scholarly journals Chemical Investigation of SomeCapparisSpecies Growing in Egypt and their Antioxidant Activity

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 25-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed R. Hamed ◽  
Khaled A. Abdel-Shafeek ◽  
Nahla S. Abdel-Azim ◽  
Shams I. Ismail ◽  
Faiza M. Hammouda

Capparis cartilagineaandC. desertigrowing in Egypt were investigated for their glucosiolates and rutin content. FromCapparis cartilagineafour isothiocynates were isolated and identified using GC and EI/MS techniques. These compounds were butyl isothiocyanate (1), 6-methylsulphonylhexyl isothiocyanate (2), 7-methylsulphonylheptyl isothiocyanate (3) and 5-benzylsulphonyl-4-pentenyl isothiocyanate (4). In addition to compounds (1) and (2), two other compounds were isolated and identified fromCapparis deserti. These compounds are 3-methylthiopropyl isothiocyanate (5) and [11-(2-butenylthio)6-undecenyl isothiocyanate] (6). Compounds (1), (2), (5) and (6) are reported in this study for the first time fromCapparis deserti. The main flavonoid component in the studied species was isolated and identified as rutin by comparing the data with those reported. Also, quantitative evaluation of rutin in the two species was carried out by TLC-densitometric analysis. The antioxidant activity was done using diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging method. The butanol fraction fromC. cartilagineaandC. desertishowed the highest antioxidant properties.

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S4) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
N.H. Ismail ◽  
Amira N.H. ◽  
S.N.H.M. Latip ◽  
W.Z.W.M. Zain ◽  
S.N.A. Aani ◽  
...  

Melastoma malabathricum and Chromolaena odorata are classified under broad-leaved weeds that are widely spread in the open land area. Melastoma malabathricum is commonly known as ‘‘senduduk’’, and C. odorata is locally known as “Pokok Kapal Terbang”. Both weeds are categorized as potential weeds as they have high nutritive value and are rich in chemical compounds. This study aimed to determine their chemical constituents and possible potential for antioxidant activity as these weeds have been reported to possess antioxidant properties. Screening of the plants was performed using standard methods and revealed the existence of various secondary metabolites such as saponins, terpenoids, phenols, tannins, and flavonoids of both weed extracts. Antioxidant activity was validated by the DPPH radical scavenging assay of M. malabathricum and C. odorata crude ethanol extract. The IC50 values for the percentage radical scavenging effects for the extracts were determined. The IC50 value of M. malabatrichum extract was 81.116 μg/mL, C. odorata was 312.903 μg/mL, Vitamin C was 31.023 μg/mL and BHA was 71.521 μg/mL respectively. The study showed that the antioxidant activity of M. malabatrichum was more potent and better than C. odorata.


2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jothinathan Sathiya Savithri ◽  
Perumal Rajakumar

Novel triazole bridged dendrimers with rhodamine B derivative as surface groups have been achieved using click chemistry by both divergent and convergent approaches. Rhodamine B decorated dendrimers 1, 2, and 3 were synthesised up to the second generation with spirolactam grafted at the terminal. The UV and fluorescence intensity increases with the increase in the dendritic generation. The synthesised rhodamine B decorated dendrimers show significant antioxidant behaviour compared with the standards butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT) and gallic acid when tested by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay and hydroxyl radical scavenging assay methods, respectively. Rhodamine B decorated higher generation dendrimers exhibit better antioxidant activity than the lower generation dendrimers due to the presence of a greater number of triazole branching units and rhodamine B derivative surface units.


2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo ◽  
Adebola Busola Ojo ◽  
Basiru Olaitan Ajiboye ◽  
Babatunji Emmanuel Oyinloye ◽  
Ayodele Jacob Akinyemi ◽  
...  

