scholarly journals Evaluation of the Antioxidant Effects of Some Flavonylthiazolidinediones by Determining Their Effects on Lipid Peroxidation, Superoxide Anion Formation, and 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl Stable Free Radical

2004 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 912-915 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meral Tuncbilek ◽  
Benay Can Eke ◽  
Gülgün Ayhan-Kilcigil ◽  
Tülay Çoban ◽  
Mümtaz Iscan
2010 ◽  
Vol 65 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 537-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Canan Kuş ◽  
Fatma Sözüdönmez ◽  
Benay Can-Eke ◽  
Tülay Çoban

Antioxidant and radical scavenging properties of a series of 2-[4-(substituted piperazin-/ piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl)phenyl]-1H-benzimidazole derivatives were examined. Free radical scavenging properties of compounds 11-30 and 33 were evaluated for the stable free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and superoxide anion radical. In addition the inhibitory effects on the NADPH-dependent lipid peroxidation levels were determined by measuring the formation of 2-thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) using rat liver microsomes. Compound 33 which has a p-fluorobenzyl substitutent at position 1 exhibited the strongest inhibition (83%) of lipid peroxidation at a concentration of 10-3 M, while the nonsubstituted analogue 13 caused 57% inhibition. This result is fairly consistent with the antimicrobial activity results against both Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Abir Rezzagui ◽  
Abderrahmane Senator ◽  
Soumia Benbrinis ◽  
Hamama Bouriche

This study was undertaken to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-hemolytic properties of Algerian Drimia maritima Baker flower extracts. Determination of phenolic content was carried out to estimate the chemical composition of D. maritima extracts. Antioxidant properties were investigated in all extracts using free radical scavenging activity (against DPPH, ABTS, hydroxyl radical, and superoxide anion), reducing power, inhibition of lipid peroxidation, and anti-hemolytic capacity. Phenolic determination revealed that D. maritima flowers contain phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and tannins. Ethyl acetate extract showed the highest reducing power and scavenging activity using DPPH and ABTS assays. However, aqueous extract was the most effective against hydroxyl radical, superoxide anion, and lipid peroxidation. The half-time of hemolysis indicates that chloroform extract exhibited the best anti-hemolytic capacity in the AAPH induced hemolysis model. The results of this study suggest that D. maritima could be used as a possible source of antioxidant phenolic compounds and that further determination of these compounds may provide more information on their medicinal value.  Keywords: Drimia maritima, phenolic compounds, scavenging activity, reducing power, anti-hemolytic.


2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 1934578X0600100
Author(s):  
Shizuo Toda ◽  
Yoshiaki Shirataki

The possible antioxidant effect of two isoflavanones, echinoisoflavanone and sophoraisoflavanone D from Sophora chrysophylla Seem. was investigated. Both these compounds inhibited the superoxide anion-mediated lipid peroxidation of lecithin and scavenged superoxide anion generated by the xanthine-xanthine oxidase system. These results indicated the impressive antioxidant property of these two compounds.


Author(s):  
Dontha Sunitha

<p>ABSTRACT<br />To provide an outlook of the various available methods of antioxidant activity. Various available in vitro and in vivo methods are listed and the<br />procedure to perform the method, its mechanism is also explained in brief. 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl method was found to be used mostly for the<br />in vitro antioxidant activity evaluation purpose while lipid peroxidation was found as mostly used in vivo antioxidant assay. An ethanol was with the<br />highest frequency as a solvent for extraction purpose. Summarized information on the various methods available provides with reliable information<br />to confirm the benefits of antioxidant effects.<br />Keywords: Antioxidant activity, Reactive oxygen species, Free radical, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, Flavonoid.</p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliano Pianowski Marques Silva ◽  
André Felipe Berto de Almada ◽  
Jonathan Soares De Lima ◽  
Carlos Renato De Freitas Guaitolini ◽  
André Maciel Crespilho ◽  
...  

Background: Studies report that cyclodextrins have the property of carrying cholesterol to the membrane, but in some cases can also remove this cholesterol from the plasma membrane. The mechanism of action of CLC is not well understood, however, it seems to involve sperm protection during the freezing and thawing process. Studies show that its use enhancing increased osmotic tolerance and reduced premature sperm capacitation reaction. In this sense, studies report that cyclodextrins have the property of carrying cholesterol to the membrane, but in some cases can also remove this cholesterol from the plasma membrane. Improvements were reported in the sperm parameters of buffaloes, bulls, stallions and sheep. Ram naturally present less lipids in their membrane, on average 27%, while bulls have 31%, rabbits 62%, and humans 50%. The aimed of the present study was to evaluate the use of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin (CLC), a commercial diluent, in the kinetics and viability of frozen and thawed ram spermatozoa. Materials, Methods & Results: Five ejaculates, from five rams of Dorper breed were collected and divided into three groups: control, 1 mg CLC and 2 mg CLC. Semen was diluted in different concentrations of CLC (0, 1, and 2 mg/120×106 spermatozoa), and incubated at room temperature (21°C) for 10 min. Samples were conditioned in 0.5 mL straws and incubated at 5°C for 4 h, exposed to LN2 vapor for 10 min and storing a cryogenic container. The parameters as spermatic kinetics, plasma membrane, acrosomal membrane (MPAI, %), and intracellular levels of superoxide anion (O2-) were evaluated. Sperm progressive motility (PM), rapid spermatozoa percentage (RAP), linearity (LIN, %), average path velocity (VAP, μm/s) and MPAI (%) were more satisfactory with the use of 1 mg compared to 2 mg (P < 0.05). In addition, 1 mg CLC showed decreased levels of superoxide anion formation (O2-), a free radical detrimental to spermatozoa (P < 0.05). The use of 2 mg of CLC reduce VAP (P < 0.05) and did not have any beneficial effect on the evaluated parameters. Discussion: Authors did not observe improvement in the parameters of progressive motility when using 1 mg of CLC in goat semen and 2 mg in bull semen with the slow freezing protocol. This differs from our work, as we found that 1 mg of CLC improved the PM parameters, but not at the concentration of 2 mg CLC. Additionally, authors verified that cyclodextrin at 3 mg concentration was effective in protecting the sperm against the deleterious effects of H2O2. They obtained superior plasma membrane motility, viability, and integrity of the CLC-treated samples compared to the control group. The superoxide anion (O2-) is a free radical formed from molecular oxygen by the addition of an electron. It is generated spontaneously, mainly in the membrane of the mitochondria, by the respiratory chain and by flavoenzimes, lipoxygenases, and cicloxygenases. In our study, we found a difference between the study group with 1 mg CLC and the control group. Thus, we suggest that CLC may have a beneficial effect in stabilizing the sperm plasma membrane. Use of CLC at a concentration of 1 mg was found to be effective for the improvement of parameters of sperm progressive motility, rapid sperm percentage, and plasma and acrosomal membrane integrity. In addition, the study group with 1 mg of CLC showed decreased levels of superoxide anion formation, a free radical detrimental to spermatozoa.


Author(s):  
W. E. Finch-Savage ◽  
G. A. F. Hendry ◽  
N. M. Atherton

SynopsisViability loss during desiccation in the recalcitrant seeds of Castanea saliva, Aesculus hippocastanum and Quercus robur was accompanied by increased lipid peroxidation and build up of a stable free radical within their embryonic axes. We argue that the accumulation of the free radical marks the termination of a series of destructive events following the initiation of oxidative attack during moisture stress in recalcitrant seeds.


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