Allium ampeloprasum

Common Names: broadleaf wild leek

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

First report of garlic common latent virus in elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) in single and mixed infection in South Korea.

Lee HM, Song EG and Ryu KH (2024).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-05-24-1048-PDN
PubMed:
39235412

Leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. kurrat) aqueous extract loaded on selenium nanoparticles protects against testis and brain injury induced by mercuric chloride in rats.

Summary

Mercuric chloride exposure harms fertility and organ tissues. Selenium nanoparticles synthesized from leek extract show potential to protect against oxidative stress and damage from mercury.

Neuroscience
Mumtaz F et al (2024).
J Sci Food Agric.
DOI:
10.1002/jsfa.13733
PubMed:
38993070

Comparative study of antioxidant activities of Allium sativum (a novel variety, HG17) and Allium ampeloprasum (SMG): Revealing the higher potential of HG17 and analyzing its phytochemicals.

Immunology
Monika M et al (2024).
J Food Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/1750-3841.17133
PubMed:
38829746

Traceability and authentication in agri-food production: A multivariate approach to the characterization ofthe Italian food excellence elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.), a vasoactive nutraceutical.

Carullo G et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138684
PubMed:
38359701

Stability and bioaccessibility of micronutrients and phytochemicals present in processed leek and Brussels sprouts during static in vitro digestion.

Vancoillie F et al (2024).
Food Chem.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138644
PubMed:
38354638

Allium ampeloprasum var. Porrum (Alliaceae) Improves Metabolic and Reproductive Disorders Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Wistar Rats.

Summary

The study evaluated the effects of a plant extract in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Results showed that the extract decreased body weight, improved fertility, and reduced symptoms of PCOS. The extract contains compounds that may be beneficial for treating female infertility and could be used as a dietary supplement for PCOS patients.

Endocrinology
Fofie Tedongmo AD and Mvondo MA (2024).
Biochem Res Int.
DOI:
10.1155/2024/8364343
PubMed:
38283184

The efficacy of Allium ampeloprasum L. in reducing neutrophil recovery time in childhood cancer with febrile neutropenia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Summary

Study evaluates effectiveness of L. in reducing neutrophil recovery time for children with chemotherapy-induced febrile neutropenia. Potentially important for managing treatment delays in patients.

Cancer
Bordbar M et al (2023).
Am J Blood Res.
PubMed:
38023416

Bioefficacy of the Ethanolic Crude Extract of the Wild Leek, Allium ampeloprasum L. (Amaryllidaceae), Against the Third and Fourth Larval Stages of Aedes aegypti L. (Culicidae).

Yu MV et al (2023).
Acta Trop.
DOI:
10.1016/j.actatropica.2023.107067
PubMed:
37984549

A high throughput method for detection of cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitors by effect-directed analysis applying high performance thin layer chromatography-bioassay-mass spectrometry.

Summary

Scientists developed a method to detect bioactive molecules that inhibit the COX-2 enzyme using a combination of bioassay, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. They optimized the conditions and used it to identify COX-2 inhibitors in Chiloe's giant garlic extract.

ImmunologyPhytochemistry
Oyarzún P et al (2023).
J Chromatogr A.
DOI:
10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464426
PubMed:
37862751

Host-specific adaptation drove the coevolution of leek yellow stripe virus and Allium plants.

Kawakubo S et al (2023).
Microbiol Spectr.
DOI:
10.1128/spectrum.02340-23
PubMed:
37706684

Investigation of Potential cGMP-Specific PDE V and Aminopeptidase N Inhibitors of Allium ampeloprasum L. and Its Bioactive Components: Kinetic and Molecular Docking Studies.

Choi JH, Park SM and Kim S (2023).
Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:
10.3390/ijms241713319
PubMed:
37686129

Enhancing Healthcare Outcomes and Modulating Apoptosis- and Antioxidant-Related Genes through the Nano-Phytosomal Delivery of Phenolics Extracted from Allium ampeloprasum.

GeneticsImmunology
Shoeibi A et al (2023).
Genes (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/genes14081547
PubMed:
37628599

The volatile profile of pasteurized leek (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) and Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) (products), as a witness to (bio)chemical reactivity, influenced by pretreatment and successive refrigerated storage.

Delbaere SM et al (2023).
Food Res Int.
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112864
PubMed:
37254313

Aged black garlic (Allium sativum L.) and aged black elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.) alleviate obesity and attenuate obesity-induced muscle atrophy in diet-induced obese C57BL/6 mice.