AbstractBackground:Irvingia gabonensisstem bark is a medicinal plant used in most parts of Africa to manage a number of ailments including neurodegenerative diseases that occur without scientific basis. This work characterized the phenolic composition, evaluated the cholinergic enzymes (acetylcholinesterase, AChE and butyrylcholinesterase, BChE) inhibition, and assessed the antioxidant activity of phenolic extracts fromI. gabonensis(Aubry-Lecomte ex O‘Rorke) Baill bark.Methods:Total phenol and flavonoids content was evaluated in addition to antioxidant activity as shown by Fe2+chelation, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging ability, and 2,2-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging ability. Inhibitory activities on AChE and BChE were evaluated.Results:The extract was found to be rich in phenolic acid (ellagic acid) and flavonoids (quercetrin, kaempferol, and apigenin). The phenolic extracts displayed DPPH radical scavenging ability (IC50=19.98 μg/mL), ABTS radical scavenging ability (IC50=18.25 μg/mL), iron chelation (IC50=113.10 μg/mL), and reducing power (Fe3+to Fe2+) (5.94 mg ascorbic acid equivalent/100 g). Extracts ofI. gabonensisinhibited AChE (IC50=32.90 μg/mL) and BChE (IC50=41.50 μg/mL) activities in concentration-dependent manner.Conclusions:Hence, possible mechanism through which the stem bark executes their anti-Alzheimer’s disease activity might be by inhibiting cholinesterase activities in addition to suppressing oxidative-stress-induced neurodegeneration.


HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1090C-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiow Wang ◽  
Ross Penhallegon

Lingonberries have been shown to contain high antioxidant activity. Fruit from different cultivars of lingonberry (Vacciniumvitis-idaea L) were evaluated for fruit quality, antioxidant activity, anthocyanin and phenolic contents. The fruit soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acids (TA), antioxidant capacity, anthocyanin and phenolic contents varied with cultivars. The SSC ranged from 12.9% to 16.9%, the TA ranged from 0.31% to 0.41% and the ratios of SSC/TA ranged from 35.37 to 51.21. Lingonberries contain potent free radical scavenging activities for DPPH·, ROO·, ·OH and O .-2 radicals. The oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values from acetone extraction of lingonberries ranged from 58.5–223.6 μmol of Trolox equivalents (TE)/g fresh berries. The ED50 values for DPPH-radical scavenging ranged from 5.91–11.77 mg fresh weight. The DPPH-radical scavenging activity correlated with ORAC values with a R2 of 0.8009. ESR spectrum showed that 50 mg·mL-1 of lingonberry extract decreased ·OH radicals by 83% and O .-2 radicals by 99%. Cyanidin 3-galactoside was the most dominant anthocyanin and contributed the most antioxidant activity in lingonberries. The antioxidant properties of lingonberries may play an important role in protecting cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.


F1000Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1839
Author(s):  
Harlinda Kuspradini ◽  
Indah Wulandari ◽  
Agmi Sinta Putri ◽  
Sabeti Yulis Tiya ◽  
Irawan Wijaya Kusuma

Background: Litsea angulata is a plant species belonging to Lauraceae family that is distributed throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, and New Guinea. The seeds have been traditionally used by local people in Kalimantan, Indonesia for the treatment of boils; however, there is no information about the potency of its branch, bark and leaves yet. This study aimed to determine the antioxidant, antimicrobial activity as well as the phytochemical constituent of Litsea angulata branch, bark, and leaves. Methods: Extraction was performed by successive maceration method using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanol solvent. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH radical scavenging assay. The antimicrobial activity using the 96 well-plate microdilution broth method against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans. Results: Based on the phytochemical analysis, it showed that extract of L. angulata contains alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, and coumarin. The results showed that all extracts of plant samples displayed the ability to inhibit DPPH free radical formation and all tested microorganisms. Conclusions: L. angulata contains secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, carotenoids, and coumarin. The antioxidant activity on different plant extracts was a range as very strong to weak capacity. All extracts in this study could inhibit the growth of S. aureus and S. mutans.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Nur Sumirah Mohd Dom ◽  
Nurshieren Yahaya ◽  
Zainah Adam ◽  
Nik Mohd Afizan Nik Abd. Rahman ◽  
Muhajir Hamid

