Phytochemical screening and in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antitumor activities of the red propolis Alagoas

Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, antioxidant, toxicity and phytochemical screening of the Red Propolis Alagoas. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by disk diffusion method. Determination of antioxidant activity was performed using the DPPH assay (1.1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), FTC (ferric thiocyanate) and determination of phenolic compounds by Follin method. Toxicity was performed by the method of Artemia salina and cytotoxicity by MTT method. The phytochemical screening for the detection of allelochemicals was performed. The ethanol extract of propolis of Alagoas showed significant results for antimicrobial activity, and inhibitory activity for Staphylococcus aureus and Candida krusei. The antioxidant activity of the FTC method was 80% to 108.3% hydrogen peroxide kidnapping, the DPPH method showed an EC50 3.97 mg/mL, the content of total phenolic compounds was determined by calibration curve gallic acid, resulting from 0.0005 mg/100 g of gallic acid equivalent. The extract was non-toxic by A. salina method. The propolis extract showed high activity with a higher percentage than 75% inhibition of tumor cells OVCAR-8, SF-295 and HCT116. Chemical constituents were observed as flavonones, xanthones, flavonols, and Chalcones Auronas, Catechins and leucoanthocyanidins. It is concluded that the extract can be tested is considered a potential source of bioactive metabolites.

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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Evaluation and Chemical Investigation of Rosa gallica var. aegyptiaca Leaf Extracts

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26216498 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (21) ◽

pp. 6498

Author(s):

Ahmed S. Abdelbaky ◽

Abir M. H. A. Mohamed ◽

Salman S. Alharthi

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Total Phenolic Content ◽

Phenolic Content ◽

Flowering Plant ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Leaf Extracts ◽

Rosa Gallica

Rosa gallica var. aegyptiaca is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Rosaceae family that plays an important role as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of specific types of cancer, microbial infections, and diabetes mellitus. This work presents the first report on the evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential along with the phytochemical analysis of Rosa gallica var. aegyptiaca leaves. Five leaf extracts of hexane, chloroform, methanol, hydromethanol 80%, and water were prepared. Assessment of antioxidant activity was carried out via DPPH radical scavenging assay. Antimicrobial activity against five foodborne pathogenic bacteria—including Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enteritidis—and the fungus Candida albicans, was examined using the disc diffusion method. Total phenolic content and total flavonoid content were determined using the Folin–Ciocalteu reagent and aluminum chloride methods, respectively. Isolation, identification, and quantification of phenolic compounds were performed using HPLC-DAD analysis. Amongst the five leaf extracts that were investigated, hydromethanol 80% extract possessed the highest extraction yield, antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, and antimicrobial activity against all tested microbial strains. Moreover, this extract furnished six active phenolic compounds: gallic acid (1), (+) catechin (2), chlorogenic acid (3), (–) epicatechin (4), quercetin-3-O-α-d-(glucopyranoside) (5), and quercetin (6). This study provides an alternative utilization of R. gallica var. aegyptiaca leaves as a readily accessible source of natural antioxidants and antimicrobials in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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Correlation of Phenolic Content of Multiflora Honey from Malang and Alastuwo to Activity Antioxidant Using DPPH (2.2-Diphenyl-1-Pickrylhydrazyl)

Journal of Nutraceuticals and Herbal Medicine ◽

10.23917/jnhm.v4i1.15581 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Ahwan Abdul

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Total Phenolic Content ◽

Phenolic Content ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Activity Test ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Color Reagent ◽

Qualitative Test

Honey contains various compounds that function as antioxidants, one of which is phenolic compounds. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between the phenolic content of multiflora honey from Malang and Alastuwo on antioxidant activity using the DPPH method (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl). Qualitative test of phenolic compounds with FeCl3 color reagent, determination of total phenolic content by UV-Vis spectrophotometry using Folin-Ciocalteu method and antioxidant activity test using DPPH method (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl). The results showed that qualitatively Malang and Alastuwo honey contained phenolic compounds. The total phenolic content of Alastuwo honey was 0.0278 ± 0.0010 mg GAE/g and Malang honey was 0.0301 ± 0.0004 mg GAE/g. The results of the antioxidant activity test showed that Alastuwo honey had weak antioxidant activity (IC50 of 393.37 ± 10.28 ppm), Malang honey had moderate antioxidant activity (IC50 of 217.20 ± 6.61 ppm) and vitamin C had strong antioxidant activity. (IC50 is 2.22 ± 0.19 ppm). The total phenolic content of Alastuwo and Malang honey correlates with its antioxidant activity.

