Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the typical source of fats in the Mediterranean diet. While fatty acids are essential for the EVOO nutraceutical properties, multiple biological activities are also due to the presence of polyphenols. In this work, autochthonous Tuscany EVOOs were chemically characterized and selected EVOO samples were extracted to obtain hydroalcoholic phytocomplexes, which were assayed to establish their anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant properties. The polar extracts were characterized via 1H-NMR and UHPLC-HRMS to investigate the chemical composition and assayed in CaCo-2 cells exposed to glucose oxidase or rat aorta rings contracted by phenylephrine. Apigenin and luteolin were found as representative flavones; other components were pinoresinol, ligstroside, and oleuropein. The extracts showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties via modulation of NF-κB and Nrf2 pathways, respectively, and good vasorelaxant activity, both in the presence and absence of an intact endothelium. In conclusion, this study evaluated the nutraceutical properties of autochthonous Tuscany EVOO cv., which showed promising anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant effects.

Pozzetti, L.; Ferrara, F.; Marotta, L.; Gemma, S.; Butini, S.; Benedusi, M.; Fusi, F.; Ahmed, A.; Pomponi, S.; Ferrari, S.; Perini, M.; Ramunno, A.; Pepe, G.; Campiglia, P.; Valacchi, G.; Carullo, G.; Campiani, G. (2022-02-22). Extra virgin olive oil extracts of indigenous Southern Tuscany cultivar act as anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant nutraceuticals. ANTIOXIDANTS, 11 (3): 437. doi: 10.3390/antiox11030437 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/76881

Extra virgin olive oil extracts of indigenous Southern Tuscany cultivar act as anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant nutraceuticals

Perini, Matteo;
2022-02-22

Abstract

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the typical source of fats in the Mediterranean diet. While fatty acids are essential for the EVOO nutraceutical properties, multiple biological activities are also due to the presence of polyphenols. In this work, autochthonous Tuscany EVOOs were chemically characterized and selected EVOO samples were extracted to obtain hydroalcoholic phytocomplexes, which were assayed to establish their anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant properties. The polar extracts were characterized via 1H-NMR and UHPLC-HRMS to investigate the chemical composition and assayed in CaCo-2 cells exposed to glucose oxidase or rat aorta rings contracted by phenylephrine. Apigenin and luteolin were found as representative flavones; other components were pinoresinol, ligstroside, and oleuropein. The extracts showed anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties via modulation of NF-κB and Nrf2 pathways, respectively, and good vasorelaxant activity, both in the presence and absence of an intact endothelium. In conclusion, this study evaluated the nutraceutical properties of autochthonous Tuscany EVOO cv., which showed promising anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant effects.
CaCo-2 cells
NF-κB
Nrf2
Food origin
Luteolin
Oleuropein
Olive oil
Traceability quality
Settore CHIM/10 - CHIMICA DEGLI ALIMENTI
22-feb-2022
Pozzetti, L.; Ferrara, F.; Marotta, L.; Gemma, S.; Butini, S.; Benedusi, M.; Fusi, F.; Ahmed, A.; Pomponi, S.; Ferrari, S.; Perini, M.; Ramunno, A.; Pepe, G.; Campiglia, P.; Valacchi, G.; Carullo, G.; Campiani, G. (2022-02-22). Extra virgin olive oil extracts of indigenous Southern Tuscany cultivar act as anti-inflammatory and vasorelaxant nutraceuticals. ANTIOXIDANTS, 11 (3): 437. doi: 10.3390/antiox11030437 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/76881
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