Assessment role of total phenols and flavonoids extracted from Pleurotus columbinus mushroom on the premature ovarian failure induced by chemotherapy in rats

Background Many species of mushroom contain an assortment of free radical scavengers (Phenolics and Flavonoids compounds) that have made them nutritionally beneficial and a source of expansion of drug production. In this study, we examined the preventive and remedial role of total phenol extract from Pleurotus columbines (TP) in alleviating the consequences of cyclophosphamide (CTX) on the ovaries of female rats. Rats were randomly assigned to four groups: healthy controls, cyclophosphamide (CTX), received a TP (100 mg/kg) orally daily for 14 days and curative group: CTX-TP, we determined and identified a total phenol from a mushroom extract and examined it as an antioxidant agent. To investigate the therapeutic influence, it was administrated 2 weeks after CTX. To assess the impact of TP on ovarian damage caused by CTX, ovarian hormone tests were performed such as luteinizing hormone (LH), 17-β-estradiol (E2), and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH). Besides, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in serum was evaluated, and histopathological analysis of the ovary was examined. Results This study indicates that treatment with TP decreased the severity of cyclophosphamide-induced ovary injury by reducing inflammation and apoptotic effects and increasing the activity of antioxidants. Conclusions TP could be used to alleviate cyclophosphamide-induced ovary injury.

Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Total Phenols from Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides Leaves Treated Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Albino Rats

Aims: Ethyl acetate fraction of total phenols from Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides leaves was evaluated for its effects in alloxan-induced diabetic male albino rats. Methodology: Diabetes was induced in rats by administrating alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 130 mg/kg body weight. The ethyl acetate fraction was administered to rats at 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg b.w. daily for 15 days. Blood glucose, lipid profile and pancreatic histopathology were monitored using standard methods. Results: Results indicated that two weeks after treatment with Z. zanthoxyloides, significant (p<0.05) reductions in hyperglycemic blood glucose, total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) were recorded; with lowest values recorded in the group treated with the highest concentration of the extract. Histopathological examination of pancreatic tissues supported the protective effect of Z. zanthoxyloides phenol extract against diabetic damage. Conclusion: In conclusion, total phenols of Z. zanthoxyloides exerted antidiabetic effects in alloxan-induced diabetic rats and protected pancreatic tissues from diabetic damage.

Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenol Extract of Kecombrang Flower, Stem and Leaves with Different Types of Solutions

Kecombrang (Etlingera elatior) is one of the spices which is quite widespread in Indonesia and has many uses. Kecombrang extract has the potential as an antioxidant and natural antimicrobial to extend the shelf life of food products. Extraction was carried out by multilevel maceration method with different types of solvents. This study aims to determine the effect of extraction on the bioactive components of flowers, stems and leaves of kecombrang in different types of solvents and determine the antioxidant activity and total phenols of each type of kecombrang plant extract.The results showed that extraction with distilled water produced the highest total phenol, antioxidant activity and yield on kecombrang leaves. The total phenol extracts of n-hexane leaves, leaves of ethyl acetate, and leaves of kecombrang distilled water were 19.116, 10.276, and 45.008 (mg TAE g db -1) respectively. The antioxidant activity value of flowers, stems and leaves of distilled water solvent kecombrang are 69.754, 72.648, and 78.003 (%) respectively. The yield for flowers, stems and leaves with distilled water solvent is 15.9; 16.6 and 32.95 (%) respectively.

Optimizing Total Phenolic and Oleuropein of Chinese Olive (Olea europaea) Leaves for Enhancement of the Phenols Content and Antioxidant Activity

