Exploring the Anticancer, Anti‐Inflammatory, and Antibiofilm Efficacy of Endemic Stachys longiflora : Insights into the Phytochemical Composition
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study investigates the phytochemical profile, antibiofilm, and anticancer properties of the endemic Stachys longiflora . Phytochemical analysis is performed using liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry, identifying 19 compounds, with verbascoside as the major component (12 290 ± 21 μg g −1 ). The anticancer activity of the extract is assessed on MCF‐7 breast cancer cells using the MTT assay. IC 50 value is determined to be 5 mg mL −1 . Oxidative stress parameters, including total oxidant and antioxidant status, along with inflammatory cytokine levels, are measured in cell lysates. The cytokines TNF‐α, TGF‐β, DEF‐β, and IL‐1β are found to be elevated in all treatment groups compared to the control. Antibiofilm activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 is evaluated using the MTT method and scanning electron microscopy. The minimum inhibitory concentration of the plant extract is determined to be 250 μg mL −1 . Biofilm inhibition and biofilm eradication increase in parallel with the concentration of the plant extract. At 2× MIC, biofilm inhibition and eradication are 74.37 ± 1.39% and 44.99 ± 1.03%, respectively. These findings highlight Stachys longiflora as a promising source of bioactive compounds with significant antibiofilm and anticancer properties.
Source: ChemistryOpen
Institution: Afyonkarahisar Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,790
Award: G1601713912
OpenAlex ID: W4412509102