Assessment of the Quality and Evaluation of the Antioxidant Potential of a Novel Sri Lankan Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulation

Background. In Sri Lanka, a Polyherbal Ayurvedic Formulation (PHAF), which consists of powders of seven medicinal plants, is being trialed for use as an anti-inflammatory drug. In general, anti-inflammatory drugs have good antioxidant properties. Therefore, in the present study, an attempt was made to assess the quality and evaluate the antioxidant potential of PHAF. Methods. Physicochemical parameters such as ash content, extractable matter, phytochemical screening for secondary metabolites, levels of heavy metals, and microbes were determined according to standard protocols. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using five in vitro assays: total polyphenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity), DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl), and ABTS (2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt. Results. PHAF contained 5.6 ± 0.2% of moisture, 6.5 ± 0.1% of total ash, 1.4 ± 0.1% of water soluble ash, 0.9 ± 0.0% of acid insoluble ash, 7.7 ± 0.2% of hot water extractable matter, 3.9 ± 0.1% of cold water extractable matter, 10.5 ± 4.1% of hot-ethanol extractable matter, and 8.4 ± 0.2% of cold-ethanol extractable matter. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, coumarins, and saponins in both aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the drug. TPC, TFC, ORAC, DPPH, and ABTS of aqueous and ethanol extracts of PHAF were 103.65 ± 4.94 and 327.07 ± 9.65 mg gallic acid equivalents/g extract, 76.6 ± 5.83 and 224.6 ± 8.42 mg quercetin equivalents/g of extract, 481.11 ± 17.30 and 1481.44 ± 30.20 mg trolox equivalents/g of extract, 79.50 ± 4.42 and 227.17 ± 6.16 mg trolox equivalents/g of extract, and 198.20 ± 4.55 and 577.08 ± 5.48 mg trolox equivalents/g of extract, respectively. Conclusion. Ethanolic extract of PHAF is better than aqueous extract in terms of antioxidant properties.

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Apple Pomace Extract as a Sustainable Food Ingredient

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox8060189 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 189 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Pedro A. R. Fernandes ◽

Sónia S. Ferreira ◽

Rita Bastos ◽

Isabel Ferreira ◽

Maria T. Cruz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Solid Phase ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Water Extract ◽

Apple Pomace ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Hot Water ◽

Array Detector ◽

Food Ingredient ◽

Sustainable Solutions

Apple pomace is a by-product of apple processing industries with low value and thus frequent disposal, although with valuable compounds. Acidified hot water extraction has been suggested as a clean, feasible, and easy approach for the recovery of polyphenols. This type of extraction allowed us to obtain 296 g of extract per kg of dry apple pomace, including 3.3 g of polyphenols and 281 g of carbohydrates. Ultrafiltration and solid-phase extraction using C18 cartridges of the hot water extract suggested that, in addition to the apple native polyphenols detected by ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography coupled to a diode-array detector and mass spectrometry UHPLC-DAD-ESI-MSn, polyphenols could also be present as complexes with carbohydrates. For the water-soluble polyphenols, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects were observed by inhibiting chemically generated hydroxyl radicals (OH•) and nitrogen monoxide radicals (NO•) produced in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages. The water-soluble polyphenols, when incorporated into yogurt formulations, were not affected by fermentation and improved the antioxidant properties of the final product. This in vitro research paves the way for agro-food industries to achieve more diversified and sustainable solutions towards their main by-products.

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In Vitro Antidiabetic Effects and Antioxidant Potential ofCassia nemophilaPods

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/1824790 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Gauhar Rehman ◽

Muhammad Hamayun ◽

Amjad Iqbal ◽

Saif Ul Islam ◽

Saba Arshad ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Glucose Uptake ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Antioxidant Potential ◽

Yeast Cells ◽

In Vitro Assays ◽

Dpph Radical ◽

Dpph Radical Scavenging

The antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of ethanolic extract ofCassia nemophilapod (EECNP) was evaluated by three in vitro assays, including yeast glucose uptake assay, glucose adsorption assay, and DPPH radical scavenging activity. The result revealed that the extracts have enhanced the uptake of glucose through the plasma membrane of yeast cells. A linear increase in glucose uptake by yeast cells was noticed with gradual increase in the concentration of the test samples. Moreover, the adsorption capacity of the EECNP was directly proportional to the molar concentration of glucose. Also, the DPPH radical scavenging capacity of the extract was increased to a maximum value of 43.3% at 80 μg/ml, which was then decreased to 41.9% at 100 μg/ml. From the results, it was concluded that EECNP possess good antidiabetic and antioxidant properties as shown by in vitro assays.

