scholarly journals Effects of Preharvest Methyl Jasmonate and Salicylic Acid Treatments on Growth, Quality, Volatile Components, and Antioxidant Systems of Chinese Chives

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Wang ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Jianming Xie ◽  
Jihua Yu ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Flavor Compounds ◽  
Volatile Components ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Chinese Chive ◽  
Growth Quality ◽  
Chinese Chives

Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and salicylic acid (SA) regulate the production of biologically active compounds in plants and stimulate the accumulation of plant aromatic substances. However, the underlying mechanisms of how MeJA and SA influence characteristic flavor compounds and the antioxidant activity of vegetables are poorly understood. Five MeJA and SA concentrations were used to investigate the dose-dependent effects of these phytohormones on the dry and fresh weight; chlorophyll abundance; the contents of vitamin C, soluble protein, and sugar, nitrate, total phenols, flavonoids, volatile components, and enzymatically produced pyruvic acid; and antioxidant activity in Chinese chive. We found that MeJA and SA at concentrations of 500 and 150 μM, respectively, significantly increased the levels of total chlorophyll, phenols and flavonoids, vitamin C, and volatile components and significantly reduced the accumulation of nitrate. In addition, compared with the control, 500 μM of MeJA significantly increased the soluble sugar and protein content, and 150 μM SA significantly increased the dry and fresh weight of Chinese chive. Furthermore, these concentrations of MeJA and SA significantly increased the enzymatic pyruvate content and the amount of sulfide and aromatic volatile compounds and improved the characteristic flavor compounds. The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging capacity, Trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity, and ferric-reducing antioxidant capacity were significantly improved after a preharvest treatment with 500 μM MeJA and 150 μM SA, which could improve the antioxidant activity, thus improving the postharvest quality and preservation characteristics of Chinese chives. Taken together, a preharvest treatment with 500 μM MeJA and 150 μM SA is optimal to improve the growth, quality, antioxidant activity, and flavor of Chinese chive, thereby enhancing its commercial value.

scholarly journals Effect of the Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene and Wax Emulsions on Proximate Analysis and Some Antioxidants of Soursop (Annona muricataL.)

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina L. Moreno-Hernández ◽  
Sonia G. Sáyago-Ayerdi ◽  
Hugo S. García-Galindo ◽  
Miguel Mata-Montes De Oca ◽  
Efigenia Montalvo-González
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Chilling Injury ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Postharvest Handling ◽  
Phenolics Content

The effect of the application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and wax emulsions, alone or combined, on composition analysis, vitamin C, polyphenols, and antioxidant capacity of soursop was evaluated. Fruits were stored as follows: at 25°C (control), and at 16°C: fruits sprayed with candelilla or flava emulsions, fruits treated with 1500 nL/L of 1-MCP (20°C, 12 h), and fruits treated with 1-MCP and then sprayed with emulsions. Fruits were allowed to ripen and the edible part was used for analysis. Only fruits stored at 16°C without 1-MCP showed visible symptoms of chilling injury. Fruits treated with 1-MCP combined with flava emulsion maintained in greater extent their vitamin C content, dietary fiber, total phenolics content, and antioxidant activity. The combination of 1-MCP and emulsions can be utilized in postharvest handling of soursop because this combination can preserve its nutritional composition and antioxidant activity.

scholarly journals Cassava starch edible coating incorporated with propolis on bioactive compounds in strawberries

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariela Betsy Thomas ◽  
Rita de Cássia Mirela Resende Nassur ◽  
Ana Carolina Vilas Boas ◽  
Luiz Carlos de Oliveira Lima
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Phenolic Compound ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Phytochemical Content ◽  
Propolis Extract

