scholarly journals Physicochemical And Antioxidant Activity of Fruit Harvested From Eight Jujube (Ziziphus Jujuba Mill.) Cultivars At Different Development Stages

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Yan ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Ritesh Balaso Watharkar ◽  
Yunfeng Pu ◽  
Cuiyun Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Regular Trend ◽  
Jujube Fruit ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba ◽  
Camp And Cgmp

Abstract Jujube is a crop highly resistant to drought and salinity, making it the main fruit tree in Xinjiang. The present study was to investigate the effect of development stage on physicochemical and antioxidant activity of fruit harvested from eight jujube cultivars situated in Xinjiang, China. The content of water, ascorbic acid, total polyphenols, catechin, epicatechin, proanthocyanidin and rutin decreased during development of jujube fruit harvested from the eight cultivars, while the contents of fructose, glucose, sucrose, cAMP, and cGMP greatly increased. The antioxidant activity determined by DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging decreased through the whole growth phase. After the early stages of development, a regular trend in changes of physicochemical and antioxidant characteristic was identified, while the differences among jujube cultivars gradually reduced with complete fruit development. This work contributes to understanding the changes that take place during the development of jujube fruit, indicating that development stage influenced the change in physicochemical and antioxidant activity more than cultivar, and the initial development stage was found to be rich in AA, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant activity, whereas the red maturity stage was rich in sugars, cAMP, and cGMP.

scholarly journals Comparative Assessment of the Basic Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni Dried Leaves, Grown in Poland, Paraguay and Brazil—Preliminary Results

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 3634
Author(s):  
Teresa Leszczyńska ◽  
Barbara Piekło ◽  
Aneta Kopeć ◽  
Benno F. Zimmermann
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Dietary Fiber ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana ◽  
Steviol Glycosides ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni

This study compares the content of basic nutrients (proteins, fats, digestible carbohydrates, dietary fiber and ash), steviol glycosides, selected antioxidants (vitamin C, total polyphenols) and antioxidant activity in dried leaves of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni cultivated in Poland, Paraguay and Brazil and available in the direct sale. The basic chemical composition was determined by standard AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists) methods. Content of steviol glycosides was determined by the UHPLC-UV chromatographic method. Total polyphenols content was expressed as gallic acid equivalent (GAE) and catechins equivalent (CE). Antioxidant activity was measured as ABTS●+ free radical scavenging activity. Dried leaves of S. rebaudiana grown in Poland had significantly higher contents of dietary fiber, and lower protein and ash content, compared to those derived from Paraguay and Brazil. The former had, however, considerably higher contents of total steviol glycosides, stevioside and rebaudioside D, compared to the remaining two plants. In the Paraguay-derived dried leaves, the content of rebaudioside A, C, E and rubusoside was found to be significantly lower. Dried leaves of S. rebaudiana Bertoni, cultivated in Poland, contained substantially more vitamin C and a similar content of total polyphenols, compared to those from Brazil and Paraguay. The examined material from Brazil and Paraguay plantations showed similar antioxidant activity, while that obtained from Polish cultivation was characterized by a significantly lower value of this parameter.

scholarly journals PHYTOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF THE NORTHERN MOROCCAN SPECIES: WITHANIA FRUTESCENS L.

2019 ◽  
pp. 276-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
ABDELFATTAH EL MOUSSAOUI ◽  
FATIMA ZAHRA JAWHARI ◽  
DALILA BOUSTA ◽  
AMINA BARI
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Butylated Hydroxytoluene ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Total Polyphenols

