Original Research Article Investigation of Antioxidant Potential in Ocimum basilicum Flower

Aims: The present work is particularly focused on antioxidant properties of flower of Ocimum basilicum plant. Study Design: Study is basically designed on Column chromatography of extracts. Place and Duration of Study: Sample collection and all experimental work was done in Chemistry Department Government College University, Lahore. The study comprises duration of 6 months. Methodology: The flower of Ocimum basilicum were collected, dried and grinded. It was soaked in methanol-water (70:30) in dark bottle for a week. Followed by a scheme (column chromatography). After TLC of extracts, three activities were done. Phosphomolybdate, Ferric thiocyanate (FTC), and Folin-Ciocalteu (FC reagent) for determination of antioxidant capacity, peroxidation, determination of total phenols respectively. Results: The sample OC2 and crude have maximum absorbance at the concentration of 100µl, 200µl and 300µl. The results show that crude has maximum antioxidant capacity. The phenolic contents are in the increasing order of fraction OC2, OC5, and crude. The maximum phenolic contents are present in crude. Reference has the maximum ability for peroxidation for ferric thiocyanate complex by giving red colour. Conclusion: Overall it is concluded that Ocimum basilicum flower has antioxidant capacity as good as a standard antioxidant. It is recommended in food/medicine as natural herbal product.

Antioxidant Activity of Pod Coat Extracts of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan L.) and Their Efficacy in Stabilization of Soybean Oil

When lipids are exposed to heat, light and oxygen, it leads to oxidation. The addition of antioxidants is required to preserve colour, flavour and vitamin destruction. Present study was, therefore, planned to investigate pod coat of pigeon pea as possible sources of natural antioxidants and to assess their efficacy in stabilization of crude soybean oil during normal storage (28 days at 50°C). Study revealed that acetone pod coat extract of pigeon pea showed richness in total phenolics (17.72 mg/g), flavonoids (9.00 mg/g) and tannins (2.21 mg/g) while the extract of ethyl acetate was found enriched in tocopherols content (9.56 mg/g). The IC50 value of acetone extract was found to be lowest, exhibited potent antioxidant activity in the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and ferric thiocyanate (FTC) methods. After adding synthetic and natural antioxidants in oil, Peroxide, p-Anisidine, Thiobarbituric acid value, Conjugated dienes, trienes and free fatty acids content were measured every 4 days. Acetone pod coat extract (2000ppm) of pigeon pea gave strong antioxidant efficacy in stabilization of crude soybean oil and hence could be recommended as natural antioxidants for food applications.The research explored the possibility of using pod coat of pigeon pea as imminent sources of green antioxidants and to evaluate their efficacy in stabilization of crude soybean oil.

Quantification of polysorbate 80 in biopharmaceutical formulations implementing an optimized colorimetric approach

Objectives. We hereby describe an improvement of a previously developed quantification technique for polysorbate 80 in biopharmaceutical formulations (darbepoetin alfa and eculizumab) and report the validation of the new approach.Methods. Polysorbate was isolated from analyte samples by protein precipitation using an organic solvent, followed by supernatant evaporation in vacuum. Polysorbate was derivatized using a ferric thiocyanate reagent and extracted into an organic phase; the relevant optical density measurements were performed.Results. We established the optimal conditions for each step of the analysis procedure. The accuracy was 97–102% in the tested analytical range, the relative standard deviation did not exceed 5%, and the limit of quantification was 0.01 mg/mL.Conclusions. The reported approach is highly sensitive; polysorbate isolation and quantification do not depend on the matrix or, most importantly, the protein.

