scholarly journals The Antioxidant Analysis of Selected Types of Climbing Plants with Therapeutic Effect

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hrúzová ◽  
E. Mňahončáková ◽  
J. Šimková
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vigna Unguiculata ◽  
Related Species ◽  
Antiradical Activity ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Vigna Sinensis ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Climbing Plants ◽  
Potential Food

Abstract Climbing plants with therapeutic effects are relatively little studied group of medicinal species. In the collection of climbing species planted in 2019 in the Botanical Garden of the Slovak University of Agriculture (SUA) in Nitra, we observed the growth and potential food, horticulture and healing use. For the antioxidant analysis, 7 species from 152 plants of 13 genera and 22 species were selected. The highest antiradical activity was recorded in the species Vigna sinensis, where reached average measured values achieved up to 73.79%. However, the related species Vigna unguiculata achieved only 26% of antioxidant activity. Of the fruits, the highest activity was Momordica charantia in immature state (73%). Other fruits showed very low antiradical activity

scholarly journals Phytochemical and Antioxidant Dynamics of the Soursop Fruit (Annona muricata L.) in response to Colletotrichum spp.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Alejandro Rubio-Melgarejo ◽  
Rosendo Balois-Morales ◽  
Yolotzin Apatzingan Palomino-Hermosillo ◽  
Graciela Guadalupe López-Guzmán ◽  
José Carmen Ramírez-Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Antiradical Activity ◽  
Late Response ◽  
Total Phenols ◽  
Annona Muricata ◽  
Coumaric Acid ◽  
Colletotrichum Siamense ◽  
Soluble Phenols ◽  
Colletotrichum Spp ◽  
Higher Sensitivity

This work evaluates the effect of the pathogens Colletotrichum siamense and C. gloeosporioides on the response of soursop fruits. The bioactive compounds (total phenols, flavonoids, anthraquinones, coumarins, steroids, terpenoids, alkaloids, and saponins) were evaluated qualitatively in soursop pulp. Positive phytochemicals and antioxidant activity (DPPH•, ABTS•+, and FRAP) were quantified at day zero, one, three, and five. Fruits treated with C. gloeosporioides showed higher disease severity (P<0.05). Early fruit response (day one) was observed with both pathogens, increased the concentration of saponins and repressed the production of quercetin 3-O-glucoside (P<0.05). Likewise, C. siamense decreased total soluble phenols and flavonoids and increased antiradical activity DPPH•. Besides, C. gloeosporioides decreased the levels of kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside and ferulic acid (P<0.05). Regarding the late response (day three), both pathogens decreased the concentration of saponins and increased flavonoids and phytosterols (P<0.05). Nevertheless, C. siamense increased the levels of total soluble phenols, p-coumaric acid, kaempferol, and antiradical activity FRAP (P<0.05). Also, C. gloeosporioides repressed the production of quercetin 3-O-glucoside at day five (P<0.05). Soursop fruits had a response to the attack of Colletotrichum during ripening at physicochemical and oxidative levels, which is associated with the production of compounds related to the development inhibition of pathogens. Even so, soursop fruits showed higher susceptibility to C. gloeosporioides and higher sensitivity to the attack of C. siamense.

Aktywność biologiczna ekstraktów z propolisu

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Woźniak ◽  
Anna Kwiatkowska ◽  
Elżbieta Hołderna-Kędzia ◽  
Katarzyna Sosnowska ◽  
Lucyna Mrówczyńska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Propylene Glycol ◽  
Ethyl Alcohol ◽  
Antiradical Activity ◽  
Colorimetric Method ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Dpph Test

Introduction. Propolis, also known as bee glue, is a resinous material collected by honeybees with numerous biological properties, including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anticancer effects. Due to its health-promoting properties, propolis is a component of many products, including dietary supplements, cosmetics and healthy food. Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activity of propolis extracts, as well as to compare the biological activity of propolis extracts, depending on the solvent used – ethyl alcohol or propylene glycol. Material and methods. Two propolis extracts were used in the research – the first was prepared in ethyl alcohol, and the second in propylene glycol. The antimicrobial activity of the examined extracts was determined against S. aureus, E. coli and C. albicans. The antioxidant activity was determined on the basis of the evaluation of their antiradical activity in the DPPH· test and Fe2+ chelating activity. Moreover, the total content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids in the tested extracts was determined using the colorimetric method. Results. The tested propolis extracts, regardless of the solvent used (ethyl alcohol or propylene glycol), showed high antibacterial (against S. aureus), antifungal (against C. albicans) and antioxidant (antiradical activity in the DPPH· test and ferrous iron chelating potency in the ferrozine test) activity. Moreover, both tested extracts were characterized by a high and similar content of bioactive compounds – phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Conclusions. The results of the conducted tests showed that the solvent used did not affect determined biological activity and the content of bioactive substances in the tested propolis extracts.

scholarly journals Purification, Characterization, and Antioxidant Activity of Daucosterol and Stigmasterol from Prangos ferulacea

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 2174-2180
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Structure Elucidation ◽  
Antiradical Activity ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Spectroscopic Techniques ◽  
Chromatographic Techniques ◽  
Phytochemical Investigation ◽  
Antioxidant Agents ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ft Ir

The genus Prangos is traditionally used for medicinal and food purposes. This genus contains a wide range of bioactive metabolites. In this work, phytochemical investigation and antioxidant activity evaluation of Prangos ferulacea were carried out. Chromatographic techniques were employed for the purification of extracts components. Spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, FT-IR, together with elemental analysis, were used for the structure elucidation of isolated compounds. Stigmasterol, daucosterol, and salicylic acid were purified and identified. Isolated compounds showed moderate to high antiradical activity in DPPH antioxidant assay. Results indicated the potential of P. ferulacea as a source of steroid and their glycosides and also its possible applications as antioxidant agents.

