Functional Effects of Pomegranate Peel Extracts on Milk: Antibacterial Measurements, Antioxidant Activities, and Photochemical Characterizations

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 571-579
Author(s):  
Rokayya Sami ◽  
Ebtihal Khojah ◽  
Mona Alharbi ◽  
Amina A. M. Al-Mushhin ◽  
Mohammed Saeed Alkaltham ◽  
...  

Consumers are interested in antimicrobial by-products from natural sources. The present study aims to estimate the antibacterial effects of different concentrations and solvent extracts such as methanol, ethanol, and water extract of pomegranate peels with the milk quality application in-vitro. Listeria monocytogens, E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus were used as bacteria growth indicators in two pomegranate varieties (i.e., Wonderful and Francis). Besides, evaluating somephysical characterization, antibacterial and antioxidant activities. Results showed that the highest inhibition zone of 18.88 mm was observed with 90% ethanol extract of Wonderful variety against Listeria monocytogens, at 0, 12.5, 25, and 50 mg/mL concentrations, while the lowest inhibition zone of 11.29 mm was observed with 90% methanol extract of Francis variety, at 12.5 mg/mL concentration. The milk treated with WPE of Wonderful variety maintained the bacterial growth from 1.19 ±0.29 x 109 to 1.43 x 1011 CFU/mL at 4 °C. Punicalagin was the most abundant polyphenolic compound (165.05–190.43 µg/mL) followed by gallic acid (153.08–177.65 µg/mL), and p-Hydroxybenzoic acid (91.29–92.5 mg/mL). Acetaldehyde (23.09–27.15 PPM), followed by acetoin (9.65–15.33 PPM) were the most predominant volatile compounds. The WPE treated milk maintained the sensory evaluations such as taste, color, texture, and overall acceptance longer time longer time (i.e., 144 h) than FPE treated milk (i.e., 168 h) at 4°C. DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging of capacity (IC50 values) of FPE treated milk were found to be lower than WPE treated milk (i.e., 159.65 µg/mL and 131.87 µg/mL), respectively. While, FPE treated milk reported a higher viscosity content than WPE treated milk (13.11 cP). In conclusion, pomegranate peel extracts especially Wonderful variety may be used to prolong the shelf-life of milk in dairy products manufacturers.

2012 ◽  
Vol 554-556 ◽  
pp. 1211-1215
Author(s):  
Yana Yuan ◽  
Ping Ping Zhang ◽  
Jin Fu Liu ◽  
Li Jin Zhang ◽  
Tong Hai Liu

Chinese Jujube has long been used for human consumption and medicinal purposes in China. The objective of this study was to extract active substance from the powder of fermented Chinese Jujube and to detect their antioxidant capacities. Macroreticular resin was used to separate FJ-1 from 60% ethanol extract, and silica gel column was used for further separation of FJ-2. Precipitation of CPJ was conducted by addition of 95% ethanol to the water extract. The ability to eliminate DPPH•, O2• and •OH of this component was analyzed. Their activities show dose dependence character. FJ-1, FJ-2 show excellent antioxidant capacity on eliminating DPPH• and •OH, but CPJ shows lower capacity. The capacity on eliminating O2• of CPJ is higher than FJ-1, FJ-2 at the same concentration.


2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 099
Author(s):  
Adit Widodo Santoso ◽  
Adelina Simamora ◽  
Adelina Simamora ◽  
Kris Herawan Timotius ◽  
Kris Herawan Timotius

