanol, separately. After phytochemical screening the extract was evaluated for anti-inflammatory activity in carrageenan induced paw edema in rats. Albino rats of either sex weighing 130-160g were obtained from the Animal House, Department of Pharmacy, IIMT University, Meerut (UP) India. All the rats were divided into 5 groups (n=6) i.e., group 1: given normal saline, group 2: given carrageenan (2%, intradermally); group 3: given carrageenan (2%) + indomethacin (10mg/kg, i. p.), group 4: given carrageenan (2%) + ethanolic leaves extract of Apium Graveolens (400mg/kg, p. o.) and group 5: given carrageenan (2%) + methanolic leaves extract of Apium Graveolens (400mg/kg, p. o.). In results, carrageenan (2%) + ELEAG (400mg/kg, p. o.) and carrageenan (2%) + MLEAG (400mg/kg, p. o.) administered rats showed %inhibition as 51% and 54%, respectively. In conclusion, both ethanolic and methanolic leaves extract of Apium Graveolens might be much significant in reducing the inflammation and edema. It suggests to elucidate and identify the active constituents that are backbone for the pharmacological efficacy and develop in desired dosage form to avail the highest potency or intrinsic activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Two species, namely, Apium graveolens Linn. and Trachyspermum roxburghianum (DC.) Craib., are being popularly known as 'Ajmoda' in India and 'celery' in english. both the species belong to the family Apiaceae. The plant specimens are mostly collected from wild sources by unskilled collectors on the basis of the local names, which leads to adulteration and substitution for genuine drugs. There is a chance of improper identification because of similar name. The seeds of these species are morphologically very similar and it is difficult to identify because of their smaller size. Therefore, this study aims to find out the detailed pharmacognostical evaluation to differentiate the seeds of the two species on the basis of microscopic characters, fluorescence analysis, physicochemical values and TLC fingerprint profile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In the realms of herbal pharmacology, the Apiaceae family has long held the torch, with parsley, coriander, and celery at the forefront. They have been extensively utilized in traditional therapies, including their use as aphrodisiacs. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the aphrodisiac potential of three Apiaceae plants: Petroselinum crispum, Coriandrum sativum, and Apium graveolens, both individually and in combination, to substantiate their traditional medicinal usage. Methods: The administration of extracts orally (at a dose of 250 mg/kg of body weight) was carried out daily for 15 days in various groups of male rats. To induce receptivity in female rats used for mating, hormonal treatment was employed. The study encompassed the assessment of general mating behavior, which was compared to that induced by the standard reference drug, sildenafil citrate. Additionally, hematological and biochemical assays were conducted. Results: The results of this study demonstrated that oral administration of the extracts at a dose of 250 mg/kg significantly heightened sexual activity in male rats. This was characterized by a substantial increase in parameters such as mounting frequency, erection frequency, ejaculation frequency, and copulatory rate, coupled with a noteworthy reduction in mounting latency, intromission latency, and latency time. However, when compared to the positive control group (sildenafil), the polyherbal formulation did not induce significant alterations in hematological parameters such as red blood cell count, white blood cell count, blood platelet count, and hemoglobin levels. Furthermore, the hepatic and renal markers in treated rats displayed no significant disturbances when administered with the individual extracts of the three Apiaceae plants or in combination, in comparison to the control group. The results also unveiled a substantial augmentation effect in blood testosterone levels following the individual administration of Apiaceae plant extracts when compared to the positive control group. The combined administration of these extracts at a dose of 250 mg/kg exhibited an even more pronounced effect in enhancing testosterone levels than administering the individual extracts. Conclusions: In conclusion, the polyherbal formulation comprising these Apiaceae plants demonstrated a substantial and sustained enhancement in the sexual activity of healthy male rats, without any discernible adverse effects. This suggests that the formulation maintains aphrodisiac properties, possibly attributed to its nerve-stimulating effects, thereby enhancing libido and potency. These findings not only support the traditional use of these herbs for their aphrodisiac properties but also propose potential applications for human use as a natural alternative for addressing male sexual disorders and as aphrodisiac agents.

Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) is affected by several plant diseases, such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii (Foa). Four Foa races have been found in the US. The goals of this study were to determine which races are present in Costa Rica and to quantify the tolerance of the imported commercial cultivars of celery produced in the country. Isolates from 125 symptomatic celery plants from three different geographical locations were analyzed, 65 of which were selected for phylogenetic analysis. All isolates presented a short sequence of five nucleotides that differentiates Foa race 3 in the IGS rDNA region. Three different haplotypes closely related to race 3 were found, which were highly virulent, produced great losses, and affected all cultivars (resistant to races 2 and 4) of imported commercial celery. Additionally, five different cultivars of celery were evaluated against seven pathogen isolates identified as race 3 in greenhouse conditions. Two of the cultivars showed significantly less chlorosis, wilting, mortality, and higher fresh weight. Most of the Foa isolates significantly increased chlorosis, wilting, and mortality compared to non-inoculated control. Celery producers in Costa Rica lack access to seeds resistant to the Foa race 3 present in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The genus Apium, belonging to the family Apiaceae, comprises roughly 20 species. Only two species, Apium graveolens and Apium leptophyllum, are available in China and are both rich in nutrients and have favorable medicinal properties. However, the lack of genomic data has severely constrained the study of genetics and evolution in Apium plants. In this study, Illumina NovaSeq 6000 and Nanopore sequencing platforms were employed to identify the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum. The complete lengths of the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum were 263,017 bp and 260,164 bp, respectively, and contained 39 and 36 protein-coding genes, five and six rRNA genes, and 19 and 20 tRNA genes. Consistent with most angiosperms, both A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum showed a preference for codons encoding leucine (Leu). In the mitochondrial genome of A. graveolens, 335 SSRs were detected, which is higher than the 196 SSRs found in the mitochondrial genome of A. leptophyllum. Studies have shown that the most common RNA editing type is C-to-U, but, in our study, both A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum exhibited the U-C editing type. Furthermore, the transfer of the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum into the chloroplast genomes revealed homologous sequences, accounting for 8.14% and 4.89% of the mitochondrial genome, respectively. Lastly, in comparing the mitochondrial genomes of 29 species, it was found that A. graveolens, A. leptophyllum, and Daucus carota form a sister group with a support rate of 100%. Overall, this investigation furnishes extensive insights into the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum, thereby enhancing comprehension of the traits and evolutionary patterns within the Apium genus. Additionally, it offers supplementary data for evolutionary and comparative genomic analyses of other species within the Apiaceae family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Celery (Apium graveolens) was shown to have beneficial effects on cardiometabolic factors in animal models. As the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) adversely affects cardiometabolic factors, we aimed to assess the effects of celery powder on glycemic and anthropometric indices, lipid profile, liver function, oxidative stress, and blood pressure of individuals with T2DM. In a pilot randomized, double‐blinded, placebo‐controlled clinical trial, 50 eligible adults with T2DM were randomly divided into two groups of intervention and control to consume either 750 mg of celery powder (obtained from fresh celery) or placebo along with a low‐calorie diet for 12 weeks, respectively. Dietary intake, physical activity, and cardiometabolic factors were assessed before and at the end of the study. Thirty‐six patients finished the study (18 in each group). Consumption of celery powder significantly reduced body fat percentage (p =.021). Between‐group analysis for changes in cardiometabolic factors did not show significant differences. Although malondialdehyde was reduced in the intervention group and increased in the control group, between‐group changes were not significant. Although the insulin‐level change was statistically insignificant, a clinical improvement was observed in the intervention group. A 750‐mg daily supplementation of celery powder for 12 weeks did not improve the cardiometabolic factors of patients with T2DM. Further studies are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BackgroundMembers of the F. oxysporium species complex (FOSC) in the f. sp. apii (Foa) are pathogenic on celery and those in f. sp. coriandrii (Foci) are pathogenic on coriander (=cilantro). Foci was first reported in California in 2005; a new and highly aggressive race 4 of Foa was observed in 2013 in California. Preliminary evidence indicated that Foa can also cause disease on coriander, albeit are less virulent than Foci. Comparative genomics was used to investigate the evolutionary relationships between Foa race 4, Foa race 3, and the Foci, which are all in FOSC Clade 2, and Foa race 2, which is in FOSC Clade 3.ResultsA phylogenetic analysis of 2718 single-copy conserved genes and mitochondrial DNA sequence indicated that Foa races 3 and 4 and the Foci are monophyletic within FOSC Clade 2; these strains also are in a single somatic compatibility group. However, in the accessory genomes, the Foci versus Foa races 3 and 4 differ in multiple contigs. Based on significantly increased expression of Foa race 4 genes in planta vs. in vitro, we identified 23 putative effectors and 13 possible pathogenicity factors. PCR primers for diagnosis of either Foa race 2 or 4 and the Foci were identified. Finally, mixtures of conidia that were pre-stained with different fluorochromes indicated that Foa race 4 formed conidial anastomosis tubes (CATs) with Foci. Foa race 4 and Foa race 2, which are in different somatic compatibility groups, did not form CATs with each other.ConclusionsThere was no evidence that Foa race 2 was involved in the recent evolution of Foa race 4; Foa race 2 and 4 are CAT-incompatible. Although Foa races 3 and 4 and the Foci are closely related, there is no evidence that either Foci contributed to the evolution of Foa race 4, or that Foa race 4 was the recent recipient of a multi-gene chromosomal segment from another strain. However, horizontal chromosome transfer could account for the major difference in the accessory genomes of Foa race 4 and the Foci and for their differences in host range.

