Comparative analysis of some bioactive compounds in leaves of different Aloe species

Abstract Although a vast number of Aloe species are known, only the Aloe vera and Aloe arborescens species are currently used by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, the current study aims to complete the existent literature data with new information on the phytochemical composition of some lesser-known Aloe species, with the main focus on carotenoids and fatty acids. Among the analyzed species, Aloe aculeata and Aloe ferox had the highest content in carotenoids, the major pigments being lutein and β -carotene (according to HPLC analysis). The fatty acid profile of each Aloe species was analysed by GC-MS. Linolenic and linoleic acids were the major polyunsaturated fatty acids found in higher percent in Aloe ferox , Aloe spectabilis and Aloe marlothii . Instead, Aloe aculeata proved to have a distinct fatty acid profile, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Species such as Aloe arborescens and Aloe marlothii proved to have the highest antioxidant potential according to data of DPPH, ORAC, HPS assays, even if the richest one in vitamin C was found to be Aloe spectabilis. Though the scientific research is mainly focused on the common species Aloe barbadensis , current data suggests that other Aloe species could receive more attention from industry part, being great sources of bioactive compounds.

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Comparative analysis of some bioactive compounds in leaves of different Aloe species

BMC Chemistry ◽

10.1186/s13065-020-00720-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bunea Andrea ◽

Rugină Dumitrița ◽

Copaciu Florina ◽

Dulf Francisc ◽

Veres Anastasia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Fatty Acid Profile ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Current Data ◽

Aloe Barbadensis ◽

Vast Number ◽

Aloe Arborescens ◽

Aloe Ferox ◽

Pharmaceutical Industries

Abstract Although a vast number of Aloe species are known, only the Aloe vera and Aloe arborescens species are currently used by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, the current study aims to complete the existent literature data with new information on the phytochemical composition of some lesser-known Aloe species, with the main focus on carotenoids and fatty acids. Among the analyzed species, Aloe aculeata and Aloe ferox had the highest content in carotenoids, the major pigments being lutein and β-carotene (according to HPLC analysis). The fatty acid profile of each Aloe species was analysed by GC–MS. Linolenic and linoleic acids were the major polyunsaturated fatty acids found in higher percent in Aloe ferox, Aloe spectabilis and Aloe marlothii. Instead, Aloe aculeata proved to have a distinct fatty acid profile, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Species such as Aloe arborescens and Aloe marlothii proved to have the highest antioxidant potential according to data of DPPH, ORAC, HPS assays, even if the richest one in vitamin C was found to be Aloe spectabilis. Though the scientific research is mainly focused on the common species Aloe barbadensis, the current data suggests that other Aloe species could receive more attention from industry part, being great sources of bioactive compounds.

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Comparative analysis of some bioactive compounds in leaves of different Aloe species

10.21203/rs.3.rs-49037/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Bunea Andrea ◽

Dumitrita Rugina ◽

Copaciu Florina ◽

Dulf Francisc ◽

Veres Anastasia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Fatty Acid Profile ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Current Data ◽

Aloe Barbadensis ◽

Vast Number ◽

Aloe Arborescens ◽

Aloe Ferox ◽

Pharmaceutical Industries

Abstract Although a vast number of Aloe species are known, only the Aloe vera and Aloe arborescens species are currently used by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, the current study aims to complete the existent literature data with new information on the phytochemical composition of some lesser-known Aloe species, with the main focus on carotenoids and fatty acids. Among the analyzed species, Aloe aculeata and Aloe ferox had the highest content in carotenoids, the major pigments being lutein and β-carotene (according to HPLC analysis). The fatty acid profile of each Aloe species was analysed by GC-MS. Linolenic and linoleic acids were the major polyunsaturated fatty acids found in higher percent in Aloe ferox, Aloe spectabilis and Aloe marlothii. Instead, Aloe aculeata proved to have a distinct fatty acid profile, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Species such as Aloe arborescens and Aloe marlothii proved to have the highest antioxidant potential according to data of DPPH, ORAC, HPS assays, even if the richest one in vitamin C was found to be Aloe spectabilis. Though the scientific research is mainly focused on the common species Aloe barbadensis, current data suggests that other Aloe species could receive more attention from industry part, being great sources of bioactive compounds.

