scholarly journals In Vitro Screening of Natural Drug Potentials for Mass Production

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 292-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülsüm YALDIZ ◽  
Ufuk KOCA ÇALIŞKAN ◽  
Ceylan AKA
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Equisetum Arvense ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Tanacetum Parthenium ◽  
Plant Samples ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Usnea Longissima

Methanolic extracts of 16 plant species, used in herbal and traditional medicinal preparations, collected from the same geographic region (Golcuk-Seben/Bolu, Turkey) were evaluated for their relative total phenolic contents, total antioxidant activities and their mineral contents in both dried plant samples and methanolic extracts. These species included Hypericum perforatum L., Thymus sipyleus Boiss., Equisetum arvense L., Achillea millefolium L., Tanacetum parthenium L., Thymus leucostomus Hausskn. & Velen., Usnea longissima, Herniaria incana Boiss., Teucrium polium L., Stachys bithynica Boiss., Anthemis nobilis L., Sambucus ebulus L., Berberis vulgaris L., Malus communis Desf., Matricaria chamomilla L. and Scorzonera laciniata L. Spectrophotometric Folin-Ciocalteu and DPPH free radical scavenging activity methods were performed to detect the total phenolic contents and total antioxidant activities of the methanolic extracts, respectively. The results show that the fruits of Berberis vulgaris L., have the highest antioxidant activity and aerial parts of Tanacetum parthenium L. have the highest total phenolics (92.62%). Mineral contents were determined by inductively coupled – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). All dried plant samples and methanolic extracts contained high amounts of Si, Cu, Fe and Ca. The highest levels of Si, Cu, Fe and Ca were found in Equisetum arvense L., Anthemis nobilis L., and Thymus sipyleus Boiss. dried plant samples, whereas Se was only detected in Usnea longissima. The highest levels of Si, Cu, Fe and Ca were found in the methanolic extracts of Usnea longissima, Anthemis nobilis L. and Thymus sipyleus Boiss. respectively.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant and Anticancer Potential of Sideritis niveotomentosa: Endemic Wild Species of Turkey

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2420
Author(s):  
Ela Nur Şimşek Şimşek Sezer ◽  
Tuna Uysal
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Scavenging Effect ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Sideritis niveotomentosa Hub. -Mor. is a local endemic species belonging to the Lamiaceae family. In this study, GC/MS analysis, total antioxidant capacity and anticancer effects of different extracts obtained from S. niveotomentosa were investigated comparatively. Total phenolic contents of extracts were determined by the Folin–Ciocalteu method, total flavonoid contents by aluminum chloride method, and also the free radical scavenging activities of the extracts by DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate) assay. The cytotoxic effect of the extracts was studied via MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide) assay on DLD1, HL60 and ARH77 cell lines. Pro-apoptotic gene expression levels were also tested in the most sensitive cell line ARH77 by Real-Time PCR. The expression levels of 4 pro-apoptotic genes, APAF, BAX, CASP3, and HRK were found to be upregulated in ARH77 cells that were treated extracts. Results showed that methanolic extracts contain more phenolic content than acetone extracts, consistent with DPPH results. As a result, Sideritis niveotomentosa extracts, especially methanolic extracts, are rich in phenolic content and have a strong radical scavenging effect. In addition, the extracts showed selective effects on cell lines. This study is pioneering in terms of future studies, and the findings provide hope for future experimentation.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF METHANOLIC AND AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF TERMINALIA BELLERICA

2019 ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
RASNA GUPTA ◽  
RAM LAKHAN SINGH ◽  
ANKIT GUPTA
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Aqueous Extracts ◽  
Fruit Pulp ◽  
Terminalia Bellerica ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Total Phenolic Contents ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Better Than