ABSTRACT Strawberry is a fruit appreciated throughout the world due to its attractive quality attributes and stands out due to its high phenolic compound content, which positively contribute to biological properties of nutritional interest. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of cassava starch coatings incorporated with propolis combinations on the phytochemical content and the maintenance and increase of the strawberry antioxidant activity. The treatments were 3% cassava starch (CS), 3% cassava starch + 33% ethanolic propolis extract (CS + P33%), 3% cassava starch + 66% ethanolic propolis extract (CS + P66%) and control (C). The fruits were stored at 4 °C ± 0.5 ºC and 90%RH for 16 days, making up a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 5 time evaluations. Vitamin C, phenolic compound, anthocyanin, and antioxidant activity levels were evaluated through two methods. The coating with 66% of propolis promoted higher Vitamin C content than fruits submitted to the other treatments at 8 and 12 days of storage. For antioxidant activity, fruits treated with CS maintained a higher FRS percentage (free radical scavenging) at all time evaluations. Control fruits presented higher anthocyanin content at the last evaluation time when the highest antioxidant capacity, by the ABTS method (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid)), was observed in fruits with CS and CS + P66% treatments. There was an increase tendency of the phenolic content during storage in all evaluated fruits. The propolis concentrations used, however, were not sufficient to increase or maintain the antioxidant capacity and phenolic contents of strawberries.

scholarly journals Aktivitas Antioksidan Fraksi Etil Asetat Dari Ekstrak Metanol Sargassum sp.

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Hafida Salma ◽  
Sri Sedjati Sedjati ◽  
Ali Ridlo
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Free Radicals ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Fraction ◽  
Rotary Evaporator ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Sargassum sp. adalah salah satu jenis rumput laut paling banyak di Indonesia dan memiliki manfaat sebagai antioksidan, obat penyakit jantung, stroke, dll. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan kandungan antioksidan fraksi etil asetat dari ekstrak metanol Sargassum sp. Sampel diambil dari Pantai Sundak, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksploratif diskriptif. Sampel dikeringkan dalam suhu ruangan selama 7 hari dan dimaserasi dengan pelarut metanol, lalu dievaporasi dengan rotary evaporator. Ekstrak metanol di fraksinasi menggunakan etil asetat. Pengujian aktivitas antioksidan dilakukan dengan menggunakan 2 metode, yaitu metode penangkapan radikal bebas DPPH dan total kapasitas antioksidan fosfomolibdat. Vitamin C digunakan digunakan sebagai standar penangkapan radikal bebas DPPH dan total kapasitas antioksidan fosfomolibdat. Kadar total fenolat diuji menggunakan larutan Folin-Ciocalteu dengan standar asam galat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kadar total fenolat fraksi etil asetat Sargassum sp. sebesar 64,42 mg GAE/g sampel. Aktivitas antioksidan dengan metode penangkapan radikal bebas DPPH memiliki nilai IC50 1.289 ppm, vitamin C memiliki IC50 sebesar 122,71 ppm, sedangkan total kapasitas antioksidan adalah 39,52 mg AAE/g sampel. Kesimpulannya, yaitu kandungan aktivitas antioksidan fraksi etil asetat dari ekstrak metanol Sargassum sp. dengan metode penangkapan radikal bebas DPPH diduga sangat lemah dan kandungan aktivitas antioksidan dengan menggunakan metode fosfomolibdat diduga tinggi.  Sargassum sp. is one of the many types of seaweed in Indonesia and has benefits as an antioxidant, a drug for heart disease, stroke, etc. This study aims to determine the antioxidant content of ethyl acetate fraction of methanol extract of Sargassum sp. Samples were taken from Sundak, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. The method used is descriptive explorative. Samples were dried at room temperature for 7 days and macerated with methanol, then evaporated at a rotary evaporator. The methanol extract fractionation using ethyl acetate. Testing the antioxidant activity using two methods, the method of catching free radicals DPPH and total antioxidant capacity fosfomolibdat. Vitamin C is used as a standard arrest DPPH free radical and total antioxidant capacity fosfomolibdat. Levels of total phenolics were tested using the Folin-Ciocalteu solution with gallic acid standard. The results showed that levels of total phenolic fraction of ethyl acetate Sargassum sp. amounting to 64,42 mg GAE/g sample. The antioxidant activity with catching free radicals DPPH methods have IC50 values 1.289 ppm, vitamin C has an IC50 of 122,71 ppm, while the total antioxidant capacity was 39,52 mg AAE/g sample. In conclusion, the content of the antioxidant activity of ethyl acetate fraction of methanol extract of Sargassum sp. with catching free radicals DPPH methods allegedly extremely weak and the content of the antioxidant activity using methods fosfomolibdat predictably high.