The present study aimed to evaluate the potential of standardized methanolic extracts from seven Ficus deltoidea varieties in inhibiting the formation of AGEs, protein oxidation, and their antioxidant effects. The antiglycation activity was analyzed based on the inhibition of AGEs, fructosamine, and thiol groups level followed by the inhibition of protein carbonyl formation. The antioxidant activity (DPPH radical scavenging activity and reducing power assay) and total phenolic contents were evaluated. After 28 days of induction, all varieties of Ficus deltoidea extracts significantly restrained the formation of fluorescence AGEs by 4.55–5.14 fold. The extracts also reduced the fructosamine levels by 47.0–86.5%, increased the thiol group levels by 64.3–83.7%, and inhibited the formation of protein carbonyl by 1.36–1.76 fold. DPPH radical scavenging activity showed an IC50 value of 66.81–288.04 μg/ml and reducing power activity depicted at 0.02–0.24 μg/ml. The extent of phenolic compounds present in the extracts ranged from 70.90 to 299.78 mg·GAE/g. Apart from that, correlation studies between the activities were observed. This study revealed that seven varieties of Ficus deltoidea have the potential to inhibit AGEs formation and possess antioxidant activity that might be attributed to the presence of phenolic compounds.


2013 ◽  
Vol 781-784 ◽  
pp. 1294-1297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Liu ◽  
Yun Tao Gao ◽  
Jiao Jiao Yu ◽  
Jia Wei Cha ◽  
Dong Mei Zhao ◽  
...  

The UV-Vis absorption spectrum of kaempferol and DPPH was investigated, the optimum determination wavelength and reaction time for determining the DPPH radical scavenging activity of kaempferol was 517 nm and 30 min, respectively. Kaempferol exhibited strong DPPH radical scavenging activity with a IC50 value of 0.004349 mg·mL-1, which is smaller than that of rutin, indicating that kaempferol has a stronger antioxidant activity than rutin.


Author(s):  
Pranabendu Mitra ◽  
Venkatesh Meda ◽  
Rick Green

The main objective of this research was to compare the retention of antioxidant activity and total anthocyanin content of Saskatoon berries dried by freeze drying, microwave-vacuum drying, thin layer hot air drying and vacuum drying. Antioxidant activity of berry samples was determined by DPPH radical scavenging and ABTS radical scavenging, and the pH differential method was used to determine total anthocyanin content of the berry samples. The results showed that the freeze dried Saskatoon berries exhibited the highest retention of anthocyanin and antioxidant activity among the dried samples, followed by microwave-vacuum dried berries, thin layer hot air dried berries and vacuum dried berries. There were significant differences between the berry samples at P<0.05.  DPPH radical scavenging and ABTS radical scavenging were correlated linearly with an R2 value of 0.99 at P<0.05 showing their effectiveness for the determination of the antioxidant activity of the Saskatoon berries. However, the DPPH radical scavenging assay was more effective than the ABTS radical scavenging assay. The results also showed that antioxidant activity of the berries was highly correlated with the total anthocyanin content of the fruit. The reduction of anthocyanin in dried berry samples was linearly correlated with the reduction of DPPH radical scavenging with an R2 value of 0.97 at P<0.05 and, also, linearly correlated with the reduction of ABTS radical scavenging with an R2 value of 0.88 at P<0.05.


2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 457-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Taufik Ekaprasada ◽  
Hazli Nurdin ◽  
Sanusi Ibrahim ◽  
Dachriyanus Dachriyanus

An antioxidant compound has been isolated from the leaves of Toona sureni (Blume) Merr. The structure was determined to be methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate (methyl gallate), based on UV-vis, FTIR, NMR and MS spectra. The isolated compound exhibited potent antioxidant activity in the α,α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging test, with IC50 value 1.02 μg/mL.   Keywords: antioxidant activity, methyl gallate, Toona sureni


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