scholarly journals Kinetics of the Polyphenolic Content and Radical Scavenging Capacity in Olives through On-Tree Ripening

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Gouvinhas ◽  
Raúl Domínguez-Perles ◽  
Amadeo Gironés-Vilaplana ◽  
Teresa Carvalho ◽  
Nelson Machado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Abiotic Stresses ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Biotic And Abiotic Stresses ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Maturation Stages ◽  
Kinetics Of

Olive fruits, as well as their corresponding oil, represent an interesting source of phytochemicals, mainly phenolic compounds, which arise as secondary metabolites, resulting from the plant’s response to biotic and abiotic stresses. Therefore, olive fruits from three distinct cultivars (“Cobrançosa,” “Galega Vulgar,” and “Picual”) grown in Portugal and displaying different degree of resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses have been studied in relation to the concentration of total phenolic compounds, orthodiphenols and flavonoids, besides antioxidant capacity (DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, and ORACFL), in three maturation stages and two distinct harvest seasons (2012-2013). Generally, a decrease of all phenolic contents throughout the maturation stages has been observed, while, concerning cultivar, green olives of “Cobrançosa” showed the highest values for all contents assessed, denoting a strong influence of the genetic background. The same trend has not been observed regarding antioxidant activity, since Cobrançosa and Galega Vulgar cultivars presented the highest values only for the DPPH and ORACFL assays. Moreover, multivariate analyses pointed to the preponderance of the cultivars’ phenolic composition in the semiripe stage for the resistance to biotic stress, with “Galega” the most susceptible cultivar, presenting the lowest contents at this maturation stage, whereas “Picual” displayed the most pronounced phytochemical response.

scholarly journals Preparation of Antioxidant Enzymatic Hydrolysates from Honeybee-Collected Pollen Using Plant Enzymes

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarita D. Marinova ◽  
Bozhidar P. Tchorbanov
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Degree Of Hydrolysis ◽  
Enzymatic Hydrolysates ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Plant Enzymes ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Proline Iminopeptidase ◽  
Dietary Food

Enzymatic hydrolysates of honeybee-collected pollen were prepared using food-grade proteinase and aminopeptidases entirely of plant origin. Bromelain from pineapple stem was applied (8 mAU/g substrate) in the first hydrolysis stage. Aminopeptidase (0.05 U/g substrate) and proline iminopeptidase (0.03 U/g substrate) from cabbage leaves (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), and aminopeptidase (0.2 U/g substrate) from chick-pea cotyledons (Cicer arietinum L.) were involved in the additional hydrolysis of the peptide mixtures. The degree of hydrolysis (DH), total phenolic contents, and protein contents of these hydrolysates were as follows: DH (about 20–28%), total phenolics (15.3–27.2 μg/mg sample powder), and proteins (162.7–242.8 μg/mg sample powder), respectively. The hydrolysates possessed high antiradical scavenging activity determined with DPPH (42–46% inhibition). The prepared hydrolysates of bee-collected flower pollen may be regarded as effective natural and functional dietary food supplements due to their remarkable content of polyphenol substances and significant radical-scavenging capacity with special regard to their nutritional-physiological implications.

scholarly journals Free Radical-Scavenging Capacities, Phenolics and Capsaicinoids in Wild Piquin Chili (Capsicum annuum var. Glabriusculum)

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Moreno-Ramírez ◽  
Guillermo Martínez-Ávila ◽  
Víctor González-Hernández ◽  
Cecilia Castro-López ◽  
Jorge Torres-Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Chemical Diversity ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity

The total phenolic compounds content, free radical-scavenging capacity and capsaicinoid content in populations of wild Piquin chili (C. annuum) were studied. Aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts from nine ecotypes were evaluated. High contents of phenolic compounds and free radical-scavenging capacities were observed for both extracts; however, the values that were found for the hydroalcoholic phase were substantially higher. LC-MS analysis allowed for the detection of 32 compounds, where apigenin-8-C-glucoside followed by vanillic acid 1-O-β-o-glucopyranosylester (Isomer I or II) and 7-ethoxy-4-methylcoumarin were the most widely distributed; they were found in more than 89% of the ecotypes. The diversity of identified phenolic compounds was different among ecotypes, allowing them to be distinguished by chemical diversity, free radical-scavenging capacities and heat Scoville units. The total capsaicinoid content was higher in Population I (23.5 mg/g DW) than in Populations II and III, which had contents of 15.3 and 10.7 mg/g DW, respectively. This variability could lead to phytochemical exploitation and the conservation of the natural populations of wild chili.

scholarly journals A Characterization of Content, Composition and Scavenging Capacity of Phenolic Compounds in Parsnip Roots of Various Weight

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1400900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nada Č. Nikolić ◽  
Miodrag M. Lazić ◽  
Ivana T. Karabegović ◽  
Gordana S. Stojanović ◽  
Zoran B. Todorović
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Root Weight ◽  
Dry Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Dpph Scavenging ◽  
Root Size

The contents, composition and radical scavenging capacity of phenolic compounds from parsnips of various root weights grown in Serbia were examined. The content of phenolic compounds depended on root size, and the highest content was in the group where the samples with the lowest root size were grouped. The content of phenolic compounds varied from 109.7 to 125.3 μmol of chlorogenic acid per g dry extract, i.e.5470.8 to 6245.1 mg per kg fresh weight. Among the identified compounds were quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin and genkwanin glucosides and hydroxycinnamic and caffeoylshikimic acids. The highest antioxidant capacity was found for the group with the lowest root weight; the IC50 values ranged from 1.59 to 2.49 mg mL–1. There was positive correlation between the total phenolic content and scavenging capacity, and the kaempferol glucosides content could be an indicator of DPPH scavenging capacity of parsnip roots.

Antioxidant Activities and Phenolic Composition of Apple Peel, Core and Flesh Extracts on Selected Apple Cultivars

2012 ◽  
Vol 554-556 ◽  
pp. 1103-1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gui Zhi Zhang ◽  
Bao Ping Ji ◽  
Gang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phenolic Antioxidants ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Apple Cultivars ◽  
Apple Peels

Phenolic antioxidants have multiple benefits to human health. Polyphenols are responsible for the antioxidant activity in apples. Antioxidant activities were assessed using the ferric reducing/antioxidant power (FRAP) and 2,2-dipheny l-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assays in different cultivars and different parts of apples grown in China. The phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities differed significantly among the four apple cultivars. Guoguang had the highest phenolic concentration and antioxidant activity and Golden Delicious had the lowest. The peels had the highest total phenolic and flavonoid contents followed by the cores and flesh. Anthocyanins were detected only in red apple peels. Peel and core had greater antioxidant activities than apple flesh. FRAP values were inversely correlated with phenolic contents, whereas no clear relationship could be observed between DPPH values and phenolic contents. The higher levels of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of apple peels and cores than flesh may be of technological interest as a valuable source of antioxidants.

scholarly journals Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Castanopsis phuthoensis and Castanopsis grandicicatricata

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 77-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phung Thi Tuyen ◽  
Do Tan Khang ◽  
Luong The Minh ◽  
Truong Ngoc Minh ◽  
Pham Thi Thu Ha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Phenolic Extracts