Objective: The present study was undertaken to investigate the antioxidative activity of fruit pulp, seed and bark of T. bellerica. Methods: Methanol (70%) and water were used for the extraction, and the respective extracts were analyzed for total phenolic contents along with the antioxidant activities through different assays. Results: Amongst the tested extracts, methanolic extracts were found to be better than aqueous with the highest total phenolic contents (TPC). Methanolic fruit pulp showed lower IC50 for free radical (118.7 µg/ml), superoxide anion radical (77.65 µg/ml) and hydroxyl radical (73.76 µg/ml) scavenging activities. Methanolic fruit pulp also showed lower IC50 for lipid peroxidation (115.6 µg/ml) and ferric thiocyanate (184.98 µg/ml) assay than aqueous extracts in comparison to standard quercetin. Further, correlation between TPC and antioxidant studies revealed that phenolics are mainly responsible for antioxidant activity of T. bellerica. Conclusion: The current study suggests that the methanolic extract of T. bellerica could be a potential source of natural antioxidants for food and pharmaceutical companies.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic Content of 24 Lamiaceae Species Growing in Iran

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1000500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omidreza Firuzi ◽  
Katayoun Javidnia ◽  
Maryam Gholami ◽  
Mohammad Soltani ◽  
Ramin Miri
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dpph Assay ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power

The antioxidant activities of the methanolic extracts of 9 Salvia species and 15 other Lamiaceae plants growing in Iran were evaluated using ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assays. FRAP values ranged form 8.5 to 79.0 μM quercetin equivalents/g dry weight, and IC50 values in the DPPH assay from 115.7 to 1350.2 μg dry weight/mL. Salvia species showed the highest antioxidant activities. S. santolinifolia, S. eremophila and S. palestina, which have not been studied before, were the most active plants. These were more active than the previously studied species from this family, such as S. multicaulis and Marrubium vulgare. S. hydrangea and Gontscharovia popovii also showed high antioxidant activities. FRAP and DPPH assay results showed good correlations with the total phenolic contents of the plants, measured by the Folin-Ciocalteau assay (r2 = 0.925 and 0.799, respectively, p < 0.0001). In conclusion, our study shows that some Lamiaceae plants growing in Iran represent good potential sources of natural antioxidants useful for either prevention or treatment of oxidative stress-related diseases.

scholarly journals Proximate and antioxidant activities of bio-preserved ogi flour with garlic and ginger

F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1936 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abiola F. Olaniran ◽  
Sumbo H. Abiose
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Health Food ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Antioxidants Activity ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Ginger Powder

Background: Ogi from locally available cereals remains a relatively affordable complementary food in West Africa, but has a tendency to spoil due it high moisture content. This study explored effects of garlic and ginger as biopreservatives in ogi flour. Methods: Ogi flour was prepared from sorghum and quality protein maize grains with different concentrations of garlic and ginger powder (2 and 4% w/w) by fermentation technique. These samples were stored for 16 weeks during which the total titratable acidity, pH, proximate composition, mineral content and total antioxidant activities were determined. Results: The proximate compositions of bio-preserved ogi samples were relatively stable throughout storage. The addition of garlic and ginger slightly increased the ash (0.04%), crude protein and mineral contents (mg/ 100g) of the samples.  Magnesium (10.85-13.13 and 5.17-9.72); zinc (1.37-1.78 and 7.01-8.50), manganese (1.30-1.71 and 0.45-0.86) and iron (1.53-1.77 and 0.68-2.77) contents increased on addition (of garlic and ginger) to maize ogi and sorghum ogi flours respectively. The free radical scavenging activity; total phenolic and flavonoid contents increased correspondingly with the antioxidants activity. Conclusion: Although not well known to ogi consumer, the bio-preserved ogi flours showed better nutritional values and have potential as a health food.

scholarly journals Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of grape canes extracts from vineyards

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e0805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanlun Ju ◽  
Ang Zhang ◽  
Yulin Fang ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
Xianfang Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Phenolic Components ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging ◽  
Gallic Acid Equivalent