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ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT OF NATURAL EXTRACTS FROM LEAVES, ROOT, STEM AND FLOWERS OF BACCHARIS LATIFOLIA FROM ECUADOR

International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research ◽

10.22159/ijcpr.2020v12i2.37495 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 78-84

Author(s):

FAVIAN BAYAS-MOREJON ◽

ANGELICA TIGRE ◽

RIVELINO RAMON ◽

DANILO YANEZ

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Potassium Phosphate ◽

Natural Antioxidants ◽

Butylated Hydroxytoluene ◽

Penicillin G ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

E Coli ◽

Antibacterial And Antioxidant Activity

Objective: The increase in chronic and degenerative diseases and the use of synthetic antioxidants such as (butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) or butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)) are being restricted because they can be considered carcinogenic. Therefore, there is a growing interest in the search for natural antioxidants, especially from plants, due to their content in different bioactive compounds, such as antioxidants and antimicrobials. To evaluate the antibacterial and antioxidant activity of Baccharislatifolia extracts. Methods: For the determination of the antimicrobial activity of extracts of leaves, root, stem and flowers of Baccharislatifolia (Bl), the disk plate diffusion method was used, the strains of Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli were studied; antibiotics Penicillin G and Ciprofloxacin were the controls. For the antioxidant activity, a solution of H2O2 (Abs at 230 nm) was prepared in Potassium Phosphate Monobasic-Sodium Hydroxide buffer. Results: The antimicrobial activity against Listeria and Salmonella, showed that the extracts of leaves and flowers were more effective with inhibition zones>15 mm and>20 mm respectively. In front of E. coli, the extracts of flowers and stem were the best with zones>7.0 mm. Antibiotics studied inhibited the development of Listeria and Salmonella. However, E. coli isolates were resistant. In the antioxidant activity, the flower extract of Bl in 60 mg/ml presents a higher effect with 47.25%. Conclusion: Bl extracts from leaves and flowers were more efficient both in their antimicrobial and antioxidant capacity.

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NEW FLAVONOIDS FROM THE AERIAL PARTS OF POLYGONUM EQUISETIFORME SM (POLYGONACEAE)

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i2.15593 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 166 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sayed A. El-toumy ◽

Joslin Y. Salib ◽

Nabila H. Shafik ◽

Asmaa S. Abd Elkarim ◽

Gihan A. Mick

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Methyl Ester ◽

Secondary Metabolites ◽

Gallic Acid ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Flavonoid Content ◽

Isolation And Identification ◽

Aerial Parts ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Phenolic And Flavonoid

Objective: The current study was to deal the isolation and identification of secondary metabolites from Polygonum equisetiforme and evaluation of antioxidant activity of its extract.Methods: The methanol-water extract (7:3) of the air-dried aerial parts of Polygonum equisetiforme was fractionated and separated to obtain the isolated compounds by different chromatographic techniques. Structures of these compounds were elucidated by UV and 1D⁄2D H⁄ C NMR spectroscopy and compared with the literature data. The crude extract was evaluated for in vitro antioxidant activity using the 2,2 diphenyl dipicryl hydrazine (DPPH) method.Results: Ten secondary metabolites were isolated from Polygonum equisetiforme in this study. Of which three new flavonoids named as 3,5,7,2’,5’ pentahydroxyflavone 3-O-b-D-glucopyranoside (1), 3,5,7,2’,5’ pentahydroxyflavone 3-O-b-D-glucopyranoside 8 C-sulphated (2) and quercetin 3-O-β-D-glucucorinde 6''-methyl ester 8-sulphated (3) as well as quercetin 3-O-β-D-glucucorinde methyl ester (4), quercetin 3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (5), quercetin 7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (6), quercetin(7), myricetin (8), P-methoxy gallic acid methyl ester (9) and gallic acid (10). The antioxidant potential of P. equisetiforme extract was evaluated by investigating it's total phenolic and flavonoid content and DPPH radical scavenging activity whereby the extract showed significant antioxidant activity (IC50 = 37.45 μg/ml). The total phenolic and flavonoid content was found to be 130.79±5.502 and 45.8±1.63 μg/ml, respectively.Conclusion: Polygonum equisetiforme is a promising medicinal plant, and our study tends to support the therapeutic value of this plant as an antioxidant drug.