In this study, total phenolic, flavonoid contents, antioxidant capacity, and phenolic compositions of Castanopsis phuthoensis and Castanopsis grandicicatricata (Fagaceae family) were investigated. It was found that bark extracts were rich of phenolic contents, whereas leaf extracts were abundant of flavonoids. The total phenolics varied from 11.20 to 35.47 mg gallic acid equivalent g-1 dry weight (DW), and the total flavonoids were from 2.24 to 12.55 mg rutin equivalent g-1 DW. The results of antioxidant activity showed that the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl) radical scavenging activity of the free phenolic extracts were higher than the bound phenolic extracts. Regarding the reducing power and β-carotene bleaching assays, the free phenolic extracts showed remarkably strong antioxidant capacity that were similar to the levels of the standard BHT (dibutyl hydroxytoluene) did. It could be concluded that free phenolic extracts were more effective in antioxidant activities than bound phenolic extracts. A highly significant correlation between phenolic contents and antioxidant activity in extracts were observed. By HPLC analysis, seven phenolic acids were detected including gallic, p-hydroxybenzoic, vanillic, sinapic, p-coumaric, ellagic, and vanillin. Of which, gallic, ellagic, and sinapic acids were the most abundant compounds in the two species. The results suggest C. phuthoensis and C. grandicicatricata contain rich sources of natural antioxidants and phenolic compounds which are probably considered in pharmaceutical use.

scholarly journals Phenolic Compounds of Soybean Seeds from Two European Countries and Their Antioxidant Properties

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 2075
Author(s):  
Angelika Król-Grzymała ◽  
Ryszard Amarowicz
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Defense Mechanism ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Cold Climate ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Soybean Cultivars

There is only a small acreage of planted soybeans in northern Europe, as the global production of this crop is mainly dictated by the warmer temperatures needed for bountiful yields. The defense response of soybean plants to a cold climate entails the secretion of specific compounds which help mitigate oxidative stress, i.e., antioxidants, including phenolic compounds. The objective of this study was to examine differences in the concentrations of phenolic compounds, their antioxidant properties, and the concentration of key isoflavones (namely genistein, daidzein, malonyl daidzein, malonyl genistein, and daidzin) in the seeds of six soybean cultivars from two different regions of Europe, namely Poland and France. The total phenolic contents, isoflavone levels, and in vitro antioxidant capacities of soybean seeds from most of the investigated cultivars of northeast Europe were found to be greater than those from southwest Europe. The phenolic compounds of seed extracts are primarily responsible for the free-radical scavenging of soybeans. Factors regulating the production of phenolic compounds in the seeds have not been thoroughly elucidated. Hence, the results presented in this paper can be useful in the selection of soybean cultivars with higher levels of seed phenolics, because of their beneficial impact on human health and on the soybean’s defense mechanism against plant stresses.

scholarly journals Identification of seed coat phenolic compounds from differently colored pea varieties and characterization of their antioxidant activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 829-840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nemanja Stanisavljevic ◽  
Marija Ilic ◽  
Zivko Jovanovic ◽  
Tihomir Cupic ◽  
Dragana Dabic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phenolic Composition ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Metal Chelating ◽  
Phenolic Constituents ◽  
Seed Coats

The phenolic composition of seed coats in four differently colored pea varieties (Pisum sativum L.) was investigated using UHPLC-LTQ OrbiTrap MS. The obtained findings revealed that the seed coats of the examined pea genotypes possess a unique phenolic composition compared to previously studied European cultivars. In total, 41 phenolic compounds have been identified. The seed coats of the studied cultivars contained certain amounts of rosmarinic acid, rutin, galangin, morin, naringin, hesperetin and pinocembrin as well as ten flavonol glycosides that had not been reported previously. Additionally, the total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and metal chelating capacity of extracts was determined using Folin-Ciocalteu?s method, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging assay, ferric ion-reducing capacity and ferrous ion-chelating capacity assay, respectively. Dark colored genotypes MBK 168 and MBK 173 possessed the highest total phenolic contents as well the strongest antioxidant activities. On the other hand, bright colored genotypes MBK 88 and MBK 90 exhibited the strongest metal-chelating capacities. The examined pea seed coats may be considered as important potential contributors to human health due to the presence of bioactive phenolic constituents. In addition, our results could be used as a guideline for breeding new pea cultivars with high antioxidant activities applicable in the formulation of functional food products.

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