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ArticlePhytochemical analysis : PCA2025

Comparative metabolites profiling of different solvent extracts of Asparagus species cladodes using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and molecular networking.

Pfano W Maphari, Mthokozisi B C Simelane, Ntakadzeni E Madala, Msizi I Mhlongo

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Pfano W MaphariDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Gauteng, South Africa.
Mthokozisi B C SimelaneDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Gauteng, South Africa.
Ntakadzeni E MadalaDepartment of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa.
Msizi I MhlongoDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Gauteng, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6418-6620

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South African National Research Foundation 129775University of Johannesburg
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Abstract

introductionAsparagus species are naturally distributed worldwide and are known for their pharmacological properties that offer cures for various ailments. However, the metabolic choreography of these Asparagus species is not well characterized, and the compounds contributing to their bioactivities remain unknown.

objectiveThis study aimed to profile and compare the metabolomes of three Asparagus species cladodes using different solvent extractions.

methodsAn ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and molecular networking approach was used to study the effects of different solvents (ethyl acetate, methanol, and chloroform) with varying polarity on metabolites extraction and identification of bioactive compounds from three Asparagus species cladodes (Asparagus falcatus, Asparagus plumosus, and Asparagus densiflorus 'Meyersii').

resultsMultivariate statistical analyses (mainly principal component analysis) revealed a significant separation between the three solvents and the three species, indicating notable metabolic differences. A total of 118 metabolites were identified in the three species extracted with the different solvents, with methanolic and chloroform extracts containing more metabolites compared with ethyl acetate extracts. These metabolites were identified as belonging to the flavonoids, cinnamic acids, organooxygen compounds, steroids, fatty acids, benzenes, and glycerophospholipids compound classes. Furthermore, these compounds classes were differentially distributed among the three species, indicating chemical/chemotaxis differences between the compared species. Chloroform and methanol are recommended as the optimal solvents to obtain a high content of phytochemical compounds from Asparagus species cladodes.

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Asparagus PlantMass SpectrometryMetabolomicsPlant ExtractsSolventsChromatography, High Pressure LiquidLiquid Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryMetabolomeMethanolPrincipal Component AnalysisMethanolPlant ExtractsSolventsAsparagusdifferent solventsLC–MSmetabolomicsmolecular networkingphytochemical compounds

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