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Comparative analysis of some bioactive compounds in leaves of different Aloe species

10.21203/rs.3.rs-49037/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Bunea Andrea ◽

Dumitrita Rugina ◽

Copaciu Florina ◽

Dulf Francisc ◽

Veres Anastasia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Fatty Acid Profile ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Current Data ◽

Aloe Barbadensis ◽

Vast Number ◽

Aloe Arborescens ◽

Aloe Ferox ◽

Pharmaceutical Industries

Abstract Although a vast number of Aloe species are known, only the Aloe vera and Aloe arborescens species are currently used by cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Therefore, the current study aims to complete the existent literature data with new information on the phytochemical composition of some lesser-known Aloe species, with the main focus on carotenoids and fatty acids. Among the analyzed species, Aloe aculeata and Aloe ferox had the highest content in carotenoids, the major pigments being lutein and β-carotene (according to HPLC analysis). The fatty acid profile of each Aloe species was analysed by GC-MS. Linolenic and linoleic acids were the major polyunsaturated fatty acids found in higher percent in Aloe ferox, Aloe spectabilis and Aloe marlothii. Instead, Aloe aculeata proved to have a distinct fatty acid profile, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Species such as Aloe arborescens and Aloe marlothii proved to have the highest antioxidant potential according to data of DPPH, ORAC, HPS assays, even if the richest one in vitamin C was found to be Aloe spectabilis. Though the scientific research is mainly focused on the common species Aloe barbadensis, the current data suggests that other Aloe species could receive more attention from industry part, being great sources of bioactive compounds.

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Colostrum supplementation with n-3 fatty acids and α-tocopherol alters plasma polyunsaturated fatty acid profile and decreases an indicator of oxidative stress in newborn calves

Journal of Dairy Science ◽

10.3168/jds.2019-17380 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 103 (4) ◽

pp. 3545-3553

Author(s):

Julie Opgenorth ◽

Lorraine M. Sordillo ◽

Michael J. VandeHaar

Keyword(s):

Oxidative Stress ◽

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Fatty Acid Profile ◽

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid ◽

Newborn Calves

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Mare’s Milk from a Small Polish Specialized Farm—Basic Chemical Composition, Fatty Acid Profile, and Healthy Lipid Indices

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11061590 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 1590

Author(s):

Grażyna Czyżak-Runowska ◽

Jacek Antoni Wójtowski ◽

Romualda Danków ◽

Daniel Stanisławski

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Birth Order ◽

Fatty Acid Profile ◽

Age Structure ◽

Atherogenic Index ◽

Milk Samples ◽

Stage Of Lactation ◽

Bulk Tank

The objective of this study was to determine the chemical composition, fatty acid profile, and values of healthy indices of milk from a specialized farm of Polish Coldblood mares of different ages, birth orders, and lactation stages. Milk samples (n = 48) were collected for analysis in weeks 10, 15, and 25 of lactation from mares aged between five and 14 years. The study showed that the stage of lactation has a significant effect on the fatty acid (FA) profile of the milk produced on the farm. The highest concentration of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated FAs was found in milk produced from the 15th week of lactation. The milk was also characterized by low values of atherogenic and thrombogenic indices, which indicate the health benefits of milk with respect to the content of fatty acids and their potential to prevent or cause atherosclerosis and thrombosis. The study also found a significant correlation between the number of foalings (birth order), the fatty acid profile, and atherogenic index of milk produced on the farm. The findings from the study indicate that it is possible to modify the fatty acid profile of bulk tank milk through appropriate management of the age structure of the herd of mares. To confirm this dependence, the study will be continued on a larger group of mares.

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Antimicrobial Efficiency of Aloe arborescens and Aloe barbadensis Natural and Commercial Products

Plants ◽

10.3390/plants10010092 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 92

Author(s):

Kaja Kupnik ◽

Mateja Primožič ◽

Željko Knez ◽

Maja Leitgeb

Keyword(s):

Biological Activities ◽

Antimicrobial Properties ◽

Aloe Barbadensis ◽

Commercial Products ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Gram Positive Bacteria ◽

