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ArticleMetabolomics : Official journal of the Metabolomic Society2025

Non-targeted metabolomics-based molecular networking enables the chemical characterization of Rumex sanguineus, a wild edible plant.

Valentina Ramundi, Mitja M Zdouc, Enrica Donati, Justin J J van der Hooft, Sara Cimini, Laura Righetti

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Valentina RamundiLaboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
Mitja M ZdoucBioinformatics Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
Enrica DonatiInstitute for Biological Systems (ISB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Via Salaria Km 29.300, Monterotondo Scalo, 00015, Rome, Italy.
Justin J J van der HooftBioinformatics Group, Wageningen University & Research, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, 6708 PB, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
Sara CiminiDepartment of Science and Technology for Humans and the Environment, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Álvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy.
Laura RighettiLaboratory of Organic Chemistry, Wageningen University & Research, 6708 WE, Wageningen, the Netherlands. laura.righetti@wur.nl.

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European Union Horizon 2020 101000392European Union - NextGenerationEU CN_00000033
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND

objectiveRumex sanguineus, a traditional medicinal plant of the Polygonaceae family, is gaining popularity as an edible resource. However, despite its historical and nutritional significance, its chemical composition remains poorly understood. To deepen the understanding of the of Rumex sanguineus composition, an in-depth analysis using non-targeted, mass spectrometry-based metabolomics was performed. 

methodsRumex roots, stems and leaves samples were analyzed by UHPLC-HRMS and subsequently subjected to feature-based molecular networking. RESULTS AND

conclusionOverall, 347 primary and specialized metabolites grouped into 8 biochemical classes were annotated. Most of these metabolites (60%) belong to the polyphenols and anthraquinones classes. To investigate potential' toxicity due to the presence of anthraquinones, the amount of emodin was quantified with analytical standard, revealing higher accumulation in leaves compared to stems and roots. This highlights the need for thorough metabolomic studies to understand both beneficial and harmful compounds, especially in plants with historical medicinal use transitioning to modern culinary use.

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MetabolomicsPlants, EdibleRumexAnthraquinonesChromatography, High Pressure LiquidMass SpectrometryPlant ExtractsPlant LeavesPlant RootsPlants, MedicinalPlant StemsPolyphenolsAnthraquinonesPlant ExtractsPolyphenolsEmodinFeature-based molecular networkingMetabolomicsPolyphenolsSpecialized metabolitesWild edible plants

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PMCPMC11761831

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