Analysis of edible characteristics, antioxidant capacities, and phenolic pigment monomers in Lilium bulbs native to China

In this research, the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity (FRAP and DPPH•× assays) of pulps and peels of advanced selection of apples grown in Brazil were investigated. The correlation analyses between the activity of polyphenoloxidase enzyme (PPO), vitamin C content, total titratable acidity, and color parameters were performed. The results indicated that the data differed significantly among the apple genotypes studied. The peels of the selection Epagri 170-91 and Epagri 170-25 showed the highest TPC and antioxidant capacities. In addition, the pulps of the Epagri 170-91 presented the highest TPC and antioxidant capacities, the lowest enzymatic browning, highest amount of vitamin C and lowest enzymatic activity when compared with other genotypes. The TPC and antioxidant capacities were significantly correlated in all genotypes analyzed. High correlation values between enzymatic browning and factors that affect the apple color were also found in all analyzed pulps, except between enzymatic browning and TPC. The results demonstrated that the enzymatic browning and TPC, as well as the antioxidant capacity and chemical characteristics, vary considerably depending on the apple genotypes and fruit tissues analyzed.

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Qualitative and semi-quantitative assessment of anthocyanins in Tibetan hulless barley from different geographical locations by UPLC-QTOF-MS and their antioxidant capacities

Open Chemistry ◽

10.1515/chem-2020-0186 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Tangwei Zhang ◽

Jialin Ma ◽

Xuelian Wu ◽

Zhihua Hao ◽

Ci Dun ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mass Spectrometry ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Quantitative Assessment ◽

Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽

Total Anthocyanin ◽

Hulless Barley ◽

Flight Mass Spectrometry ◽

Antioxidant Capacities ◽

Tibetan Hulless Barley ◽

Geographical Locations

Abstract Tibetan hulless barley (“qingke” in Chinese) is a valuable food in Tibet. Purple qingke (PQK) and black qingke (BQK), two special pigmented types of hulless barley, have traditionally been widely cultivated and consumed in Tibet for thousands of years. The composition and contents of anthocyanins of two cultivars are unknown. This study aimed to explore the composition and contents of anthocyanins of two cultivars and their antioxidant capacities. Six anthocyanins were identified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry from barley, most of the anthocyanins were acylated by malonyl group. The total anthocyanin contents ranged from 141 to 2,304 μg/g in PQK and from 248.7 to 2902.9 μg/g in BQK. Furthermore, qingke has strong antioxidant activity against DPPH, ABTS˙+, and FRAP. Qingke may be useful for treating or preventing diseases caused by the overproduction of radicals.

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Comparative Study of Chemical Compositions and Antioxidant Capacities of Oils Obtained from 15 Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) Cultivars in China

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10051031 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 1031

Author(s):

Xixiang Shuai ◽

Taotao Dai ◽

Mingshun Chen ◽

Ruihong Liang ◽

Liqing Du ◽

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Keyword(s):

Palmitoleic Acid ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Chemical Compositions ◽

Macadamia Integrifolia ◽

Antioxidant Capacities ◽

Squalene Content ◽

First Time ◽

Insight Into

The planting area of macadamia in China accounted for more than one third of the world’s planted area. The lipid compositions, minor components, and antioxidant capacities of fifteen varieties of macadamia oil (MO) in China were comparatively investigated. All varieties of MO were rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, mainly including oleic acid (61.74–66.47%) and palmitoleic acid (13.22–17.63%). The main triacylglycerols of MO were first time reported, including 19.2–26.1% of triolein, 16.4–18.2% of 1-palmitoyl-2,3-dioleoyl-glycerol, and 11.9–13.7% of 1-palmitoleoyl-2-oleoyl-3-stearoyl-glycerol, etc. The polyphenol, α-tocotrienol and squalene content varied among the cultivars, while Fuji (791) contained the highest polyphenols and squalene content. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated the polyphenols and squalene content positively correlated with the antioxidant capacity. This study can provide a crucial directive for the breeding of macadamia and offer an insight into industrial application of MO in China.

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Comparison of the Phytochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxic Effect on HepG2 Cells in Mongolian and Taiwanese Rhubarb Species

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26051217 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 1217

Author(s):

Ganbolor Jargalsaikhan ◽

Jin-Yi Wu ◽

Yen-Chou Chen ◽

Ling-Ling Yang ◽

Ming-Shun Wu

Keyword(s):

Liver Cancer ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Cytotoxic Effect ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Parp Cleavage ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Antioxidant Capacities ◽

