scholarly journals Fertilizer micro-dosing and harvesting time of indigenous leafy vegetables affect in vitro antioxidant activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Modoukpè I. Djibril Moussa ◽  
Adeola M. Alashi ◽  
Carole N. A. Sossa-Vihotogbé ◽  
P. B. Irénikatché Akponikpè ◽  
Mohamed N. Baco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Harvest Time ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Linoleic Acid Oxidation

Plant nutrient management can influence the type and level of polyphenolic compounds within leafy vegetables. Therefore, we investigated the effects of fertilizer micro-dosing and harvest time on antioxidant activities of aqueous polyphenolic extracts from Amaranthus cruentus, Ocimum gratissimum and Solanum macrocarpon. Plants were cultivated using urea alone or combined with cattle manure for three staggered harvest periods. Polyphenolics profile (RP-HPLC), DPPH, hydroxyl and superoxide radical scavenging activities, ferric ion reducing power, ferrous ion chelation and inhibition of linoleic acid oxidation were determined. Polyphenolic contents of A. cruentus (caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin and rutin) and O. gratissimum (catechin and gallic acid) as well as antioxidant activities of the vegetables extracts (except hydroxyl radical scavenging by A. cruentus) were fertilizer micro-dose and harvest time-dependent. Thus, combination of both factors highlighted the screening of optimal farming conditions for these vegetables in order to get leaf extracts possessing higher polyphenolic contents and antioxidant activities.

scholarly journals Fertilizer micro-dosing and harvesting time of indigenous leafy vegetables affect in vitro antioxidant activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Modoukpè I. Djibril Moussa ◽  
Adeola M. Alashi ◽  
Carole N. A. Sossa-Vihotogbé ◽  
P. B. Irénikatché Akponikpè ◽  
Mohamed N. Baco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Amaranthus Cruentus ◽  
Linoleic Acid Oxidation

Plant nutrient management can influence the type and level of polyphenolic compounds within leafy vegetables. Therefore, we investigated the effects of fertilizer micro-dosing and harvest time on antioxidant activities of aqueous polyphenolic extracts from Amaranthus cruentus, Ocimum gratissimum and Solanum macrocarpon. Plants were cultivated using urea alone or combined with cattle manure for three staggered harvest periods. Polyphenolics profile (RP-HPLC), DPPH, hydroxyl and superoxide radical scavenging activities, ferric ion reducing power, ferrous ion chelation and inhibition of linoleic acid oxidation were determined. Polyphenolic contents of A. cruentus (caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin and rutin) and O. gratissimum (catechin and gallic acid) as well as antioxidant activities of the vegetables extracts (except hydroxyl radical scavenging by A. cruentus) were fertilizer micro-dose and harvest timedependent. Thus, combination of both factors highlighted the screening of optimal farming conditions for these vegetables in order to get leaf extracts possessing higher polyphenolic contents and antioxidant activities.

scholarly journals Antioxidant activities of pomegranate peel methanolic and water extracts by in vitro methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Filiz Ucan Turkmen ◽  
Fatma Esen Sarigullu Onalan ◽  
Hatice Aysun Mercimek Takci
Keyword(s):  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Acid Oxidation ◽  
Linoleic Acid Oxidation ◽  
Trolox Equivalent

In this study, the antioxidant activities of pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel extracts were investigated using different antioxidant activity methods. The antioxidant activities of extracts prepared at different concentrations (100-1000 μg/ml) were compared with α-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, BHT, and BHA standards. The methanol extract of peels had the highest yield (45.5%). Chelating activities (Fe2+) of methanol extract at 100-1000 μg/ml concentrations ranged between 16.63 and 46.45%. However, the chelating activities of all test extracts were lower than the standards. The reducing power of all extracts increased concentration-dependent. DPPH˙˙ radical scavenging activity of methanol extract varied in the range of 18.53 to 88.75%. The highest percentage inhibition of linoleic acid oxidation was found in 250 μg/ml concentrations. Trolox equivalent (TEs) antioxidant capacity values of methanol extract ranged from 3.09 to 15.27 µM TEs 10 g-1. It was determined that methanol extract showed a dose-dependent inhibition of the antioxidant activities.

