Cytotoxicity, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of mosses obtained from open habitats

Mosses are mainly the object of ecological and taxonomic research. This group of plants are still underestimated by scientists in other aspects of research. Recent research has shown that these plants contain remarkable and unique substances with high biological activity. Five species of mosses from a large urban ecosystem were identified for present study. In order to determine their biological potential, multifaceted studies were carried out, including: total phenolics content, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial and antifungal study, cytotoxicity evaluation, and scratch assay to assess pro-regenerative effect in the context of their possible use as the ingredients of biologically active cosmetics. Additionally, determination of individual phenolic compounds in selected extracts of the tested mosses was made. Research showed that Ceratodon purpureus and Dryptodon pulvinatus extracts had the greatest potential as antioxidants and antimicrobial activity. The cytotoxicity assessment indicated that the extracts from Dryptodon pulvinatus and Rhytidiadelphus squarossus exerted the strongest negative effect on mouse fibroblast line L929 viability at higher concentrations. While, the extract from Tortulla muralis best stimulated human foreskin fibroblast line HFF-1 proliferation and wound healing. The research on individual phenolic compounds content in the extracts tested indicated over 20 peaks on UPLC chromatograms. The conducted study has shown that mosses, especially so far unexplored species of open ecosystems, and e.g. epilytic habitats, may be a valuable source of biologically active substances and thus may constitute important medical and cosmetic possibilities.

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Phenolic compounds in whole-grains of wheat: a review

The Applied Biology & Chemistry Journal ◽

10.52679/tabcj.2021.0003 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 8-17

Author(s):

Monica Sharma ◽

Pranav Bhaskar

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Health Benefits ◽

Whole Grains ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Cereal Grains ◽

Human Beings ◽

Aging Effects ◽

Active Metabolites ◽

Chemical Structures

Whole-grains are important food resources for human beings, therefore, there is a need to pay special attention to increase their production to feed the world’s rapidly increasing population. Whole-grains are highly rich in nutrition and bioactive properties due to the available health-promoting biologically active metabolites such as phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds are antioxidant-rich secondary metabolites having immense health benefits. Owing to their strong antioxidant activities, they have anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-diabetic properties; they exhibit anti-aging effects and can also cure cardiovascular diseases, obesity, etc. Numerous epidemiological studies have proven the inverse correlation between the consumption of whole cereal grains and reduce chronic diseases. This review article focuses on biologically active components of wheat grains, namely phenolic compounds, including their chemical structures, classification, biosynthesis, bioactivity, and bioavailability. Health benefits and functional potential of consumption of whole cereal grains have also been discussed.

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Comparative analysis of antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds in the fruits of Aronia spp.

Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences ◽

10.5219/1360 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. 393-401

Author(s):

Yulia Vinogradova ◽

Olena Vergun ◽

Olga Grygorieva ◽

Eva Ivanišová ◽

Ján Brindza

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Phenolic Acids ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Polyphenol Compounds ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Ethanol Extracts

Chokeberry (Aronia Medik.) is a non-traditional fruit plant known as a rich source of biologically active compounds and inhibits the numerous biological activities. We compared the antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds of fruits between widely cultivated Aronia mitschurinii (AM-TCH, from Tchekhov district; AM-D, from Dmitrov district; AM-OZ, from Orekhovo-Zuevsky district of Moscow region, Russia) and introduced North American Aronia species (Aronia arbutifolia (AA-M), A. melanocarpa (AML-M), A. × prunifolia (AP-M), which have not been planted yet in the arboretum of Main Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow). Studying samples were collected in their secondary distribution range. Ethanolic extracts were determined for antioxidant capacity (antioxidant activity by DPPH and phosphomolybdenum methods, the total content of polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids) and measured spectrophotometrically. As standards were used Trolox (TE) for antioxidant activities, gallic acid (GAE) for polyphenol content, quercetin (QE) for flavonoid content, caffeic acid (CAE) for phenolic acid content. The antioxidant activity by DPPH method in ethanol extracts of investigated plants was from 6.96 (AM-D) to 8.89 (AM-OZ) mg TE.g-1 DW. Reducing the power of investigated extracts exhibited activity from 151.47 (AM-OZ) to 297.8 (AA-M) mg TE.g-1 DW. The content of polyphenol compounds determined from 25.98 (AM-TCH) to 54.39 (AA-M) mg GAE.g-1 DW, phenolic acids content was from 7.76 (AP-M) to 11.87 (AM-D) mg CAE.g-1 DW and the content of flavonoids detected from 8.12 (AM-OZ) to 16.62 (AM-D) mg QE.-1 DW. Obtained data showed a strong correlation between the content of polyphenol compounds and reducing the power of extracts (r = 0.700), between flavonoids and phenolic acids (r = 0.771) and also between phenolic acids and reducing power (r = 0.753) in Aronia ethanol extracts. Fruits of investigated species of Aronia can be propagated as a source of polyphenol compounds with antioxidant activity and obtained results may use for farther pharmacological study.