Objective: In this study, we were interested in qualitative, quantitative phytochemical characterization and evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of the total extracts of a plant from northern Morocco, the species selected for this study is Withania frutescens. Materials and Methods: Analysis of mineral elements by inductive coupling plasma-atomic absorption spectroscopy (ICP-AES), phytochemical screening, polyphenol and tannin assays, evaluation of antioxidant activity by the 1,2-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging method and reducing power. Results: The plant contains alkaloids, saponins, tannins, mucilages, and coumarins. It has a relatively high content of total polyphenols and tannins of 19.53±0.018 μg genetic generalized epilepsy/mg MS and 6.258±0.062 μg Eqcat/mg MS, respectively. The analysis of mineral elements by ICP-AES shows that our species is rich in mineral elements which are calcium, magnesium, and sodium, and it is devoid of metallic elements such as nickel, lead, cadmium, and cobalt. The evaluation of antioxidant activity by the DPPH free radical scavenging method shows that the half maximal inhibitory concentration of the tested extracts has an antiradical activity of about 0.056±0.008 μg/ml for the ethanol extract and 0.213±0.004 μg/ml for the methanol extract compared to the butylated hydroxytoluene value of 0.009±0.0004 μg/ml which was used as a reference. The reducing capacity test shows that methanolic extract has a high antioxidant capacity (0.213±0.006) compared to ethanolic extract (0.043±0.004) but remains low compared to ascorbic acid (0.003±0.0004) which was used as reference. Conclusion: Phytochemical analysis of W. frutescens shows that this plant is rich in high quantities of alkaloids, saponins, mucilage, tannins, and coumarins. It contains an average amount of total polyphenols and tannins that confer significant antioxidant activity to the plant studied.

Quantitative analysis of polyphenols and antioxidant activity in four Daphne L. species

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1092-1100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Grubešić ◽  
Dario Kremer ◽  
Marijana Končić ◽  
Jadranka Rodríguez ◽  
Marko Randić
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Phenolic Acids ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
The Family

AbstractThe content of biologically active phenolic compounds (total polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids) were determined using spectrophotometry in four wild Croatian species of Daphne L. in the family Thymelaeaceae (Daphne alpina, D. cneorum, D. laureola, and D. mezereum). The concentration of total flavonoids (TF) was highest in the leaves of these Daphne species (0.12–0.51% dry herb weight, DW) whereas the content of other phenolic compounds analyzed were highest in the roots, including total polyphenols (TP; 2.71–19.03% DW), tannins (T; 1.14–7.39% DW), and total phenolic acids (TPA; 0.12–0.87% DW). D. alpina contained the highest amount of polyphenols, with the exception of flavonoids, where maximum concentrations were found in D. laureola. We also examined the antioxidant activity of leaf, stem, and root extracts. All extracts analyzed demonstrated high free radical scavenging activity with the highest concentration in the leaf extracts of D. alpina. Leaf extracts of D. cneorum showed the highest antioxidant activity in a β-carotene bleaching assay.

scholarly journals Effects of Diethylstilbestrol on Zebrafish Gonad Development and Endocrine Disruption Mechanism

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 941
Author(s):  
Xuan Liu ◽  
Xianyi Xie ◽  
Hongling Liu
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differentiation ◽  
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Gonadal Development ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Gonadal Differentiation ◽  
Environmental Estrogen ◽  
Initial Development ◽  
Gonadal Maturity

Environmental estrogen is a substance that functions as an endocrine hormone in organisms and can cause endocrine system disruption. A typical environmental estrogen, diethylstilbestrol (DES), can affect normal sexual function and organism development. However, even though the effects of different exposure stages of DES on the endocrine system and gonadal development of zebrafish juveniles are unknown, sex determination is strongly influenced by endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). From 10–90 days post fertilization (dpf), juvenile zebrafish were exposed to DES (100 and 1000 ng/L) in three different stages (initial development stage (IDS), 10–25 dpf; gonadal differentiation stage (GDS), 25–45 dpf and gonadal maturity stage (GMS), 45–60 dpf). Compared with that of IDS and GMS, the growth indicators (body length, body weight, and others) decreased significantly at GDS, and the proportion of zebrafish females exposed to 100 ng/L DES was significantly higher (by 59.65%) than that of the control; in addition, the zebrafish were biased towards female differentiation. The GDS is a critical period for sex differentiation. Our results show that exposure to environmental estrogen during the critical gonadal differentiation period not only affects the development of zebrafish, but also affects the population development.