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Exploring the Potential of Icelandic Seaweeds Extracts Produced by Aqueous Pulsed Electric Fields-Assisted Extraction for Cosmetic Applications

Marine Drugs ◽

10.3390/md19120662 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (12) ◽

pp. 662

Author(s):

Natalia Castejón ◽

Kristin Anna Thorarinsdottir ◽

Ragnhildur Einarsdóttir ◽

Kristberg Kristbergsson ◽

Gudrún Marteinsdóttir

Keyword(s):

Electric Fields ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Pulsed Electric Fields ◽

Mean Value ◽

Global Market ◽

Hot Water ◽

In Vitro Assays ◽

Palmaria Palmata ◽

Alaria Esculenta

A growing concern for overall health is driving a global market of natural ingredients not only in the food industry but also in the cosmetic field. In this study, a screening on potential cosmetic applications of aqueous extracts from three Icelandic seaweeds produced by pulsed electric fields (PEF) was performed. Produced extracts by PEF from Ulva lactuca, Alaria esculenta and Palmaria palmata were compared with the traditional hot water extraction in terms of polyphenol, flavonoid and carbohydrate content. Moreover, antioxidant properties and enzymatic inhibitory activities were evaluated by using in vitro assays. PEF exhibited similar results to the traditional method, showing several advantages such as its non-thermal nature and shorter extraction time. Amongst the three Icelandic species, Alaria esculenta showed the highest content of phenolic (mean value 8869.7 µg GAE/g dw) and flavonoid (mean value 12,098.7 µg QE/g dw) compounds, also exhibiting the highest antioxidant capacities. Moreover, Alaria esculenta extracts exhibited excellent anti-enzymatic activities (76.9, 72.8, 93.0 and 100% for collagenase, elastase, tyrosinase and hyaluronidase, respectively) for their use in skin whitening and anti-aging products. Thus, our preliminary study suggests that Icelandic Alaria esculenta-based extracts produced by PEF could be used as potential ingredients for natural cosmetic and cosmeceutical formulations.

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Less Polar Compounds and Targeted Antioxidant Potential (In Vitro and In Vivo) of Codium adhaerens C. Agardh 1822

Pharmaceuticals ◽

10.3390/ph14090944 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (9) ◽

pp. 944

Author(s):

Sanja Radman ◽

Ana-Marija Cikoš ◽

Ivana Flanjak ◽

Sanja Babić ◽

Lara Čižmek ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Resolution Mass Spectrometry ◽

Solid Phase ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Polar Compounds ◽

Antioxidant Potential ◽

In Vitro Assays ◽

Pheophytin A ◽

Freeze Dried

Codium adhaerens from the Adriatic Sea (Croatia) was comprehensively investigated regarding less polar compounds for the first time. Although there are several phytochemical studies on C. adhaerens from other regions, this is the first report on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from fresh (FrCa) and air-dried (DrCa) samples. The novelty is also related to its targeted antioxidant potential in vitro and in vivo. The main aims were to: (a) identify and compare VOCs of FrCa and DrCa obtained by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) and hydrodistillation (HD); (b) determine fatty acid (FA) composition of freeze-dried sample (FdCa); (c) determine the composition of less polar fractions of FdCa by high-performance liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry with electrospray ionisation (UHPLC-ESI-HRMS); and (d) comprehensively evaluate the antioxidant activity of the fractions by four in vitro assays and in vivo zebrafish model (including embryotoxicity). Significant changes of VOCs were found after air drying. ω6 FAs were present in higher content than ω3 FAs indicating C. adhaerens as a good source of dietary polyunsaturated FAs. The results obtained in vivo correlate well with in vitro methods and both fractions exerted similar antioxidative responses which is in agreement with the high abundance of present biomolecules with known antioxidant properties (e.g., fucoxanthin, pheophytin a, and pheophorbide a). These results suggest that C. adhaerens might be a potent source of natural antioxidants that could be further used in the research of oxidative stress-related diseases.