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activities and Total Phenolics of Acacia Honey

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (Special Issue 1) ◽  
pp. S245-S247 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Krpan ◽  
K. Marković ◽  
G. Šarić ◽  
B. Skoko ◽  
M. Hruškar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Antiradical Activity ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Optical Rotation ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Dpph Method ◽  
Acacia Honey

The antioxidant activities and total phenolic content of 30 samples of acacia honey from Croatian territory were analysed. Phenolics were determined by the modified Folin-Ciocalteu method, antiradical activity by the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method and potential antioxidant activity using the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) method. In all samples, physicochemical parameters (water content, electrical conductivity, total reducing sugars, sucrose content, acidity, hydroxymethylfurfural content, prolin content, optical rotation, diastase activity and invertase activity) were measured according to Croatian legislation and International regulatory standards. Honey can be considered as a dietary supplement as it contains some important components including α-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, flavonoids and phenolics. The composition and properties of honey are dependent on floral origins, climatic conditions of the produced area, processing and storage methods. The results of physicochemical analyses showed that all the values of investigated parameters are in agreement with the current legislation. Phenolic content ranged from 31.72 mg/kg to 80.11 mg/kg, antiradical activity expressed as IC50 ranged from 61.28% to 253.47% and antioxidant activity expressed as FRAP value from 6.95 to 142.43. A positive correlation was observed between total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, indicating that phenolic compounds are mainly responsible for the antioxidant power of acacia honey.

scholarly journals Dichoropetalum schottii: examination of the type specimen, distribution and comparison with D. carvifolium-chabraei (Apiaceae)

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Eugene V. Kljuykov ◽  
Tatiana A. Ostroumova ◽  
Fabio Conti ◽  
Patricia M. Tilney
Keyword(s):  
Related Species ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Type Specimen ◽  
Botanical Garden ◽  
Secretory Ducts

The lectotype and isolectotype specimens of <em>Peucedanum schottii</em>, based on plants originally cultivated in Cremenets Botanical Garden, have been studied in detail. The geographic provenance of the plants is unknown but they are identical to natural populations in Albania, Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Serbia. The valid name for this plant is therefore <em>Dichoropetalum schottii.</em> It differs from a related species, <em>D.</em> <em>carvifolium-chabraei,</em> in having glabrous umbel rays, white (not yellow) petals, long styles and solitary secretory ducts in fruit valleculae.

scholarly journals Spirulina maxima and its effect on antioxidant activity in fructose induced oxidative stress with histopathological observations

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Urmila Jarouliya ◽  
Anish Zacharia ◽  
Raj K. Keservani ◽  
Godavarthi B.K.S Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Superoxide Dismutase ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances ◽  
Spirulina Maxima

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by hyperglycemia and oxidative stress. The aim of the present study is to explore the antioxidant effect of Spirulina maxima in rat model along with the histopathological observations. Diabetes was induced by feeding 10% fructose solution orally to Wistar rats (n = 6) for 30 days, analysed for plasma blood glucose and the markers of the oxidative stress [catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS)]. These biochemical studies were associated with histopathological examination of liver and kidney sections. The microalga Spirulina maxima being rich in proteins and other essential nutrients is widely used as a food supplement. S. maxima at a dose of 5 and 10% per kg and the metformin (500 mg/kg) as reference drug were given orally for 30 days to the diabetic rats. Diabetic rats showed significant (p < 0.001) elevations in plasma blood glucose, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and significant reduction in catalase, superoxide dismutase and reduced glutathione activity. Oral administration of 5 and 10% aqueous extract of S. maxima for 30 days restored not only of blood glucose levels but also markers of oxidative stress. Histopathological observations of tissues manifested that the S. maxima administration had the protective and therapeutic effects against fructose-induced abnormalities in diabetic rats. It is concluded that S. maxima is effective in reinstating the antioxidant activity in addition to its antidiabetic effect in type 2 diabetic rats.

scholarly journals Anthocyanin Profile of Elderberry Juice: A Natural-Based Bioactive Colouring Ingredient with Potential Food Application

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (13) ◽  
pp. 2359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo F. R. da Silva ◽  
João C. M. Barreira ◽  
Sandrina A. Heleno ◽  
Lillian Barros ◽  
Ricardo C. Calhelha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Individual Differences ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Sambucus Nigra ◽  
Nutritional Properties ◽  
Black Carrot ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Anthocyanin Profile ◽  
Potential Food

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) is a widely disseminated plant that produces bright black berries containing high quantities of anthocyanins, acknowledged for their bioactivity and dye capacity. Besides other applications, anthocyanins might be employed as natural colouring agents to reduce/eliminate the use of artificial dyes, while providing positive effects on consumers’ health. Herein, the anthocyanins profile of elderberry juice was characterised by HPLC-DAD-ESI/MSn. In addition, its antioxidant capacity and cytotoxicity were also evaluated. As a proof-of-concept of its colouring capacity, elderberry juice was added (different percentages) to a highly appreciated and consumed pastry product (croissant) and compared with a commercial dye (black carrot). In general, the nutritional properties of control and coloured croissants were similar, despite some individual differences in sugars and fatty acids. In turn, the appearance obtained with elderberry juice incorporation might be considered innovative, besides partially maintaining the anthocyanins content of fresh juice and showing considerable antioxidant activity.

Brassinolide alleviates salt stress and increases antioxidant activity of cowpea plants (Vigna sinensis)

PROTOPLASMA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 249 (3) ◽  
pp. 625-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Abdel Aziz El-Mashad ◽  
Heba Ibrahim Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Salt Stress ◽  
Vigna Sinensis
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