scholarly journals Identification of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in Leaves and Fruits of Actinidia Arguta Accessions From Northeastern China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changhua Tan ◽  
Zhigang Wang ◽  
Xiuli Feng ◽  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Changjiang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Soluble Sugar ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Actinidia Arguta ◽  
Flavonoid Compounds ◽  
Different Tissues

Actinidia arguta (Sieb. et Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. is abundant of vitamin C and bioactive compounds with high antioxidant activities. In this study, eight wild A. arguta accessions from different areas in Northeast China were collected. Some bioactive compounds were examined on the different tissues of different germplasms including four kinds of leaves, petioles and fruits. The method of UPLC-MS was used to detect the flavonoid compounds. The results showed that some bioactive compounds including vitamin C, soluble sugar, free amino acid, total phenolics and flavonoids content showed significant differences between six tissues of A. arguta accessions and showed significant variability with maturity. In eight accessions, the highest vitamin C content was found in young apical leaves of ‘CBS-6’ (7.47 mg/g fresh weight), and the highest soluble sugar content was in fruits of ‘CJ-1’ (196.52 mg/g fresh weight) and the highest total phenolic content and total flavonoids content were in young apical leaves of ‘CBS-11’ (3.48 mg/g fresh weight) and of ‘CBS-3’ (2.00 mg/g fresh weight), respectively. Ten flavonoid compounds including kaempferol, isorhamnetin and quercetin were detected in leaves, petioles and fruits. The total content of flavonoids were highest in young apical leaves (10219.84 µg·g-1) and the lowest in fruits (78.75 µg·g-1). Based on the comparison of the contents of several bioactive compounds, the two accessions ‘CJ-1’ and ‘CBS-8’ had relatively outstanding performance, and in the comprehensive evaluation of the antioxidant activity among different tissues, the young leaves had the strongest antioxidant activity. These results highlighted the antioxidant potentialities of A. arguta leaves as a major source of phenolics and vitamin C as well as flavonoids. It provided a theoretical basis for the utilization of leaves of A. arguta.

scholarly journals Quality Parameters and Bioactive Compounds of Red Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cv Roma VF at Different Postharvest Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Lorena Luna-Guevara ◽  
Oscar Jimenez-Gonzalez ◽  
Juan Jose Luna-Guevara ◽  
Paola Hernandez-Carranza ◽  
Carlos Enrique Ochoa-Velasco
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Storage Temperature ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Fresh Weight

<p>Tomato is one of the most important crops at worldwide; however, much of the production is lost during the postharvest due to the inadequate storage conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different postharvest conditions on some quality and bioactive parameters of tomatoes. Tomatoes Roma VF variety were stored at three temperature (7, 22, and 37 °C) to evaluate some physicochemical characteristics (pH, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, color, and firmness) and bioactive compounds (vitamin C, lycopene, carotenoids, and antioxidant activity) during five days; time in which tomato change from physiological to edible maturity. The <em>a</em> color parameter increased significantly (p &lt; 0.05) at the storage temperature of 22 and 37 °C. The firmness was higher in tomato stored at 7 °C after 5 days, while at 37 °C the firmness decrease in 8%. Tomatoes stored at 22 °C showed a decrease of chlorophyll <em>a</em> and <em>b</em>, reaching the maximum lycopene (31.7 ± 1.5 mg/kg fresh weight) and carotenoids contents (118.7 ± 0.1 ?g/100 g fresh weight), while at 7 and 37 °C the chlorophyll <em>a</em> did not change during the storage. However, the vitamin C was higher in tomatoes stored at 7 and 37 °C. The antioxidant activity remains constant during the time of storage, regardless the temperature. The storage temperature of 22 °C not affected significantly (p &lt; 0.05) the color and firmness of tomatoes, at the same temperature, the bioactive compounds (carotenoid, vitamin C, and antioxidant activity) presented highly correlated with the developments of the red color.</p>

scholarly journals Some Biochemical Characteristics of Fruit Samples of Sambucus nigra Genotypes from Northeastern Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuncay KAN
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Digital Object Identifier ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Sambucus Nigra ◽  
Total Anthocyanin ◽  
Biochemical Characteristics ◽  
Fruit Samples