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Wild Species Veronica officinalis L. and Veronica saturejoides Vis. ssp. saturejoides—Biological Potential of Free Volatiles

Horticulturae ◽

10.3390/horticulturae7090295 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (9) ◽

pp. 295

Author(s):

Marija Nazlić ◽

Željana Fredotović ◽

Elma Vuko ◽

Lea Fabijanić ◽

Dario Kremer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Traditional Medicine ◽

Volatile Compounds ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Glandular Trichomes ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Caryophyllene Oxide ◽

Hexadecanoic Acid ◽

Endemic Plant ◽

Future Studies ◽

Biological Potential

Extracts from plants of the genus Veronica have been and continue to be used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases throughout the world. Although often considered a weed, many scientific reports demonstrate that these plants are a source of valuable biologically active compounds and their potential for horticulture should be investigated and considered. In this study, free volatile compounds of essential oils (EO) and hydrosols were extracted from two species: Veronica officinalis, which is most commonly used in traditional medicine, and Veronica saturejoides, an endemic plant that could be obtained by cultivation in horticulture. Volatiles were analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC, GC-MS). The most abundant compounds identified in the EOs were hexadecanoic acid in V. officinalis EO and caryophyllene oxide in V. saturejoides EO. The hydrosols were characterized by a high abundance of caryophyllene oxide in V. saturejoides hydrosol and of p-vinyl guaiacol for V. officinalis hydrosol. The sites where the volatile compounds are synthesized and stored were analyzed using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy); glandular and non-glandular trichomes were detected on stems, leaves and the calyx. Further, to investigate the activity of the free volatile compounds against pathogens, isolated volatile compounds were tested on the antiphytoviral activity against tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) infection. The hydrosols of both investigated species and EO of V. officinalis showed significant antiphytoviral activity. To further investigate the biological potential of these extracts they were also tested for their antiproliferative and antioxidant activities. The results indicate that these compounds are a valuable source of potential anticancerogenic agents that should be investigated in future studies. The presented results are the first report of hydrosol and EO activity against TMV infection, suggesting that these extracts from Veronica species may be useful as natural-based antiphytoviral agents.

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Influence of Extraction Solvent on the Phenolic Profile and Bioactivity of Two Achillea Species

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26061601 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 1601

Author(s):

Dominika Kaczorová ◽

Erna Karalija ◽

Sabina Dahija ◽

Renata Bešta-Gajević ◽

Adisa Parić ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

High Performance ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Biological Activities ◽

Antimicrobial Activities ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Phenolic Composition ◽

Extraction Solvent ◽

Ethanolic Extracts ◽

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass

The phenolic composition, as well as the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of two poorly investigated Achillea species, Achillea lingulata Waldst. and the endemic Achillea abrotanoides Vis., were studied. To obtain a more detailed phytochemical profile, four solvents with different polarities were used for the preparation of the plant extracts whose phenolic composition was analyzed using UHPLC-MS/MS (ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry). The results indicate that both of the investigated Achillea species are very rich in both phenolic acids and flavonoids, but that their profiles differ significantly. Chloroform extracts from both species had the highest yields and were the most chemically versatile. The majority of the examined extracts showed antimicrobial activity, while ethanolic extracts from both species were potent against all tested microorganisms. Furthermore, the antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated. It was found that the ethanolic extracts possessed the strongest antioxidant activities, although these extracts did not contain the highest amounts of detected phenolic compounds. In addition, several representatives of phenolic compounds were also assayed for these biological activities. Results suggest that ethanol is a sufficient solvent for the isolation of biologically active compounds from both Achillea species. Moreover, it was shown that the flavonoids naringenin and morin are mainly responsible for these antimicrobial activities, while caffeic, salicylic, chlorogenic, p-coumaric, p-hydroxybenzoic, and rosmarinic acid are responsible for the antioxidant activities of the Achillea extracts.

