scholarly journals ANTIOXIDATIVE AND FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING POTENTIALS OF HABENARIA PECTINATA

Author(s):  
CHARANJIT KAUR ◽  
RAJESH KUMAR ◽  
GURVINDER SINGH ◽  
CHANDER MOHAN

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the antioxidative potential of tubers of Habenaria pectinata. Methods: The tubers of H. pectinata were extracted using hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol, and water as solvents. The anti-oxidant potential of extracts was evaluated using free radical scavenging and reducing power assays. The most active methanolic extract was then fractionated into four fractions using the above-mentioned solvents. Results: The phenol and flavonoid content was found to be maximum in the methanol extracts. All the extracts and fractions showed significant levels of antioxidant activity except hexane extract. Conclusion: The tubers of H. pectinata were found to possess a significant antioxidant potential and can be explored further for isolation and preclinical investigation for the ailment of various diseased states and disorders.

Author(s):  
Sethupandian Geetha ◽  
Kokkaiah Irulandi ◽  
Palanichamy Mehalingam

Objective: This study was designed to determine the Total phenol, flavonoid content, antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties of different solvent extracts of Piper umbellatum.  Methods: Different solvent extracts evaluated with DPPH radical scavenging activity and Reducing power activity.Results: The presence of phenol and flavonoid showed highly in the methanol extracts than ethyl acetate and acetone extracts. All the extracts have various level of antioxidant activity. Methanol solvent extract have good extraction and show significant antioxidant activity. The effect of reducing power of methanol extract revealed good antioxidant activity compare with other tested extracts.Conclusion: On the basis of the above results we concluded that methanol extract of Piper umbellatum whole plant extracts shows significant antioxidant activity than ethyl acetate and acetone extracts.Keywords: Piper umbellatum, Antioxidant, DPPH, FRAP assay, Polar, Non polar solvents


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
Bui Van Hoai ◽  
Ngo Dai Nghiep ◽  
Dao An Quang ◽  
Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong

Chitosan with 80% degree of deacetylation was hydrolyzed by cellulase of Trichoderma viride to prepare chitooligosaccharides (COSs) by the fractionation of the COSs with ultrafiltration membrane. The antioxidant activities of the COSs were clarified in this study by reducing power and free radical scavenging ability assay by UV-VIS absorption spectrum. The results show that the COS 1 (10,000-5,000 Da), COS 2 (5,000-3,000 Da), COS 3 (3,000-1,000 Da) and COS 4 (less than1,000 Da) segments have antioxidant properties.The antioxidant activitives of the COSs increased with the increment of concentration, and they also depended on molecular weight.


Author(s):  
ABDELFATTAH EL MOUSSAOUI ◽  
FATIMA ZAHRA JAWHARI ◽  
DALILA BOUSTA ◽  
AMINA BARI

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.


2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boobalan Raja ◽  
Kodukkur Pugalendi

AbstractIn this study, an aqueous extract of leaves from Melothria maderaspatana was tested for in vitro antioxidant activity. Free radical scavenging assays, such as hydroxyl radical, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anion radical and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2’-azinobis-(3-ethyl-enzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging, and reducing power assay, were studied. The extract effectively scavenged hydroxyl radical, hydrogen peroxide and superoxide anion radicals. It also scavenged DPPH and ABTS radicals. Furthermore, it was found to have reducing power. All concentrations of leaf extract exhibited free radical scavenging and antioxidant power, and the preventive effects were in a dose-dependent manner. The antioxidant activities of the above were compared to standard antioxidants such as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), ascorbic acid, and α-tocopherol. The results obtained in the present study indicate that the M. maderaspatana extract could be considered a potential source of natural antioxidant.


2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 543-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Jahan ◽  
M. S. Parvin ◽  
A. Khan ◽  
N. Das ◽  
M. S. Islam ◽  
...  

