Pomegranate Seed Oil Modulates Functions and Survival of BV-2 Microglial Cells in vitro

2014 ◽  
Vol 84 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 295-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Račková ◽  
Volkan Ergin ◽  
Elif Burcu Bali ◽  
Marcela Kuniaková ◽  
Çimen Karasu
Keyword(s):  
Seed Oil ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
No Production ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Pomegranate Seed

Abstract. Current evidence has demonstrated the immunomodulatory efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in glial cells, suggesting their therapeutic potential for diseases in the central nervous system (CNS). However, conjugated omega-5 PUFAs have also attracted considerable attention because of their suggested anti-inflammatory effects. In the present study, the effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) seed oil (PSEO) (a rich source of omega-5 PUFAs) on the activation of cultured BV-2 microglia was investigated within a 24-hour incubation period. PSEO (25 μg/ml) showed only a slightly smaller inhibitory effect on LPS-stimulated NO production (243 ± 12.5 % of control, p<0.001 vs. 437 ± 9.2 % in stimulated cells) and TNF-α release (87.1 ± 5.62 pg/ml vs. 229 ± 24.4 pg/ml in stimulated cells), as well as iNOS expression (7.36-fold of control, p < 0.01, vs. 17.5-fold increase in stimulated cells) compared to a standardized omega-3 PUFAs mixture (25 μg/ml) and the flavonoid quercetin (25 μmol/l). Unlike quercetin and stobadine, only the PUFA preparations effectively prevented apoptosis of microglia (as confirmed by the suppression of caspase 3 activation) exposed to the toxic concentration of LPS. The PUFA preparations did not provide a notable suppression of the intracellular oxidant generation and did not influence the intracellular distribution of cholesterol (as confirmed by filipin staining). However, they appeared to affect the morphology of activated cells. In conclusion, our data point to the first evidence of immunomodulation and cytoprotection of BV-2 microglia by the pomegranate seed oil, indicating that it may be (comparably to omega-3 PUFAs) efficient against microglia-mediated neuroinflammation while preventing the premature depletion of these immune effector cells in the brain.

In Vitro Estimation of Photo-Protective Potential of Pomegranate Seed Oil and Development of a Nanoformulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surbhi Dhawan ◽  
Sanju Nanda
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Topical Delivery ◽  
Inflammatory Activity ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Protective Potential ◽  
Release Studies ◽  
Pomegranate Seed

Background: Since ancient times, people have been using natural resources for photoprotection purposes. One such highly recognised natural agent is pomegranate seed oil, considered as wonder oil owing to the presence of several beneficial phytoconstituents. </P><P> Objective: The study aimed to establish the photoprotective potential of pomegranate seed oil through various in vitro and biochemical studies along with the formation of nanoemulsion, an efficient topical delivery system for the oil. </P><P> Method: Photo-protective potential of the oil was estimated by determining in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, total phenolic content, anti elastase, antihyaluronidase and anticollagenase activities of the oil. Ultrasonication method was used to formulate nanoemulsions. The optimisation was done following the central composite design. The characterisation was done by particle size analysis, zeta potential, polydispersity index, pH, viscosity, stability testing and transmission electron microscopy. The optimised nanoemulsion was loaded into a gel base for topical application and further release studies were carried out. </P><P> Results: The IC50 values of anti-elastase, anti-collagenase and anti-hyaluronidase were found to be 309 mg/ml, 4 mg/ml and 95 mg/ml respectively. The results of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity were also significant, which thereby established the photo-protective potential of the oil. The optimum batch 2 had particle size 83.90 nm, 0.237 PDI and -5.37 mV zeta potential. The morphology was confirmed by TEM. Batch 2 was incorporated into a gel base and release studies showed 74.12 % release within 7 hours. </P><P> Conclusion: Pomegranate seed oil possesses a potential photo-protective ability. Nanoemulsions proved to be a promising carrier for the topical delivery of the oil.

scholarly journals Characterization of constituents, quality and stability of pomegranate seed oil (Punica granatum L.)

