scholarly journals Effect of Fermentation on Enhancing the Nutraceutical Properties of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina)

Fermentation ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena de Marco Castro ◽  
Emer Shannon ◽  
Nissreen Abu-Ghannam
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Arthrospira Platensis ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Fermentation Time ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging ◽  
Protein Fragmentation ◽  
Methionine Content

Arthrospira platensis (spirulina), a filamentous fresh-water planktonic cyanobacterium, possesses diverse biological activities and a unique nutritional profile, due to its high content of valuable nutrients. This study aimed to further improve the bioactive profile of spirulina, by fermenting it with the lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum. In vitro comparison of the total phenolic content (TPC), C-phycocyanin, free methionine, DPPH radical scavenging capacity, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and protein fragmentation via SDS-PAGE in untreated versus 12 to 72 h fermented spirulina is reported here. After 36 h fermentation, TPC was enhanced by 112%, FRAP by 85% and ORAC by 36%. After 24 h, the DPPH radical scavenging capacity increased 60%, while the free methionine content increased by 94%, after 72 h. Past 36 h of fermentation, the total antioxidant capacity (TAC) diminished, possibly due to deterioration of the heat-sensitive antioxidants. However, protein fragmentation and free methionine content increased, linearly, with the fermentation time. Cyanobacterial peptides and other bioactive compounds trapped within the spirulina cell wall are released during fermentation and have a significant potential as a functional ingredient in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, in addition to their nutritive value.

scholarly journals Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Salvia spp. Exudates

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1200700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Giamperi ◽  
Anahi Bucchini ◽  
Angela Bisio ◽  
Emanuela Giacomelli ◽  
Giovanni Romussi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

The total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of 6 Salvia spp. exudates were measured to find new potential sources of natural antioxidants. Total phenolic content was assessed by a modified Prussian blue method, and the antioxidant activity by two methods: 1,1- diphenyl-2-picryl- hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity assay and lipoxygenase inhibitory assay. The total phenolic content ranged between 1.3 μg/mg DW ( S. fallax) and 74.0 μg/mg DW ( S. cacaliaefolia). In the DPPH test, S. cacaliaefolia was more effective than BHT, while in the inhibition of lipid peroxidation all the extracts presented good antioxidant capacity.

scholarly journals Effects of Enzymatic Pretreatment of Seeds on the Physicochemical Properties, Bioactive Compounds, and Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Seed Oil

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (15) ◽  
pp. 4575
Author(s):  
Tafadzwa Kaseke ◽  
Umezuruike Linus Opara ◽  
Olaniyi Amos Fawole
Keyword(s):  
Seed Oil ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Enzymatic Pretreatment ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

Enzymatic pretreatment of seeds is a novel approach that enhances the health benefits of the extracted oil. The study investigated the influence of the enzymatic pretreatment of seeds on the quality of oil from different pomegranate cultivars. The quality of the ultrasound-assisted (and ethanol-extracted) oil was studied, with respect to the refractive index (RI), yellowness index (YI), conjugated dienes (K232), peroxide value (PV) ρ-anisidine value (AV), total oxidation value (TOTOX), total carotenoid content (TCC), total phenolic compounds (TPC), fatty acid composition, phytosterol composition, ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and 2.2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity. The seeds of three different pomegranate cultivars (‘Wonderful’, ‘Herskawitz’, and ‘Acco’) were digested with an equal mixture of Pectinex Ultra SPL, Flavourzyme 100 L, and cellulase crude enzymes, at a concentration, pH, temperature, and time of 1.7%, 4.5, 40 °C, and 5 h, respectively. Enzymatic pretreatment of PS increased oil yield, PV, TPC, TCC, and DPPH radical scavenging capacity, but decreased the YI. The levels of K232, AV and TOTOX, fatty acids, phytosterols, RI, and FRAP, were not significantly affected by enzymatic pretreatment of PS. Principal component analysis (PCA) established that oil extracted from the ‘Acco’ seed after enzymatic pretreatment had higher yield, TPC, TCC, and DPPH radical scavenging capacity. Therefore, enzyme-pretreated ‘Acco’ pomegranate fruit seed is a source of quality seed oil with excellent antioxidant properties.

