Anthocyanin Content and Antioxidant Activity of Different Varieties Blueberries

Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich sources of nutrients and phytochemicals for health. Thus, consumer has increased the demand for them, particularly blueberries. Two varieties of cultivated blueberries and a wild blueberry (Vaccinium uliginosumL.) were selected in order to determine their antioxidant activity as related to their anthocyanins. Anthocyanin content of different varieties of blueberries was determined by pH differential method. Anthocyanins from different varieties blueberries were assayed for their antioxidant properties in vitro systems, including inhibiting activity on lipid peroxidation, scavenging activity on hydroxyl radical, superoxide anion radical and DPPH radical. The results showed that anthocyanin content of wild blueberry was the highest and anthocyanin content of Northland blueberry was the lowest among different varieties blueberries. Blueberries anthocyanins were effective antioxidants, and there was a dose-dependent relationship between anthocyanins content and antioxidant activity. The overall antioxidant capacity ranked on the order of Blomidon blueberry>wild blueberry>Northland blueberry. The result also showed that antioxidant property was not only correlated with anthocyanins content but also related to their composition and structure. Blueberries anthocyanins was a rich source of natural antioxidant and potential used as a food additive.

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Prunus spinosa Fresh Fruit Juice: Antioxidant Activity in Cell-free and Cellular Systems

Natural Product Communications ◽

10.1177/1934578x0900401211 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 4 (12) ◽

pp. 1934578X0900401 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Daniele Fraternale ◽

Laura Giamperi ◽

Anahi Bucchini ◽

Piero Sestili ◽

Marco Paolillo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Fruit Juice ◽

Central Italy ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Fresh Fruit ◽

Cellular Systems ◽

Anthocyanin Content ◽

Prunus Spinosa

The antioxidant activity was assessed of fresh juice from Prunus spinosa L. fruit (Rosaceae) growing wild in Urbino (central Italy) by using different cell-free in vitro analytical methods: 5-lipoxygenase test, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging, and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). Trolox was used as the reference antioxidant compound. In the 5-lipoxygenase and DPPH tests the fresh fruit juice of P. spinosa showed good antioxidant activity when compared with Trolox, while the ORAC value was 36.0 μmol eq. Trolox /g of fruit. These values are in accord with data reported in the literature for small fruits such as Vaccinium, Rubus and Ribes. The antioxidant capacity in cell-free systems of P. spinosa juice has been compared with its cytoprotective – bona fide antioxidant activity in cultured human promonocytes (U937 cells) exposed to hydrogen peroxide. The antioxidant activity of red berries has been correlated with their anthocyanin content. The results of this study indicate that the three most representative anthocyanins in P.spinosa fruit juice (cyanidin-3-rutinoside, peonidin-3-rutinoside and cyanidin-3-glucoside) are likely to play an important role in its antioxidant properties.

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In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Pigment Extracted from Fruits of Padus racemosa and Padus virginiana

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.183-185.565 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 183-185 ◽

pp. 565-569 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jian Ren ◽

Zhen Yu Wang

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Radical Scavenging Activity ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Reducing Power ◽

Natural Antioxidants ◽

Differential Method ◽

Anthocyanin Content ◽

Total Anthocyanin ◽

Reducing Power Assay

The total anthocyanin content (TAC) of pigment extracted from fruits of Padus racemosa and Padus virginiana was determined by pH-differential method. TAC in pigment from fruits of Padus racemosa was higher than that in Padus virginiana. The vitro antioxidant activity of the two kinds of pigment was evaluated by different assays, including DPPH• assay, ABTS•+assay, OH• assay and reducing power assay. The results showed that except for reducing power, pigment from fruit of Padus racemosa showed stronger ABTS•+, DPPH• and OH• radical scavenging activity than pigment from fruit of Padus virginiana. The study concluded that pigment extracted from fruit of Padus racemosa and Padus virginiana can be used as a source of natural antioxidants instead of synthetic antioxidants.