scholarly journals The Content of Polyphenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Three Monovarietal Wines and their Blending, used for Sparkling Wine Production

2012 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen CHIRCU BRAD ◽  
Sevastița MUSTE ◽  
Elena MUDURA ◽  
Otilia BOBIȘ
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Pinot Noir ◽  
Total Flavonoid ◽  
Sparkling Wine ◽  
Total Flavonoid Content ◽  
Flavonoid Content ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Wine Production ◽  
Antioxidant Power

3 monovarietal wines obtained in two consecutive years in Jidvei Winery Romania were investigated in respect of total polyphenols, total flavonoids and antioxidant activity before and after blending for sparkling wine obtaining. The three varieties were Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Royal Maiden (Feteasca Regala). Total polyphenols were determined with Folin-Ciocalteu reagent, total flavonoid content with sodium nitrite, aluminum chloride and sodium hydroxide and antioxidant activity using Radical Scavenging Activity and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power methods. All mentioned parameters were determined by UV-VIS absorption spectrometry. The determined total polyphenolic content were within the interval 307.21-727.43 mgGAE/l wine for simple varieties and within 405.44-472.74 mgGAE/l for blends and final product (sparkling wine). Total flavonoid content ranged between 16.74 and 242.46 mgQE/l wine in simple varieties and between 38.48 and 80.18 mgQE/l for blends and sparkling wine. Antioxidant activity was correlated with total polyphenols and total flavonoids. 

scholarly journals Exploration of the Chemical Potential and Antioxidant Activity of Some Plants Used in the Treatment of Male Infertility in Southern Benin

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Robert Klotoé ◽  
Eric Agbodjento ◽  
Victorien Tamègnon Dougnon ◽  
Mahudro Yovo ◽  
Téniola Isabelle Sacramento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Male Infertility ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antioxidant Potential ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Garcinia Kola ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts

Antioxidants are a family of substances that can neutralize free radicals and prevent and/or treat diseases associated with oxidative stress such as male’s infertility. Medicinal plants are one of the main sources of antioxidants. Aim: This work was aimed at evaluating the chemical and antioxidant potential of different extracts from some plants used in traditional Beninese medicine for the treatment of male infertility. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on aqueous, hydro-ethanolic and ethanolic extracts from of the roots of Gardenia ternifolia (G. ternifolia), the whole plant of Cassytha filiformis (C. filiformis), the leaves of Rourea coccinea (R. coccinea) and the seed of Garcinia kola (G .kola). Quantification of the total polyphenols and flavonoids content of these extracts was evaluated respectively by the method using Folin Ciocalteu and the method using Aluminum trichloride. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated by molecular spectrophotometry using the free radical scavenging of DPPH and FRAP methods. Results: The results obtained indicated a variation of total polyphenols and flavonoids content according to the type of extract. Hydro-ethanolic extract of the various plants studied has a high polyphenols and flavonoids content. In variable proportions, all the extracts tested reduced the DPPH radical and ferric iron, reflecting their antioxidant potential. The best antioxidant activity has been obtained with the hydro-ethanolic extracts. Conclusion: This study showed that all the plant's extracts studied have antioxidant activity that varies with the type of extract. However, the hydro-ethanolic extractions showed the best antioxidant activities. The data obtained in the present study justified the use of these plants in management of pathologies involving oxidative stress.

scholarly journals Fruit maturity stage in relation to content of polyphenols, flavonoids and antioxidant activity of selected clones of Lonicera kamtschatica (Sevast.) Pojark

Genetika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 881-893
Author(s):  
Tünde Juríková ◽  
Jiří Mlcek ◽  
Marcela Zitná ◽  
Irena Hlavácová ◽  
Libor Dokoupil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Total Flavonoids ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Maturity Stages ◽  
Fruit Maturity