scholarly journals A simple new method for aged seed utilization based on melatonin-mediated germination and antioxidant nutrient production

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Yu ◽  
Xuetian Zhu ◽  
Helin Yang ◽  
Lihe Yu ◽  
Yifei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Reducing Power ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Aged Seed ◽  
Phenolics Content ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging ◽  
Aged Seeds

AbstractSeed deterioration, coupled with a decrease in nutrients, is unavoidable following long-term storage, and these seeds are therefore used as livestock fodder. Here, we developed a simple, rapid and efficient method of producing high amounts of antioxidants from deteriorated seeds via melatonin-induced germination. Legume seeds were subjected to high humidity at 55 °C for 12–36 h to obtain aged seeds with a 40% germination rate and severely reduced antioxidant nutrition (total phenolics content, ferric reducing power and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity). Aged seeds were then treated with 0.1 mM melatonin, resulting in the production of sprouts with a higher total phenolics content (fivefold), greater ferric reducing power (sevenfold) and greater DPPH radical scavenging capacity (twofold) compared to the aged seeds. These findings suggest that melatonin treatment efficiently converted aged seed reserve residues into antioxidant nutrients, providing an alternative use for deteriorated seeds in food production.

scholarly journals Synthesis of antioxidative anthraquinones as potential anticancer agents

BIBECHANA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-153
Author(s):  
Richa K. Gupta ◽  
Ganesh M. S. Thakuri ◽  
Gan B Bajracharya ◽  
Ram Narayan Jha
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Anticancer Agents ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of natural anthraquinones namely chrysophanol (1) and emodin (2), and synthesized anthraquinones viz. 2-methylanthraquinone (3), anthraquinone (4), 2-bromoanthraquinone (5), rubiadin (6), chrysophanol diacetate (7), rubiadin diacetate (8) and 1,8-dimethoxy-3-methylanthraquinone (9) were investigated. Anthraquinones 9, 3, 6, 5 and 2 exhibited a high DPPH• radical scavenging capacity (IC50 = <500 μg/mL) showing their therapeutic potentiality for the treatment of cancers. These anthraquinones 1-9 have also displayed a weak to moderate antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis. Chrysophanol diacetate (7) including emodin (2) have been appeared as the valuable antibacterials. BIBECHANA 18 (2) (2021) 143-153

scholarly journals Analysis of Total Antioxidant Capacities of Various Seaweeds Grown off the Korean Coast (P06-110-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chai-Hyeon Lee ◽  
Ye-Na Park ◽  
Hyeung-Rak Kim ◽  
Sang Gil Lee ◽  
Bohkyung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Superoxide Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacities ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Radical Generation ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