There are numerous wild edible fruit species in the world and they are important components of dietary utilization, local pharmacopoeia, cultural and religious practices of indigenous people. In this study, some important berry characteristics of seven seed propagated black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) genotypes sampled from Rize province, Turkey, were assessed. The genotypes exhibited a great diversity on most of the biochemical characteristics. Berries of genotypes showed moderate Vitamin C content ranged from 26 to 38 mg per 100 g fresh weight. Total phenolic and total anthocyanin content in fruits of the S. nigra genotypes has also high value ranged from 360 to 447 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE) per 100 g fresh weight and 307 to 412 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalent per 100 g fresh berry, respectively. Antioxidant activity was found between 5.28 and 7.11 mmol trolox equivalent per 100 g fresh weight basis. Citric acid and fructose determined as major organic acid and sugar for all genotypes. For its high vitamin C, total anthocyanin and total phenolic content and high antioxidant activity of fruits of wild grown S. nigra may have provide many health benefits and can be domesticated to establish orchards in Turkey.   ********* In press - Online First. Article has been peer reviewed, accepted for publication and published online without pagination. It will receive pagination when the issue will be ready for publishing as a complete number (Volume 47, Issue 3, 2019). The article is searchable and citable by Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOI link will become active after the article will be included in the complete issue. *********

EXTRACTION OPTIMIZATION AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS FROM AVOCADO PEEL

2019 ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Nu Linh Giang Ton ◽  
Thi Hoai Nguyen ◽  
Quoc Hung Vo
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Total Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Quadratic Model ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Total Antioxidant

Avocado peel has been considered as a potential source of natural antioxidants in which phenolics are among the most important compounds. Therefore, this study aims to optimize the extraction process of phenolics using response surface methodology and evaluate the corresponding antioxidant activity. From the quadratic model, the optimal condition was determined including the ethanol concentration 54.55% (v/v), the solvent/solute ratio 71.82/1 (mL/g), temperature 53.03 oC and extraction time 99.09 min. The total phenolic content and the total antioxidant capacity at this condition with minor modifications were 26,74 ± 0,04 (mg GAE/g DW) and 188.06 ± 1.41 (mg AAE/g DW), respectively. The significant correlation between total phenolic content and total antioxidant capacity was also confirmed. Key words: response surface methodology, central composite rotatable design, total phenolic content, total antioxidant capacity, avocado peel

Synthesis, Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Activity of New Analogs of RC-121 Synthetic Derivatives of Somatostatin

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 1417-1424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Naydenova ◽  
Diana Wesselinova ◽  
Svetlana Staykova ◽  
Ivan Goshev ◽  
Ljubomir Vezenkov
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Cervical Cancer Cell Line ◽  
Synthetic Derivatives ◽  
Derivatives Of