Grape canes are the main agro-wastes from vineyards. This work studied the antioxidant activities of the defatted methanolic extracts (ME) of canes from 11 genotypes: 5 Vitis vinifera widely known cultivars and 6 Chinese wild varieties from three species (V. amurensis, V. davidii, and V. pentagona) and the antioxidant activities of the ME’s chloroform fractions (CF), ethyl acetate fractions (EAF) and water fractions (WF). Among ME and its three fractions, EAF’s total phenolic contents (TPC) and total flavonoid contents (TFC) were the highest, at 586 mg/g of gallic acid equivalent and 320 mg/g of quercetin equivalent, respectively. The antioxidant power of the fractions/extracts was in the order EAF > ME > WF > CF, based on the DPPH radical-scavenging power and ferric-reducing antioxidant activity, while the order was EAF > CF > WF >ME based on the β-carotene-linoleic acid bleaching activity. Methanolic extracts demonstrated the strongest Fe2+-chelating activity. The antioxidant activities of the extracts/fractions generally correlated with the TPC and TFC in all assays, except with the Fe2+-chelating test. Grape canes from V. davidii had the highest TPC, TFC and antioxidant activities compared with those from other grape species. Catechin, epicatechin and trans-resveratrol were the predominant phenolic components of fractions/extracts. In light of these valuable bioactivities, grape canes from annual pruning practice considered as waste material have good commercial potential for utilization as a promising natural antioxidant in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, given its low cost and availability in large amounts.

scholarly journals Gümüşhane İlinde Tıbbi Amaçla Kullanılan Atkuyruğu (Equisetum arvense) Bitkisinin Bazı Biyolojik Aktivitelerinin İncelenmesi

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (13) ◽  
pp. 1810
Author(s):  
Tuba Acet ◽  
Kadriye Özcan
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Equisetum Arvense ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Trolox Equivalent ◽  
Ethanol Extracts ◽  
Gallic Acid Equivalent ◽  
Mic Value

In this study, total phenolic content, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the extracts obtained with different polarity solvents of horsetail (Equisetum arvense) plant, which is being used by people in Gümüşhane province for different medical purposes, were investigated. Total phenolic contents were measured by spectrophotometric method as gallic acid equivalent. Antimicrobial activity was determined by disc diffusion and microdilution (MIC value) methods and antioxidant activity was determined by ABTS [2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt] and DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) methods and calculated as trolox equivalent. The highest content of phenolic was detected in the ethyl acetate extract (108.9 mg GAE/g extract), while the highest antioxidant capacity was found 15.76 μg/ml as trolox equivalent in the ethanol extract. In addition, the highest antimicrobial activity was detected in the ethanol extracts against to MRSA with 4 μg/ml MIC value.

scholarly journals Proximate and antioxidant activities of bio-preserved ogi flour with garlic and ginger

F1000Research ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1936
Author(s):  
Abiola F. Olaniran ◽  
Sumbo H. Abiose
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Health Food ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Antioxidants Activity ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Ginger Powder

Background: Ogi from locally available cereals remains a relatively affordable complementary food in West Africa, but has a tendency to spoil due it high moisture content. This study explored effects of garlic and ginger as biopreservatives in ogi flour. Methods: Ogi flour was prepared from sorghum and quality protein maize grains with different concentrations of garlic and ginger powder (2 and 4% w/w) by fermentation technique. These samples were stored for 16 weeks during which the total titratable acidity, pH, proximate composition, mineral content and total antioxidant activities were determined. Results: The proximate compositions of bio-preserved ogi samples were relatively stable throughout storage. The addition of garlic and ginger slightly increased the ash (0.04%), crude protein and mineral contents (mg/ 100g) of the samples.  Magnesium (10.85-13.13 and 5.17-9.72); zinc (1.37-1.78 and 7.01-8.50), manganese (1.30-1.71 and 0.45-0.86) and iron (1.53-1.77 and 0.68-2.77) contents increased on addition (of garlic and ginger) to maize ogi and sorghum ogi flours respectively. The free radical scavenging activity; total phenolic and flavonoid contents increased correspondingly with the antioxidants activity. Conclusion: Although not well known to ogi consumer, the bio-preserved ogi flours showed better nutritional values and have potential as a health food.

scholarly journals Phytochemical assessment of Iphiona aucheri (Bioss.) Anderb. and its cytotoxic, antioxidant and antidiabetic activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 913-918
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abdur Rehman Shah ◽  
Rahmat Ali Khan ◽  
Mushtaq Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Brine Shrimp ◽  
Methanolic Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Hexane Fraction ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Aqueous Fraction ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Total Phenolic Contents ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Phytochemical Constituents