Abstract Objectives It has been a long time since seaweeds have been used for food ingredients in Asian countries. Recently, a body of research has revealed the health benefits of bioactive compounds in seaweeds, especially their antioxidant capacities. Although numerous seaweeds inhabit in the ocean, only a small percentage has been explored for functional food. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the antioxidant capacities of various seaweeds grown off the Korean coast to screen for the potential functional food sources. Methods Ten ethanol extracts of Korean seaweeds were provided by the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, which included Scytosiphon gracilis, Scytosiphon lomentaria, Sargassum muticum, Sargassum confusum, Petrospongium rugosum, Sargassum fusiforme, Petalonia fascia, Sargassum nigrifolium, Ishige foliacea, and Myelophycus simplex. Hundred mg/L of samples in 80% methanol was used to measure their ABTS, DPPH, and superoxide radical scavenging activities. Mg vitamin C equivalent antioxidant capacity (VCEAC)/100 mg was used to express the ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging capacities. For the superoxide radical scavenging capacity, inhibition rate of superoxide radical generation (%) was calculated. Results Among the ten seaweeds, S. nigrifolium and I. foliacea exhibited the most significant radical scavenging capacities. DPPH radical scavenging capacities of I. foliacea and S. nigrifolium were 122.4 mg VCEAC/100 mg and 95.8 mg VCEAC/100 mg, respectively. For ABTS radical scavenging capacity, I. foliacea exhibited 178.5 mg VCEAC/100 mg, followed by S. nigrifolium as 80.9 mg VCEAC/100 mg. I. foliacea inhibited about 68% of superoxide radical generation followed by S. nigrifolium (40.6%) while vitamin C as positive control inhibited about 28.9% of superoxide radical generation. The antioxidant capacities measured by the three assays were positively correlated with each other. Conclusions The current study explored total antioxidant capacities of various Korean seaweeds and found I. foliacea and S. nigrifolium as the most potential antioxidant-rich food resources. Further research would be warranted to investigate bioactive compounds from S. nigrifolium and I. foliacea. Funding Sources This work was supported by the Pukyong National University Research Fund in 2018.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Sunsik, a Cereal-Based Ready-to-Drink Korean Beverage, with Added Germinated Wheat and Herbal Plant Extract

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1654
Author(s):  
Bo Kim ◽  
Seung Park ◽  
Geum-Joung Youn ◽  
Yeon Kwak ◽  
Mi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface ◽  
Plant Extract ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Gaba Content ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging ◽  
Herbal Plant

The purpose of this study was to develop a formulation of Sunsik with improved health benefits by adding germinated wheat (GW) and herbal plant extract (HPE) using a response surface methodology (RSM). The central composite experimental design (CCD) was used to evaluate the effects of Sunsik with added HPE (2–4%) and GW (10–20%) on total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity, gamma butyric acid (GABA) content, total color changes (△E), browning index (BI), water absorption index (WAI), and water solubility index (WSI). As a result of the CCD, the independent and dependent variables were fitted by the second-order polynomial equation, and the lack of fit for response surface models was not significant except in relation to WSI. The GABA content, TPC, and TEAC were more adequate for a linear model than for a quadratic model, and they might be affected by GW rather than HPE. Alternatively, the TFC, DPPH radical scavenging capacity, WAI, WSI, △E, and BI were fitted with quadratic models. The optimum formulation that could improve antioxidant and physicochemical properties was Sunsik with 3.5% and 20% added HPE and GW, respectively.

scholarly journals Characteristics and Valorization Potential of Fermentation Waste of Greengage (Prunus mume)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 8296
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
Jingluan Wang ◽  
Chongde Wu ◽  
Jun Huang ◽  
Rongqing Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Food Additives ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Waste Extract ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging ◽  
Antibacterial Capacity

Greengage wine is gaining increasing attention in Asia for its rich nutritional elements and medicinal value. However, the treatment of the fermentation waste after brewing is a problem that remains unsolved. This work proposed to valorize the fermentation waste extract by a simple centrifugation. The bioactive compounds of the fermentation waste were investigated, including total flavonoids, total phenols, specific phenols and volatile compounds. The antioxidant and antibacterial capacities of the waste extract were also evaluated. The results revealed that the total phenol (1.34 mg GAE/g EPW) and total flavonoid (1.17 mg RE/g EPW) of the fermentation waste extract were still considerable. The fermentation waste also showed high DPPH radical scavenging capacity (5.39 μmol TE/g EPW) and high ABTS radical scavenging capacity (9.80 μmol TE/g EPW). Both GC-MS and LC-MS analysis identified key bioactive compounds, such as linalool, terpineol, β-ionone, neochlorogenic acid and chlorogenic acid, which have high antioxidant capacity and strong, thermal-stable antibacterial capacity. All these characteristics show a promising future for valorized fermentation waste, for example, in food additives or mouthwash.

