INVESTIGATION OF ANALGESIC, ANTIOXIDANT, AND CYTOTOXIC PROPERTIES OF THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF STREBLUS ASPER (ROOTS)

Objective: This study evaluated the analgesic, antioxidant, and cytotoxic effects of ethanolic extract of Streblus asper roots. Methods: Analgesic activities were carried out using paw licking and writhing tests. The extract was used at doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg per orally in Swiss albino mice of body weight 25–30 g. Antioxidant properties were investigated using 1, 1-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free-radical scavenging assay, total phenol content, total flavonoid content as well as reducing power capacity. The cytotoxic activity was determined by the Brine Shrimp lethality bioassay. Results: The ethanolic extract of S. asper roots showed a significant effect in the formalin test (p<0.01). They also exhibit the highest analgesia (p<0.01) in the acetic acid-induced writhing model as well. The extract possessed antioxidant effects in all the models. It possessed a good cytotoxic activity. Conclusion: The results suggested that S. asper root extract has a suitable analgesic, antioxidant effect as well as significant cytotoxic potential.

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Strobilanthes heyneanus root extract as a potential source for antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.1186/s43094-021-00242-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Vijayakumar Sundaram ◽

Selvaraju Sadhasivam ◽

Sivaraj Chandrasekaran ◽

Raaman Nanjian ◽

Arjun Pandian

Keyword(s):

Dermal Fibroblast ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Fibroblast Cell ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Root Extract ◽

Scavenging Activity ◽

Medicinal Uses

Abstract Background Strobilanthes heyneanus (Nilgirianthus heyneanus) belongs to the family Acanthaceae that contains many species with potential for diverse medicinal uses. It is also called ‘Karun kurinji’ and is commonly found in the South-West regions of India. The species are commonly used in rheumatic complaints, sprain of the ankle, and hernia. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the antioxidant activity, phytochemical analysis, and antibacterial activities of the root extract of S. heyneanus. Results The radical scavenging and reduction assays such as DPPH● radical and OH● radical scavenging assays, as well as phosphomolybdenum reduction and Fe3+ reducing power assays, were determined for the root extract. The highest DPPH● radical scavenging activity was 88.23 ± 1.32 at 120 μg/mL concentration, and the calculated IC50 was 38.52 μg/mL concentration. The highest OH● radical scavenging activity was 51.28 ± 1.06 at 120 μg/mL concentration, and the calculated IC50 was 51.28 μg/mL concentration. The highest ABTS●+ radical scavenging activity was 91.28 ± 1.12 at 30 μg/mL concentration, and the calculated IC50 was 33.92 μg/mL concentration. The highest phosphomolybdenum reduction was 87.43 ± 0.90 at 120 μg/mL concentration, and the calculated RC50 was 24.74 μg/mL concentration. The highest Fe3+ reduction was 89.38 ± 0.98 at 120 μg/mL concentration, and the calculated RC50 was 31.06 μg/mL concentration. The antibacterial activity of S. heyneanus showed the highest zone of inhibition of 24 mm for Salmonella typhi with 500 μg/mL concentration. The cytotoxicity limits of the root extracts were tested by MTT assay using human dermal fibroblast cell lines, reflecting > 90% cell viability at a concentration of 500 μg/mL. Conclusions The current study showed that the root extract of S. heyneanus has better antioxidant properties and potential anti-bacterial compounds. The phytochemical analysis of the root extract showed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, phenols, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, glycosides, and carbohydrates, which are responsible for the antibacterial root extract of S. heyneanus synergistically.

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Reducing power and radical scavenging activity of four Parmeliaceae species

Open Life Sciences ◽

10.2478/s11535-010-0090-5 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 808-813 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Gordana Stojanović ◽

Igor Stojanović ◽

Vesna Stankov-Jovanović ◽

Violeta Mitić ◽

Danijela Kostić

Keyword(s):

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Total Phenol Content ◽

Significant Activity ◽

Evernia Prunastri ◽

Parmelia Sulcata ◽

Potential Source ◽

Flavoparmelia Caperata

AbstractThe methanol extracts of four Parmeliaceae lichens (Hypogymnia physodes, Evernia prunastri, Flavoparmelia caperata and Parmelia sulcata) were screened for antioxidant properties and total phenol content. The H. physodes extract was the most effective at reducing iron(III) and scavenging 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radicals, while the P. sulcata extract was the most effective in reducing molybdenum(VI) in an acidic medium. The E. prunastri and H. physodes extracts contained more Folin-Ciocalteu reagent reactive substances than the F. caperata and P. sulcata extracts. Significant activity of the H. physodes extract in DPPH and reducing Fe(III) assays suggest that this lichen can be considered as a potential source of antioxidants.