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ANTHOCYANIN PROFILE AND ITS ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF WIDELY USED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND FLOWERS IN THAILAND

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2016.v9i6.14245 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 218 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Chaiyavat Chaiyasut ◽

Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi ◽

Noppawat Pengkumsri ◽

Sasithorn Sirilun ◽

Sartjin Peerajan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Reversed Phase ◽

Water Soluble ◽

Anthocyanin Content ◽

Red Cabbage ◽

Red Grape

Objective: Anthocyanins are the water-soluble pigments most commonly present in flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Anthocyanins have been reported for is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties and other health benefits in human. This study was performed to extract and determine the anthocyanin and to access the antioxidant properties of the most commonly used fruits, vegetables and flowers in Thailand.Methods: Extraction of anthocyanin and its aglycones from the selected samples and determination of anthocyanin and anthocyanidins using reversed-phase HPLC analysis. Determination of total antioxidant ability using ABTS, DPPH and FRAP assay.Results: Maximum distribution of tested anthocyanin and anthocyanidin contents was observed in the extracts of Jambolan plum, Ceylon Spinach, Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Lettuce followed by common plum and Red dragon fruit. The extracts of Ma-Kiang, Purple Eggplant, Red Grape, and Purple Lettuce showed the maximum amount of cyanidin 3-glucoside, delphinidin 3-glucoside, peonidin 3-glucoside, and malvidin 3-glucoside, respectively. Likewise, the maximum concentration of cyanidin, delphinidin, peonidin, and malvidin were found in Common plum, Red Khae, Red Cabbage, and Purple Lettuce, respectively. Ma-Kiang extract exhibited the maximum antioxidant activity followed by Red Cabbage, Common Plum, and Purple Eggplant extract compared to the other extracts.Conclusion: The present study, primarily profiled the anthocyanin content of selected fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Among the tested samples, Ma-Kiang extract showed the high cyanidin 3-glucoside content and antioxidant activity. Further, detailed study on the content of anthocyanins at different climate and geographical conditions and other factors are necessary to develop nutraceutical or cosmetic product with a functional ingredient.Keywords: Anthocyanin, Anthocyanidin, Antioxidant activity.

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Extraction, Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Property and In vitro Anticancer Activity of Silymarin from Silybum Marianum On Kb and A549 Cell Lines

Current Drug Discovery Technologies ◽

10.2174/1570163817666200827111127 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

Author(s):

Mojgan Azadpour ◽

Mohammad Mehdi Farajollahi ◽

Ali Mohammad Varzi ◽

Pejman Hashemzadeh ◽

Hossein Mahmoudvand ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Anticancer Activity ◽

Cell Lines ◽

A549 Cell ◽

Hplc Analysis ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Antioxidant Property ◽

Silybum Marianum ◽

Stable Free Radical

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant property of silymarin (SM) extracted from the seed of Silybum marianum and its anticancer activity on KB and A549 cell lines following 24, 48, and 72 h of treatment. Methods: Ten grams of powdered S. marianum seeds were defatted using n-hexane for 6 hours and then extracted by methanol. The silymarin extracted of extraction components The extracted components of silymarin were measured by spectrophotometric assay and HPLC analysis. 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, phenol content, total flavonoid content, and total antioxidant capacity were measured to detect the antioxidant properties of SM. The anticancer activity of the SM on cell lines evaluated by MTT. Results: In HPLC analysis, more than 50% of the peaks were related to silibin A and B. SM was reducedDPPH (the stable free radical) with a 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 6.56 μg/ ml in comparison with butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT), which indicated an IC50 of ~3.9 μg/ ml.The cytotoxicity effect of SM on the cell lines was studied by MTT assay. The cytotoxicity effect of the extracted silymarin on KB and A549 cell lines was observed up to 80 and 70% at 156 and 78 µg/ml, respectively. The IC50 value of the extracted SM on KB and A549 cell lines after 24 hours of treatment was seen at 555 and 511 µg/ml, respectively. Conclusion: Due to the good antioxidant and anticancer properties of the isolated silymarin, its use as an anticancer drug is suggested.

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Chemical Composition, In Vitro and In Silico Antioxidant Potential of Melissa officinalis subsp. officinalis Essential Oil

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox10071081 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 1081

Author(s):

Matilda Rădulescu ◽

Călin Jianu ◽

Alexandra Teodora Lukinich-Gruia ◽

Marius Mioc ◽

Alexandra Mioc ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Essential Oil ◽

In Silico ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Inhibitory Effect ◽