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Aktivitas Antibakteri dan Antioksidan Asam Galat dari Kulit Buah Lokal yang Diproduksi dengan Tanase

ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia ◽

10.20961/alchemy.14.1.11300.148-159 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 148

Author(s):

Eka Junaidi ◽

Yunita Arian Sani Anwar

Keyword(s):

Escherichia Coli ◽

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Gallic Acid ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Syzygium Cumini ◽

Garcinia Mangostana ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Fruit Waste

Penelitian ini merupakan lanjutan dari penelitian sebelumnya tentang produksi asam galat dari limbah kulit buah lokal di Lombok. Limbah kulit buah lokal yang digunakan yaitu kulit buah kepundung (Baccaurea racemosa Muell.Arg), kulit buah juwet (Syzygium cumini), dan kulit buah manggis (Garcinia mangostana). Pada penelitian ini dilakukan pengujian asam galat yang dihasilkan, untuk mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan dan antibakteri. Pengujian sifat antioksidan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode DPPH, sedangkan aktivitas antibakteri diuji dengan menggunakan metode difusi agar pada bakteri Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa asam galat dari ketiga kulit buah memiliki aktivitas antioksidan. Asam galat dari kulit buah kepundung, kulit buah juwet dan kulit buah manggis memiliki IC50 masing-masing sebesar 5.95; 5,96; dan 5,92 ppm. Berbeda dengan kemampuan sebagai antioksidan, asam galat resistan terhadap bakteri Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus yang menunjukkan bahwa asam galat tidak memiliki aktivitas sebagai antibakteri.Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of gallic acid from peel local fruit which produced by tannase. This research is a continuation of the previous research about the gallic acid production from peel fruit local in Lombok. The local fruit waste used are kepundung rind (Baccaurea racemosa Muell.Arg), juwet rind (Syzygium cumini) and mangosteen rind (Garcinia mangostana). In this research, the produced Gallic acid was tested to determine its antioxidant and antibacterial activity. The antioxidant test conducted by DPPH method, meanwhile, the antibacterial activity was performed by agar diffusion method to bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The results show that the produce gallic acid from those three rind provide antioxidant activity. Gallic acid from kepundung rind, juwet rind, and mangosteen rind have IC50 values of 5,95; 5,96; and 5,92, respectively. Gallic acid not showed inhibitory actions against the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. This result show that gallic acid from local fruit waste did not provide an antibacterial activity.

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ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF COCOA POD THAT ASSOCIATED IN MALTODEXTRIN IN VARIOUS CONCENTRATION

AGROLAND The Agricultural Sciences Journal ◽

10.22487/j24077593.2018.v5.i2.12188 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 123

Author(s):

Asriani Hasanuddin ◽

Chairil Anwar ◽

Marhawati Mappatoba ◽

Hafsah Hafsah

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Natural Food ◽

Skin Extract ◽

E Coli ◽

Dpph Method ◽

Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Peel Extract

Cocoa pod extract ((Theobroma cacao L.) has antioxidant and antimicrobial activity that has the potential as a natural food preservative. However, in its use the cocoa fruit skin extract has a disadvantage because the short shelf time and its application to food are limited, efforts are needed to prevent damage and extend shelf life, one of the efforts that can be done is by encapsulating the extract.This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity and antioxidant encapsulation of cocoa peel extract, this study begins with the extraction of cocoa pods with ethanol solvent by comparing cocoa pods : solvent 1: 4 The skin of cacao cocoa fruit used is yellow harvested cocoa fruit, then chopped and dried to form flour.The sample is extracted by maceration with ethanol solvent Antioxidant test is done by DPPH method, while antibacterial test is carried out by the well diffusion method. This study used a completely randomized design method (CRD) with 5 treatments using a maltodextrin concentration of 20% (M1); 30% (M2); 40% (M3); 50% (M4) and 60% (M5). The results showed that the treatment gave the highest yield in the treatment of 60% maltodextrin concentration (M5), while the highest antioxidant activity was obtained in the treatment of 20% maltodextrin (M1) with IC50 75.98 µg / mL and the treatment with the lowest antioxidant activity was obtained at treatment of 60% maltodextrin concentration (M5) with IC50 value 114.89 µg / mL. While for the antimicrobial activity also obtained with the same results, namely treatment of 20% (M1) obtained a higher inhibition diameter compared to treatment at 30%; 40%; 50% and 60% for all types of bacteria. The inhibition diameter in the treatment of the concentration of maltodextrin 20% (M1) for E. coli bacteria is between 4.12 mm - 10.95 mm, Salmonella sp is 2.85 mm - 8 , 25 mm and for Staphylococcusaureus of 5.15 mm - 13.90 mm and the lowest inhibition diameter was obtained in the treatment of 60% maltodextrin concentration (M5) for E. coli bacteria of between 2.0 mm - 4.79 mm, Salmonella sp of 1.15 mm - 4.35 mm and for Staphylococcusaureusat 2.76 mm - 5.17 mm.This study concluded that the encapsulation of cocoa peel extract using 20% maltodextrin had the highest antioxidant and antimicrobial activity when compared with other treatments namely 30% concentration; 40%; 50% and 60% but for the treatment of 20% and 30% there is no difference. Ethanol extract of cocoa pods can be made in the form of encapsulates which are very likely to be used as natural preservatives.