Summary

Garlic helps with obesity and muscle atrophy. Aged black garlic and aged black elephant garlic enhance muscle growth through Akt/mTOR/p70 signaling.

Obesity
Chae J et al (2023).
Biomed Pharmacother.
DOI:
10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114810
PubMed:
37163777

Antibacterial Effect of Allium ampeloprasum and Allium porrum Extracts on Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Gavanji S et al (2023).
J Pharmacopuncture.
DOI:
10.3831/KPI.2023.26.1.53
PubMed:
37007285

Changes in the Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity and Metabolite Analysis of Black Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.) during Aging Period.

Phytochemistry
Nam SH et al (2022).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods12010043
PubMed:
36613258

Validation of traditional claims of anti-arthritic efficacy of trans-Himalayan snow mountain garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.) extract using adjuvant-induced arthritis rat model: A comparative evaluation with normal garlic (Allium sativum L.) and dexamethasone.

Arthritis
Kaur B et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2022.115939
PubMed:
36435406

First report of Leek yellow stripe virus, Onion yellow dwarf virus, and the putative allium polerovirus A in elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) in Brazil.

Santos ANMR et al (2022).
Plant Dis.
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-05-22-1219-PDN
PubMed:
36089676

Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Bulb and Leek (Allium ampeloprasum L. var. Porrum) Leaf Oil Extracts.

Phytochemistry
Lemma E et al (2022).
ScientificWorldJournal.
DOI:
10.1155/2022/6573754
PubMed:
35514610

Chemical Composition and Agronomic Traits of Allium sativum and Allium ampeloprasum Leaves and Bulbs and Their Action against Listeria monocytogenes and Other Food Pathogens.

Genetics
Polito F et al (2022).
Foods.
DOI:
10.3390/foods11070995
PubMed:
35407082

An annotated image dataset of vegetable crops at an early stage of growth for proximal sensing applications.

Lac L et al (2022).
Data Brief.
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108035
PubMed:
35313502

Non-volatile cysteine sulphoxides and volatile organosulphur compounds in cloves of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.) local accessions from northern and central Italy.

Ferioli F, Giambanelli E and D'Antuono LF (2022).
J Sci Food Agric.
DOI:
10.1002/jsfa.11835
PubMed:
35211974

Comparison of the Mineral and Nutraceutical Profiles of Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.) Grown in Organic and Conventional Fields of Valdichiana, a Traditional Cultivation Area of Tuscany, Italy.

Loppi S et al (2021).
Biology (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/biology10101058
PubMed:
34681159

Stimulatory effect of Allium ampeloprasum L. ssp. iranicum Wendelbo on the probiotic Bifidobacterium bifidum in Iranian white cheese.

Mehdizadeh T, Kaboudari A and Reale A (2021).
J Dairy Sci.
DOI:
10.3168/jds.2021-20371
PubMed:
34334196

Chemometric optimisation of pressurised liquid extraction for the determination of alliin and S-allyl-cysteine in giant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum L.) by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.

Phytochemistry
Peterssen-Fonseca D et al (2021).
Phytochem Anal.
DOI:
10.1002/pca.3046
PubMed:
33779027

Protective Effect of Leek Extract (Allium ampeloprasum L.) on Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Experimentally Challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila.

E Ali S et al (2021).
Pak J Biol Sci.
DOI:
10.3923/pjbs.2021.199.206
PubMed:
33683049

The anticholesterol oxidation effects of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and leek (Allium ampeloprasum L.) in frozen fish burgers submitted to grilling.

Guizellini GM et al (2020).
J Food Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/1750-3841.15344
PubMed:
32681539

Chemical Composition, Oxidative Stability, and Antioxidant Activity of Allium ampeloprasum L. (Wild Leek) Seed Oil.

Nehdi IA et al (2020).
J Oleo Sci.
DOI:
10.5650/jos.ess19298
PubMed:
32281562

Comparative Study of Onion (Allium cepa) and Leek (Allium ampeloprasum): Identification of Organosulphur Compounds by UPLC-QTOF/MS and Anticancer Effect on MCF-7 Cells.

Cancer
Zamri N and Hamid HA (2019).
Plant Foods Hum Nutr.
DOI:
10.1007/s11130-019-00770-6
PubMed:
31696379

Origins of Allium ampeloprasum horticultural groups and a molecular phylogeny of the section Allium (Allium: Alliaceae).

Hirschegger P et al (2010).
Mol Phylogenet Evol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.ympev.2009.08.030
PubMed:
19733249