Melissa Officinalis ◽

Β Carotene

The investigation aimed to study the in vitro and in silico antioxidant properties of Melissa officinalis subsp. officinalis essential oil (MOEO). The chemical composition of MOEO was determined using GC–MS analysis. Among 36 compounds identified in MOEO, the main were beta-cubebene (27.66%), beta-caryophyllene (27.41%), alpha-cadinene (4.72%), caryophyllene oxide (4.09%), and alpha-cadinol (4.07%), respectively. In vitro antioxidant properties of MOEO have been studied in 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free-radical scavenging, and inhibition of β-carotene bleaching assays. The half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) for the radical scavenging abilities of ABTS and DPPH were 1.225 ± 0.011 μg/mL and 14.015 ± 0.027 μg/mL, respectively, demonstrating good antioxidant activity. Moreover, MOEO exhibited a strong inhibitory effect (94.031 ± 0.082%) in the β-carotene bleaching assay by neutralizing hydroperoxides, responsible for the oxidation of highly unsaturated β-carotene. Furthermore, molecular docking showed that the MOEO components could exert an in vitro antioxidant activity through xanthine oxidoreductase inhibition. The most active structures are minor MOEO components (approximately 6%), among which the highest affinity for the target protein belongs to carvacrol.

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Isobornylchalcones as Scaffold for the Synthesis of Diarylpyrazolines with Antioxidant Activity

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26123579 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (12) ◽

pp. 3579

Author(s):

Svetlana A. Popova ◽

Evgenia V. Pavlova ◽

Oksana G. Shevchenko ◽

Irina Yu. Chukicheva ◽

Aleksandr V. Kutchin

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Biological Properties ◽

High Reactivity ◽

Biologically Active ◽

Brain Lipids ◽

Wide Range ◽

Privileged Structure ◽

Vitro Model

The pyrazoline ring is defined as a “privileged structure” in medicinal chemistry. A variety of pharmacological properties of pyrazolines is associated with the nature and position of various substituents, which is especially evident in diarylpyrazolines. Compounds with a chalcone fragment show a wide range of biological properties as well as high reactivity which is primarily due to the presence of an α, β-unsaturated carbonyl system. At the same time, bicyclic monoterpenoids deserve special attention as a source of a key structural block or as one of the pharmacophore components of biologically active molecules. A series of new diarylpyrazoline derivatives based on isobornylchalcones with different substitutes (MeO, Hal, NO2, N(Me)2) was synthesized. Antioxidant properties of the obtained compounds were comparatively evaluated using in vitro model Fe2+/ascorbate-initiated lipid peroxidation in the substrate containing brain lipids of laboratory mice. It was demonstrated that the combination of the electron-donating group in the para-position of ring B and OH-group in the ring A in the structure of chalcone fragment provides significant antioxidant activity of synthesized diarylpyrazoline derivatives.

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Extraction of Antioxidant Compounds from Blueberry Fruit Waste and Evaluation of Their In Vitro Biological Activity in Human Keratinocytes (HaCaT)

Food Analytical Methods ◽

10.1007/s12161-021-02056-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tomasz Piechowiak ◽

Bartosz Skóra ◽

Katarzyna Grzelak-Błaszczyk ◽

Michał Sójka

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Waste Material ◽

Lower Amount ◽

Process Time ◽

Antioxidant Compounds ◽

Mass Unit ◽

Diet Supplements ◽

Study Results

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the biological properties of an extract obtained from the waste of blueberry fruit. The study covered the optimization of extraction of antioxidants from blueberry pomace and the determination of antioxidant properties of the extract using HaCaT as the model organism. Research showed that the yield of antioxidants extraction from blueberry waste was dependent on the applied extraction conditions. Based on the mathematical models, the optimal conditions of extraction process in which the maximum quantity of antioxidant compounds is achieved from the waste mass unit, i.e., the relation of the waste mass to the volume of ethanol equal to 1:17.36, and process time equal to 1000 s. The obtained extract was characterized by high antioxidant activity, which was shaped by high content of polyphenols, mainly anthocyanins. Moreover, the extract showed a high ability to protect HaCaT cells from the occurrence of oxidative stress induced by H2O2. Cells treated with the extract and H2O2 generated a lower amount of ROS than cells treated with H2O2 only. The obtained results will be base of further studies on applying the extract in production of diet supplements and functional foods with increased antioxidant activity. Moreover, the main research material is blueberry pomace which is a troublesome waste material for juice producers. Consequently, according to a sustainable development idea, the study results will provide an opportunity to increase interest in the problem of rational use of the waste material to a certain extent.