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Phytochemical Characterization, Antioxidant and In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity Evaluation of Juniperus oxycedrus Subsp. oxycedrus Needles and Berries

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules24030502 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 502 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Reda Ben Mrid ◽

Najat Bouchmaa ◽

Youssef Bouargalne ◽

Btissam Ramdan ◽

Khalid Karrouchi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cytotoxic Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reactive Oxygen Species Generation ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Breast Cancer Cell Lines ◽

Ferrous Ions ◽

Cytotoxic Effects ◽

Juniperus Oxycedrus

In order to evaluate the antioxidant properties of aqueous and methanol extracts of needles and berries of Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. oxycedrus (Joo) species, various antioxidant capacity assessment tests (free radical scavenging assays (DPPH• and ABTS•+ tests), ferrous ions (Fe2+) chelating activity and reducing power assay (FRAP) were conducted. In all of the tests, the extracts exhibited strong antioxidant activity. Furthermore, in-vitro cytotoxic activity assays of the methanolic extracts showed potent cytotoxic effects against two breast cancer cell lines (MDA-MB-468 and MCF-7), with no cytotoxicity towards normal cells (PBMCs). Reactive oxygen species generation was presumed to be a potential reason for the observed cytotoxic effects. According to all the above, and considering its appropriate composition of mineral elements and phenolic compounds, Joo could offer a beneficial and natural source of bioactive compounds that can be either used on the preventive side as it could potentially be used in the clinic without toxicity.

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Experimental Assessment ofMoringa oleiferaLeaf and Fruit for Its Antistress, Antioxidant, and Scavenging Potential UsingIn VitroandIn VivoAssays

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2012/519084 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 63

Author(s):

Suaib Luqman ◽

Suchita Srivastava ◽

Ritesh Kumar ◽

Anil Kumar Maurya ◽

Debabrata Chanda

Keyword(s):

Aqueous Extract ◽

Moringa Oleifera ◽

Evaluation Studies ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Dependent Manner ◽

Concentration Dependent Manner

We have investigated effect ofMoringa oleiferaleaf and fruit extracts on markers of oxidative stress, its toxicity evaluation, and correlation with antioxidant properties usingin vitroandin vitroassays. The aqueous extract of leaf was able to increase the GSH and reduce MDA level in a concentration-dependent manner. The ethanolic extract of fruit showed highest phenolic content, strong reducing power and free radical scavenging capacity. The antioxidant capacity of ethanolic extract of both fruit and leaf was higher in thein vitroassay compared to aqueous extract which showed higher potentialin vivo. Safety evaluation studies showed no toxicity of the extracts up to a dose of 100 mg/kg body weight. Our results support the potent antioxidant activity of aqueous and ethanolic extract ofMoringa oleiferawhich adds one more positive attribute to its known pharmacological importance.

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Influence of extraction method on antioxidant properties of Rheum ribes root extract

Ovidius University Annals of Chemistry ◽

10.2478/auoc-2019-0008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 44-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Dilek Bilgic Alkaya ◽

Serap Ayaz Seyhan ◽

Busra Nagihan Ozturk

Keyword(s):

Petroleum Ether ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Soxhlet Extraction ◽

Extraction Methods ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Root Extract ◽

Anthracene Derivatives

AbstractRheum species are important medicinal herbs, often used in pharmacological research, due to the presence of anthracene derivatives in the subterranean parts of the plant. In this study, we intended to assess its antioxidant capacity, in correlation with the method of extraction. For this purpose, Rheum ribes extraction was realized with four solvents of different polarities (50% methanol, 70% ethanol, 80% acetonitrile, and petroleum ether). We used different extraction techniques, such as orbital shaker, ultrasonic stirrer, microwave, and Soxhlet extraction, and the total phenolic content of the Rheum ribes extracts was determined by modified Folin–Ciocalteu method. The reducing power and radical scavenging activity of the extracts were also evaluated. The results shown that the antioxidant activity of the extracts depends on the extraction methods especially through the used solvent and decreases in the order: ethanol > methanol > acetonitrile > petroleum ether.