Antimicrobial Efficiency ◽

Aloe Arborescens ◽

Pharmaceutical Industries

Nowadays, there are many commercial products from natural resources on the market, but they still have many additives to increase their biological activities. On the other hand, there is particular interest in natural sources that would have antimicrobial properties themselves and would inhibit the growth and the reproduction of opportunistic microorganisms. Therefore, a comparative antimicrobial study of natural samples of aloe and its commercial products was performed. Qualitative and quantitative determination of antimicrobial efficiency of Aloe arborescens and Aloe barbadensis and its commercial products on fungi, Gram-negative, and Gram-positive bacteria was performed. Samples exhibited antimicrobial activity and slowed down the growth of all tested microorganisms. Research has shown that natural juices and gels of A. arborescens and A. barbadensis are at higher added concentrations comparable to commercial aloe products, especially against microbial cultures of Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, whose growths were completely inhibited at a microbial concentration of 600 μg/mL. Of particular importance are the findings of the good antimicrobial efficacy of fresh juice and gel of A. arborescens on tested microorganisms, which is less known and less researched. These results show great potential of A. arborescens for further use in medicine, cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

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Effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids in diets fed to sows on fatty acids in brain, muscle and skin of their piglets

South African Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.4314/sajas.v50i1.6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 47-54

Author(s):

I De Gasperín ◽

J.G. Vicente ◽

J.M. Pinos-Rodríguez ◽

F Montiel ◽

R Loeza ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Soybean Oil ◽

Fatty Acid Profile ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid Profiles ◽

Polyunsaturated Fat ◽

Pork Lard ◽

Piglet Survival

The aim of this research was to determine fatty acid profiles in piglet brain, skin, and muscle, and in the milk of sows fed fat with different saturation grades during gestation and lactation. At 42 days of gestation, 50 multiparous sows were randomly allocated to one of two treatments, namely a diet containing pork lard (n = 25) and a diet containing soybean oil (n = 25). The fats were provided at 3.6% during gestation and at 4% during lactation. The experimental diets were offered through the weaning of the piglets. The fatty acid profile of the milk was determined fourteen days after parturition. At weaning (21 days postpartum) and seven days later, one of the piglets (n = 64) from 16 sows allocated to each treatment was selected at random to determine fatty acid profiles in brain, skin and muscle. Saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids were higher in the diet with pork lard than in that with soybean oil, in which the polyunsaturated fat content was higher. A higher saturation of fatty acids was found in milk from the sows that consumed pork lard, which contained more saturated fatty acids than the milk from sows that consumed soybean oil. The fatty acid profiles in muscle and skin of the piglets were affected by the diet of the sows. However, the fatty acid profile of the piglets’ brains was not affected by the diet of their mothers. Keywords: fat saturation, lard, piglet survival, sow feeding, soybean oil

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The effect of linseed oil supplementation of the diet on the content of fatty acids in the egg yolk

Acta Veterinaria Brno ◽

10.2754/avb201281020159 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 81 (2) ◽

pp. 159-162 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Petra Hudečková ◽

Lucie Rusníková ◽

Eva Straková ◽

Pavel Suchý ◽

Petr Marada ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Soybean Oil ◽

Fatty Acid Profile ◽

Myristic Acid ◽

Linseed Oil ◽

Control Group ◽

Heptadecanoic Acid ◽

Egg Yolks ◽

Experimental Group

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two different types of oils in diet on the fatty acid profile in the eggs of layers and to include a particular type of oil as a supplement of feeding mixtures for layers in order to support the development of functional foodstuffs. Thirty layers fed a diet containing soybean oil constituted the control group (soybean oil is the most frequently used oil added to feeding mixtures). In the experimental group (thirty layers), soybean oil was replaced with linseed oil at the same amount (3 kg of oil per 100 kg of feeding mixture). Feeding was provided ad libitum for all days of the month. After one month, egg yolks were analysed and the fatty acid profile was compared. Significant differences (P ≤ 0.05) were found in the concentration of myristic acid that belongs to the group of saturated fatty acids. Eggs in the experimental group showed higher concentrations of myristic acid compared to the control group (0.20 g/100 g of fat and 0.18 g/100 g of fat, respectively). Highly significant differences (P ≤ 0.01) were found for heptadecanoic acid but the trend was opposite to that of myristic acid; concentrations of heptadecanoic acid in the experimental group were lower than those in the control group. Highly significant differences (P ≤ 0.01) were found for n-9 monounsaturated fatty acids where egg yolks in eggs from layers fed linseed oil contained higher concentrations of oleic acid, myristoleic acid, and palmitoleic acid. Lower concentrations of n-6 fatty acids (P ≤ 0.01) were found after the addition of linseed oil in eggs. Linseed oil showed a positive effect on n-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid), its concentration in the control and experimental group was 0.82 g/100 g of fat and 5.63 g/100 g of fat, respectively. The possibility of influencing the fatty acid profile in eggs is very important for the development of functional foods.

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