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Investigation of the Phytochemical Components and Antiepileptic Potential of Helichrysum pallasii (Sprengel) Ledeb. Through in vitro and in vivo Studies

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Investigation of the Phytochemical Components and Antiepileptic Potential of Helichrysum pallasii (Sprengel) Ledeb. Through in vitro and in vivo Studies

Abstract

This study investigated the bioactive components and in vitro and in vivo antiepileptic properties of the Helichrysum pallasii (Sprengel) Ledeb. species, which has long been used in traditional medicine in Eastern Anatolia. Pronounced antiepileptic properties of this plant were detected through in vitro antioxidant (ethanol and infusion=FCR: 112.0 and 60.0 mg GAE/gE; FRAP: 2687.5 and 1502.9 µmol Fe 2+ /gE; ORAC: 3200.7 and 2095.1 µmol Trolox Eq./gE; DPPH: IC50=440.5 and 661.0 µg ml-1; metal chelatin: IC50= 185.8 and 443.9 µg ml-1 respectively) and epilepsy-related enzyme Butyrylcholinesterase (IC50=374.5 and 817.9 µg ml-1 respectively), Acetylcholinesterase (IC50=242 and 682.0 µg ml-1 respectively) enzymes and GABA-T (IC50=350.3 and 676.4 µg ml-1 respectively) activity inhibition experiments and detailed in vivo investigations. In vivo, investigations included comparisons of the antiepileptic effects of three different dosages (60, 120, and 180 mg kg-1) of extract and infusion in a pentylenetetrazol kindling epilepsy model. It was found that the seizure scores were significantly reduced by both extracts, particularly at doses of 120 and 180 mg kg-1 (p<0.05). Biochemically, it was determined that malondialdehyde (MDA) levels increased in the PTZ group, whereas MDA levels significantly decreased in the plant extract-treated groups in a dose-dependent manner (p<0.05). Furthermore, it was shown that the groups administered plant extract (ethanol extract specifically) had statistically higher levels of nitric oxide and antioxidant parameters (CAT, SOD, and GSH-Px). Phytochemical studies demonstrated that plant extracts contained a high amount of phenolic compounds (caffeoylquinic acid and quercetin derivatives) and various volatile and fatty acid compounds. Our findings revealed that the ethanol extract, which was rich in bioactive compounds, exhibited strong antiepileptic effects both in vivo and in vitro, which is in line with the use of the H. pallasii species in traditional medicine. It is recommended that more detailed mechanistic studies be conducted on this subject in the future.

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Destekleyen Kurum

Van Yuzuncu Yil University Scientific Research Projects Council for providing financial assistance of the research

Proje Numarası

TSA-2017-6079

Etik Beyan

None of the authors has a commercial interest, financial interest, and/or other relationship with manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, laboratory supplies and/or medical devices or with commercial providers of medical services.

Teşekkür

The authors are grateful to the Van Yuzuncu Yil University Scientific Research Projects Council for providing financial assistance of the research (Project number: TSA-2017-6079).

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Bitki Biyokimyası , Farmasotik Botanik

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

18 Ekim 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Ocak 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

14 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

7 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 29 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Yunusoğlu, O., Mukemre, M., & Dalkılıç, R. S. (2026). Investigation of the Phytochemical Components and Antiepileptic Potential of Helichrysum pallasii (Sprengel) Ledeb. Through in vitro and in vivo Studies. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım ve Doğa Dergisi, 29(1), 15-39. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1676615

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