Background: Based on the structure of RC-121 (D-Phe-c (Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Val-Cys)-Thr-NH2, - synthetic derivatives of somatostatin), some analogs were synthesized and tested for in vitro cytotoxic and antioxidant activity. Objectives: The new analogs were modifyed at position 5 with Dap (diaminopropanoic acid), Dab (diaminobutanoic acid) and Orn and at position 6 with the unnatural amino acids Tle (t-leucine). Methods: The in vitro cytotoxic effects of the substances were investigated against a panel of human tumor cell lines HT-29 (Human Colorectal Cancer Cell Line), MDA-MB-23 (Human Breast Cancer Cell Line), Hep G-2 (Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line) and HeLa (cervical cancer cell line). The antioxidant capacities were tested by ORAC (Oxygen Radical Antioxidant Capacity) and HORAC (Hydroxyl Radical Averting Capacity) methods. Results: All substances expressed significantly higher antioxidant capacity by comparison with galic acid and Trolox. All substances showed considerable antioxidant capacity as well. Compound 2T (D-Phe-c(Cys-Tyr-DTrp- Dap-Tle-Cys)-Thr-NH2)had the highest antioxidant effect. The compound 4T (D-Phe-c(Cys-Tyr-D-Trp- Orn-Tle-Cys)-Thr-NH2) displayed antiproliferative effect on HeLa cells with IC50 30 µM. The peptide analog 3T (D-Phe-c(Cys-Tyr-D-Trp-Lys-Tle-Cys)-Thr-NH2) exerted the most pronounced inhibition on the cell vitality up to 53%, 56% and 65% resp. against MDA-MB-23, Hep G-2, HeLa in the higher tested concentration. Conclusion: The somatostatin analogs showed moderate influence on the vitality of different tumor cells and could be used in changing their pathology.

scholarly journals Evaluation of chemical characteristics and correlation analysis with pulp browning of advanced selections of apples grown in Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Ercoli ◽  
Érica Oliveira Barizão ◽  
Joana Shuelter Boeing ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Kvitschal ◽  
Jesuí Vergilio Visentainer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Enzymatic Browning ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Antioxidant Capacities ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Selection Of

In this research, the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity (FRAP and DPPH•× assays) of pulps and peels of advanced selection of apples grown in Brazil were investigated. The correlation analyses between the activity of polyphenoloxidase enzyme (PPO), vitamin C content, total titratable acidity, and color parameters were performed. The results indicated that the data differed significantly among the apple genotypes studied. The peels of the selection Epagri 170-91 and Epagri 170-25 showed the highest TPC and antioxidant capacities. In addition, the pulps of the Epagri 170-91 presented the highest TPC and antioxidant capacities, the lowest enzymatic browning, highest amount of vitamin C and lowest enzymatic activity when compared with other genotypes. The TPC and antioxidant capacities were significantly correlated in all genotypes analyzed. High correlation values between enzymatic browning and factors that affect the apple color were also found in all analyzed pulps, except between enzymatic browning and TPC. The results demonstrated that the enzymatic browning and TPC, as well as the antioxidant capacity and chemical characteristics, vary considerably depending on the apple genotypes and fruit tissues analyzed. 

scholarly journals Optimization of Natural Antioxidants Extraction from Pineapple Peel and Their Stabilization by Spray Drying

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1255
Author(s):  
Sofia C. Lourenço ◽  
Débora A. Campos ◽  
Ricardo Gómez-García ◽  
Manuela Pintado ◽  
M. Conceição Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Spray Drying ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dry Extract ◽  
Pineapple Peel ◽  
Dpph Method

Pineapple peel still contains an important amount of phenolic compounds and vitamins with valuable antioxidant activity. In this way, the aim of this study was the recovery of the bioactive compounds from pineapple peel using environmentally friendly and low-cost techniques, envisaging their application in food products. From the solid-liquid extraction conditions tested, the one delivering an extract with higher total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity was a single extraction step with a solvent-pineapple peel ratio of 1:1 (w/w) for 25 min at ambient temperature, using ethanol-water (80–20%) as a solvent. The resulting extract revealed a total phenolic content value of 11.10 ± 0.01 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g dry extract, antioxidant activity of 91.79 ± 1.98 µmol Trolox/g dry extract by the DPPH method, and 174.50 ± 9.98 µmol Trolox/g dry extract by the FRAP method. The antioxidant rich extract was subjected to stabilization by the spray drying process at 150 °C of inlet air temperature using maltodextrin (5% w/w) as an encapsulating agent. The results showed that the antioxidant capacity of the encapsulated compounds was maintained after encapsulation. The loaded microparticles obtained, which consist of a bioactive powder, present a great potential to be incorporated in food products or to produce bioactive packaging systems.

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