Pterygota alata is a large deciduous tree of Malvaceae family. The present study was designed to evaluate in vitro antioxidant activity of stem bark of the plant. Ferric reducing power (FRP) test, 1, 1- diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging test and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) assay were used to detect the antioxidant activity. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were also determined as they are well known phytochemicals with antioxidant property. The bark of the plant showed efficient reducing power as well as free radical scavenging property (IC50 values 52.25 - 172.05). The bark also found rich in total phenolic and flavonoid content. The highest amount of total phenolic content was found in chloroform soluble fraction (29.898 µg/mL) followed by ethyl acetate soluble fraction (15.88 µg/mL). The highest content of total flavonoid also detected in chloroform soluble fraction (107.56 µg/mL) but followed by crude ethanol extract (98.66 µg/mL). Overall, the bark of the plant possesses significant antioxidant activity, therefore can be used as a good natural source of antioxidant. © 2014 JSR Publications. ISSN: 2070-0237 (Print); 2070-0245 (Online). All rights reserved. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v6i3.17586 J. Sci. Res. 6 (3), 543-552 (2014)


2012 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 423-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tauheeda Riaz ◽  
Athar Abbasi ◽  
A Aziz-Ur-Rehman ◽  
Tayyaba Shahzadi ◽  
Muhammad Ajaib ◽  
...  

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant potential of Dodonaea viscosa Jacq. Methanolic extract of the plant was dissolved in distilled water and partitioned with n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate and nbutanol sequentially. Phytochemical screening showed presence of phenolics, flavonoides and cardiac glycosides in large amount in chloroform, ethyl acetate and n-butanol fraction. The antioxidant potential of all these fractions and remaining aqueous fraction was evaluated by four methods: 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity, total antioxidant activity, Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) assay and ferric thiocyanate assay along with determination of their total phenolics. The results revealed that ethyl acetate soluble fraction exhibited highest percent inhibition of DPPH radical as compared to other fractions. It showed 81.14 ? 1.38% inhibition of DPPH radical at a concentration of 60 ?g/ml. The IC50 of this fraction was found to be 33.95 ? 0.58 ?g/ml, relative to butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), having IC50 of 12.54 ? 0.89 ?g/mL. It also showed highest FRAP value (380.53 ? 0.74 ?M of trolox equivalents) as well as highest total phenolic contents (208.58 ? 1.83 GAE ?g/g) and highest value of inhibition of lipid peroxidation (58.11 ? 1.49% at concentration of 500 ?g/ml) as compared to the other studied fractions. The chloroform fraction showed highest total antioxidant activity i.e.1.078 ? 0.59 (eq. to BHT).


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Hannah Gross ◽  
Cheryl Rock ◽  
Yada Treesukosol ◽  
Virginia Gray

Plant-based extracts such as coffee (coffea) and Mauby (Colubrina Arborescens) were tested for chemopreventative potential by measuring their antioxidant activity (i.e., reducing power and free radical scavenging capacity) conventionally using chemical assays 1, 1-Diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) and Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP). Alternately, extracts were also analyzed for their chemopreventative potential via a novel method (Global Antioxidant Response [GAR]), where they were subjected to simulated digestion before their antioxidant activity was determined via conventional methods previously mentioned. Next, the antioxidant capacities of the extracts, conventional versus the novel (GAR) method were compared. Overall, the analysis indicated that the reducing power (FRAP) and free radical scavenging capacity (DPPH) of coffee and Mauby were reduced (~16%) after undergoing simulated digestion. It was also observed that while the antioxidants in Mauby scavenged radicals at a significantly higher capacity than those in coffee (95.7% ± 0.67 and 90% ± 2.1 before digestion, and 77.7% ± 2.2 and 74.6% ± 2.3 after digestion, respectively), antioxidants in coffee exhibited higher reducing power compared to those in Mauby. Specifically, after undergoing simulated digestion, 1.12 mM FeSO4/mL ± 0.05 to 0.68 mM FeSO4/mL ± 0.07 ions were reduced before digestion, and 0.73 mM FeSO4/mL ± 0.09 to 0.48 mM FeSO4/mL ± 0.04 ions were reduced after digestion for coffee and Mauby, respectively. These findings suggest that while the antioxidants in coffee may have been more powerful in their ability to reduce ions, the antioxidants in Mauby may have been more effective in scavenging and neutralizing radicals.