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The Effect of Heating Temperature on Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Activity, and Phenolic Compounds of Plum and Mahaleb Fruits

International Journal of Food Engineering ◽

10.1515/ijfe-2017-0302 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (11-12) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kashif Ghafoor ◽

Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed ◽

Süleyman Doğu ◽

Nurhan Uslu ◽

Gbemisola J. Fadimu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Gallic Acid ◽

Total Phenolic Content ◽

Phenolic Content ◽

Heating Temperature ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Dihydroxybenzoic Acid ◽

Different Temperatures

AbstractThe effect of heating at different temperatures (60, 80, 90, 110, and 130 °C) on the total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and phenolic compounds present in plum and mahaleb fruits was investigated. The antioxidant activity values and total phenolic contents of fresh plum (93.82% measured by DPPH method, 787.79 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/100 g dry weight determined by Folin method) and mahaleb fruits (81.80%, 634.47 mg GAE/100 g dry weight) were higher than plum and mahaleb fruits dried at different temperatures (p < 0.05). Generally, the heating process caused a reduction in both total phenolic content and antioxidant activity for plum and mahaleb. While (+)-catechin (92.62 mg/kg), 1,2-dihydroxybenzene (132.15 mg/kg), gallic acid (107.01 mg/kg), and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (74.59 mg/kg) are the key phenolic compounds in fresh plum, (+)-catechin, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 1,2-dihydroxybenzene, and syringic and caffeic acids were the major phenolic compounds of mahaleb fruits. The polyphenol content of fruits and the class of phenolics present are significantly affected by heating temperature.

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PHYTOCHEMICALS DETECTION, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY STUDY ON BERRIES OF SOLANUM TORVUM

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i11.28752 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. 418

Author(s):

Ida Christi Ve ◽

Uma Poorani T ◽

Nagarajaperumal G ◽

Mohan S

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Quantitative Estimation ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Alcoholic Extract ◽

Solanum Torvum ◽

Alcohol Extract ◽

Pharmacologically Active

Objective: This present study is planned to reveal about the pharmacognostical details, phytochemistry, antimicrobial activity, and antioxidant activity of aqueous and alcoholic extract of the berries of Solanum torvum Swartz. belonging to the family Solanaceae, which is a very good anti-inflammatory medicine in traditional system of therapies.Methods: The physicochemical parameters such as ash values, extractive values, and total fiber content, qualitative preliminary phytochemical studies, quantitative estimation for total phenolic contents and flavonoid content, anjd inorganic minerals such as sodium, calcium, and potassium were estimated. Flavonoids present in the methanolic extract were isolated and its Rf values were calculated by high-performance thin-layer chromatography method and compared with that of the standard epicatechin. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by Reducing power ability, 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl method, and hydrogen peroxide methods. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the aqueous and methanolic extracts are evaluated by disc diffusion method comparing the zone of inhibition with that of the standards such as amikacin and Ketoconazole.Results: It contains a number of potentially pharmacologically active chemicals including the sapogenin steroid, chlorogenin, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, and tannins. Both the extracts showed good activity, but the alcohol extract is more active toward all bacterial organisms and also toward fungi organism. Methanol extract shows good antioxidant activity. Antimicrobial activity and antioxidant activity of the berries are due to the presence of phytoconstituents present in it.Conclusion: These berries can be used for new formulation in nutraceuticals and polyherbal natural formulations for reducing the oxidative stress-related diseases and different therapies.