The presence of phytochemical constituents and estimation of total phenolic contents in Iphiona aucheri (Bioss.) Anderb. stem and assessment of their cytotoxic, total antioxidant and anti-diabetic activity were investigated. All fractions were assessed for phytochemicals, cytotoxic activity, total phenolic contents, antioxidant and anti-diabetic characteristics. Saponins, glycosides, protein and amino acids, carbohydrates and flavonoids were found in aqueous fraction and methanolic extract while they were absent in n-hexane fraction except glycosides and protein. The crude methanolic extract (70.3 ± 1.9%) revealed highest brine shrimp mortalities. Except n-hexane fraction others indicated considerable antioxidant activities via DPPH, ABTS•+ and H2O2 assays. Crude methanolic extract expressed higher inhibition of α-amylase (60.71 ± 0.89%) than glucophage (54.92 ± 0.56%). Non significant correlation of total phenolic contents with percentage antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities of crude methanolic extract and its various fractions was observed in all cases.

Antioxidant, anti-urease and anti-elastase activities of Usnea longissima Ach.

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Sinem Aydin ◽  
Kadir Kinalioğlu ◽  
Bahar Bilgin Sökmen
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Usnea Longissima ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

Lichens are complex associations composed of mycobiont and one or more algae or cyanobacteria which are living in symbiosis. Lichens are thought to possess therapeutic effects on many illnesses in worldwide. This study was performed to investigate antioxidant, anti-elastase and anti-urease activities of Usnea longissima Ach lichen. U. longissima was extracted with ethanol and ethyl acetate solvents. The antioxidant activities of the extracts of U. longissima were determined with methods such as 1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) radical scavenging activity, copper reducing antioxidant capacity (CUPRAC), total antioxidant capacity, determination of total phenolic content and total flavonoid contents. The binding action of the DPPH and ABTS radicals, CUPRAC activity increases with concentration of the extracts. Ethanol extracts exhibited higher anti-urease and anti-elastase activity. Highest inhibition was found as 49.86% for elastase and 18.38% for urease. Results of the present study suggest that U. longissima extracts can be an alternative to synthetic antioxidant, anti-elastase and anti-urease agents.

scholarly journals Moroccan Monofloral Bee Pollen: Botanical Origin, Physicochemical Characterization, and Antioxidant Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
El Ghouizi Asmae ◽  
El Menyiy Nawal ◽  
Meryem Bakour ◽  
Badiaa Lyoussi
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Bee Pollen ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Total Antioxidant

In this study, eight monofloral bee pollen samples were collected from different apiaries in Morocco. Botanical origins of the bee pollen samples were determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the physicochemical parameters (pH, moisture, ash, and the mineral contents) were determined. Total phenolic, flavones/flavonols contents were evaluated, and the antioxidant potential was assessed using total antioxidant capacity, DPPH, ABTS, and reducing power assays. Data showed that pH, moisture, and ash content values ranged between 4.19 ± 0.17 and 4.82 ± 0.36, 10.7 ± 0.04% and 26.8 ± 0.01%, and 1.81 ± 0.10% and 4.22 ± 0.08%, respectively. Potassium and magnesium were the most abundant minerals in bee pollen samples; heavy metals were not detected except for two samples (P5 and P6) where a very small amount of lead was found. The protein content in these samples varied between 19.86 ± 0.36 mg/100 g and 30.32 ± 0.12 mg/100 g of bee pollen. The phenolic content, flavones/flavonols content, and total antioxidant capacity were 21.87 ± 1.80 mgEAA/g, 2.37 ± 0.16 mgEAA/g, and 6.23 ± 0.21 mgEAA/g, respectively. High scavenging activity of DPPH and ABTS radicals was found in P2 with the lower IC50 of 0.245 ± 0.009 mg/ml and 0.19 ± 0.005 mg/ml, respectively. The lower EC50 was 0.133 ± 0.036 mg/ml found in P1 for the reducing power test. The current study is considered to be the first step to the standardization of Moroccan bee pollen.

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