Anti-oxidative metabolite comparison between two phenotypes of Celastrus hindsii Benth

Celastrus hindsiiBenth.is an evergreen twining shrubthat has been used for generations in Northern Vietnam for diseased treatment relating to ulcers, tumors,andinflammation due to its bioactive compounds. The narrow leaf and broad leaf phenotypes have raised concerns about their comparatively biochemicalquality, which is the determinant of their uses for medicinal purposes. The study aimed to investigate the concentration of importantanti-oxidative metabolites between narrow leaf and broad leaf phenotypes using spectrophotometric method. The results showed that BL had a significantly higher level of -tocopherol, flavonoid, phospholipid, and possibly glutathione (based on an air-dry weight and protein basis). Stress biomarkers such as proline and malondialdehyde were elevated in NL, indicating their roles in response to stress. In contrast, the enzyme and metabolite increase in NL may be associatedwith tissue degradation. BL of C. hindsii,which contains more diverse and superior concentrations of essential phytochemicals and pharmaceutically related proteins, should be positionedas an important commercial source for natural drug development.