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Phytochemical Analysis, Antioxidant Activity, Antimicrobial Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Chaptalia nutans Leaves

Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.1155/2020/3260745 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-15

Author(s):

Letiele Bruck de Souza ◽

Amanda Leitão Gindri ◽

Thainara de Andrade Fortes ◽

Thais Felli Kubiça ◽

Jefferson Enderle ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Clinical Isolate ◽

Condensed Tannins ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Phytochemical Screening ◽

Phytochemical Study ◽

Carbonyl Protein ◽

Crude Leaf Extract

Context. Chaptalia nutans (L.) Pol. (family: Asteraceae) is widely used in traditional medicine as laxative and anticough medications and especially in the traumatisms, wounds, and hemorrhages in topical preparations. Objective. This work was to evaluate the chemical constitution of the hydromethanolic (30/70 methanol-water) macerating extract obtained from the leaves of C. nutans, as well as to study the antioxidant, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and genotoxic activity of the species. Materials and methods. Phytochemical screening, antioxidant activity (total phenolic, total flavonoid, condensed tannins content, DPPH radical, and FRAP), antibacterial activity (P. aeruginosa, B. cereus, E. epidermidis, E. coli, S. aureus, E. faecalis, P. mirabilis, Candida glabrata (clinical isolate), Candida tropicalis (clinical isolate), C. krusei (clinical isolate), and C. albicans (clinical isolate)), and oxidative stress parameters (TBARS, carbonyl protein, and DCFH) were analyzed according to the literature. Toxicity of C. nutans was evaluated using an alternative method, D. melanogaster, as well as a locomotor assay. Results. The phytochemical screening test of methanolic leaves extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, coumarins, quaternary bases, phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, and free steroids. A quantitative phytochemical study indicated the total phenol (30.17 ± 1.44 mg/g), flavonoid (21.64 ± 0.66 mg/g), and condensed tannins (9.58 ± 0.99 mg/g). DPPH (345.41 ± 5.35 μg/mL) and FRAP (379.98 ± 39.25 μM FeSO4/mg sample) show to extract of C. nutans leaves an intermediate value, indicating moderate antioxidant activity of the extract. Antibacterial results revealed only a positive result (antimicrobial activity) for the hexane fraction which significantly inhibited the microorganisms E. epidermidis, C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, and C. krusei at a concentration of 1000 μg/mL. TBARS, carbonyl protein, and DCFH demonstrate that the extract has the ability to protect the cell from protein and lipid damage, as well as the inhibition of oxygen-derived radicals at the three concentrations tested: 0.1, 1, and 10 mg/mL. Regarding the toxicity of C. nutans extract against D. melanogaster, it was found that until the concentration of 15 mg/mL, the extract showed no toxicity and that the LC50 obtained was 24 mg/mL. Results show that the C. nutans extract leaves used to prevent PQ damage were effective in reducing flies’ mortality and improving locomotor capacity. Conclusion. Our studies demonstrated for the first time that C. nutans crude leaf extract has high antioxidant capacity both in vitro and in vivo through different analysis techniques. These results make it possible to infer future applications in the pharmacological area, evidenced by the low toxicity observed in D. melanogatser, as well as the ability to neutralize different sources of RONS.

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Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Compound Profile of Pistachio Skins (Pistacia vera L., Cultivars Kallehghuchi and Ohadi)

hormozgan medical journal ◽

10.5812/hmj.106093 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Shima Azadedel ◽

Parichehr Hanachi ◽

Azra Saboora

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Benzoic Acid ◽

Gallic Acid ◽

Cinnamic Acid ◽

High Mass ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Pistacia Vera ◽

Native Plant ◽

Pharmaceutical Industries

Background: Pistachio, with the scientific name Pistacia vera L., a native plant in Asia, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Pistachio nuts and skins are known as a rich source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Objectives: In the current study, the industrial production of phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity was investigated because of the high mass production of pistachio skin in Iran. Methods: The extraction of two pistachio cultivars, namely Kalleghuchi and Ohadi were carried out by using two methods (maceration and ultrasonic extraction) and four solvents (acetone 70%, ethanol 50%, methanol 50%, and water). Antioxidant properties of pistachio skins were determined by three methods (Folin-Ciocalteau colorimetric method, DPPH assay, TLC/DPPH analysis). Results: The results showed that the highest content of total phenolic compounds were measured by ultrasonic and maceration methods related to Ohadi and Kallehghuchi in acetone solvents 17.4 ± 0.04 and 17.26 ± 0.1 mg/g DW, respectively. The highest antioxidant activity was measured by ultrasonic and maceration methods related to Ohadi in acetone and water solvents IC50 = 0.057 ± 0.001 and 0.059 ± 0.002 µg/ml, respectively. By TLC/DPPH analysis, gallic acid, 4-hydroxy-3, 5-dimethoxy benzoic acid, tannic acid, and some unidentified compounds were determined. By HPLC analysis, gallic acid, coumaric acid, cinnamic acid, 4-hydroxy-cinnamic acid, and 4-hydroxy benzoic acid were determined. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study clarifies some special biochemical characteristics of pistachio skins. Therefore, according to the results of the study, pistachio skins could be successfully used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

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