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Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Propolis Extracts From Poland

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x19849777 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 1934578X1984977 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Magdalena Woźniak ◽

Lucyna Mrówczyńska ◽

Agnieszka Waśkiewicz ◽

Tomasz Rogoziński ◽

Izabela Ratajczak

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Natural Material ◽

Antioxidant Power ◽

Antioxidant Agents

Propolis is a natural material collected by honeybees, containing bioactive compounds that exhibit biological activity. The aim of this study was to assess the chemical composition of Polish propolis extracted with two different concentrations of ethanol, namely 70% and 96%, and to evaluate their antioxidant activity depending on extraction conditions. Samples of Polish propolis were extracted with 70% and 96% ethanol in order to obtain the ethanolic propolis extracts EEP70 and EEP96, respectively. Concentrations of 10 flavonoids and 6 phenolic acids were determined using the UPLC-PDA-TQD system. The antioxidant properties were determined based on the DPPH· free radical scavenging activity, Fe3+ reducing power assay, and ferrous ions (Fe2+) chelating activity assays. Moreover, the effects of the propolis extracts on human red blood cell morphology , the selective permeability of their membrane, as well as on free radicals-induced hemolysis were also assessed. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of both propolis extracts indicated that 70% ethanolic extract contained higher amounts of phenolic compounds than 96% ethanolic extract. The levels of antioxidant activity indicated that both Polish propolis extracts exhibited a high and comparable antioxidant power. The concentration of ethanol used for extraction had no effect on the antioxidant potential of propolis. The presented results indicate that the extracts of Polish propolis are rich in phenolic compounds and are very effective as antioxidant agents. Therefore, they may be applied as a constituent of products used in phytotherapy regardless of the concentration of ethanol used in propolis extraction.

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Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Postulated Cytotoxic Activity of Phenolic and Anthocyanin-Rich Fractions from Polana Raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) Fruit and Juice—In Vitro Study

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules23071812 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (7) ◽

pp. 1812 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Urszula Szymanowska ◽

Barbara Baraniak ◽

Anna Bogucka-Kocka

Keyword(s):

Cytotoxic Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Leukemia Cell ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Rubus Idaeus ◽

Human Leukemia ◽

Cox 2 ◽

Anti Inflammatory

In this study, the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory potential of crude extracts (CE), anthocyanin-rich fractions (ARF), and phenolic fractions (PF) from raspberry (R) and raspberry juice (J) were evaluated. The antioxidant properties were evaluated with three complementary assays: DPPH radical scavenging activity, chelating Fe(II) power, and ferric reducing power. The highest antioxidant activity was determined for the crude extract from raspberry pulp (RCE) in the case of all methods used. The anti-inflammatory activity was demonstrated by inhibitory effect on lipoxygenase (LOX) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) activity in vitro. The highest efficiency in inhibiting the activity of both enzymes was exhibited by RCE, 0.79 and 0.59 mg FW/mL, respectively. In turn, JARF had the lowest ability to inhibit LOX (EC50 = 4.5 mg FW/mL) and JPF caused the lowest COX-2 inhibition (1.75 mg FW/mL). Additionally, we have performed a pilot study of in vitro cytotoxic activity using two human leukemia cell lines: J45 and HL60. All examined extracts inhibited the viability of J45 cells more effectively than HL60. The highest cytotoxic effect was observed in the J45.01 cell line after exposure to RCE (EC50 = 0.0375 mg FW/mL).

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Gastroprotective and antioxidant properties of ethanolic extract from pear fruit (Pyrus communis L.)

Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics ◽

10.22270/jddt.v10i5.4538 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 306-310

Author(s):