The article is dealing with evaluation of four fruit maturity stages of 6 selected clones (LKL-3, LKL-14, LKL-19, LKL-33, LKL-96 and LKL-103) of Lonicera kamtschatica (Sevast.) Pojark in relation to total polyphenols, flavonoids content and antioxidant activity of berries. The experiment in 5 replications of each clones has been established in the conditions of Botanical Garden in Nitra (Slovak republic)in 2016. The results of analyses proved that in respect of the total polyphenols content (TPC), the content of flavonoids (FC) and the antioxidant activity the most valuable clones at the stage of full ripened fruit were following: LKL-14 (8.77; 2.57 g/kg FW; 9.07 g/kg), LKL-33 (6.77; 2.84 g/kg FW; 9.16 g/kg) and LKL -3 (8.19; 2.61 g/kg FW; 8.94 g/kg). The results of statistical analyses by one-way analysis of variance proved significant differences among assayed clones in total flavonoids and antioxidant activity of fruit but no differences among content of total polyphenols and assayed stages of fruit maturity.

scholarly journals Optimization of Alkali Extraction and Properties of Polysaccharides from Ziziphus jujuba cv. Residue

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 2221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zongxing He ◽  
Yulian Zhu ◽  
Xingyu Bao ◽  
Liuxin Zhang ◽  
Nan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Extraction Method ◽  
Yellow River ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Food Ingredient ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
Ziziphus Jujuba

Ziziphus jujuba cv. Muzao is a plant widely cultivated in the Yellow River Basin of China. It has nutritional and healthcare functions, in which polysaccharides are the main components of its bio-functions. In order to make effective use of Ziziphus jujuba cv. Muzao residue resources and explore new functional food ingredients, the polysaccharide (ZJRP) from Ziziphus jujuba cv. Muzao residues were extracted by sodium hydroxide, and the optimal extraction conditions of ZJRP were obtained by the response surface method. The basic composition and antioxidant effects of ZJRP were determined. The results showed that ZJRP has significant antioxidant activity, mainly reflected in the high DPPH radical scavenging rate, which may be related to their high content of galacturonic acid and the extraction method. In addition, the rheological and thermal properties of ZJRP were respectively determined by a rheometer and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), indicating that they have shear thinning properties and good thermal stability. Results showed that the alkaline extraction method can be used as a potential technique for extracting ZJRP with high antioxidant activity, and ZJRP can be further explored as a functional food ingredient.

scholarly journals Comparative Polyphenolic Content and Antioxidant Activities of Some Wild and Cultivated Blueberries from Romania

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea BUNEA ◽  
Olivia Dumitrita RUGINA ◽  
Adela M. PINTEA ◽  
Zoriţa SCONŢA ◽  
Claudiu I. BUNEA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Vaccinium Corymbosum ◽  
Hydrogen Atom Transfer ◽  
Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Total Flavonoids ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Reducing Ability ◽  
Total Anthocyanins

Two wild and three cultivated blueberry varieties (‘Elliot’, ‘Bluecrop’ and ‘Duke’) from Romania were analyzed comparatively in order to determine the total polyphenols, total anthocyanins, total flavonoids content and measuring the antioxidant activity using three different single electron transfer-based assays, Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (ABTS), ferric reducing ability (FRAP), 2,2-diphenylpicrylhydrazil radical scavenging capacity (DPPH) and one hydrogen atom transfer-assay, oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). Total polyphenols content ranged from 424.84 - 819.12 mg GAE/100 g FW, total flavonoids ranged from 84.33-112.5 mg QE /100 g FW and total anthocyanins ranged from 100.58-300.02 C3GE/100g FW. The anthocyanins were separated and quantified using RP-HPLC-DAD. In Vaccinium myrtillus, petunidin-3-glucoside and delphinidin-3-glucoside have the highest contribution to the anthocyanin content while in Vaccinium corymbosum, peonidin-3-galactoside represent the major anthocyanin. Except for ORAC assay (r=0.765), all antioxidant activity values obtained were highly correlated with total polyphenol content (0.923≤ r ≤0.986). Wild blueberries had higher total polyphenols content and also antioxidant activity compared with cultivated ones.

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