Apium graveolens is an indigenous plant in the family Apiaceae, or Umbelliferae, that contains many active compounds. It has been used traditionally to treat arthritic conditions, gout, and urinary infections. The authors conducted a scoping review to assess the quality of available evidence on the overall effects of celery when treating neurological disorders. A systematic search was performed using predetermined keywords in selected electronic databases. The 26 articles included upon screening consisted of 19 in vivo studies, 1 published clinical trial, 4 in vitro studies and 2 studies comprising both in vivo and in vitro methods. A. graveolens and its bioactive phytoconstituent, 3-n-butylphthalide (NBP), have demonstrated their effect on neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke-related neurological complications, depression, diabetes-related neurological complications, and epilepsy. The safety findings were minimal, showing that NBP is safe for up to 18 weeks at 15 mg/kg in animal studies, while there were adverse effects (7%) reported when consuming NBP for 24 weeks at 600 mg daily in human trials. In conclusion, the safety of A. graveolens extract and NBP can be further investigated clinically on different neurological disorders based on their potential role in different targeted pathways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify main phytocompounds and to evaluate the antiproliferative effect of the ethanolic extract of Apium graveolens seeds. Materials and Methods: in vitro antiproliferative study of A. graveolens ethanolic extract was investigated against MCF-7 cells breast cancer cell lines using the MTT colorimetric assay. Further, the main bioactive components were elucidated by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Commercial mass spectral library was used for the depiction of individual phytocomponents. Results: Terpenes were the main compounds found in the ethanolic extract of seeds of A. graveolens. In antiproliferative assay, the ethanolic extract in analysis showed significant activity in the proposed conditions. About six components were identified through GC-MS. This study showed the presence of different phytocomponents like Oleanane-3, 16-diol, 13, 28-epoxy-, diacetate, (3.beta., 16.alpha.) [Triterpenes]; Bacchotricuneatin C [Diterpene Lactone]; Cyclopropa[5,6]cholestane, 3-ethoxy-3',6-dihydro-, (3.alpha.,5.alpha.,6.beta.) [Phytosterol]; Fumaric acid, decyl 3-pentyl ester; Anthra[2,3-d]-1,3-dioxole-5,10-dione, 3a,4,11,11a-tetrahydro -9-hydroxy-7-methoxy-2,2,3a-trimethyl-, cis-[Glycoside]; Olean-12-en-28-oic acid, 3.beta.-hydroxy-21-oxo-, methyl ester [Triterpenes]. Conclusion: In-vitro cytotoxic activity of the ethanolic extract of the plant seeds has been evaluated and showed significant anti-proliferative effect against MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines. The study represents the first report of these compounds from Apium graveolens seeds ethanolic extract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To evaluate the nitrogen and phosphorus requirements of Salicornia neei, Apium graveolens and Paspalum vaginatum for use in saline aquaponics, plants were hydroponically cultivated with distinct concentrations of sole and mixed nitrogen forms, under low and high phosphorus concentrations. The low nitrogen concentration (0.2 mg L− 1) caused inhibition of many growth parameters. All species can take up both nitrogen forms, but S. neei and A. graveolens prefer nitrate. The high ammonium concentration as the sole nitrogen form (10 mg L− 1) negatively affected S. neei and A. graveolens, and the toxicity may be explained by rhizosphere acidification, since the negative effect was relieved by increasing the nutrient solution pH. Paspalum vaginatum was not sensitive to the high ammonium concentration. Mixed nitrogen forms resulted in plentiful growth of all species, which increased markedly towards the nitrate rich treatment. High ammonium might be applied once the nitrate concentration is ≥ 10 mg L− 1. Phosphorus was not an issue but may limit S. neei and A. graveolens production under a highly nitrifying condition in the water, a common feature of intensive aquaculture systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Flavonoids, a group of natural substances, are found in flowers, fruits, roots and stems. These natural products are well known for their health-beneficial effects. Hence, isolation and purifying of flavonoids from the ingredients is worthwhile. Flavonoids are now considered indispensable in various nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medicinal and cosmetic applications. Apigenin, quercetin, and apigenin-7-O-glycoside have therapeutic properties that these two are in the flavonoid group. Objectives: In this study, apigenin, quercetin, and apigenin 7-O-glycoside were purified by column chromatography and identified by NMR and HPLC UV-visible techniques. Methods: Total extracts of three plants (Apium graveolens, Petroselinum crispum, Allium cepa) were divided into different solvent fractions. Column chromatography is used to purify these fractions. Finally, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and mass spectrometry techniques were used for identification. Also, the HPLC technique was used for identifying these compounds and standardized. Results: In the present work, apigenin was extracted from ethyl acetate fraction of Apium graveolens seeds. High purity of apigenin 7-O-glycoside isolated from the butanol fraction of Petroselinum crispum aerial parts. Also, ethyl acetate fraction isolated quercetin from the Allium cepa. Identification of the data obtained from 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR, which were proofed by comparison with the sources of purified compounds. Conclusion: The methods used in this research were able to produce these three compounds with a high percentage of purity to be used in industry as standards.Background: Flavonoids, a group of natural substances, are found in flowers, fruits, roots and stems. These natural products are well known for their health-beneficial effects. Hence, isolation and purifying of flavonoids from the ingredients is worthwhile. Flavonoids are now considered indispensable in various nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medicinal and cosmetic applications. Apigenin, quercetin, and apigenin-7-O-glycoside have therapeutic properties that these two are in the flavonoid group. Objectives: In this study, apigenin, quercetin, and apigenin 7-O-glycoside were purified by column chromatography and identified by NMR and HPLC UV-visible techniques. Methods: Total extracts of three plants (Apium graveolens, Petroselinum crispum, Allium cepa) were divided into different solvent fractions. Column chromatography is used to purify these fractions. Finally, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and mass spectrometry techniques were used for identification. Also, the HPLC technique was used for identifying these compounds and standardized. Results: In the present work, apigenin was extracted from ethyl acetate fraction of Apium graveolens seeds. High purity of apigenin 7-O-glycoside isolated from the butanol fraction of Petroselinum crispum aerial parts. Also, ethyl acetate fraction isolated quercetin from the Allium cepa. Identification of the data obtained from 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR, which were proofed by comparison with the sources of purified compounds. Conclusion: The methods used in this research were able to produce these three compounds with a high percentage of purity to be used in industry as standards.