2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
D Bhargava ◽  
CK Mondal ◽  
JN Shivapuri ◽  
S Mondal ◽  
S Kar

 Introduction: Chromolaena odorata Linn (Asteraceae) locally known as “Banmara” has the reputation of being used as a medicinal herb in Nepal. A systemic search for drug research in now considered to be a rational approach. Therefore in the present study an effort has been made to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the leaves of the above mentioned plant. Methods: In the present research work the ethanolic and methanolic extract of leaves of the plant C. odorata Linn was assessed for free radical scavenging and antioxidant activity. In this work the ability of the extract to scavenge nitric oxide, hydroxyl radical and 1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) were used to assess its free radical scavenging potentials. Results: The DPPH radical inhibition (%) was 59.10, 52.13 and 81.12 for ethanolic extract, methanolic extract and ascorbic acid respectively. Similarly ethanolic and methanolic extract  also showed significant free radical scavenging action against nitric oxide and hydroxyl radical. Conclusion: Against the backdrop of many known medicinal properties of this plant its ethanolic and methanolic extract of leaves reveals significant antioxidant properties. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2126/joim.v35i1.8900   Journal of Institute of Medicine, April, 2013; 35:53-57


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 386-391
Author(s):  
Yonghun Kim ◽  
Ang Li ◽  
Junyu Wang ◽  
Wancong Yu ◽  
Fang Wan ◽  
...  

Yinchenhao (Artemisia capillaris Thunb.) is a pharmaceutical agent that not only shows therapeutic effects against hepatobiliary diseases but also offers various physiological benefits. This study examined the extraction rates of antioxidant extracts from Yinchenhao leaves using different solvents. The extraction rates using different solvents were as follows: ethanol (12.1 ± 0.87%) > water (7.7 ± 0.45%) > n-butanol (1.3 ± 0.16%) ethyl acetate > (1.3 ± 0.14%) > n-hexane (1.1 ± 0.15%). The n-butanol and ethyl acetate extracts showed higher 1,1-Diphenyl-2 picrylhydrazyl radical free radical scavenging activity, 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonate) free radical scavenging activity and ferric ion reducing antioxidant activity, while n-hexane extracts showed weak antioxidant activity. In conclusion, Yinchenhao leaf has potential as a natural antioxidant, and n-butanol and ethyl acetate may be effective extraction solvents for studying its antioxidant activities.


2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel M. Halilu ◽  
Abdullahi M. Abdurrahman ◽  
Sylvester N. Mathias ◽  
Chinenye J. Ugwah-Oguejiofor ◽  
Muntaka Abdulrahman ◽  
...  

Abstract Cadaba farinosa is used in traditional medicine for treatment of cancer, diabetes, and rheumatism. The research was aimed at evaluating the phytochemical and antioxidant activity of the extracts. The powdered stem bark was extracted successively with the aid of Soxhlet extractor using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol. The resulting extracts were concentrated on rotary evaporator and the percentage yields were calculated. The phytochemical and TLC profiles of the extracts were studied. The antioxidant activity of the extracts and ascorbic acid (standard) were determined using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical assay. The total phenolic content of the extracts and tannic acid (standard) were evaluated using Folin–Ciocalteu reagent. The percentage yields of n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts were found to be 1.19, 1.37, and 13.93%, respectively. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, alkaloids, and triterpenoids. The TLC profiles of the extracts revealed the presence of compounds as evidenced from their R f values. The total phenolic content of ethyl acetate and methanol extracts were found to be 135 and 112 mg, respectively. The free radical scavenging activity demonstrated by the extracts was comparable to ascorbic acid. The ethyl acetate extract had higher phenolic content and demonstrated the highest free radical scavenging with IC50 31.07 mg/mL. The results of research have provided strong preliminary evidence of antioxidant activity which may be because of phenolic compounds in the extracts.


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