scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity of a Geopropolis from Northeast Brazil: Chemical Characterization and Likely Botanical Origin

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joselena M. Ferreira ◽  
Caroline C. Fernandes-Silva ◽  
Antonio Salatino ◽  
Dejair Message ◽  
Giuseppina Negri
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Botanical Origin ◽  
Plant Resin ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity

Geopropolis is a product containing wax, plant resin, and soil particles. It is elaborated by stingless bees of tribe Meliponini. Methanol extracts of sample of geopropolis produced by Scaptotrigona postica (“mandaguari”) in the state of Rio Grande do Norte (RN, northeast Brazil) were analyzed for the determination of standard parameters (total phenols, total flavonoids, and radical scavenging activity) and chemical characterization by HPLC-DAD-MS/MS analysis. The sample analyzed has high contents of total phenols and flavonoids, as well as high antioxidant activity. The constituents characterized were mainly flavonols, such as quercetin methyl ethers, and methoxychalcones. Such chemical profile is similar to the composition of a green propolis from the same area of RN, which is produced by Africanized Apis mellifera, using shoot apices of Mimosa tenuiflora, popularly known as “jurema-preta.” This finding provides evidence that “mandaguari” geopropolis and honeybee propolis have the same botanical origin in RN. The sharing of a plant resin source by phylogenetically distant bees (Apinae and Meliponinae) suggests that bee genetic factors play little role in the choice of plants for resin collection and that the availability of potential botanical sources plays a decisive role.

scholarly journals Effect of Rice Flour Fermentation with Lactobacillus spicheri DSM 15429 on the Nutritional Features of Gluten-Free Muffins

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Simona Chiş ◽  
Adriana Păucean ◽  
Simona Maria Man ◽  
Victorița Bonta ◽  
Anamaria Pop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Liquid Chromatography ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Rice Flour ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Spontaneous Fermentation

Lactobacillus Spicheri DSM 15429 strain was used to ferment rice flour, aiming at exploiting its influence on the amino-acids, minerals, lactic acid, total phenols, and antioxidant activity of the rice sourdough and gluten-free muffins. Gluten-free muffins were prepared by using 15% rice sourdough fermented with the above strain of lactic acid bacteria and compared with rice spontaneous fermentation. Methods like LC-MS (Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry), AA (atomic absorption), HPLC (High-performance liquid chromatography), Folin–Ciocalteu, and 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity (DPPH) were used to fulfill the aim of the study. The addition of rice sourdough fermented with LAB was reflected in the chemical composition of the final baked good, improving its amount on bioactive compounds such as amino acids, mineral bioavailability, total phenols, and antioxidant activity. Total phenols and antioxidant activity increased their amount by 70.53% and 73.70%, respectively, meanwhile, lactic acid, minerals, and amino-acids increased their values at least twice. Thus, rice fermented with Lactobacilus spicheri DSM 15429 strain could be a tool to further increase the nutritional value of gluten-free baked products.

HPTLC analysis and in vitro antioxidant activity of aqueous bark extract of Erythrina variegata L.

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanakasabapathy Devaki
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Bark Extract ◽  
Erythrina Variegata ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Layer Chromatography

Erythrina variegata L. is an important medicinal plant used in the preparations of Ayurvedic formulations used against several ailments. This study was carried out to investigate the presence of secondary metabolites using phytochemical screening, high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprinting analysis and the antioxidant potential of the aqueous bark extract of E. variegata L. The secondary metabolites and the free radical scavenging activity were analyzed using standard protocols. The results obtained in the present study revealed that E. variegata has high antioxidant activity against free radicals based on phytoconstituents.

scholarly journals Comparison of ABTS, DPPH, Phosphomolybdenum Assays for Estimating Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compounds in Five Different Plant Extracts

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Arabela UNTEA ◽  
Alexandra LUPU ◽  
Mihaela SARACILA ◽  
Tatiana PANAITE
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Walnut Leaves

Many plants and their constituents (carotenoids, flavonoids and other phenolic compounds), action to inhibit the free radical by the use of antioxidant activity, helping to a better efficiency of nutrients utilization. The purpose of this study was to investigate the antioxidant activity and phenolic content of five different plants, known for their antioxidant potential. Total phenols were determined by FolinCiocalteumethod, with few modifications. The antioxidant capacity was evaluated by DPPH, ABTS radical-scavenging activity and phosphomolybdenum method. The results showed that the highest antioxidant activity was obtained for walnut leaves in terms of ABTS evaluation and for bilberry leaves by DPPH and phosphomolybdenum methods. In the present study, peppermint, walnut and bilberry leaves proved to have an important antioxidant activity and also a total phenolic content.