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of essential oil extracted from celery (Apium graveolens) seeds (CSEO) for the control of powdery mildew of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) incited by Podosphaera fusca and to investigate the metabolic and genetic defense mechanisms triggered by the treatment with this essential oil in cucumber seedlings. The main compounds in the CSEO as determined by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis were d-limonene, 3-butyl phthalide, β-selinene, and mandelic acid. The treatment with CSEO led to an increase in the content of both chlorophyll and phenolic/flavonoid compounds in cucumber leaves. In greenhouse tests, the application of CSEO reduced by 60% the disease severity on leaves of cucumber plants and stimulated the activity of defense-related enzymes such as β-1,3-glucanase, chitinase, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, peroxidase, and polyphenol oxidase. Moreover, treatment with CSEO induced overexpression of β-1,3-glucanase, chitinase, and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase genes. A highly significant correlation was found between the β-1,3-glucanase, chitinase, and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase enzymatic activities and the relative expression of the corresponding encoding genes in both inoculated and non-inoculated cucumber seedlings treated with the essential oil. Overall, this study showed that CSEO is a promising eco-friendly candidate fungicide that can be exploited to control cucumber powdery mildew.

Celery has little genetic diversity and is highly susceptible to the new fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii (Foa) race 4. After screening an Apium graveolens germplasm collection for resistance to Foa race 4, we crossed celery cv. 'Challenger', which is Foa race 2‐resistant but Foa race 4‐susceptible and A. graveolens PI 181714, which is Foa races 2‐ and 4‐resistant but non‐celery type. After selfing F1s, we screened the F1S1 for race 4‐resistance and celery‐type and then selfed selected F1S1. Greenhouse and field trials indicate that three selected F1S2 families (76–8‐4, 76–8‐27 and 76–8‐36) are suitable as germplasm for celery breeders for resistance to Foa race 4. A F1S3 76–8–36‐124 is either fixed or nearly so for resistance to Foa races 4 and 2. Furthermore, quantitative PCR indicates that PI 181714 is resistant, rather than tolerant, to Foa races 4 and 2, and that this resistance has been introgressed into F1S3 76–8–36‐124. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) is affected by several plant diseases, such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii (Foa). Four Foa races have been found in the US. The goals of this study were to determine which races are present in Costa Rica and to quantify the tolerance of the imported commercial cultivars of celery produced in the country. Isolates from 125 symptomatic celery plants from three different geographical locations were analyzed, 65 of which were selected for phylogenetic analysis. All isolates presented a short sequence of five nucleotides that differentiates Foa race 3 in the IGS rDNA region. Three different haplotypes closely related to race 3 were found, which were highly virulent, produced great losses, and affected all cultivars (resistant to races 2 and 4) of imported commercial celery. Additionally, five different cultivars of celery were evaluated against seven pathogen isolates identified as race 3 in greenhouse conditions. Two of the cultivars showed significantly less chlorosis, wilting, mortality, and higher fresh weight. Most of the Foa isolates significantly increased chlorosis, wilting, and mortality compared to non-inoculated control. Celery producers in Costa Rica lack access to seeds resistant to the Foa race 3 present in the country.

The genus Apium, belonging to the family Apiaceae, comprises roughly 20 species. Only two species, Apium graveolens and Apium leptophyllum, are available in China and are both rich in nutrients and have favorable medicinal properties. However, the lack of genomic data has severely constrained the study of genetics and evolution in Apium plants. In this study, Illumina NovaSeq 6000 and Nanopore sequencing platforms were employed to identify the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum. The complete lengths of the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum were 263,017 bp and 260,164 bp, respectively, and contained 39 and 36 protein-coding genes, five and six rRNA genes, and 19 and 20 tRNA genes. Consistent with most angiosperms, both A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum showed a preference for codons encoding leucine (Leu). In the mitochondrial genome of A. graveolens, 335 SSRs were detected, which is higher than the 196 SSRs found in the mitochondrial genome of A. leptophyllum. Studies have shown that the most common RNA editing type is C-to-U, but, in our study, both A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum exhibited the U-C editing type. Furthermore, the transfer of the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum into the chloroplast genomes revealed homologous sequences, accounting for 8.14% and 4.89% of the mitochondrial genome, respectively. Lastly, in comparing the mitochondrial genomes of 29 species, it was found that A. graveolens, A. leptophyllum, and Daucus carota form a sister group with a support rate of 100%. Overall, this investigation furnishes extensive insights into the mitochondrial genomes of A. graveolens and A. leptophyllum, thereby enhancing comprehension of the traits and evolutionary patterns within the Apium genus. Additionally, it offers supplementary data for evolutionary and comparative genomic analyses of other species within the Apiaceae family.

Stress during Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affects the physiological and immunological response to women's reproductive health. Meanwhile, Apium graveolens and Eucalyptus globulus are immunomodulators related to women's reproductive health. This investigation had a goal to examine the effectiveness of A. graveolens and E. globulus towards the expression of Heat Shock Protein-70 (HSP70) as the primary biomarker of stress, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-a) as a proinflammatory protein, along with Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Growth Differentiation Factor 9 (GDF-9) as folliculogenesis markers. An experimental randomized controlled trial was utilized by using a pre-test and post-test control group design. Sixty women, who had stress based on DASS-21 questionnaire, were divided into two groups in Nusukan Health Center, Indonesia. The intervention group was orally administered with 300 mg A. graveolens capsules and E. globulus essential oil for 14 days, while the control group was given a placebo. Blood samples and stress levels were then evaluated before and after the intervention. No significant difference was found in the stress levels of the control and treatment groups at the pre-test. Meanwhile, the intervention group had the decreased HSP70, TNF-a, and stress levels (p<0.001). In contrast, increased LH and GDF-9 levels were displayed in the intervention group compared to the control group (p<0.001). These findings revealed that A. graveolens supplementation and E. globulus essential oil have the ability to decrease stress and are able to protect folliculogenesis markers on women's reproductive health due to stressful conditions during pandemic COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recently, water scarcity has been a substantial problem facing agriculture in Egypt, with a great impact on food security and hence makes it a challenge to satisfy food demand. An aquaponic system with minimum water needs is considered a substitute technique to meet the demand of food shortages. Celery ( Apium graveolens ) is a widely cultivated herb belonging to the family Apiaceae and widely consumed as a popular ingredient in a wide range of dishes and food recipes. A total of 13 phenolic metabolites were detected and quantified using HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Chlorogenic acid was detected as the most abundant phenolic compound accounting for 3471.58 mg kg -1 . Moreover, 65 volatile compounds belonging to 12 different classes were detected using GS-MS with an abundance of aromatic hydrocarbons at ca .68.15%. and the main constituents were 6-phenyltridecane, 6-phenyldodecane, and 5-phenylundecane at ca .6.78%, 6.62%, and 6.13% respectively. It is the first time to report metabolic profile in celery grown in an aquaponic system.