China, as a contrary climate to the Mediterranean-climate region, is massive in planting olive (Olea europaea) cultivation as an important oil crop. Nonetheless, Chinese olive leaves have received little attention and there is little information about the phenols content. Therefore, in this study, a multiple-response optimization was performed to maximize the total phenolic and oleuropein content (TPC and OEC) by ultrasound-assisted extraction, and the aged and young leaves prepared from six Chinese cultivars from January to December were investigated concerning seven main phenolic composition. Under optimal conditions (power 260 W, time 10 min, liquid-solid ratio 30 mL/g, and 50% ethanol), the highest TPC (197.32 mg/g DM) and OEC (74.68 mg/g DM) were obtained. Findings revealed that the optimal olive leaves for phenolic compounds were the young leaves in spring and winter, being oleuropein and luteolin-4′-O-glucoside present in higher level, and the “Koroneiki” and “Jiufeng” cultivars were relatively stable. Furthermore, antioxidant potential of the phenol extract and oleuropein was also evaluated based on the reducing power and scavenging effect on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)and superoxide radical assays, and a higher antioxidant effect of oleuropein was observed compared to the phenol extract. In addition, oleuropein showed anticancer activity against HeLa cells, with a minimum inhibitory concentration (EC50) value of 0.19 mg/mL at 48 h. These findings revealed an attractive source of biological substances for further development and utilization of Chinese olive leaves.

Total Phenol Content and Activities of Antioxidant Extracts Methanol Limes (Citrus Aurentifolia) By Uv-Vis Spectrophotometry

Total phenol levels and antioxidant activity in whole limes from Palopo, Luwu Regency, as well as the relationship between total phenol content and antioxidant activity, were determined. Maceration of dried whole lime fruit yielded the methanol extract (Citrus aurentifolia). Phytochemical screening was used to determine the presence of alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids in the extract’s secondary metabolites. The total phenol extract was determined using the Folin-Ciocalteu method, yielding a value of 8.37 mgGAE/g. Antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH method, and the IC50 value was 1793.06 g/mL. Total phenol content of whole fruit extract lime and IC50 show a linear relationship y = -168,11x + 3211 with a determination R2 = of 0.9780.

Winemaking Byproducts as Source of Antioxidant Components: Consumers’ Acceptance and Expectations of Phenol-Enriched Plant-Based Food

One of the food industry’s priorities is to recover byproducts and move towards more sustainable systems. Among wine-chain byproducts, unripe grapes represent a promising source of antioxidants. However, the development of new foods enriched using phenol-rich ingredients is challenging due to their sensory attributes. The aims of the present study were to (1) use phenol-rich extract from unripe grapes to enrich a model plant-based food (beetroot puree—BP); (2) evaluate consumers’ acceptance and expectations for the beetroot purée samples. The effect of information about the sustainability and pro-health activity of value-added ingredients on consumers’ responses was also investigated. Four beetroot purees with increasing concentrations of phenol extract (0–1.93 g/kg) added were evaluated by 101 participants in three tasting conditions (blind: only samples; expected: only information without tasting; real: both samples and information).Liking slightly decreased with increasing concentrations of phenol extract, even if all the samples were considered acceptable. The health and sustainability information increased the hedonic expectations, although it was not assimilated by all consumers involved. The development of new phenol-enriched foods using functional ingredients from unripe grapes is challenging. However, it is also promising, since all the samples were generally accepted by the consumers and they presented phenol levels that were stable over time and that could have positive health effects when consumed.

Characteristics of “Base Genep” Extracts on Treatment Temperature and Extraction Time

“Base Genep” is a Balinese spice that is usually served for all Balinese dishes and is usually served in a wet form. “Base Genep” or “Genep” seasoning must be used until finished because it is made from fresh ingredients that has a short shelf life. “Base Genep” is composed of turmeric, ginger, kencur, galangal, onion, garlic, pepper, coriander, candlenut, nutmeg, chili, shrimp paste, and salt. The content of bioactive compounds derived from the ingredients used makes “base genep” susceptible to oxidation processes that result in decreased quality and shelf life of base genep. This must be prevented by applying technologies such as extraction to increase the weakness of seasonings in the wet form. This study aims to know the effect of temperature and extraction time and determine the best treatment produce “base genep” extract. Extraction process using maceration method with ethanol solvent with temperature treatment and extraction time consisting of a temperature of 30ºC, 40ºC, 50ºC, 60ºC and time for 2, 3, and 4 hours. The results showed that the temperature and extraction time affected the characteristics of “base genep”. The higher the temperature and extraction time until the optimal conditions can increase yield, antioxidant activity, and total phenol extract “genep” seasoning. The results of the research showed a temperature of 50ºC for 4 hours was able to produce the characteristics of the best “genep” seasoning extract with a yield value of 25.392%, IC50 of 280.675 ppm, and a total phenol of 1177.97 mg/100 g.