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Illana Louise Pereira de MELO ◽  
Eliane Bonifácio Teixeira de CARVALHO ◽  
Ana Mara de Oliveira e SILVA ◽  
Luciana Tedesco YOSHIME ◽  
José Augusto Gasparotto SATTLER ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Oil ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Pomegranate Seed ◽  
Punica Granatum L

scholarly journals Fatty Acids Composition of Red and Purple Pomegranate (Punica granatum L) Seed Oil

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hartati Soetjipto ◽  
Murda Pradipta ◽  
KH Timotius
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Neutral Lipid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Lipid Fraction ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Punicic Acid ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Pomegranate Seed ◽  
Punica Granatum L

The aim of this investigation was to determine the content and composition of fatty acid in seed oil of red and purple pomegranate (Punica granatum L). The extraction process was performed by Soxhlet extractor with petroleum ether as solvent. The separation and identification of pomegranate seed oil was done by using GCMS. The total oil content of red and purple  pomegranate  were 128 g/kg d.w  and 103 g/kg d.w respectively. Both showed the same major fatty acids  as palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic and  punisic acid. Oleic acid (19-21%) and linoleic acid (20-21%) were found as the most  dominant fatty acids in red pomegranate, whereas purple pomegranate seed oil was dominated by oleic acid (41-43%) and punicic acid  (0-25%). Neutral lipid  fraction of  red and purple pomegranate seed oils was more dominant than glycolipid and phospholipid. Neutral  lipid fraction  of red and purple pomegranate seed oil were  89 % and 91% respectively.  Glycolipid fraction  of red and purple pomegranate seed oil were 8 % and 5 %, whereas phosholipid fraction of red and purple pomegranate seed oil were 3 % and 4 %. The punicic acid content of  total lipid of  purple pomegranate seed oil (PPSO) (0-25%) was higher than red pomegranate (RPSO) (9-16%). On the contrary neutral lipid of red pomegranate showed higher punicic acid content (54-75%) than the purple pomegranate (14-55%). Glycolipid of red pomegranate contained  punicic acid  (0-42%). The punicic acid content  of the phospholipid fraction of  red pomegranate was higher (0-22 %) than the one of purple pomegranate (0-2%).Key words : fatty acid, pomegranate, Punica granatum, punicic acid, seed oil

Evaluation of the Effect of Pomegranate Seed Oil on Healing in a Rat Wound Model With Antioxidant, Vascular, and Histopathological Parameters

2021 ◽  
pp. 153473462110405
Author(s):  
A. Nilhan Atsü, MD ◽  
Zeynep Tosuner, MD ◽  
Tayfun Bilgiç, MD
Keyword(s):  
Seed Oil ◽  
Blood Perfusion ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Tissue Level ◽  
Punch Biopsy ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Albino Rats ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pomegranate Seed

The study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of pomegranate ( Punica granatum) seed oil in wound healing in excised rats. Sixteen female young Wistar Albino Rats weighing approximately 300 to 320 g were randomly divided into 2 groups as the treatment (=pomegranate seed oil group) and control groups in this experiment. Six different wounds 1 cm apart from the midline and each other were formed with a 6 mm punch biopsy instrument. Three wounds were left open (open wound group) whereas 3 wounds were sutured with 4/0 vicryl (closed wound group). Punica granatum seed oil treatment was administered topically to the treatment group, both to open and closed wounds, once a day for 14 days. Parameters for healing were evaluated. Histopathologic examination was performed for the investigation of inflammation, neovascularization, granulation, and fibroblast generation in addition to serologic (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) evaluation of rat malondialchehyche, rat glutathione peroxidase, and rat superoxide dismutase. PeriScan PIM 3 System Laser Doppler Blood Perfusion Imager was used for the calculation of blood perfusion. There was a statistically significant difference between inflammation and neovascularization levels and group type on the 14th day in open wounds( P < .05). On the 21st day, the granulation tissue level in the closed wound group was found to be higher in the pomegranate group ( P = 0.000).The results showed that PSE oil is partially effective, although it is not effective in every parameter examined, in the treatment of excised wounds in rats and may be suitable for clinical treatment in humans but large controlled studies are needed.