Apium graveolens is an indigenous plant in the family Apiaceae, or Umbelliferae, that contains many active compounds. It has been used traditionally to treat arthritic conditions, gout, and urinary infections. The authors conducted a scoping review to assess the quality of available evidence on the overall effects of celery when treating neurological disorders. A systematic search was performed using predetermined keywords in selected electronic databases. The 26 articles included upon screening consisted of 19 in vivo studies, 1 published clinical trial, 4 in vitro studies and 2 studies comprising both in vivo and in vitro methods. A. graveolens and its bioactive phytoconstituent, 3-n-butylphthalide (NBP), have demonstrated their effect on neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke-related neurological complications, depression, diabetes-related neurological complications, and epilepsy. The safety findings were minimal, showing that NBP is safe for up to 18 weeks at 15 mg/kg in animal studies, while there were adverse effects (7%) reported when consuming NBP for 24 weeks at 600 mg daily in human trials. In conclusion, the safety of A. graveolens extract and NBP can be further investigated clinically on different neurological disorders based on their potential role in different targeted pathways.

Essential oils (EOs) extracted from aromatic plants are a potential source of several bioactive compounds. In the present study, hydro-distillation of Apium graveolens essential oil (AG-EO) was carried out and its chemical constituents were analyzed using Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrometry (GC/MS) followed by examination of its antifungal, antioxidant, and cytotoxic potential against human breast cancer cells, MDA-MB-231. Analysis of EO resulted in the identification of nineteen (19) compounds majorly in 1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol (65.2%), 3-butyl phthalide (9.1%), limonene (6.4%), 1,1-dimethyl-1,2,3,5,7,8,9,9a-octahydro-benzocyclohepten-6-one (5.6%). Further, antifungal activity of A. graveolens EO (AG-EO) against three soil borne phytopathogenic fungal strains namely Fusarium oxysporum, Curvularia lunata, and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum showed significant mycelial growth inhibition at a concentration of 500 μg/mL with IC50 value ranging between 966-220.76 μg/mL. The antioxidant potential of EO was evaluated using dedicated spectrophotometric assays such as FRAP and DPPH. Results revealed the free radical scavenging potential of AG-EO with the value of 7.71±0.04 mM AAE/100g (for DPPH assay) and 8.31±0.03 mM AAE/100g (for FRAP assay). Additionally, the percentage of cell survival of MDA-MD-231 human breast cancer cells after treatment with EO was about 68% at 24h showing the cytotoxic effect of AG-EO against breast cancer cells whereas for non-malignant control HEK 293T cells it was about 83%. The present study indicated that the antioxidant, antifungal, and cytotoxic potential of AG-EO, a natural source of bioactive compounds, could be employed in the food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cosmetics industries. However, further evaluations on animal models and clinical studies are warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study is the first successful application of a nanomaterial-supported molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based electrochemical sensor for the sensitive and selective determination of apigenin (API), which is a naturally occurring product of the flavone class that is an aglycone of several glycosides. Secondary metabolites are biologically active substances produced by plants in response to various environmental factors. The levels of these compounds can vary depending on factors such as climate, soil conditions and the season in which the plants are grown. Therefore, the analysis of these compounds is essential to properly understand the biological effects of plant extracts and to ensure their safe use. To increase the glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface's active surface area and porosity, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were integrated into the MIP-based electrochemical sensor design. Tryptophan methacrylate (TrpMA) was selected as the functional monomer along with other MIP components such as 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA, basic monomer), 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone (initiator), and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA, crosslinking agent). The morphological and electrochemical characterizations of the developed API/ZnO NPs/TrpMA@MIP-GCE sensor were performed with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The indirect measurement approach via 5.0 mM [Fe(CN) 6 ]3–/4– solution was utilized to determine API in the linear range of 1.0x10−13 M − 1.0x10−12 M. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) for standard solutions were found to be 2.47x10−14 and 8.23x10−14 M, respectively. In addition, the extraction processes were carried out using ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and maceration (MCR) procedures. For Apium graveolens L., Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss and herbal supplement, the API recoveries varied from 98.79 % to 102.71 %, with average relative standard deviations (RSD) less than 2.25 % in all three cases. The sensor's successful performance in the presence of components with chemical structures similar to the API was also demonstrated, revealing its unique selectivity. [Display omitted] • Nanomaterial-supported MIP-based electrochemical sensor design for API. • Highly selective application in plant extracts (Celery and parsley). • Accurate determination of API in commercial herbal supplements. • Superior selectivity, rapid, and easy analysis compared to other studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fusarium oxysporum species complex (FOSC) isolates were obtained from celery with symptoms of Fusarium yellows between 1993 and 2013 primarily in California. Virulence tests and a two-gene dataset from 174 isolates indicated that virulent isolates collected before 2013 were a highly clonal population of F. oxysporum f. sp. apii race 2. In 2013, new highly virulent clonal isolates, designated race 4, were discovered in production fields in Camarillo, California. Long-read Illumina data were used to analyze 16 isolates: six race 2, one of each from races 1, 3, and 4, and seven genetically diverse FOSC that were isolated from symptomatic celery but are nonpathogenic on this host. Analyses of a 10-gene dataset comprising 38 kb indicated that F. oxysporum f. sp. apii is polyphyletic; race 2 is nested within clade 3, whereas the evolutionary origins of races 1, 3, and 4 are within clade 2. Based on 6,898 single nucleotide polymorphisms from the core FOSC genome, race 3 and the new highly virulent race 4 are highly similar with Nei's Da = 0.0019, suggesting that F. oxysporum f. sp. apii race 4 evolved from race 3. Next generation sequences were used to develop PCR primers that allow rapid diagnosis of races 2 and 4 in planta.

Abstract Objective: Apium graveolens L. (celery) seed has been used for hypertension treatment. To provide a pharmacological basis, the vasorelaxant effect of celery seed extract was investigated in isolated rat aorta. Materials and Methods: Wistar male rats (200-250 g) were divided into 15 groups (n=7 for each group). The vasorelaxant response of different concentrations of celery seed extract (0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/ml) on isolated aorta precontracted with phenylephrine (PE) or KCl was evaluated by organ bath technique. The role of endothelium, extracellular calcium influx, intracellular sources of calcium, and potassium channels in vasorelaxant effect of celery seed extract was investigated. Results: The extract showed a concentration-dependent relaxation in the isolated aorta contracted with PE and KCl that was endothelium-dependent at lower concentrations. Pretreatment of aortic rings with indomethacin or L-NAME, did not affect the vasorelaxation induced by celery seed extract. The extract inhibited KCl and PE-induced contractions in cumulative calcium concentrations as well as after incubation with diltiazem in denuded aortic rings of endothelium. The relaxation induced by celery seed extract was inhibited by 4-aminopyridine. Conclusion: This relaxation was mediated by inhibiting calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells. Also, voltage-dependent potassium channels were involved in inducing the vasorelaxant effect of celery seed extract.