Saliha Djidel ◽

Amel Bouaziz ◽

Assia Bentahar ◽

Seddik Khennouf

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Pyrus Communis ◽

Dry Extract ◽

Pyrus Communis L ◽

Protection Rate

The objective of this study was to evaluate the phenolic content, in vitro antioxidant activity and the gastroprotective effect of the ethanolic extract of pear fruits (Pyrus communis L.). The amount of polyphenols and flavonoids contents of ethanolic extract were found to be 77,50 ± 2,50 mg GAE/g of dry extract and 0,31 ± 0,003 mg QE/ g of dry extract, respectively. Whereas the amount of tannins was 61,43 ± 0,009 mg TAE/ g of dry extract. Hydroxyl radical scavenging and reducing power tests were used to evaluate the antioxidant activities of this extract. The scavenging effect of ethanolic extract against hydroxyl radicals showed IC50 value of 2.71 ± 0.02 mg/ ml. Reducing power test indicated the ability of ethanolic extract of pear fruits to reduce Fe+2 to Fe+3 with EC50value of 1.043±0.01 mg/ml. The treatment of rats with the ethanolic extract at dose of 200 mg/kg reduced the ulcerogenic effect of ethanol with value of protection rate of 94.44%, but the protection rate decreased in 600 mg/kg treated group to 90.17%. In conclusion, natural antioxidants derived from pear fruits can prevent gastric ulcer through their antioxidant activity Keywords: Pyrus communis L., Polyphenols, Antioxidant activity, Ulcer, Rat.

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Hepatoprotective studies on methanolic extract fractions of Lindernia ciliata and development of qualitative analytical profile for the bioactive extract

Clinical Phytoscience ◽

10.1186/s40816-019-0123-1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Praneetha Pallerla ◽

Narsimha Reddy Yellu ◽

Ravi Kumar Bobbala

Keyword(s):

Methanolic Extract ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Liver Homogenate ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Hepatoprotective Activity ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Effective Fraction

Abstract Background The objective of the study is to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of methanolic extract fractions of Lindernia ciliata (LC) and development of qualitative analytical profile of the bioactive fraction using HPLC fingerprinting analysis. All the fractions of methanolic extract of Lindernia ciliata (LCME) are assessed for their total phenolic, flavonoid contents and in vitro antioxidant properties by using DPPH, superoxide, nitric oxide, hydroxyl radical scavenging activities and reducing power assay. Acute toxicity study was conducted for all the fractions and the two test doses 50 and 100 mg/kg were selected for the hepatoprotective study. Liver damage was induced in different groups of rats by administering 3 g/kg.b.w.p.o. paracetamol and the effect of fractions were tested for hepatoprotective potential by evaluating serum biochemical parameters and histology of liver of rats. The effective fraction was evaluated for its antihepatotoxic activity against D-Galactosamine (400 mg/kg b.w. i.p.) and in vivo antioxidant parameters viz., Glutathione (GSH), Melondialdehyde (MDA) and Catalase (CAT) levels are estimated using liver homogenate. Results Among all the fractions, butanone fraction of LCME, (BNF-LCME) has shown better hepatoprotective activity and hence it is selected to evaluate the antihepatotoxicity against D-GaIN. The activity of BNF-LCME is well supported in in vitro and in vivo antioxidant studies and may be attributed to flavonoidal, phenolic compounds present in the fraction. Hence, BNF-LCME was subjected to the development of qualitative analytical profile using HPLC finger printing analysis. Conclusions All the fractions of LCME exhibited significant hepatoprotective activity and BNF-LCME (50 mg/kg) was identified as the most effective fraction.

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Phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of wheat fermented with Agaricus brasiliensis and Agaricus bisporus

FEMS Microbiology Letters ◽

10.1093/femsle/fnaa213 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Fei-Hong Zhai ◽

Yan-Fei Chen ◽

Yong Zhang ◽

Wen-Jing Zhao ◽

Jian-Rong Han

Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Agaricus Bisporus ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography ◽

Fermentation Products ◽

Agaricus Brasiliensis ◽

Scavenging Capacity ◽

Dpph Radical Scavenging

Abstract Solid-state fermentation with Agaricus brasiliensis and Agaricus bisporus on whole grain wheat was carried out. Phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of fermented wheat were determined. The results showed that the maximum values of polyphenols contents in wheat fermented with A. brasiliensis and A. bisporus reached respectively (3.16 ± 0.21) and (3.93 ± 0.23) mg GAE/g, which were 2.90 and 3.61 times of unfermented control. By employing ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS), 18 kinds of phenolic compounds were identified from fermented wheat. Compared with control, only 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde was the same compound. It indicated that fermentation with the two fungi changed polyphenols contents and phenolic compounds composition in wheat to a great extent. Among these phenolic compounds, except for 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-benzoic acid and β-N-(γ-glutamyl)-4-formylphenylhydrazine, other 15 kinds of phenolic compounds were first identified from mushroom samples (including fruit bodies, mycelia and fermentation products). DPPH radical scavenging capacity, reducing power, ferrous ion chelating ability and inhibition of lipid peroxidation of fermented wheat were significantly stronger than control (P < 0.05).

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