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Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of Malus baccata (L.) Borkh. fruits

Food Science and Applied Biotechnology ◽

10.30721/fsab2020.v3.i1.46 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Nadezhda Petkova ◽

Manol Ognyanov ◽

Blaga Inyutin ◽

Petar Zhelev ◽

Panteley Denev

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Total Phenolic Compounds ◽

Frap Assay ◽

Phytochemical Composition ◽

Malus Baccata

Crab apple (Malus baccata (L.) Borkh.) was mainly distributed in Europe as an ornamental plant, but the nutritional properties of its edible fruits were not fully revealed. The aim of the current study was to characterize the phytochemical composition of ripen carb apple fruits and to evaluate their nutritional and antioxidant potentials. The fruits were assayed for moisture and ash content, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, titratable acidity (TA), pH, total phenolic compounds and natural pigments. Among the analyzed carbohydrates cellulose was found in the highest content (6% dw), followed by sugars (sucrose, glucose and fructose) and 1.8 % dw uronic acids. The total chlorophylls and carotenoids contents in their fruits were 6.51 and 4.80 μg/g fw, respectively. Total monomeric anthocyanins were not detected. The highest content of total phenolic compounds (2.67 mg GAE/g fw) was found in 95 % ethanol extract from fruits, while the total flavonoids were relatively low – 0.1 mg QE/g fw. DPPH assay (17.27 mM TE/g fw) and FRAP assay (14.34 mM TE/g fw) demonstrated in vitro antioxidant activities of crabapple. Malus baccata fruits were evaluated as a rich source of dietary fibers and phenolic compounds with significant antioxidant potential that could be used in human nutrition.

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PRODUCTION OF BLENDED JUICE FROM PUMPKIN, QUINCE, PERSIMMON

Vestnik of the Russian agricultural science ◽

10.30850/vrsn/2018/2/59-62 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 59-62

Author(s):

I. A. Kyazimova ◽

А. А. Kasumova ◽

А. А. Nabiev

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Organic Acids ◽

New Technology ◽

Mineral Elements ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Active Components ◽

Aliphatic Acids ◽

Free Glucose ◽

Dietary Value ◽

Quantitative Indicators

Production of plant products, including juices around the world increases continuously. In the fruit and vegetable juices contain a significant amount of monosaccharides (glucose and fructose), organic acids, vitamins, phenolic compounds, mineral substances and other biologically active components that determine the nutritional and dietary value. For the prevention of various diseases associated with impaired metabolic processes, we developed a new technology of preparation of food by blending juice of pumpkin, quince and persimmon. Thus prepared organic blended juice contains a substantial amount of free glucose and fructose, different phenolic compounds, a sufficient amount of organic acids, mineral elements, including iodine and other components that determine its nutritional and biological value. In prepared juices were evaluated the quantitative indicators of β-carotene, vitamin C, glucose and fructose, sucrose, starch, pectin substances. Also in the atomic absorbtion spectrometer Analyst 400 (PerkinElmer, USA) was analyzed content of the organic acids and phenolic compounds. Prepared juices were tested in accordance with 10 point scoring scale. It is established that all juices contain a sufficient amount of the minerals. In pumpkin and quince juices not contain iodine while it presents in sufficient amount in persimmon juice that’s why in the blended juice mineral in addition to mineral elements iodine are contained. In pumpkin and persimmon aliphatic acids are contained in small amount. For this reason during the blending process was used quince juice which is rich in aliphatic acids. The blended juice is light straw color, with delicious flavor, a slight astringent property and a balanced taste.

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Survey of Chinese Cowpea Cultivars for Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity

Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research ◽

10.37290/ctnr2641-452x.17:337-348 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 337-348

Author(s):

Bai Zhouya ◽

Huang Xiaojun ◽

Meng Jinxia ◽

Kan Lijiao ◽

Nie Shaoping

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Phenolic Content ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Jiangxi Province ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Total Flavonoid Content ◽

Flavonoid Content ◽

Comprehensive Investigation ◽

Cowpea Cultivars ◽

P Distribution

Distribution of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities was surveyed in 24 varieties of Chinese cowpea from 4 provinces. Identity of phytochemicals were determined by UPLC-ESIQTOF-MS/MS and quantified by HPLC-ESI-QqQ-MS/MS. Seven phenolic acids, 16 flavonoids and 9 other compounds were identified and several of these were quantified. Quercetin-3-glucoside and kaempferol-glucoside were the major phenolic compounds. In addition, our study indicated that OJYDH cultivar from Jiangxi province had the highest total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and stronger antioxidant activities than other cowpea cultivars. This study made a comprehensive investigation on antioxidants from cowpea and provided the useful data to support its function.