The aim of this study is substantiation of expediency for processing waste products of root vegetables (Beta vulgaris, Daucus, Apium graveolens, Pastináca sátiva) into functional food additives. The structure of vegetable powders and their content of elements (in % on dry matter) has been analyzed in the article. Experimental samples were made from the main (edible) part of root vegetables and their peels. To make powders, at first chopped vegetables and their peels were dried in infrared dryers during 3 hours at a temperature of 45-50 °C to a mass moisture share of 8-10%. The dried particles were milled in a laboratory mill LZM-1 (shaft rotation speed 1047 rad/s) to a size providing full passage of the material through a sieve №015 (δ˃100). The structure of vegetable powders was studied by electron microscopy. It was found that all vegetable powders have a crystalline porous structure and, accordingly, hydrophilic properties which enable their use in food production as structure stabilizers, emulsifiers and moisture retainers. The study of the content of some minerals in the samples were performed using detector SEM and EDS based on a microscope. It was found that vegetable powders contain essential macro-elements (K, Na, Ca, P, Cl, S, N), irreplaceable micro-elements (Fe, Mg) and conditionally vital micro-element Si, which was found only in a powder made from Apium graveolens peels. The study showed that Beta vulgaris powders are rich in iron (2.16% is contained in edible root and 1.08% in the peel). The powder made from Daucus peel contains more potassium (31.38%) than the powder made from the main part of the vegetable (27.1%). Te powders made from Apium graveolens peels contain the highest amount of iron (5.49%) compared to other vegetable powders. The powder made from Pastináca sátiva peels is inferior to the main part of the vegetable by mass ratio of macro- and microelements. The only exceptions are calcium, which is found only in the peels (6.12%) and iron (1.27% against 0.6% in the main part of the vegetable). Pastináca sátiva peel contains the highest amount of magnesium (0.87%) compared to other root vegetables. These results affirm the expediency of processing root vegetable waste (Beta vulgaris, Daucus, Apium graveolens, Pastináca sátiva) into food additives for functional purposes.

Ascorbic acid (AsA) is an important nutrient in celery, the conversion of D-mannose-1-P to GDP-D-mannose catalyzed by GDP-D-mannose pyrophosphorylase (GMPase) represents the first committed step in the biosynthesis of AsA. To clarify the function of the AgGMP gene of celery, the AgGMP gene was cloned from celery cv. 'Jinnan Shiqin'. It contains an open reading frame (ORF) with the length of 1,086 bp, encoding 361 amino acids. AgGMP protein was highly conserved among different plant species. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated that the GMP proteins from celery and carrot belonged to the same branch. AgGMP protein was mainly composed of three a-helixes and certain random coils. No signal peptide was found in the AgGMP protein. The subcellular localization indicated that the AgGMP protein was located in the cytoplasm. The relative expression levels of AgGMP in 'Jinnan Shiqin' were significantly up-regulated at 2 h and 4 h under drought stress treatments. AsA contents in transgenic Arabidopsis lines hosting AgGMP gene were higher than that in wild type plants, and the root lengths were also longer in the MS medium containing 300 mM mannitol. The present study provides useful evidence for the functional involvement of AgGMP in regulating AsA accumulation and response to drought stress in celery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A natural compound of marine herbal origin has been used in Persian Traditional Medicine to relieve some symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The present study investigated the antiinflammatory effects of a patented extracts of the traditional receipt (MS14). In this preliminary experiment, we used seven groups of six rats: the control group received vehicle, the two positive control groups were treated with either sodium salicylate (300 mg/kg) intraperitoneal (i.p.) or methyl prednisolon (MPN 10 mg/kg) i.p., while the test groups were treated with a solution centrifuged MS14 (SANT 100 mg/kg) and suspension of MS14 (SUSP 100, 150, 300 mg/kg) i.p. After thirty minutes, paw volume was measured by plethysmometer and immediately formalin solution was injected subcutaneously into the hind paw and after an hour, inflamed paw volume was measured. In days 2-8, the inflamed paw volume was measured and immediately drugs were injected i.p. The anti-inflammatory effect of MPN was significant only on days 5 and 6. The anti-inflammatory effect of SS was significant only on the 6th day, while the anti-inflammatory effect of SANT MS14 (100 mg/kg) was also significant only on the 6th day. SUSP MS14 (150 mg/kg) significantly reduced edema from second to 6th day. Intra-peritoneal injection of SUSP MS14 with 300 mg/kg was toxic, so excluded from the study. This research indicates that the MS14 possesses an anti-inflammatory effect after intra-peritoneal administration. Comparative anti-inflammatory effects of MS14 with Glucocorticoids in this study, may justify a possible mechanism for its action in multiple sclerosis, if further studies will provid strong statistically confirmatory effects in animals and safety human trials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Members of the F. oxysporium species complex (FOSC) in the f. sp. apii (Foa) are pathogenic on celery and those in f. sp. coriandrii (Foci) are pathogenic on coriander (=cilantro). Foci was first reported in California in 2005; a new and highly aggressive race 4 of Foa was observed in 2013 in California. Preliminary evidence indicated that Foa can also cause disease on coriander, albeit are less virulent than Foci. Comparative genomics was used to investigate the evolutionary relationships between Foa race 4, Foa race 3, and the Foci, which are all in FOSC Clade 2, and Foa race 2, which is in FOSC Clade 3. Results A phylogenetic analysis of 2718 single-copy conserved genes and mitochondrial DNA sequence indicated that Foa races 3 and 4 and the Foci are monophyletic within FOSC Clade 2; these strains also are in a single somatic compatibility group. However, in the accessory genomes, the Foci versus Foa races 3 and 4 differ in multiple contigs. Based on significantly increased expression of Foa race 4 genes in planta vs. in vitro, we identified 23 putative effectors and 13 possible pathogenicity factors. PCR primers for diagnosis of either Foa race 2 or 4 and the Foci were identified. Finally, mixtures of conidia that were pre-stained with different fluorochromes indicated that Foa race 4 formed conidial anastomosis tubes (CATs) with Foci. Foa race 4 and Foa race 2, which are in different somatic compatibility groups, did not form CATs with each other. Conclusions There was no evidence that Foa race 2 was involved in the recent evolution of Foa race 4; Foa race 2 and 4 are CAT-incompatible. Although Foa races 3 and 4 and the Foci are closely related, there is no evidence that either Foci contributed to the evolution of Foa race 4, or that Foa race 4 was the recent recipient of a multi-gene chromosomal segment from another strain. However, horizontal chromosome transfer could account for the major difference in the accessory genomes of Foa race 4 and the Foci and for their differences in host range.