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The Antiaging Effect of Active Fractions and Ent-11α-Hydroxy-15-Oxo-Kaur-16-En-19-Oic Acid Isolated from Adenostemma lavenia (L.) O. Kuntze at the Cellular Level

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox9080719 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 719

Author(s):

Irmanida Batubara ◽

Rika Indri Astuti ◽

Muhammad Eka Prastya ◽

Auliya Ilmiawati ◽

Miwa Maeda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mammalian Cells ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

In Vitro Assays ◽

Mitochondrial Activity ◽

Related Factor ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

B16f10 Cells ◽

Anti Inflammatory

Background: The extract of Adenostemma lavenia (L.) O. Kuntze leaves has anti-inflammatory activities and is used as a folk medicine to treat patients with hepatitis and pneumonia in China and Taiwan. The diterpenoid ent-11α-hydroxy-15-oxo-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid (11αOH-KA) is the major ingredient in the extract and has wide-spectrum biological activities, such as antitumor and antimelanogenic activities, as well as anti-inflammatory activity. However, the physical and biological properties of this compound as an antioxidant or antiaging agent have not been reported yet. Methods: In addition to in vitro assays, we monitored antioxidative and antiaging signals in Schizosaccharomyces pombe (yeast) and mouse melanoma B16F10 cells. Results: A. lavenia water and chloroform fractions showed antioxidant properties in vitro. The A. lavenia extracts and 11αOH-KA conferred resistance to H2O2 to S. pombe and B16F10 cells and extended the yeast lifespan in a concentration-dependent manner. These materials maintained the yeast mitochondrial activity, even in a high-glucose medium, and induced an antioxidant gene program, the transcriptional factor pap1+ and its downstream ctt1+. Accordingly, 11αOH-KA activated the antioxidative transcription factor NF-E2-related factor 2, NRF2, the mammalian ortholog of pap1+, in B16F10 cells, which was accompanied by enhanced hemeoxygenase expression levels. These results suggest that 11αOH-KA and A. lavenia extracts may protect yeast and mammalian cells from oxidative stress and aging. Finally, we hope that these materials could be helpful in treating COVID-19 patients, because A. lavenia extracts and NRF2 activators have been reported to alleviate the symptoms of pneumonia in model animals.

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Structural Characterization of Water-Soluble Polysaccharides from Sophora flavescensAit. and Their Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation Based on NO Release

10.21203/rs.3.rs-63629/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yi-Xuan Li ◽

Ke-Gang Linghu ◽

Si-Liang Jiang ◽

Yong-Sheng Cui ◽

Cai-Xia Dong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chemical Constituents ◽

Water Extract ◽

Exchange Chromatography ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Hot Water ◽

Raw 264.7 Cells ◽

Sophora Flavescens ◽

No Release ◽

Anti Inflammatory

Abstract Background: The dried roots of Sophora flavescens Ait. are traditionally used as Sophora Flavescens (Kushen in Chinese) to treat inflammatory diseases. It is traditionally served as a decoction, and polysaccharides represent one the major chemical constituents of this decoction. How about the structure of S. flavescens polysaccharides and whether they have anti-inflammatory activity should be uncovered.Methods: The purified polysaccharides were isolated through a combination of ion-exchange chromatography on DEAE 650 M and gel filtration on Superdex G-200 from hot water extract of S. flavescens. Structure was characterized by chemical derivatization as well as HPLC, FT-IR, GC-MS and NMR technologies. The preliminary in vitro antiinflammation activity was tested on RAW 264.7 cells upon NO release inhibition.Results: In this study, four polysaccharides, namely, SFNP-1, SFNP-2, SFAP-1, and SFAP-2, were isolated from S. flavescens. Results showed that both SFNP-1 and SFNP-2 contained (1→4)-linked glucans with small amounts of side chains at the O-4 position of the backbone chain residues. The two acidic polysaccharides (i.e.,SFAP-1 and SFAP-2) were identified to be pectin-type polysaccharides mainly containing a homo-galacturanan backbone consisting of α-(1→4)-linked GalAp and methyl-esterified α-(1→4)-linked GalAp residues at a ratio ofapproximately1:1. The bioactivity test revealed that the four purified polysaccharides have no cytotoxicity on RAW264.7andthat SFNP-1 and SFNP-2 show significant stimulating activity. Although the decoction of S. flavescens has been traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory agent, NO release inhibition results showed thatSFAP-1 and SFAP-2, as the major polysaccharides of SFCP, do not have significant anti-inflammatory effects. Conclusions: This result suggests that the anti-inflammatory effect of the decoction of S. flavescens may depend on the presence of alkaloids and not the polysaccharides it contains.