<p><em>Myristica fragrans</em> Houtt (nutmeg) is used as a spice and flavour for food and beverages. It has been traditionally used to treat a number of medical conditions, including diabetes mellitus. The study was undertaken to scientifically validate the traditional use of mace from <em>M.</em><em> </em><em>Fragrans</em><strong>. </strong>The objectives of this study were to evaluate α-glucosidase inhibition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of water extract (WE) and essential oil (EO) from <em>M.</em><em> </em><em>fragrans</em> mace.  Both WE and EO were evaluated for their α-glucosidase inhibitory activities <em>in vitro</em> and their antioxidant activities based on DPPH radical scavenging assay. Standard compounds were used for every test. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of both extracts were also determined. The extracts were also tested for their antibacterial activities against six different bacteria by a well diffusion method. Both extracts showed inhibition activities against α-glucosidase, with WE showed stronger activity than EO (IC<sub>50</sub> = 1.86 and 8.15 mg/ml). Good radical scavenging activities were observed for both extracts, with WE showed stronger activity than EO (IC<sub>50</sub> = 1.51 and 4.59 mg/ml). WE showed higher content in phenolic than EO (47.84 and 37.21 mg GAE/100 g DW). Flavonoid content in WE was also higher than EO (215.36 and 30.12 mg RE/ml). Based on the well diffusion method, only EO exhibited antibacterial activities, with inhibition zone in the range 1.03 – 1.30 mm.  The strongest activity was observed against<em> Staphylococcus mutans</em>. The results indicate WE and EO can be exploited further for pharmacological uses, in particular for their antidiabetic and antioxidant activities. </p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 712-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Karrouchi ◽  
Saad Fettach ◽  
Smaail Radi ◽  
El bekkaye Yousfi ◽  
Jamal Taoufik ◽  
...  

Background: Pyrazole is an important class of heterocyclic compound, has been shown to exhibit diverse biological and pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant, etc. Methods: In this study, a series of novel 3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole derivatives containing hydrazine 4a-l have been synthesized via the reaction of the 2-(3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)acetohydrazide. All synthesized compounds have been tested for their in vitro antioxidant activities via utilization of 1,1-biphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) as a free radical scavenging reagent. Results: The data reported herein indicates that compound 4k showed potential radical scavenging capacity and compounds 4f and 4g exhibited best activity for the iron binding while comparing with positive controls. Conclusion: Good activity was noted for some compounds. In particular, compound 4k showed the highest antioxidant activity with IC50 values of 22.79 ± 3.64 and 1.35 ± 0.66 μg/mL in the DPPH and ABTS tests, respectively.


2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhijit Nath ◽  
Mrinal Kanti Bhattacharjee

Murraya paniculata is a potent ethno medicinally important plant used both in traditional medicine as an analgesic and for wood and its activity against S. aureus established its traditional uses too. Selaginella is also used traditionally in wounds, postpartum, menstrual disease against microbes Lycopodium is used in Rheumatism and disease of lungs and kidneys and our study also revealed the scientific base behind its uses. The result of our experiments showed that in vitro antimicrobial screening of extracts and pure compounds of Murraya paniculata indicated positive activity against Staphylococcus aureus. They showed acetone extracts of the plants showed in inhibition zone of 13mm, methanol extract showed in inhibition zone of 9mm and ethanol extract showed in inhibition zone of 7mm but the distilled water extract showed no inhibition zone. We also performed work on selaginella and lycopodium but got no inhibition zone.


2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cláudia Alexandra de Andrade ◽  
João Luiz de Souza Carvalho ◽  
Miriam Machado Cunico ◽  
Ana Luísa Lacava Lordello ◽  
Carmen Etsuko Kataoka Higaskino ◽  
...  

The extracts and fractions from the flowers of A. podalyriifolia were analyzed previously for antibacterial activity using diffusion in disk, Antioxidant properties were evaluated by determining radical scavenging power (DPPH test) and total phenol content was measured (Folin method). The present study describes the in vitro antibacterial (determining minimum inhibitory concentration) and antioxidant activities (by thiobarbituric acid reactive species - TBARS method) for the ethanol extract, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate fractions and two flavanones (naringenin and 5-β-D-glycosyl-naringenin) isolated from the flowers of Acacia podalyriifolia A. Cunn. ex G. Don. The flavanones naringenin and 5-β-D-glycosyl-naringenin had not previously been obtained from this species. The most effective antibacterial activity was observed in the ethyl acetate fraction (MIC=0.25 mg mL-1 against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, MIC = 0.125 mg mL-1 against Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12229, MIC=0.5 mg mL-1 against Streptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19615, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 13883 and Proteus mirabilis ATCC 43071). The evaluated samples showed antioxidant activity on the TBARS test, especially for ethanol extract (1000 ppm), which was the most active (29.43% ± 0.65) followed by ethyl acetate fraction (1000 ppm, 24.84% ± 1,28), both demonstrating higher activity than that presented by ascorbic acid (1000 ppm, 21.73% ± 1.77), although lower than the BHT (1000 ppm 35.15% ± 3.42), both reference compounds. Naringenin and 5-β-D-glycosyl-naringenin demonstrated antioxidant action, but only naringenin inhibited the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.