Role of Hypericum perforatum oil and pomegranate seed oil in wound healing: an in vitro study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru Uzunhisarcıklı ◽  
Mükerrem Betül Yerer
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Hypericum Perforatum ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Hacat Cells ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Pomegranate Seed ◽  
Better Than

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the wound-healing efficacy of Hypericum perforatum and pomegranate seed extract oil combined with curcumin as an anti inflammatory agent. A series of experiments were carried out to determine effective concentrations for H. perforatum oil, pomegranate seed extract oil, and curcumin. Ibuprofen was used as a positive control. The wound-healing effects of the applied compounds were tested according to the migration experiment model performed in HaCaT cells. A real-time cell analyzer (xCELLigence) was used to determine the cytotoxic/proliferative effects of H. perforatum, pomegranate seed oil, ibuprofen, and curcumin in HaCaT cells alone and their combined use at specified concentrations. After examining the noncytotoxic concentrations of H. perforatum oil, pomegranate seed oil, curcumin, and ibuprofen, migration experiments were performed to examine the wound healing properties. According to the results, the wound-healing efficacy of curcumin and H. perforatum combination was better than ibuprofen combinations. Also, according to the results, the wound-healing efficacy of curcumin and pomegranate seed oil combination was better than ibuprofen combinations. It was concluded that both oils had improved wound-healing properties in combination with curcumin or Ibuprofen.

scholarly journals A Review Study on Punica granatum L

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erfaneh Shaygannia ◽  
Mahmoud Bahmani ◽  
Behnam Zamanzad ◽  
Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Pomegranate Seed ◽  
Punica Granatum L

Punica granatum L (pomegranate) is a deciduous shrub, native to Iran. Nowadays, besides its use as a fruit, its medicinal properties have attracted the interest of researchers of many countries. Pomegranate fruit has medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities. The pomegranate seed oil has inhibitory effect on skin and breast cancers. The pomegranate seed oil has phytoestrogenic compounds and the fruit is rich in phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant activity. Ellagic acid is one of the main components of pomegranate with phenolic structure and antioxidant activity. This review article presents the recently published findings on different aspects of this plant focusing on its medicinal properties

Composition of Fatty Acids and Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Seed Oil CV. 'Molar'

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ágda Malany Forte De Oliveira ◽  
Railene Hérica Carlos Rocha Araújo ◽  
Kalinny de Araújo Alves ◽  
Elny Alves Onias ◽  
Roberlúcia Araújo Candeia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Fruit Development ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Punicic Acid ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Pomegranate Seed Oil ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Pomegranate Seed

Aims: Pomegranate has been used since ancient times as a universal therapeutic agent due to the presence of biologically active ingredients in different parts of the plant. Pomegranate seed oil is considered a nutraceutical because of its rich composition. Therefore, this work aimed to study the main changes in the composition of fatty acids and antioxidant activity of pomegranate seed oil (cv. Molar) in different stages of fruit development. Study design: Completely randomized design. The treatments were the ages (60, 70, 80, 90 and 100 days), counted from the beginning of the anthesis. For each harvest a random sampling of five fruits was used for each repetition, and four replications per stage of fruit development were performed totaling 20 fruits per treatment. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in partnership with the farm Águas de Tamanduá, located in Várzeas de Sousa, PB, (longitude 38°13'41" and latitude 06°45'33"). Methodology: The characterization of the phenological phases of pomegranate (Molar cv.) development was carried out at the beginning of the orchard. Vigorous and healthy adult plants were selected. Hermaphrodite flowers were marked, evenly distributed in the area, with colored tape resistant to high temperature, sunshine, winds and rains. The marking of the flowers occurred in the early hours of the morning, and at the time of the marking, thinning of flowers was carried out on branches that had two or more flowers at the apex, leaving only a single flower on the branch. Seed oil was extracted from a sample of 20 fruits at different stages of development: 60, 70, 80, 90 and, 100 days counted from the start of the anthesis. Results: The general composition of the oil of pomegranate seeds cv. Molar, regardless of the stage of fruit development, takes the order of PUFA> SFA> MUFA, with a higher content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega 3 and 6), and after saturated and monounsaturated, and low concentrations of total Trans Isomers. Conclusion: The best periods for the consumption of pomegranate seed oil are between 80 and 90 days due to the higher amount of unsaturated acids and punicic acid, and lower concentrations of palmitic acid, as well as a higher concentration of phenolic compounds. The method of DPPH, with methanol extractor identifies the antioxidant activity of pomegranate seed oil, however not efficiently.

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