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Antioxidant Evaluation of the Aqueous Extract of Hulls of Campsiandra laurifolia in Colitis Induced by Acetic Acid in Wistar Rats

Journal of Coloproctology ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1730258 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 (02) ◽

pp. 138-144

Author(s):

Lucas Petitemberte de Souza ◽

Henrique Sarubbi Fillmann ◽

Sandielly Rebeca Benitez da Fonseca ◽

Marilda da Silva Brasil ◽

Norma Anair Possa Marroni ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Acetic Acid ◽

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Aqueous Extract ◽

Wistar Rats ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Experimental Colitis ◽

Anal Pressure ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Significance Level ◽

Sphincter Anal

AbstractDue to the ethnopharmacological use of Campsiandra laurifolia (Fabaceae), popularly known as Acapurana, to treat wounds and ulcers, associated with the lack of alternative treatments for intestinal inflammations such as ulcerative colitis (UC), the present work sought to characterize its phytochemical and antioxidant activities, and to evaluate remedial action in experimental colitis with acetic acid. Phytochemical analyzes were performed through qualitative and quantitative colorimetric tests of the main secondary metabolites. In the colitis model, 24 male Wistar rats aged ± 60 days old were used, divided into 4 groups: Control (CO) control + aqueous extract of C. laurifolia 50 mg/kg (CO + A50); Colitis (CL); and Colitis + aqueous extract of C. laurifolia 50 mg/kg (CL + A50). Measurement of sphincter anal pressure and histological tests of the large intestine, lipoperoxidation (LPO), enzyme activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and levels of glutathione (GSH) were performed. For statistical analysis, the oxidative stress (OS) results were expressed as means ± standard error, adopting a significance level of p < 0.05. The screening indicated the presence of flavonoids, saponins and tannins in the extract, with high levels of phenolic compounds and tannins, and was related to high antioxidant capacity. In the histological analysis, the CL group presented loss of the crypts, edema and inflammatory infiltrate. The use of C. laurifolia extract restructured the crypts, decreased edema and increased sphincter anal pressure, with a decrease in LPO, SOD, and an increase in GSH. It is suggested that the use of C. laurifolia extract reduces OS due to its antioxidant power conferred by the phenolic compounds present in the extract.

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Identification and quantification of phenolic compounds in Salvia cadmica Boiss. and their biological potential

Industrial Crops and Products ◽

10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.113113 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 113113 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ewelina Piątczak ◽

Aleksandra Owczarek ◽

Paweł Lisiecki ◽

Weronika Gonciarz ◽

Weronika Kozłowska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Biological Potential ◽

Identification And Quantification

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The Perspective of Croatian Old Apple Cultivars in Extensive Farming for the Production of Functional Foods

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10040708 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 708

Author(s):

Boris Duralija ◽

Predrag Putnik ◽

Dora Brdar ◽

Anica Bebek Markovinović ◽

Sandra Zavadlav ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Functional Foods ◽

Geographical Location ◽

Nutritional Composition ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Biological Potential ◽

Apple Cultivars ◽

The Republic ◽

Processed Form ◽

Extensive Farming

The Republic of Croatia has a long tradition of fruit growing due to its geographical location, climatic conditions, and high quality of fruit crops, especially apple fruits. Apples can be used for the formulation of functional foods either in processed form (e.g., juice), or as a by-product (e.g., apple pomace). However, there is a growing demand for functional foods derived from ancient and traditional plant sources as they are recognized as a very valuable source of health-promoting bioactive ingredients. Similarly, old apple cultivars (Malus domestica Borkh.) are characterized by good morphological and pomological properties, less need for chemicals during cultivation and the higher share of biologically active compounds (BACs) with better sensory acceptability compared to commercial cultivars. However, their nutritional and biological potential is underestimated, as is their ability to be processed into functional food. The importance in preserving old apple cultivars can also be seen in their significance for improving the nutritional composition of other apple cultivars through innovative cultivation strategies, and therefore old local apple cultivars could be of great importance in future breeding programs.

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