scholarly journals Variations in the L-DOPA Content, Phytochemical Constituents and Antioxidant Activity of Different Germlines of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 1881-1890
Author(s):  
B. Rakesh ◽  
K. Hima Bindu ◽  
N. Praveen
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Mucuna Pruriens ◽  
Metal Chelating ◽  
Biochemical Assays ◽  
Dpph Method ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Commercially Important ◽  
Potential Activity

In this study a ‘wonder plant’ Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC., which is commercially important medicinal plant of the Fabaceae family known for its treatment in Central Nervous System disorders like Dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, etc. have been selected. Different germplasms have been collected to analyze the phytochemical variations between them and quantify the L-DOPA in root, stem, leaves and seeds of all the five germlines using HPLC. Along with the biochemical assays, antioxidant activity by DPPH, phosphomolybdneum method, the metal chelating and reductive potential activity of all the germplasms were studied. All parts of the plant have shown the presence of L-DOPA but, seeds have the highest quantity followed by the roots, stem and leaves. Arka Shubra seeds showed high L-DOPA content (51.9 mg/g) while the other germplasms showed L-DOPA ranging from 43-45 mg/g. Highest content of carbohydrates (258.8 mg/g) and phenolics (157.0 mg/g) was seen in the seeds of Arka Aswini. While the seeds and leaves of Arka Charaka showed high protein (332.2 mg/g) and flavonoid (10.2 mg/g) content, respectively. High proline (1.74 mg/g) was observed in the seeds of Arka Shubra. Antioxidant studies revealed that Arka Charaka and Arka Daksha to be having high reductive power and free radical scavenging activity by phosphomolybdate method while high metal chelating activity was observed in Arka Aswini (88.7%) and high antioxidant activity by DPPH method was seen in Arka Shubra (86.5%).

scholarly journals Chemical characterization, fatty acid profile and antioxidant activity of Gustavia macarenensis fruit mesocarp and its oil from the Amazonian region of Ecuador as an unconventional source of vegetable oil

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 298
Author(s):  
J. J. Reyes Mera ◽  
R. Abreu-Naranjo ◽  
J. M. Alvarez-Suarez ◽  
D. Viafara
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Profile ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Linear Discriminant ◽  
Chromatography Analysis

To our knowledge, this study is the first to report on the nutritional characterization, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of Amazonian G. macarenensis fruit. The fatty acid profile was determined using a high performance liquid chromatography analysis. The total phenolic content and antioxidant activity were determined using Folin Ciocalteu’s method and by radical scavenging activity, respectively. Moreover, a cluster analysis was carried out in order to classify the G. macarenensis fruit oil according to its fatty acid profile. Seven Fisher linear discriminant functions were obtained from the discriminant analysis. These models allow one to classify new fruits on the basis of their fatty acid profile. A high value for total lipids was obtained (53.57%). Its main components were palmitic and oleic acid. The TPC value (156.49 ± 2.62 mg GAE/Kg of oil) obtained from the G. macarenensis fruit pulp oil is higher than what was reported for some olive oil and Brazilian mango oil varieties.

Optimization of preparation of rosehip tea from the area of Stara Planina Mt

Etnobotanika ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-69
Author(s):  
Danijela Kostić ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Rosa Canina ◽  
Maximum Extraction ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Medicinal Properties

Stara Planina Mt is rich in medicinal plants, that are natural sources of various bioactive substances and have many useful medicinal properties. Rosehip, the fruit of wild rose (Rosa canina L.) is very popular and widely used. There is extensive empirical evidence of its therapeutic effects. The high content of vitamins, organic acids, phenolic compounds, carotenoids and pleasant taste define it as a valuable dietary supplement. There are different procedures for making rosehip teas. In this paper, we have optimized the process of preparation of rosehip tea from the aspect of maximum extraction and preservation of vitamin C content in tea. The antioxidant activity of aqueous extracts of rosehips, depending on the extraction time and the temperature at which the extraction is performed, was also examined..The free radical scavenging activity of the plant extracts was analyzed by using the 2.2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay. Optimal conditions are 30 minutes and a temperature of 40 °С. In this way, vitamin C is best extracted and its stability is preserved, which results in the high antioxidant activity of the tested teas.

scholarly journals Seasonal Variations of Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Activity of Senna italica Leaves

