Semi-preparative HPLC purification of δ-tocotrienol (δ-T3) from Elaeis guineensis Jacq. and Bixa orellana L. and evaluation of its in vitro anticancer activity in human A375 melanoma cells
Semi-preparative HPLC purification of δ-tocotrienol (δ-T3) from Elaeis guineensis Jacq. and Bixa orellana L. and evaluation of its in vitro anticancer activity in human A375 melanoma cells
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DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2017.1320793
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发表时间:
2018-01-01
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2.2
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Limonta, Patrizia
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Beretta, Giangiacomo;Gelmini, Fabrizio;Limonta, Patrizia
In this work, we report a rapid and convenient HPLC-UV-DAD method for the isolation of -T3 on semi-preparative scale from two different vitamin E rich processed, commercially available products obtained from the fruits of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. (oil palm) and from the seeds of Bixa orellanaL. (achiote tree). Chromatography was run using reverse phase (RP) C-18 columns and HPLC-grade acetonitrile as mobile phase. The purity of the isolated -T3, assessed by GC-MS and H-1 NMR was above 98%. The -T3 cytotoxic activity found in vitro against the proliferation of human A375 melanoma cells compared to that of the other -T3 free tocols mixture suggest its primary role in the experimental anticancer activity observed for palm oil derived products. Taken altogether, the results of this study highlight the importance of the application of suitable purification systems for the preparations of tocotrienols prior to their experimental or clinical testing.[GRAPHICS].