Antioxidant Activity and Determination of Gallic Acid and Quercetin in Osyris alba L. Root Extract. The Root Oil Contains Essential Fatty Acids

Osyris alba L. (Santalaceae) is a shrub that grows wildly in southern Europe, North Africa and South-west Asia. In Algeria, the decoction of the root bark of this plant has been used since ancient times in folk medicine by the local population in the region of the mountains of Béni- Snousse (South west of Tlemcen), as a fortifying, antianaemic and as an anti-inflammatory agent. The aim of this work was to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the phenolic compounds of the root by using DPPH, FRAP, TAC methods. Determination of the phenolic profile of the root extract was assessed using HPLC-DAD technique (High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Diode Array Detection). While the determination of total fatty acid composition of the root oil was performed using Gas Chromatography (GC-FID). From the results, the total poly-phenol extract of the root bark has shown the highest antioxidant power which exceeds the standard, namely, ascorbic acid and Trolox. The chromatographic analysis of the total poly-phenol extract has found that the Gallic acid and Quercetin are the major compounds. These results demonstrate that the phenolic compounds of Osyris alba root bark have a great potential as sources for natural health products. Gaseous Chromatography Assay of the oil has revealed the presence of two groups of fatty acids: arachidic acid (C20:0) and linoleic acid (C18: 9.12) known for its pro-inflammatory effect against oleic acid C18:1, linolénic acid C18: 9.12.15, and eicosatrienoic acid (ETA) C20:3 which are known for their pro-anti-inflammatory effect. For this reason, we need to test the effect of this oil on inflammatory models.

Effect of aqueous and alcohol (phenol) extract from cyperus rotundus on mitotic Division in tap roots of Allium cepa

This study was conducted to test the effect of aqueous and alcoholic extracts for cyperus rotundus on the mitosis in tap roots of Allium cepa. the result of general an identical qualitative tests showed contains certain compounds that of crude aqueous and alcoholic extract, Used as five different concentrations of (10, 20.38, 56, 75) mg / ml for a period of four hours of treatment. After the chemical has been detected for some preliminary chemical compounds of the crude aqueous extract, while the alcoholic extract either phenol compound has been detected for phenols using several techniques included the use of thin layer chromatography TLC and measurement of disability factor RF and the degree of fusion and measurement of absorbance. The results showed that the crude aqueous extract and alcoholic extract and phenol their impact inhibitive as decreased normal division in all concentrations, where it decreased to 50% of the control treatment at the highest concentration also led all transcription to stop cells in metaphase at different rates and there were some chromosomal aberration including Bridges.

Lipopolysaccharide-Mimetic Activities of a Toll-Like Receptor 2-Stimulatory Substance(s) in Enterobacterial Lipopolysaccharide Preparations

ABSTRACT Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) preparations are known to often contain substances which activate cells through Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), and it is suspected that bacterial lipoproteins are responsible for this activation. We compared the mode of action of the TLR2-stimulatory substances with that of a synthetic bacterial lipopeptide (tripalmitoyl-Cys-Ser-Ser-Asn-Ala [Pam3CSSNA]), as well as with that of peptidoglycan. Six out of eight LPS preparations tested induced NF-κB-dependent reporter activity in 293 cells expressing CD14 and TLR2. Phenol extract (PEX) prepared from Escherichia coli LPS by modified phenol extraction induced reporter activity in 293 cells expressing TLR2, and this activity was enhanced by coexpression of CD14, whereas the activity of Pam3CSSNA was not dependent on CD14. The activity of PEX, but not that of Pam3CSSNA or peptidoglycan, was also enhanced by LPS binding protein or serum and blocked by polymyxin B. In addition, the activity of PEX was inhibited by a lipid A precursor (compound 406) in 293 cells expressing CD14 and TLR2. These results indicate that E. coli LPS preparations contain LPS-mimetic TLR2-stimulatory substances which differ from bacterial lipopeptides or peptidoglycan.