scholarly journals Free radical scavenging ability of a potent therapeutic plant mussaenda luteola delile (rubiaceae)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Betty T ◽  
Sumathi P ◽  
Indhumathi T ◽  
Prabavathi B ◽  
Devadharshini B
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Free Radical ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Free Radical Scavenging ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Leaf Extracts

The aim of present study was to investigate the in vitro antioxidant potential and total extractive yield of Mussaenda luteola Delile leaves. Antioxidant activity was assessed by using 2,2- diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH• ) assay, reducing power activity and [2,2’-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)] ABTS•+ assay. Here ascorbic acid (ASA) and rutin were used as standard antioxidants. The results of the study indicates that the chloroform extracts of the leaf of Mussaenda luteola possesses significant scavenging activity against DPPH• (17.56) and reducing power activity (0.759) at 700nm absorbance. The ethanolic leaf extracts holds high free radical scavenging activity (ABTS•+) at 735nm (94.59). The free radical scavenging and antioxidant activities may be attributed to the presence of adequate phenolic and flavonoid compounds. The ethanolic leaf extract of M. luteola yields maximum extractive yield percentage (37.08%). This study revealed that the leaf extracts of Mussaenda luteola has demonstrated significant antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals Comparative Study on Phytochemical Profile and Antioxidant Activity of an Epiphyte, Viscum album L. (White Berry Mistletoe), Derived from Different Host Trees

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1191
Author(s):  
Mahak Majeed ◽  
Tanveer Bilal Pirzadah ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad Mir ◽  
Khalid Rehman Hakeem ◽  
Hesham F. Alharby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Juglans Regia ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Viscum Album ◽  
Total Phenol Content ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power

The study aimed at evaluating the antioxidant profile of a medicinal epiphyte Viscum album L. harvested from three tree species, namely, Populus ciliata L, Ulmus villosa L., and Juglans regia L. The crude extracts were obtained with ethanol, methanol, and water and were evaluated for the total phenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidant activities using total reducing power (TRP), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 1, 1-diphenyl 1-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), superoxide radical scavenging (SOR), and hydroxyl radical scavenging (•OH) assays. Our results showed that crude leaf extracts of plants harvested from the host Juglans regia L. exhibited higher yields of phytochemical constituents and noticeable antioxidative properties. The ethanolic leaf samples reported the highest phenols (13.46 ± 0.87 mg/g), flavonoids (2.38 ± 0.04 mg/g), FRAP (500.63 ± 12.58 μM Fe II/g DW), and DPPH (87.26% ± 0.30 mg/mL). Moreover, the highest values for TRP (4.24 ± 0.26 μg/mL), SOR (89.79% ± 0.73 mg/mL), and OH (67.16% ± 1.15 mg/mL) were obtained from aqueous leaf extracts. Further, Pearson correlation was used for quantifying the relationship between TPC, TFC, and antioxidant (FRAP, DPPH, SOR, OH) activities in Viscum album L. compared to their hosts. It was revealed that the epiphyte showed variation with the type of host plant and extracting solvent.

ASSESSMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICALS, TOTAL PHENOL, FLAVONOID CONTENT AND IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTY OF LARGE CARDAMOM EXTRACTS

INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (10) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Kanthlal S. K. ◽  
Jipnomon Joseph ◽  
Bindhu P. Paul ◽  
Vijayakumar M ◽  
Rema Shree A. B. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Antioxidant Property ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Preliminary Assessment ◽  
Reducing Power Assay ◽  
Large Cardamom