Effect of steaming time on antioxidant properties of Napier grass herbal tea by green tea processing method

This study aimed to determine the effect of steaming time on antioxidant properties of Napier grass green tea. Napier grass was subjected to steaming for 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 mins. Fresh and dried samples were extracted in water (95°C, 30 mins) and the extracts were then analysed by total phenolic content (TPC) assay, total flavonoid content (TFC) assay, diphenyl-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) assay, Ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) assay, ferric thiocyanate (FTC) method and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) method. Sample steamed for 8 mins showed the highest TPC (18.32±0.26), TFC (152.71±5.74) and 109.88±5.44 in FRAP assay. High antioxidant activity was found in sample steamed for 3 to 10 min (81.63±1.19 to 83.50±1.10) in DPPH which were not significantly different with the fresh sample indicating steaming can retain the phytochemical compounds. Samples undergone 6 to 10 mins steaming time were found to have high lipid peroxidation in ferric thiocyanate (75.02±2.96 to 81.01±6.68) and thiobarbituric acid (85.99±1.56 to 86.21±1.44) assays. The results suggested that 8 mins of steaming time is suitable for Napier grass green tea as it exhibited the greatest antioxidant properties

Review on in vitro antioxidant activities of Curcuma species commonly used as herbal components in Indonesia

Free radicals, reactive nitrogen species (RNS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been known to contribute several degenerative diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, aging, certain types of cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, neurodegenerative, and diabetes mellitus. In order to overcome the negative effects of these radicals, some scientists have explored some natural antioxidants from plants and it's by-products. The antioxidant can be defined as any substances or samples capable of inhibiting free radical reactions in the oxidation reaction. Due to curcuminoids contained, Curcuma species such as Curcuma longa, Curcuma heyneana, Curcuma mangga, and Curcuma xanthorriza were commonly used for herbal components in some traditional medicine. Several in vitro tests been introduced and used to measure antioxidant activities, namely radical scavenging assay using 2,2’-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6 -sulfonic acid) (ABTS•+), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), ferric-thiocyanate, phosphomolybdenum method, cupric ion reducing antioxidant capacity, metal chelating power, beta-carotene bleaching linoleic-ferric-thiocyanate, and thiobarbituric acid methods. This review highlighted the antioxidant activities in vitro of C. longa, C. heyneana, C. mangga, and C. xanthorriza through several tests. To perform this review, several repute databases were analyzed and used. From this review, it can be stated that Curcuma species have powerful antioxidant activities, therefore they could be potential sources of natural antioxidants and can be used as food supplements.

Methylseleninic Acid Induces Lipid Peroxidation and Radiation Sensitivity in Head and Neck Cancer Cells

Combination radiation and chemotherapy are commonly used to treat locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Aggressive dosing of these therapies is significantly hampered by side effects due to normal tissue toxicity. Selenium represents an adjuvant that selectively sensitizes cancer cells to these treatments modalities, potentially by inducing lipid peroxidation (LPO). This study investigated whether one such selenium compound, methylseleninic acid (MSA), induces LPO and radiation sensitivity in HNSCC cells. Results from 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-S-indacene (BODIPY) C11 oxidation and ferric thiocyanate assays revealed that MSA induced LPO in cells rapidly and persistently. Propidium iodide (PI) exclusion assay found that MSA was more toxic to cancer cells than other related selenium compounds; this toxicity was abrogated by treatment with α-tocopherol, an LPO inhibitor. MSA exhibited no toxicity to normal fibroblasts at similar doses. MSA also sensitized HNSCC cells to radiation as determined by clonogenic assay. Intracellular glutathione in cancer cells was depleted following MSA treatment, and supplementation of the intracellular glutathione pool with N-acetylcysteine sensitized cells to MSA. The addition of MSA to a cell-free solution of glutathione resulted in an increase in oxygen consumption, which was abrogated by catalase, suggesting the formation of H2O2. Results from this study identify MSA as an inducer of LPO, and reveal its capability to sensitize HNSCC to radiation. MSA may represent a potent adjuvant to radiation therapy in HNSCC.