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Synthesis, Neuroprotection, and Antioxidant Activity of 1,1′-Biphenylnitrones as α-Phenyl-N-tert-butylnitrone Analogues in In Vitro Ischemia Models

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26041127 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 1127 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Beatriz Chamorro ◽

David García-Vieira ◽

Daniel Diez-Iriepa ◽

Estíbaliz Garagarza ◽

Mourad Chioua ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Antioxidant Activities ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Glucose Deprivation ◽

Oxygen Glucose Deprivation ◽

Human Neuroblastoma ◽

In Vitro Ischemia ◽

Lipoxygenase Inhibition ◽

Antioxidant Agent

Herein, we report the neuroprotective and antioxidant activity of 1,1′-biphenyl nitrones (BPNs) 1–5 as α-phenyl-N-tert-butylnitrone analogues prepared from commercially available [1,1′-biphenyl]-4-carbaldehyde and [1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-dicarbaldehyde. The neuroprotection of BPNs1-5 has been measured against oligomycin A/rotenone and in an oxygen–glucose deprivation in vitro ischemia model in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells. Our results indicate that BPNs 1–5 have better neuroprotective and antioxidant properties than α-phenyl-N-tert-butylnitrone (PBN), and they are quite similar to N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), which is a well-known antioxidant agent. Among the nitrones studied, homo-bis-nitrone BPHBN5, bearing two N-tert-Bu radicals at the nitrone motif, has the best neuroprotective capacity (EC50 = 13.16 ± 1.65 and 25.5 ± 3.93 μM, against the reduction in metabolic activity induced by respiratory chain blockers and oxygen–glucose deprivation in an in vitro ischemia model, respectively) as well as anti-necrotic, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant activities (EC50 = 11.2 ± 3.94 μM), which were measured by its capacity to reduce superoxide production in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell cultures, followed by mononitrone BPMN3, with one N-Bn radical, and BPMN2, with only one N-tert-Bu substituent. The antioxidant activity of BPNs1-5 has also been analyzed for their capacity to scavenge hydroxyl free radicals (82% at 100 μM), lipoxygenase inhibition, and the inhibition of lipid peroxidation (68% at 100 μM). Results showed that although the number of nitrone groups improves the neuroprotection profile of these BPNs, the final effect is also dependent on the substitutent that is being incorporated. Thus, BPNs bearing N-tert-Bu and N-Bn groups show better neuroprotective and antioxidant properties than those substituted with Me. All these results led us to propose homo-bis-nitrone BPHBN5 as the most balanced and interesting nitrone based on its neuroprotective capacity in different neuronal models of oxidative stress and in vitro ischemia as well as its antioxidant activity.

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

INDIAN DRUGS ◽

10.53879/id.58.10.12627 ◽

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

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Chemical Profile, In Vitro Biological Activity and Comparison of Essential Oils from Fresh and Dried Flowers of Lavandula angustifolia L.

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules26175317 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (17) ◽

pp. 5317

Author(s):

Claudio Caprari ◽

Francesca Fantasma ◽

Fabio Divino ◽

Antonio Bucci ◽

Maria Iorizzi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Central Italy ◽

Radical Scavenging ◽

Sclerotium Rolfsii ◽

Bactericidal Effect ◽

Phytopathogenic Fungus ◽

Lavandula Angustifolia

The chemical composition of essential oils (EOs) from dried and fresh flowers of Lavandula angustifolia L. (lavender), named LA 2019 and LA 2020, respectively, grown in central Italy was analyzed and compared by GC and GC-MS. For both samples, 61 compounds were identified, corresponding to 97.9% and 98.1% of the total essential oils. Explorative data analysis, performed to compare the statistical composition of the samples, resulted in a high level of global similarity (around 93%). The compositions of both samples were characterized by 10 major compounds, with a predominance of Linalool (35.3–36.0%), Borneol (15.6–19.4%) and 1,8-Cineole (11.0–9.0%). The in vitro antibacterial activity assay by disk diffusion tests against Bacillus subtilis PY79 and Escherichia coli DH5α showed inhibition of growth in both indicator strains. In addition, plate counts revealed a bactericidal effect on E. coli, which was particularly noticeable when using oil from the fresh lavender flowers at the highest concentrations. An in vitro antifungal assay showed that the EOs inhibited the growth of Sclerotium rolfsii, a phytopathogenic fungus that causes post-harvest diseases in many fruits and vegetables. The antioxidant activity was also assessed using the ABTS free radical scavenging assay, which showed a different antioxidant activity in both EOs. In addition, the potential application of EOs as a green method to control biodeterioration phenomena on an artistic wood painting (XIX century) was evaluated.

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