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In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Hibiscus Schizopetalus (Dyer) Hook. f.

Advanced Science Engineering and Medicine ◽

10.1166/asem.2020.2545 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 484-488

Author(s):

M. R. Anusha ◽

Veluswamy Bhuvaneshwari ◽

Manokaran Kalaiselvi ◽

Akbar Ali Amrin ◽

Ramasamy Amsaveni

Keyword(s):

Cold Water ◽

Water Extract ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Hot Water ◽

Inflammatory Activity ◽

Plant Sample ◽

Therapeutic Effects ◽

Traditional Use ◽

Anti Inflammatory

Medicinal plants act as an important source of drug with potential therapeutic effects. The present study focuses on the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Hibiscus schizopetalus (Dyer) Hook. f. (leaves and flowers) extracts. The cold water and hot water extract was prepared for plant sample without drying and whereas cold water, hot water, methanol, ethanol extract was prepared for the plant sample after drying. The present study on extract of H. schizopetalus demonstrated in vitro anti-inflammatory properties as evidenced by inhibition of albumin denaturation, membrane stabilization test and proteinase inhibitory action. This justifies that the traditional use of this plant in treatment of pains and inflammation.

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Fragaria viridis Fruit Metabolites: Variation of LC-MS Profile and Antioxidant Potential during Ripening and Storage

Pharmaceuticals ◽

10.3390/ph13090262 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 262

Author(s):

Daniil N. Olennikov ◽

Aina G. Vasilieva ◽

Nadezhda K. Chirikova

Keyword(s):

Organic Acids ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Cation Radical ◽

Significant Loss ◽

Antioxidant Potential ◽

In Vitro Assays ◽

Potential Health ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Ripening Stages

Fragaria viridis Weston or creamy strawberry is one of the less-known species of the Fragaria genus (Rosaceae family) with a wide distribution in Eurasia and is still in the shadow of more popular relatives F. ananassa (garden strawberry) or F. vesca (wild strawberry). Importantly, there is a lack of scientific knowledge on F. viridis compounds, their stability in the postharvest period, and bioactivity. In this study, metabolites of F. viridis fruits in three ripening stages were characterized with high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array and electrospray ionization triple quadrupole mass spectrometric detection (HPLC-PAD-ESI-tQ-MS). In total, 95 compounds of various groups including carbohydrates, organic acids, phenolics, and triterpenes, were identified for the first time. The quantitative content of the compounds varied differently during the ripening progress; some of them increased (anthocyanins, organic acids, and carbohydrates), while others demonstrated a decrease (ellagitannins, flavonols, etc.). The most abundant secondary metabolites of F. viridis fruits were ellagitannins (5.97–7.54 mg/g of fresh weight), with agrimoniin (1.41–2.63 mg/g) and lambertianin C (1.20–1.86 mg/g) as major components. Antioxidant properties estimated by in vitro assays (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH), 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) cation radical (ABTS), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC)) showed good antioxidant potential in all ripening stages of F. viridis fruits. The pilot human experiment on the effect of F. viridis fruit consumption on the serum total antioxidant capacity confirmed the effectiveness of this kind of strawberry. Postharvest storage of ripe fruits at 4 °C and 20 °C lead to declining content in the majority of compounds particularly ascorbic acid, ellagitannins, and flavonols, with the most significant loss at room temperature storage. These results suggest that F. viridis fruits are a prospective source of numerous metabolites that have potential health benefits.