Uji Aktivitas Antioksidan N-Metil Kitosan Berkelarutan Tinggi

<p>Telah dilakukan uji aktivitas antioksidan dari N-metil kitosan yang memiliki kelarutan tinggi. Uji aktivitas antioksidan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-pikrilhidrazil) dan metode FTC (<em>ferric thiocyanate</em>). Optimasi sintesis dilakukan untuk memperoleh N-metil kitosan dengan kelarutan tinggi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa N-metil kitosan yang berkelarutan paling tinggi adalah N-metil kitosan yang disintesis dengan 1,7 mL formaldehid 10%. Berdasarkan hasil uji aktivitas antioksidan menggunakan metode DPPH dapat diketahui bahwa N-metil kitosan merupakan antioksidan sedang dengan nilai IC₅₀ sebesar 145,398 ppm. Hasil pengujian antioksidan metode FTC menunjukkan bahwa N-metil kitosan memiliki kemampuan menghambat terbentuknya senyawa radikal bebas yang disebabkan oleh oksidasi asam lemak.</p><p><strong>An Antioxidant Activity Test of High Solubility N-Methyl Chitosan</strong><strong>.</strong> An antioxidant activity test of high solubility N-methyl chitosan has been performed. The antioxidant activity test was performed using DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-pikrilhidrazil) and FTC method (ferric thiocyanate). The synthesis optimization was performed to obtain high N-methyl chitosan solubility. The results showed that N-methyl chitosan with the highest solubility in 1% acetic acid solvent was N-methyl chitosan which was synthesized with 1.7 mL formaldehyde 10%. Based on the results of antioxant activity test using DPPH method can be seen that N-methyl chitosan is a medium antioxidant with IC₅₀ value of 145.398 ppm. The result of antioxidant test of FTC method showed that N-methyl chitosan has antioxidant activity with tendency to increase along with the increase of N-methyl chitosan concentration.</p>

Uji Aktivitas Antioksidan N-Metil Kitosan Berkelarutan Tinggi

<p>Telah dilakukan uji aktivitas antioksidan dari N-metil kitosan yang memiliki kelarutan tinggi. Uji aktivitas antioksidan dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-pikrilhidrazil) dan metode FTC (<em>ferric thiocyanate</em>). Optimasi sintesis dilakukan untuk memperoleh N-metil kitosan dengan kelarutan tinggi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa N-metil kitosan yang berkelarutan paling tinggi adalah N-metil kitosan yang disintesis dengan 1,7 mL formaldehid 10 %. Berdasarkan hasil uji aktivitas antioksidan menggunakan metode DPPH dapat diketahui bahwa N-metil kitosan merupakan antioksidan sedang dengan nilai IC₅₀ sebesar 145,398 ppm. Hasil pengujian antioksidan metode FTC menunjukkan bahwa N-metil kitosan memiliki kemampuan menghambat terbentuknya senyawa radikal bebas yang disebabkan oleh oksidasi asam lemak.</p><p><strong>An Antioxidant Activity Test of High Solubility N-Methyl Chitosan</strong><strong>.</strong> An antioxidant activity test of high solubility N-methyl chitosan has been performed. The antioxidant activity test was performed using DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-pikrilhidrazil) and FTC method (ferric thiocyanate). The synthesis optimization was performed to obtain high N-methyl chitosan solubility. The results showed that N-methyl chitosan with the highest solubility in 1 % acetic acid solvent was N-methyl chitosan which was synthesized with 1.7 mL formaldehyde 10 %. Based on the results of antioxant activity test using DPPH method can be seen that N-methyl chitosan is a medium antioxidant with IC₅₀ value of 145.398 ppm. The result of antioxidant test of FTC method showed that N-methyl chitosan has antioxidant activity with tendency to increase along with the increase of N-methyl chitosan concentration.</p>

Aktivitas Antioksidan Ekstrak Tumbuhan Suruhan (Peperomia pellucida [L.] Kunth) Pada Asam Linoleat