Amomum subulatum, commonly known as large or black cardamom, is a commonly used spice in Indian kitchens and is traditionally used to treat various ailments. To add more knowledge about the medicinal values of the fruit, this study was conducted to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant activities of aqueous, methanol, ethanol, hydro alcohol, ethyl acetate, acetone and chloroform extracts of the fruit. Preliminary assessment was done to detect the presence of phytoconstituents using identification tests. The antioxidant activity was measured by employing methods such as diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, total antioxidant activity equivalent to ascorbic acid, reducing power assay and superoxide anion scavenging assay. The antioxidant activities were compared with their respective phenol and flavonoid contents. Preliminary assessment revealed that large cardamom fruit is a good source of all the bioactive constituents as well as phenol and flavonoid essential for medicinal values. The extract obtained by polar solvents showed the highest antioxidant efficacy in relation to its phenol content. Also, all the solvent-soluble fractions showed a concentration-dependent antioxidant effect. Results from our study prove that large cardamom can alleviate oxidative stress, suggesting the potential of large cardamom as a functional food

scholarly journals Phytochemical Screening, Polyphenols Content, Antioxidant Power, and Antibacterial Activity of Herniaria hirsuta from Morocco

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenza Ammor ◽  
Dalila Bousta ◽  
Sanae Jennan ◽  
Bahia Bennani ◽  
Abdellah Chaqroune ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Hydroethanolic Extract

The aim of this study is to investigate in vitro antioxidant and antibacterial activities of the aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts for aerial parts of Herniaria hirsuta. Extracts were screened for their possible antioxidant activities by three tests: DPPH free radical-scavenging, reducing power, and molybdenum systems. The screening of antibacterial activity of extracts was individually evaluated against sixteen bacteria species using a disc diffusion method. Flavonoids, total phenols, and tannins content were performed for both extracts. It shows higher content in the hydroethanolic extract. The hydroethanolic extract showed a significant antioxidant activity for the three methods studies to the aqueous extract, but nonsignificant results compared to the reference (BHT). However, both extracts have negative effect on the strains studies for the antibacterial activity.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties ofPhaulopsis fascisepalaC.B.Cl. (Acanthaceae)

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Adesegun ◽  
A. Fajana ◽  
C. I. Orabueze ◽  
H. A. B. Coker
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Chelating Ability

The antioxidant activities of crude extract ofPhaulopsis fascisepalaleaf were evaluated and compared with α-tocopherol and BHT as synthetic antioxidants and ascorbic acid as natural-based antioxidant.In vitro, we studied its antioxidative activities, radical-scavenging effects, Fe2+-chelating ability and reducing power. The total phenolic content was determined and expressed in gallic acid equivalent. The extract showed variable activities in all of thesein vitrotests. The antioxidant effect ofP. fascisepalawas strongly dose dependent, increased with increasing leaf extract dose and then leveled off with further increase in extract dose. Compared to other antioxidants used in the study, α-Tocopherol, ascorbic acid and BHT,P. fascisepalaleaf extract showed less scavenging effect on α,α,-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and less reducing power on Fe3+/ferricyanide complex but better Fe2+-chelating ability. These results revealed thein vitroantioxidant activity ofP.fascisepala.Further investigations are necessary to verify these activitiesin vivo.

In vitro antioxidant activity and phytochemical analyses of Acalypha godseffiana (Euphobiaceae) leaf extracts

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-79
Author(s):  
S.O. Olubodun ◽  
G.E. Eriyamremu ◽  
M.E. Ayevbuomwan ◽  
C.I. Nzoputa
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antioxidant Vitamin ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity

The presence of various bioactive components makes it necessary to analyse plants for their potential to act as a source of useful treatments and cures for many inflammatory, infectious and pathogenic diseases. This study was carried out to determine phytochemicals and in-vitro antioxidant activities of the leaf extracts of Acalypha godseffiana. The leaves of A. godseffiana were collected, dried, pulverized and extracted separately with methanol and water using maceration method. The extract was concentrated in vacuo with rotary evaporator at 40oC. The extracts were subjected to quantitative phytochemical analysis and different anti-oxidant analytical procedures like FRAP, DPPH etc to determine the radical scavenging capabilities. The results of phytochemical analysis estimated the quantities and revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and terpenoids which varied in both extracts. The methanol and aqueous extracts exhibited antioxidant activities with relatively high IC50 (IC50 = 3.67 ìg/ml and 4.42ìg/ml respectively) which accounted for a low free radical-scavenging activity when compared with the reference antioxidant, vitamin C (IC50 = 1.51ìg/ml). The results of the study indicates that A. godseffiana leaf extracts contain secondary metabolites and possesses antioxidant properties.