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PHARMACOGNOSTICAL, PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF HYDROMETHANOL EXTRACT OF GORDONIA DIPTEROSPERMA KURZ.

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2020.v13i10.38754 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 35-40

Author(s):

PHAIBIANG LAPASAM ◽

ANDREW LALTHASANGA ◽

FREDDY TEILANG NONGKHLAW ◽

ZOTHAN PUIA

Keyword(s):

Nitric Oxide ◽

Hydrogen Peroxide ◽

Gallic Acid ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Phytochemical Screening ◽

Pharmacologically Active

Objective: This research is to evaluate the pharmacognostic parameter, phytochemical analysis, and in vitro antioxidant properties of hydromethanol extract. Method: This study carries out the collection and authentication of the plant, extraction, pharmacognostic study, preliminary phytochemical screening, and antioxidant property of leaves hydromethanol extract were evaluated by scavenging the following free radicals – DPPH (2,2-diphenyl- 1-picrylhydrazyl), hydrogen peroxide, nitric oxide, and reducing power. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by Dunnett’s test was performed. The minimum value of *p˂0.05 considered as significant, **p˂0.01 and ***p˂0.001. Results: Powder microscopy of the leaves showed the presence of stomata, calcium oxalate crystals, trichome, fibers, and oil glands. The total ash was considered to be 3.75%, water-soluble ash 1.25%, and acid-soluble ash 3%. Hydromethanol (3:7) extract yielded 38.8%, moisture content 15.6%. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract showed the presence of carbohydrates, glycoside, saponin, phenol, tannin, flavonoid, and steroid. The total flavonoid content was considered to be 32.25 mg/g of quercetin and the total phenolic content of the extract was found 610 mg/g of gallic acid. The IC50 radical scavenging effect of extract and gallic acid was considered to be 3.62 and 3.46 for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, 10.4 and 24.73 for hydrogen peroxide, and 48.76 and 58.83 for nitric oxide. Conclusion: The phytochemical constituents of the extract were well-known pharmacologically active chemicals and significant antioxidant potential was shown by the extract. This study finds out the rationality of the use of this plant as a medicinal plant. Further studies would be needed to explore their potential as a treatment for fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

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Marine Microalgae Biomolecules and Their Adhesion Capacity to Salmonella enterica sv. Typhimurium

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app10072239 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 2239

Author(s):

Tatiane Winkler Marques Machado ◽

Jenifer Mota Rodrigues ◽

Tatiana Rojo Moro ◽

Maria Eugênia Rabello Duarte ◽

Miguel Daniel Noseda

Keyword(s):

Cold Water ◽

2D Nmr ◽

Water Soluble ◽

In Vitro Assays ◽

Pavlova Lutheri ◽

Alkaline Extract ◽

Nmr Techniques ◽

Insoluble Precipitate ◽

Adhesion Process

Different molecules have been tested as analog receptors due to their capacity to bind bacteria and prevent cell adhesion. By using in vitro assays, the present study characterized the aqueous and alkaline extracts from microalgae Pavlova lutheri and Pavlova gyrans and evaluated the capacity of these extracts to adhere to enterobacteria (Salmonella Typhimurium). The aqueous and alkaline extracts of both species were fractionated via freeze-thawing, giving rise to soluble and insoluble (precipitate) fractions in cold water. The obtained fractions were studied using thermogravimetric, methylation analyses, and using 1D and 2D NMR techniques. The cold-water-soluble fractions obtained from the aqueous extracts were mainly composed of highly branched (1→3),(1→6)-β-glucans, whereas the cold-water-precipitate fractions were constituted by (1→3)-β-glucans. The alkaline extract fractions showed similar compositions with a high protein content, and the presence of glycosides (sulfoquinovosylglycerol (SQG), digalactosylglycerol (DGG)), and free fatty acids. The linear (1→3)-β-glucans and the alkaline extract fractions showed an adhesion capacity toward Salmonella. The chemical composition of the active fractions suggested that the presence of three-linked β-glucose units, as well as microalgal proteins and glycosides, could be important in the adhesion process. Therefore, these microalgal species possess a high potential to serve as a source of anti-adhesive compounds.

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