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (9) ◽  
pp. 2371-2374
Author(s):  
SIBUSISO C. MNCUBE ◽  
SECHENE S. GOLOLO ◽  
MOTETELO A. MOGALE
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Phytochemical Content ◽  
Four Seasons ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity

Senna italica is a widely used medicinal plant well known for their laxative properties and high antioxidant activity, as well as possession of a variety of bioactive compounds. For its optimum usage, the current study was aimed at the determination of seasonal variations in the phytochemical content and antioxidant activity of its leaves. The leaves of Senna italica were collected during each of the four seasons (autumn, winter, spring, summer) in the year 2018. Total phenolic, total tannin, total flavonoid and total saponin contents of the leaves were determined using UV spectrophotometric method. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using the DPPH free radical scavenging activity and H2O2 reducing activity assays. Total phenolic content was recorded in higher amounts during autumn; total tannin content was in higher amounts during autumn and summer; total flavonoids were higher during autumn and summer and total saponins were higher in summer. High antioxidant activity strength demonstrated through relatively lower IC50 was shown in summer and autumn which, was consistent with the relative phytochemical contents. The current results suggest that the optimum period of harvest for maximum benefit regarding the antioxidant activity of Senna italica leaves is between summer and autumn and that its antioxidant activity strength is aligned to the accumulation of the antioxidant compounds.

scholarly journals Antioxidant and protease-inhibitory potential of extracts from grains of oat

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 324-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Krošlák ◽  
Tibor Maliar ◽  
Mária Maliarová ◽  
Peter Nemeček ◽  
Peter Hozlár ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Cathepsin B ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Feed Production ◽  
Food And Feed ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Activities ◽  
Inhibitory Potential

AbstractThe most of important crops cultivated for production of foods and feeds could be considered as plants possessing nutraceutical or medically interesting compounds, especially if can be eaten without processing. Chemical and biological parameters that were evaluated in 100 oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes were others than those that are important in food and feed production. Contents of polyphenols and flavonoids, radical scavenging activity (DPPH), and inhibitory activities against five proteases (trypsin, thrombin, urokinase, elastase, cathepsin B) were analyzed in extracts from mature grains. The antioxidant activity (DPPH) correlated to the content of total polyphenols. Only a minority (15 from 100) of analyzed genotypes created separate subgroup with a high content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and high antioxidant activity. The best in these parameters were genotypes CDC-SOL-FI, Saul, and Avesta, respectively. Fifteen other genotypes assembled another minority subgroup (also 15 from 100) on the basis of their high inhibitory activities against tested proteases. The highest trypsin-, urokinase-, and elastase-inhibitory activities were in genotype Racoon, the best in thrombin-, and cathepsin B-inhibitory activities were genotypes Expression and SW Kerstin, respectively. Three oats genotypes – Rhea, AC Percy, and Detvan appeared in both subgroups.

scholarly journals Corrigendum to “Antioxidant Activity of a Geopropolis from Northeast Brazil: Chemical Characterization and Likely Botanical Origin”

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joselena M. Ferreira ◽  
Caroline C. Fernandes-Silva ◽  
Antonio Salatino ◽  
Dejair Message ◽  
Giuseppina Negri
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Northeast Brazil ◽  
Botanical Origin

scholarly journals Antilipase and antioxidant activity of Orthosiphon stamineus methanolic extract

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norsyuhada Alias ◽  
Adam Leow Thean Chor ◽  
Mohd. Shukuri Mohamad Ali ◽  
Abu Bakar Salleh ◽  
Asilah Ahmad Tajudin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Orthosiphon Stamineus ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
High Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Treatment Of Obesity ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Introduction: Antilipase from natural resources are a potential tool for the treatment of obesity while antioxidant-rich plants are essential in combating degenerative diseases. The aim of this study is to determine the antilipase and antioxidant activity of Orthosiphon stamineus methanolic extract. Methods: The inhibitory activity against pancreatic lipase was determined by measuring the hydrolysis of p-nitrophenyl butyrate to p-nitrophenol at 405 nm. Antioxidant activity of O. stamineus extract was measured by 2, 2, diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity assay. Results: The O. stamineus crude extract exhibited strong lipase inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 34.7 µg/ml. The inhibition mode study disclosed that O. stamineus could act as uncompetitive inhibitor. O. stamineus showed high antioxidant activity with an EC50 value of 26.3 µg/ml. Conclusions: The results suggest that O. stamineus has shown potential as a source of natural antilipase and antioxidant.

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