scholarly journals Antioxidant, antifungal and anticancer activities of se-enriched Pleurotus spp. mycelium extracts

2014 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 1379-1388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Milovanovic ◽  
Mirjana Stajic ◽  
Jasmina Cilerdzic ◽  
Tatjana Stanojkovic ◽  
Aleksandar Knezevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Pleurotus Eryngii ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

The goal of this study was the evaluation of antifungal, antioxidant and anticancer potentials of Pleurotus eryngii, P. ostreatus and P. pulmonarius mycelial extracts, and the influence of mycelium enrichment with selenium on these activities. Both Se-amended and non-amended extracts showed the same or similar minimal inhibitory concentration for 14 studied micromycetes, while a fungicidal effect was not noted, contrary to ketoconazole, which had inhibitory and fungicidal effects at very low concentrations. Se-non-amended extracts exhibited antioxidant activity, especially at higher concentrations. Selenium enrichment influenced activity, its effects decreasing in P. eryngii and P. pulmonarius, while in P. ostreatus no effect was noted. The DPPH? radical scavenging capacity of the extracts was in direct correlation with their phenol and flavonoid contents. Cytotoxic activity against both HeLa and LS174 cell lines was very low compared with cis-DDP. These features suggest that mycelium should be an object of intensive studies.

scholarly journals Comparison of Radical Scavenging Capacities of Eleven Sargassum Species Grown off the Korean Coast (P06-082-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Su-Hyeon Baek ◽  
Seung-Jin Jeong ◽  
Chai-Hyeon Lee ◽  
Hyeung-Rak Kim ◽  
Bohkyung Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Superoxide Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Dpph Radical ◽  
Radical Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacities ◽  
Scavenging Capacity ◽  
Radical Generation ◽  
Dpph Radical Scavenging

Abstract Objectives Sargassum (S) species, a marine brown alga consumed in Asian countries, have various health benefits, such as improving the conditions of cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, and hypopigmentation. And these benefits are associated with their strong antioxidant capacities. However, antioxidant capacities of S. species have not been thoroughly explored and compared. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the antioxidant capacities of eleven S. species grown off the Korean coast. Methods Ethanol extracts of eleven S. Species (S. hemiphyllum, S. coreanum, S. horneri, S. Confusum, S. siliquastrum, S. miyabei, S. Serratifolium, S. filicinum, S. Micracanthum, S. macrocarpum, and S. yendoi) provided by National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea were evaporated. The powdered samples were dissolved in 80% methanol as 100 mg/L to measure ABTS, DPPH, and superoxide radical scavenging activities. For the ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging capacities, the antioxidant capacities were expressed as mg vitamin C equivalent antioxidant capacity (VCEAC)/100 mg. For the superoxide radical scavenging capacity, inhibition rate of superoxide radical generation (%) was calculated. Results Among eleven species, four showed notable radical scavenging capacities including S. miyabei, S. hemiphyllum, S. filicinum, and S. serratifolium. For DPPH radical scavenging capacity, S. miyabei showed the greatest antioxidant capacity (193.6 mg VCEAC/100 mg) followed by S. hemiphyllum, (137.9), S. filicinum (78.2), and S. serratifolium (75.4). For ABTS radical scavenging capacity, S. hemiphyllum showed the greatest capacity as 205.7 mg VCEAC/100 mg followed by S. miyabei (186.2), S. filicinum (140.1), and S. serratifolium (99.5). S. hemiphyllum inhibited about 52% of superoxide radical generation followed by S. miyabei (43.7%), S. filicinum (40.4%) and S. serratifolium (34.8%). Vitamin C as positive control inhibited 34.7% of superoxide radical generation. Conclusions Our results exhibited that various S. species showed different antioxidant capacities, indicating the different compositions and proportions of antioxidant compounds in the species. Therefore, further study is warranted to investigate bioactive compounds of the S. species based on our screening. Funding Sources This research was supported by the Pukyong National University Research Fund (2018).

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