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari aktivitas antioksidan eksrak tumbuhan suruhan Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth pada asam linoleat. Tumbuhan suruhan diekstrak dengan pelarut etanol 80% dan n-heksana dengan cara maserasi selama 48 jam. Ekstrak etanol dan n-heksana dari tumbuhan suruhan diukur kandungan total fenoliknya dengan metode Folin-ciocalteu, serta diuji aktivitas antioksidannya pada asam linoleat menggunakan metode Ferric Thiocyanate untuk menghitung persen penghambatan peroksida, dan metode Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substance untuk mengukur persen penghambatan pembentukan malonaldehida. Hasil penelitian kandungan total fenolik dalam ekstrak etanol dan n-heksana tumbuhan suruhan berturut-turut adalah 53.469 mg/kg dan 22.755 mg/kg. Aktivitas antioksidan dari ekstrak etanol tumbuhan suruhan dengan konsentrasi 100 dan 200 µg/mL dalam menghambat pembentukan peroksida berturut-turut sebesar 83.74% dan 88.80%, serta pembentukan malonaldehida sebesar 93.07% dan 93.96% pada asam linoleat.Sedangkan Aktivitas antioksidan dari ekstrak n-heksana tumbuhan suruhan dengan konsentrasi 100 dan 200 µg/mL dalam menghambat pembentukan peroksida berturut-turut sebesar 67.96% dan 73.18%, serta pembentukan malonaldehida sebesar 90.98% dan 92.00% pada asam linoleat.Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa kandungan total fenolik ekstrak etanol tumbuhan suruhan lebih tinggi daripada ekstrak n-heksana, serta aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak etanol adalah yang terbaik dalam menghambat pembentukan peroksida dan malonaldehida pada asam linoleat.This reaserchwas aimed to study the antioxidant activity of Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth on linoleic acid. The plant was extracted with 80% ethanol and n-hexane solvent by maceration for 48 hours. The content of total phenolic was measured using the Folin-Ciocalteu method and the antioxidant activity of Peperomia p. wastested on linoleic acid using Ferric Thiocyanate method to calculate the percent inhibition of peroxide and using Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substance method for measuring the percent inhibition of malonaldehyde. Total phenolic content of the ethanol extract and the n-hexane extract of Peperomia p. were 53,469 mg/kg and22.755 mg/kg respectively. The antioxidant activities of ethanol extract of Peperomia p. with concentration of 100 and 200 μg/mL in inhibition of peroxide formation were 83,74% and 88,80%, and for malonaldehyde were 93,07% and 93,96% respectively. Whereasthose of n-hexana extracts with the same concentration inhibited 67.96% and 73.18% of peroxide formation, and 90.98% and 92.00% of malonaldehyde formation. Thus,Total content of phenolics of ethanol extract is higher than that of n-hexane extract, similarly the antioxidant activity of ethanol extract is the better in inhibiting the formation of peroxide and malonaldehyde in linoleic acid than that of n-hexana extract.

Aktivitas Penghambatan Oksidasi Asam Linoleat Ekstrak Metanol Daun Soyogik (Saurauia bracteosa DC) dengan Metode Ferric Thiocyanate

Telah dilakukan penelitian untuk menentukan kandungan total fenolik dan aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak metanol daun soyogik (Saurauia bracteosa DC) sebagai peredam radikal bebas asam linoleat. Kandungan total fenolik diukur dengan metode Folin-Ciocalteu sedangkan aktivitas antioksidan diukur dengan metode FTC (Ferric Thiocyanate) untuk mengetahui kemampuan penghambatan peroksida pada tahap pertama oksidasi lipid. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak metanol memiliki kandungan total fenolik sebesar 99,67 mg/kg dan kemampuan dalam menghambat oksidasi asam linoleat sebesar 49,464%.This research has been conducted to measure the total phenolic compounds and the antioxidant activity of methanol extract of soyogik leaves (Saurauia bracteosa DC) as a reducer of free radicals linoleic acid. The total phenolic content was measured using folin-ciocalteu method, meanwhile the antioxidant activity was measured using FTC (Ferric Thiocyanate) method and to determine the peroxide inhibitory capability in the first stages of lipid peroxidation. The results showed that the methanol extract had a total phenolic content of 99, 67 mg/kg and peroxide inhibition of 49, 464%