Investigation of the Anti-cataract and Antioxidant Activities of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Leaves Extract In vitro

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-38
Author(s):  
Henry Bulama ◽  
Daniel Dahiru ◽  
Joshua Madu
Keyword(s):  
Total Protein ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Activity ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Scavenging Activity ◽  
Aqueous Fraction ◽  
Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius

Background: Cataract is a major cause of visual impairment and blindness around the world. This study evaluated the in vitro antioxidant and anti-cataract activities of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves extract and fractions. Antioxidant activities were evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiozoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), total reducing power, and hydrogen peroxide scavenging assays. Anti-cataract potential was evaluated in vitro using goat lenses divided into eight groups of different treatments and incubated in artificial aqueous humor at 37 °C for 72 hours. Glucose-induced opacity in the lenses was observed and biochemical indices quantified (catalase, Malondialdehyde (MDA) and total protein in the lens homogenate). Results: The crude extract and its fractions possess substantial antioxidant activities. The aqueous fraction exhibited the best DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC50 value 78.599 µg/ml); while the dichloromethane fraction exhibited the highest ABTS radical scavenging activity with IC50 66.68 µg/ml. The anti-cataract evaluation of crude and fractions at 250 μg/ml showed a significant increase (p<0.05) in the total protein and catalase activity compared to the cataract control group. The malonaldehyde level decreased significantly (p<0.05) in all the treated groups.

scholarly journals Nauclea latifolia Sm. Leaf Extracts Extenuates Free Radicals, Inflammation, and Diabetes-Linked Enzymes

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam ◽  
Emmanuel Nsedu Israel ◽  
Kazeem Oyindamola Kayode ◽  
Opeyemi Christianah DeCampos ◽  
Olubanke Olujoke Ogunlana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Inhibition ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Peroxide Radical ◽  
Hypotonic Solution ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Inhibitory Activities ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Nauclea Latifolia

This study was carried out to assess the in vitro antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic effects of Nauclea latifolia (Sm.) leaf extracts. Ethanolic (NLE) and aqueous (NLA) extract of N. latifolia leaves were prepared and assessed for their anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant potential, α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities, and the mechanism of enzyme inhibition in vitro using standard established methods. From the results, phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenolics, glycosides, and tannins were detected in both extracts of N. latifolia with NLE having a significantly (p<0.05) higher phytochemical content. NLE displayed significantly (p<0.05) better total antioxidant capacity, reducing power, 2,2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, and hydrogen peroxide radical scavenging activities. For anti-inflammatory activities, 70.54±2.45% albumin denaturation inhibition was observed for NLE while 68.05±1.03% was recorded for NLA. Likewise, 16.07±1.60 and 14.08±1.76% were obtained against hypotonic solution and heat-induced erythrocyte haemolysis, respectively, for NLE while 20.59±4.60 and 24.07±1.60% were respective NLA values. NLE (IC50: 4.20±0.18 and 1.19±0.11 mg/mL) and NLA (IC50: 11.21±0.35 and 2.64±0.48 mg/mL) α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activities were dose-dependent with uncompetitive and competitive inhibition elicited, respectively, by the extracts. A significant positive association (p<0.01 and 0.05) was identified between antioxidant activity and carbohydrate-metabolising enzyme inhibitory activity. The obtained result suggests N. latifolia leaf could serve as an alternative candidate for managing diabetes mellitus due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory association with diabetes-linked enzymes.

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