The integration of nanotechnology with herbal medicines overcomes the limitations of herbal therapy and offers desirable bioactivity. Thus, this study was aimed at synthesizing Apium graveolens-gold nanoparticles (AG-AuNPs) and exploring their impact on the glucose utilization pattern of the isolated rat hemidiaphragm. The AG-AuNPs appeared in cherry red color and showed a plasmonic peak at 534nm. The bio-reduced AG-AuNPs appeared as spherical shapes with varying sizes of about 4–15 nm. It also depicted the zeta potential of -19.5 mV, face-centered cubic crystalline nature, stretching vibrations for different functionalities, and in vitro stability during various characterization studies. The AG-AuNPs showed non-cytotoxicity and promoted cellular glucose uptake on their exposure to the cell line and the diaphragm, respectively. Moreover, the identified flavonoids and polyphenols of AG depicted in silico interactions with the insulin signaling molecule. The observed results suggest that the interacting ability of AG-AuNPs with the insulin signaling molecule can promote the glucose uptake efficiency of the diaphragm.

The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of methanolic extract of celery herb Apium graveolens in blood glucose level of the laboratory rats. 300mg/kg of plant extract was detected. The blood glucose level was measured after 3, 6 hrs. for the extract and glibenclamide drug treatment. The result showed that both the extract and glibenclamide had hypoglycemic activity compared with control group. The result showed that there is significant hypoglycemic activity for celery extract and glibenclamid drug specially after 6hrs of the treatment.

Background and Aim: One of the complications of diabetes mellitus is diabetic ulcer. Diabetic ulcer is commonly infected by infectious agents, especially methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This study aimed to evaluate the potential effects of alcoholic extracts of Aloe vera, Apium graveolens, and Sauropus androgynus on promoting wound healing in a diabetic wound infected with MRSA. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats (6 months old, weighing 250-300 g) were injected with 65 mg/kg body weight of streptozotocin to induce diabetes. On day 7, the backs of the rats were shaved, and two circular wounds (4 mm in diameter) were created on their back, which were infected with MRSA. The rats were divided into six groups: Group I = control, Group II = treated with cream base without extract, Group III = treated with 2% A. vera cream, Group IV = treated with 2% A. graveolens cream, Group V = treated with 2% S. androgynus cream, and Group VI = treated with 2% A. vera + 2% A. graveolens + 2% S. androgynus cream. The wounds were treated twice a day for 14 days. The data were collected on days 7 and 14. Results: The results showed that all three herbal extracts and their combination decreased wound area and percentage of the wound, increased tensile strength of skin, collagen deposition, vascular endothelial growth factor expression, and skin thickness, and depressed the C-reactive protein profile and cyclooxygenase-2 expression. Conclusion: A. vera, A. graveolens, and S. androgynus creams can be used as herbal therapies against diabetic wounds infected with MRSA, both as a single and combination treatment.

Qurs Afsanteen Saghir is a polyherbal Unani formulation in the form of tablet. This formulation consists of multiple medicinal plants like Afsanteen (Artemisia absinthium L.), Badam Talkh (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.Webb), Asaroon (Asarum europaeum L.), Anisoon (Pimpinella anisum L.) and Tukhm-e-Karafs (Apium graveolens L.). The clinical adult dose of study drug is 3.5 –7 g per day as mentioned in Unani literature. The present study evaluated the antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of Qurs Afsanteen Saghir using different animal models. Antipyretic activity was measured using yeast-induced pyrexia model in rats at 360 and 720 mg/kg bw dose of test drug and paracetamol (70 mg/kg bw p.o.) as standard control. Analgesic effect was evaluated using acetic acid-induced writhing test in mice using test drug at dose 720 and 1440 mg/kg bw and diclofenac sodium (15 mg/kg bw p.o.) as standard control. Eddy’s hot plate test was conducted in rats using test drug at the dose of 360 and 720 mg/kg bw and buprenorphine (0.10 mg/kg s.q.) as standard control. Anti-inflammatory activity was assessed by carrageenan-induced paw edema model in rats with the dose of 360 and 720 mg/kg of test drug and Indomethacin (10 mg/kg p.o.) as standard control. The study drug significantly reduced the temperature and pain at both dose levels in a time-dependent manner as compared to normal control. However, the reduction of inflammation was observed at low dose (360 mg/kg bw) only after 3 hours of carrageenan administration. These findings indicated that tested drug showed potential activity as antipyretic and analgesic; whereas the drug may not be considered quite effective as an anti-inflammatory agents.

The aim of this study is substantiation of expediency for processing waste products of root vegetables (Beta vulgaris, Daucus, Apium graveolens, Pastináca sátiva) into functional food additives. The structure of vegetable powders and their content of elements (in % on dry matter) has been analyzed in the article. Experimental samples were made from the main (edible) part of root vegetables and their peels. To make powders, at first chopped vegetables and their peels were dried in infrared dryers during 3 hours at a temperature of 45–50°C to a mass moisture share of 8–10%. The dried particles were milled in a laboratory mill LZM-1 (shaft rotation speed 1047 rad/s) to a size providing full passage of the material through a sieve №015 (δ˃100). The structure of vegetable powders was studied by electron microscopy. It was found that all vegetable powders have a crystalline porous structure and, accordingly, hydrophilic properties which enable their use in food production as structure stabilizers, emulsifiers and moisture retainers. The study of the content of some minerals in the samples were performed using detector SEM and EDS based on a microscope. It was found that vegetable powders contain essential macro-elements (K, Na, Ca, P, Cl, S, N), irreplaceable micro-elements (Fe, Mg) and conditionally vital microelement Si, which was found only in a powder made from Apium graveolens peels. The study showed that Beta vulgaris powders are rich in iron (2.16% is contained in edible root and 1.08% in the peel). The powder made from Daucus peel contains more potassium (31.38%) than the powder made from the main part of the vegetable (27.1%). Te powders made from Apium graveolens peels contain the highest amount of iron (5.49%) compared to other vegetable powders. The powder made from Pastináca sátiva peels is inferior to the main part of the vegetable by mass ratio of macro- and microelements. The only exceptions are calcium, which is found only in the peels (6.12%) and iron (1.27% against 0.6% in the main part of the vegetable). Pastináca sátiva peel contains the highest amount of magnesium (0.87%) compared to other root vegetables. These results affirm the expediency of processing root vegetable waste (Beta vulgaris, Daucus, Apium graveolens, Pastináca sátiva) into food additives for functional purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A natural compound of marine herbal origin has been used in Persian Traditional Medicine to relieve some symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The present study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of a patented extracts of the traditional receipt (MS14). In this preliminary experiment, we used seven groups of six rats: the control group received vehicle, the two positive control groups were treated with either sodium salicylate (300 mg/kg) intraperitoneal (i.p.) or methyl prednisolon (MPN 10 mg/kg) i.p., while the test groups were treated with a solution centrifuged MS14 (SANT 100 mg/kg) and suspension of MS14 (SUSP 100, 150, 300 mg/kg) i.p. After thirty minutes, paw volume was measured by plethysmometer and immediately formalin solution was injected subcutaneously into the hind paw and after an hour, inflamed paw volume was measured. In days 2-8, the inflamed paw volume was measured and immediately drugs were injected i.p. The anti-inflammatory effect of MPN was significant only on days 5 and 6. The anti-inflammatory effect of SS was significant only on the 6th day, while the anti-inflammatory effect of SANT MS14 (100 mg/kg) was also significant only on the 6th day. SUSP MS14 (150 mg/kg) significantly reduced edema from second to 6th day. Intra-peritoneal injection of SUSP MS14 with 300 mg/kg was toxic, so excluded from the study. This research indicates that the MS14 possesses an anti-inflammatory effect after intra-peritoneal administration. Comparative anti-inflammatory effects of MS14 with Glucocorticoids in this study, may justify a possible mechanism for its action in multiple sclerosis, if further studies will provid strong statistically confirmatory effects in animals and safety human trials.