Phytochemical Contents

The Mongolian rhubarb—Rheum undulatum L. (RU)—and Rumex crispus L. (RC)—a Taiwanese local rhubarb belonging to the family of Polygonaceae—are principal therapeutic materials in integrative medicine due to their rich quantities of bioactive compounds; however, their phytochemical and antioxidant properties, and anti-cancer activity is poorly investigated. Furthermore, the phytochemical characteristics of both species may be affected by their different geographical distribution and climatic variance. The current study aimed to compare RU with RC extracts in different polarity solvents (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, acetone, ethanol, and water) for their phytochemical contents including the total phenolic content (TPC), total anthraquinone content (TAC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant and free radical scavenging capacities, and anticancer ability on the HepG2 cell. Except for the n-hexane extract, all of the RU extracts had considerably higher TPCs than RC extracts, ranging from 8.39 to 11.16 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE) per gram of dry weight, and the TPCs of each extract were also significantly correlated with their antioxidant capacities by ABTS, DPPH, and FRAP assays (p < 0.05). Moreover, there was no remarkable association between the antioxidant capacities and either TACs or TFCs in both the RU and RC extracts. Besides, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis revealed that both the RU and RC extracts contained chrysophanol, emodin, and physcion, and those bioactive compounds were relatively higher in the n-hexane solvent extracts. Additionally, we observed different levels of dose-dependent cytotoxic effects in all the extracts by cell viability assay. Notably, the ethanol extract of RU had a compelling cytotoxic effect with the lowest half-maximum inhibition concentration (IC50-171.94 ± 6.56 µg/mL at 48 h) among the RU extracts than the ethanol extract of RC. Interestingly, the ethanol extract of RU but not RC significantly induced apoptosis in the human liver cancer cell line, HepG2, with a distinct pattern in caspase-3 activation, resulting in increased PARP cleavage and DNA damage. In summary, Mongolian Rhubarb, RU, showed more phytochemical contents, as well as a higher antioxidant capacity and apoptotic effect to HepG2 than RC; thus, it can be exploited for the proper source of natural antioxidants and liver cancer treatment in further investigation.

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Pharmacological and Antioxidant Activities of Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac)

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox10010073 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 73

Author(s):

Halima Alsamri ◽

Khawlah Athamneh ◽

Gianfranco Pintus ◽

Ali H. Eid ◽

Rabah Iratni

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Mediterranean Region ◽

Molecular Mechanisms ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Polyphenolic Compounds ◽

Therapeutic Benefits ◽

Anticancer Effects ◽

Antioxidant Capacities ◽

Rhus Coriaria ◽

Flavoring Agent

Rhus coriaria L. (Anacardiaceae), commonly known as sumac, is a commonly used spice, condiment, and flavoring agent, especially in the Mediterranean region. Owing to its bountiful beneficial values, sumac has been used in traditional medicine for the management and treatment of many ailments including hemorrhoids, wound healing, diarrhea, ulcer, and eye inflammation. This plant is rich in various classes of phytochemicals including flavonoids, tannins, polyphenolic compounds, organic acids, and many others. By virtue of its bioactive, Rhus coriaria possesses powerful antioxidant capacities that have ameliorative and therapeutic benefits for many common diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. This review describes the phytochemical properties of R. coriaria and then focuses on the potent antioxidant capacities of sumac. We then dissect the cellular and molecular mechanisms of sumac’s action in modulating many pathophysiological instigators. We show how accumulating evidence supports the antibacterial, antinociceptive, antidiabetic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, and anticancer effects of this plant, especially that toxicity studies show that sumac is very safe to consume by humans and has little toxicity. Taken together, the findings we summarize here support the utilization of this plant as an attractive target for drug discovery.

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Antioxidant Capacities and Polyphenol Content of Colored Rice Cultivars

Nippon Shokuhin Kagaku Kogaku Kaishi ◽

10.3136/nskkk.58.576 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 58 (12) ◽

pp. 576-582 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mitsutoshi Ito ◽

Eri Ohara ◽

Atsushi Kobayashi ◽

Akira Yamazaki ◽

Ryota Kaji ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Rice Cultivars ◽

Polyphenol Content ◽

Antioxidant Capacities ◽

Colored Rice

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Antioxidant Capacities of Water-Soluble Substances Extracted from JinHua Ham

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.675-677.1654 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 675-677 ◽

pp. 1654-1657

Author(s):

Xiao Li Zhou ◽

Xu Chen ◽

Ting Feng Hao ◽

Yi Ming Zhou ◽

Ying Xiao

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Free Radical ◽

Antioxidant Capacity ◽

Mass Fraction ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Oxidation Capacity ◽

Hydroxyl Free Radical ◽

Antioxidant Capacities ◽

Dpph Scavenging ◽

Jinhua Ham

This study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of samples extracted from Jinhua ham by using such chemical assays as DPPH, scavenging hydroxyl free radical and ABTS. The results demonstrate that antioxidant capacity of the extracted sample is lower than oxidation capacity of Vc. The IC50 spot of samples ranges between 0.6 % and 2.5 % (mass fraction of solute).

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