Author(s):  
Anindita Banerjee ◽  
Bithin Maji ◽  
Sandip Mukherjee ◽  
Kausik Chaudhuri ◽  
Tapan Seal

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the alpha (α)-amylase and alpha (α)-glucosidase inhibitory activities and in vitro antioxidant activities of the 80 % aqueous ethanol extracts of Tinosporasinensis Lour (Merr.).Methods: The 80% aq. ethanol extract of the plant was prepared. The plant extract was examined for its antioxidant activity by using free radical 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging method, ABTS radical scavenging ability, reducing power capacity, estimation of total phenolic content, flavonoid content and flavonol content. Different concentrations (2, 4, 8,10and 15 μg/ml) of the extract was subjected to α-amylase inhibitory and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities and IC50were calculated.Results: The study revealed that the different concentrations of the plant extract possessed a very good amount of total phenolics, flavonoid and flavonol and exhibited potent radical scavenging activity using DPPH and ABTS as a substrate. The ethanol extracts exhibited significant α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities with an IC50 value1.093µg and 1.04µg dry extract respectively and well compared with standard acarbose drug.Conclusion: Thus, it could be concluded that due to the presence of antioxidant components the plant extracts could be used for the treatment of hyperglycemia, diabetes and the related condition of oxidative stress. This knowledge will be useful in finding more potent components from the natural resources for the clinical development of antidiabetic therapeutics.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangping Liu ◽  
Jia Jia ◽  
Xuemin Jing ◽  
Guoliang Li

The ethanol-water (7 : 3, v/v) extract of Cotoneaster multiflorus sarcocarp was sequentially fractionated by liquid-liquid partition using n-hexane, diethyl ether, methylene dichloride, and ethyl acetate. The contents of total polyphenols, total flavones, and oligomeric proanthocyanidins in the five parts (including the ethanol-water extract) were determined. In addition, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical-scavenging, 2,2-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt radical cation decolorization, reducing power, ferric reducing antioxidant power, and lipid peroxidation inhibition assays were conducted to test the antioxidant activities of Sample 1 (the ethanol-water fraction) and Sample 2 (the ethyl acetate fraction) in vitro. In the above five assays, Sample 2 showed greater antioxidant capacities than Sample 1. Furthermore, Sample 2 was better able to protect low-density lipoproteins from oxidation in a dose-dependent manner. The test results show that C. multiflorus sarcocarp, especially the ethyl acetate-soluble fraction, may be a potential source of natural antioxidants.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 2352-2361
Author(s):  
Hèzouwè Kagnou ◽  
Oudjaniyobi Simalou ◽  
Gneiny Whad Tchani ◽  
Sabrina Sanvee ◽  
Kokou Agbékonyi Agbodan ◽  
...  

Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don, est une plante médicinale largement utilisée en tradithérapie contre le diabète, l’hypertension, le cancer et les effets du stress oxydatif. Elle existe en trois variétés ("rosea", "alba" et "hybride") selon la couleur des fleurs. L’étude actuelle porte sur le criblage phytochimique et l’activité antioxydante in vitro (DPPH et FRAP) de l’extrait hydro-éthanolique des trois variétés. Les tests ont été effectués sur les extraits des feuilles, fleurs et racines. On a noté la présence des alcaloïdes, phénols, flavonoïdes, tanins, saponines, stérols, terpènes et quinines. Cependant, l’absence des sucres réducteurs, des flavonoïdes et des saponines dans les racines ainsi que les quinines dans les feuilles a été relevée. L'analyse comparative par piégeage du radical DPPH a montré que les extraits des fleurs et racines de l’hybride étaient plus actifs, respectivement de 130,023±3,2 et 131,189±1,8 mg EqQ/g. Une tendance différente a été observée dans les extraits des feuilles où la meilleure valeur DPPH de 65,746±2,5 mg EqQ/g est attribuée à "rosea" alors que celle du FRAP de 139,935±2,57 mg EqAA/g provient de "alba". Ces résultats devraient encourager la poursuite des travaux sur l'identification et la caractérisation de nouveaux composés bioactifs sélectivement abondant pour une meilleure valorisation de Catharanthus roseus sur le plan de phytomédicaments.Mots clés : Catharanthus roseus, variétés, criblage phytochimique, antioxydant. English Title: Phytochemical study and comparative antioxidant activity of the three varieties of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. DonCatharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don, is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and effects of oxidative stress. C. roseus exists in three varieties ("rosea", "alba" and "hybrid") depending on the colour of the flowers. This study focused on phytochemical screening and in vitro antioxidant activity (DPPH and FRAP) of the hydro-ethanol extract of the three varieties. The tests were carried out on leaves, flowers, and roots extracts. The presence of alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, sterols, terpenes, and quinines were noted. However, the absence of reducing sugars, flavonoids, and saponins in the roots and quinines in the leaves was observed. Comparative analysis of DPPH radical scavenging showed that extracts from the flowers and roots of the hybrid were more active, respectively at 130.023±3.2 and 131.189±1.8 mg EqQ/g. FRAP values of the same samples were 175.166± 9.28 and 121.311±7.8 mg EqAA/g dry matter. For the leaves, the best DPPH value of 65.746±2.5 mg EqQ/g was attributed to "rosea" while the FRAP value of 139.935±2.57 mg EqAA/g was for "alba". These interesting antioxidant activities of the "hybrid" variety may be useful against oxidative stress pathologies. The current study might then promote the continuing identification and characterization of new bioactive compounds for a development of Catharanthus roseus.Keywords: Catharanthus roseus, varieties, phytochemical screening, antioxidant.  


2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-169
Author(s):  
Wen Yan Liu Wen Yan Liu ◽  
Zi Ling Zi Ling ◽  
Dong Dong ◽  
Ke Huan Li Ke Huan Li ◽  
Jian Hua Shao Jian Hua Shao ◽  
...  

Eucommia ulmoides Oliv., exhibiting diverse bioactivities including antimicrobial, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been known as an active ingredient commonly used in antihypertensive herbal prescriptions in China. The 95% ethanol extract of the barks of E. ulmoides showed antimicrobial and antioxidant activities and then was isolated by bioactivity-guided fractionation to obtain a new cinnamyl glucoside, 1-O-trans-cinnamoyl-β-D-apiofuranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranose (1), together with twenty known secondary metabolites (2–21). And their structures were identified by extensive spectroscopic analyses, including 1D and 2D NMR, UV, IR and HRESIMS, and chemical methods. All secondary metabolites were evaluated for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities in vitro. Compounds 7, 8, 11, and 21 exhibited moderately antimicrobial activity. In the antioxidant activity assay, compounds 3, 7, 11, and 14 showed intense activity in ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) with the values of 9.82 mmol/g, 19.25 mmol/g, 14.52 mmol/g, and 12.58 mmol/g in comparison to Trolox (9.02 mmol/g). And compounds 2, 11, and 14–16 showed more potent activity with IC50 values ranging from 18.34 to 24.36 M than Trolox (26.35 M) in ABTS+• scavenging assay.


Author(s):  
Qabaha K. ◽  
Al-Rimawi F ◽  
Nusseibeh S. ◽  
Abbadi J J. ◽  
Abu-Lafi S.

An in-vitro evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of pomegranate peel extract from Palestine were investigated. In parallel, the total phenolic content (TPC) and the total flavonoids content (TFC) were measured. The antioxidant activities were determined spectrophotometrically by DPPH, FRAP, CUPRAC and the ABTS methods. The phenolic and flavonoid contents were separated and partially identified using HPLC and LC-MS. In-vitro inhibitory effect of the extract on production of Interlukin-6 (Il-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) by Lipopolysacaride (LPS)-induced polymorphonuclear Cells (PMNCs) was evaluated. Pomegranate peel extract was found to have strong antiinflamatory activity as revealed by the reduction in the levels of IL-6 and TNF-alfa. It was also found that it is rich in phenoloic and flavonoids that enhanced its reducing activity and free radical scavenging ability.


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