Wetland areas in Indonesia cover more than 33,3 million hectares, and slightly less than 40 % is inland swamp. During the rainy season, for up to 9 months annually, the wetlands are flooded, and no conventional agricultural activities can be done by local farmers. However, this condition can be seen as an opportunity to employ floating culture system. The objective of this research was to evaluate responses of leaf celery to floating culture system with different depths of water-substrate interface and NPKfertilizer application. The results of this study indicated that the depth of water-substrate interface (WSI) should be maintained between 1 to 3 cm. At less than 1 cm, continuous contact between the water surface and the bottom part of the substrate cannot be ensured; meanwhile, aerobic substrate volume was reduced and caused significant effects on growth and yield in celery plants if WSI was deeper than 3 cm. Moreover, the effectiveness of NPK-fertilizer application was weakened if the depth of WSI was at 6 cm. Fresh leaf yield in celery plants harvested at 45 days after transplanting (DAT) can be predicted as early as 3 weeks earlier using the midrib length of the largest leaf or plant height as a predictor measured at 26 DAT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stress, obesity, hormonal changes, and aging have been connected to cellulite aggravation resulting in skin dimpled appearance, a very common painless skin disorder with a female preponderance. Several Apiaceae plants have been traditionally used for cosmetic applications. However, their screening for anti-cellulite potential has not been deeply investigated. In this work, UPLC-HRMS/MS coupled with molecular networking was employed to glean a holistic overview of the chemodiversity of the metabolome of nine Apiaceae fruits. Additionally, the extracts were screened for in vitro antioxidant and anti-cellulite activities. Apium graveolens and Petroselinum crispum revealed excellent free radical scavenging activity, remarkably increased lipolysis, and decreased adipogenesis. Furthermore, apigenin and its glycosides were identified to be the major components in both extracts, which might be responsible for the antioxidant activity and anti-cellulite potential. Conclusively, these results signify the potent antioxidant and anti-cellulite properties of A. graveolens and P. crispum fruit extracts, holding potential for the development of plant derived products for cellulite management. [Display omitted] • UPLC-HRMS/MS was employed for a holistic overview of the metabolome diversity of 9 Apiaceae fruits. • Aided with molecular networks, 260 metabolites were annotated. • The extracts were tested for their in vitro antioxidant and anticellulite potential. • Apium graveolens and Petroselinium crispum showed potent antioxidant and anticellulite activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and objectives: Pain is an unpleasant feeling which affects the quality of life and relieving from pain is an important goal in many treatment protocols. Apium graveolens L. (celery) has been considered as sedative, analgesic, carminative, antispasmodic and diuretic in Iranian traditional medicine. The aim of present study was to evaluate the anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effect of celery root in mice. Method: Repeated maceration was employed as extraction method. Hot plate and acetic acid writhing test were conducted to assess analgesic effect of celery root. The extract was also evaluated for anti-inflammatory probable effect by formalin induced ear edema and xylene induced paw edema tests. Results: Total flavonoid content determined by aluminum chloride colorimetric method was 0.0625 mg quercetin/g extract. No significant difference was observed between the positive control group which received morphine and test group in hot plate test and the most effective dose of celery root extract was 200 mg/kg, while the frequency of writhings was significantly different in all test groups in comparison with control group (p value< 0.05), the extract (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg) significantly suppressed inflammation in formalin induced edema assay, 60 and 120 min after injection. The results of xylene test also demonstrated notable antiedematogenic effect in applying 200 and 400 mg/kg of extract. Conclusion: Celery root has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects which might be related to the flavonoids and resins present in the species.

Abstract Background Collenchyma cells occur widely in eudicotyledons and provide mechanical support for growing organs. At maturity, the cells are elongated and have thick, non-lignified walls, which in celery contain cellulose and pectic polysaccharides, together with xyloglucans and heteroxylans and heteromannans. A previous study suggested that at least some of the collenchyma cell wall in celery is laid down after expansion has stopped and is thus secondary. In the present study, we re-examined this. We used chemical analysis and immunomicroscopy to determine changes in the polysaccharide compositions of these walls during development. Additionally, solid-state NMR spectroscopy was used to examine changes in polysaccharide mobilities during development. Results We showed the collenchyma walls are deposited only during cell expansion, i.e. they are primary walls. During cell-wall development, analytical and immunomicroscopy studies showed that within the pectic polysaccharides there were no overall changes in the proportions of homogalacturonans, but there was a decrease in their methyl esterification. There was also a decrease in the proportions of the (1 → 5)-α-l-arabinan and (1 → 4)-β-d-galactan side chains of rhamnogalacturonan I. The proportions of cellulose increased, and to a lesser extent those of xyloglucans and heteroxylans. Immunomicroscopy showed the homogalacturonans occurred throughout the walls and were most abundant in the middle lamellae and middle lamella junctions. Although the (1 → 4)-β-d-galactans occurred only in the rest of the walls, some of the (1 → 5)-α-l-arabinans also occurred in the middle lamellae and middle lamella junctions. During development, the location of the xyloglucans changed, being confined to the middle lamellae and middle lamella junctions early on, but later occurred throughout the walls. The location of the heteroxylans also changed, occurring mostly in the outer walls in young cells, but were more widely distributed in mature cells. Solid-state NMR spectroscopy showed that particularly cellulose, but also homogalacturonans, decreased in mobility during development. Conclusions Our studies showed that celery collenchyma cell walls are primary and that during their development the polysaccharides undergo dynamic changes. Changes in the mobilities of cellulose and homogalacturonans were consistent with the cell walls becoming stiffer as expansion ceases.

BACKGROUND: Stroke is a neurological disease caused by a sudden disturbance of cerebral blood flow to the brain, leading to loss of brain function. Recently, accumulating lines of evidence have suggested that dietary enrichment with nutritional antioxidants could reduce brain damage and improve cognitive function. In this study, we investigated the possible protective effects of Apium graveolens, a medicinal plant with putative neuroprotective activity, against oxidative‐stress‐related brain damage and brain damage due to inflammation induced by focal cerebral ischemia. METHODS: Male adult Wistar rats were administered with an extract of A. graveolens orally 14 days before permanent occlusion of their right middle cerebral artery. The brain infarct volumes of rats in each group were determined by 2,3,5‐triphenyltetrazolium chloride staining, and the density of neurons in the cortex and hippocampus of rats was determined by cresyl violet staining. The levels of malondialdehyde, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus of the rats were also quantified at the end of the study period. RESULTS: Our results show that A. graveolens extract significantly decreased infarct volume and improved neuronal density in the cortex and hippocampus of rats receiving A. graveolens extract compared with those rats receiving no treatment. This neuroprotective effect was found to occur partly due to antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and anti‐apoptotic effects. CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrates that A. graveolens helps to reduce the severity of cognitive damage caused by focal cerebral ischemia. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Apium graveolens or celery belongs to the Apiaceae family. Celery is a branched biennial plant, has thick dense branches and stems, and can grow up to 1 m. The leaves are triangular, diamond, or spear-shaped and are about 5-50 mm long. Celery comes from swamps and wild plants that are widespread in Asia and Europe. The seeds, leaves, and stems of celery can be used to treat a variety of ailments. The results of phytochemical analysis showed that celery contains fatty acids, sesquiterpenes alcohol, and essential oils, other active compounds. The results of the nutritional analysis showed that celery contains vitamin C, beta carotene, fat, protein, and several minerals. Previous pharmacological studies have shown that celery has antimicrobial, antiparasitic, cardioprotective, gastroprotective, neuroprotective, hypolipidemic, cytotoxic, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and anti-infertility activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Apium graveolens L. (celery) seed has been used for hypertension treatment. To provide a pharmacological basis, the vasorelaxant effect of celery seed extract was investigated in isolated rat aorta. Materials and Methods: Wistar male rats (200-250 g) were divided into 15 groups (n=7 for each group). The vasorelaxant response of different concentrations of celery seed extract (0.05, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1, and 2 mg/ml) on isolated aorta precontracted with phenylephrine (PE) or KCl was evaluated by organ bath technique. The role of endothelium, extracellular calcium influx, intracellular sources of calcium, and potassium channels in vasorelaxant effect of celery seed extract was investigated. Results: The extract showed a concentration-dependent relaxation in the isolated aorta contracted with PE and KCl that was endothelium-dependent at lower concentrations. Pretreatment of aortic rings with indomethacin or L-NAME, did not affect the vasorelaxation induced by celery seed extract. The extract inhibited KCl and PE-induced contractions in cumulative calcium concentrations as well as after incubation with diltiazem in denuded aortic rings of endothelium. The relaxation induced by celery seed extract was inhibited by 4-aminopyridine. Conclusion: This relaxation was mediated by inhibiting calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells. Also, voltage-dependent potassium channels were involved in inducing the vasorelaxant effect of celery seed extract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Many herbal antimicrobials have been developed to treat various diseases. Celery (Apium graveolens) has antibacterial potential because it contains flavonoids, saponins, and tannins The purpose of the current research was to determine the extract celery potential as an agent of antibacterial Staphylococcus sp. Methods: This research was conducted by two methods, namely the well diffusion test and the dilution test. The parameters measured for the well diffusion test were the diameter of the inhibition zone, and for the dilution test with Total Plate Count (TPC), for the determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concenntration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC). The inhibition zone diameter data were analyzed statistically using SPSS 20.0, while the dilution test data were analyzed descriptively. Results: The results of the well diffusion test showed that the concentration of celery extract affected inhibiting bacterial growth at all concentrations. The highest value of the inhibition zone diameter of celery extract was found at a concentration of 100%, for Staphylococcus aureus there (11.67 ± 0.57 mm), and Staphylococcus epidermidis (11.67 ± 0.57mm). The MIC value of celery extract on the Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis growth was at 25 %. Meanwhile, the MBC could not be found because at the highest concentration of the extract there was still bacterial growth. Conclusion: In general, celery extract (Apium graveolens) had an effect in impeding the Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Many herbal antimicrobials have been developed to treat various diseases. Celery (Apium graveolenS) has antibacterial potential because it contains flavonoids, saponins, and tannins The purpose of the current research was to determine the extract celery potential as an agent of antibacterial Staphylococcus sp. Methods: This research was conducted by two methods, namely the well diffusion test and the dilution test. The parameters measured for the well diffusion test were the diameter of the inhibition zone, and for the dilution test with Total Plate Count (TPC), for the determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concenntration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC). The inhibition zone diameter data were analyzed statistically using SPSS 20.0, while the dilution test data were analyzed descriptively. Results: The results of the well diffusion test showed that the concentration of celery extract affected inhibiting bacterial growth at all concentrations. The highest value of the inhibition zone diameter of celery extract was found at a concentration of 100%, for Staphylococcus aureus there (11.67 ± 0.57 mm), and Staphylococcus epidermidis (11.67 ± 0.57mm). The MIC value of celery extract on the Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis growth was at 25 %. Meanwhile, the MBC could not be found because at the highest concentration of the extract there was still bacterial growth. Conclusion: In general, celery extract (Apium graveolens) had an effect in impeding the Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Medicinal plant extracts are increasingly considered a major source of innovative medications and healthcare products. This study focused on preparing a polyphenol enriched water extract of Egyptian celery “Apium graveolens L., Apiaceae” aerial parts (TAE) in an endeavor to accentuate its antioxidant capacity as well as its antimicrobial activity. (TAE) of celery was partitioned against different organic solvents to yield dichloromethane (DCM), ethyl acetate (EAC), and butanol (BUOH) fractions. (TAE) and the organic fractions thereof besides the remaining mother liquor (ML) were all screened for their antioxidant capacity using various protocols viz. monitoring the reducing amplitudes for ferric ions (FRAP), and radical scavenging potentials of oxygen (ORAC), 2,2’-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), and metal chelation assays. The examination procedure revealed both (TAE) extract and (DCM) fraction, to pertain the highest antioxidant potentials, where the IC50 of the (TAE) using ABTS and metal chelation assays were ca. 34.52 ± 3.25 and 246.6 ± 5.78 µg/mL, respectively. The (DCM) fraction recorded effective results using the FRAP, ORAC, and DPPH assays ca. 233.47 ± 15.14 and 1076 ± 25.73 μM Trolox equivalents/mg sample and an IC50 474.4 ± 19.8 µg/mL, respectively. Additionally, both (TAE) and (DCM) fraction exerted antimicrobial activities recording inhibition zones (mm) (13.4 ± 1.5) and (12.0 ± 1.0) against Staphylococcus aureus and (11.0 ± 1.2) and (10.0 ± 1.3) against Escherichia coli, respectively, with no anti-fungal activity. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of (TAE) and (DCM) fraction were 1250 and 2500 µg/mL, respectively. UPLC/ESI/TOF-MS unveiled the chemical profile of both (TAE) and (DCM) fraction to encompass a myriad of active polyphenolic constituents including phenylpropanoids, coumarins, apigenin, luteolin, and chrysoeriol conjugates.

Cervicitis is an inflammatory condition of the cervix associated with upper genital tract infection and reproductive complications. Therapy for cervicitis in conventional system is the use of antibiotics and antifungal therapies and surgical interventions, none of these treatments provides the definite efficacy in spite of high cost and side effect. So there is a need for alternate therapy which is safe, effective, easily available and free from side effects. Our study focuses on medicinal plants mentioned in main Iranian Traditional Medicine reference books. Medicinal plants mentioned in Iranian Traditional Medicine for treatment of Cervicitis were elicited and searched in electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Science direct and Google Scholar to find studies that confirmed their efficacy. The findings included 311plants(Which are mentioned below) belonging to 21 families, research findings showed that these plants that have mentioned in the Iranian Traditional Medicine resources can contribute to the recovery and treatment of cervicitis through anti- inflammatory, anti- oxidant, anti- bacterial and anti- fungal, wound healing and analgesic effects. Finding the medicinal plants effective on cervicitis based on ITM could suggest a better strategy for relieving and management cervicitis symptoms especially in recurrent or persistent condition. In following step effect of selected plants were investigated. Results are confirmed the effect of Lawsonia inermis on treating Cervicitis which is currently in progress (Zareshahi et al. 2018).