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The present study was carried out in a pot experiment to examine the bioefficacy of three biocontrol agents, viz., Trichoderma viride, Bacillus subtilis, and Pseudomonas fluorescens, either alone or in consortium, on plant growth promotion and activation of defense responses in potato against the early blight pathogen Alternaria solani. The results demonstrate significant enhancement in growth parameters in plants bioprimed with the triple-microbe consortium compared to other treatments. In potato, the disease incidence percentage was significantly reduced in plants treated with the triple-microbe consortium compared to untreated control plants challenged with A. solani. Potato tubers treated with the consortium and challenged with pathogen showed significant activation of defense-related enzymes such as peroxidase (PO) at 96 h after pathogen inoculation (hapi) while, both polyphenol oxidase (PPO), and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) at 72 hapi, compared to the individual and dual microbial consortia-treated plants. The expression of antioxidant enzymes like superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) and the accumulation of pathogenesis-related proteins such as chitinase and β-1,3-glucanase were observed to be highest at 72 hapi in the triple microbe consortium as compared to other treatments. HPLC analysis revealed significant induction in polyphenolic compounds in triple-consortium bioprimed plants compared to the control at 72 hapi. Histochemical analysis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) clearly showed maximum accumulation of H2O2 in pathogen-inoculated control plants, while the lowest was observed in triple-microbe consortium at 72 hapi. The findings of this study suggest that biopriming with a microbial consortium improved plant growth and triggered defense responses against A. solani through the induction of systemic resistance via modulation of the phenylpropanoid pathway and antioxidative network.

The current study aims to quantify HPLC-DAD polyphenolics in the crude extracts of Desmodium elegans, evaluating its cholinesterase inhibitory, antioxidant, molecular docking and protective effects against scopolamine-induced amnesia in mice. A total of 16 compounds were identified which include gallic acid (239 mg g-1), p-hydroxybenzoic acid (11.2 mg g-1), coumaric acid (10.0 mg g-1), chlorogenic acid (10.88 mg g-1), caffeic acid (13.9 mg g-1), p-coumaroylhexose (41.2 mg g-1), 3-O-caffeoylquinic acid (22.4 mg g-1), 4-O-caffeoylquinic acid (6.16 mg g-1), (+)-catechin (71.34 mg g-1), (-)-catechin (211.79 mg g-1), quercetin-3-O-glucuronide (17.9 mg g-1), kaempferol-7-O-glucuronide (13.2 mg g-1), kaempferol-7-O-rutinoside (53.67 mg g-1), quercetin-3-rutinoside (12.4 mg g-1), isorhamnetin-7-O-glucuronide (17.6 mg g-1) and isorhamnetin-3-O-rutinoside (15.0 mg g-1). In a DPPH free radical scavenging assay, the chloroform fraction showed the highest antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 31.43 µg mL-1. In an AChE inhibitory assay, the methanolic and chloroform fractions showed high inhibitory activities causing 89% and 86.5% inhibitions with IC50 values of 62.34 and 47.32 µg mL-1 respectively. In a BChE inhibition assay, the chloroform fraction exhibited 84.36% inhibition with IC50 values of 45.98 µg mL-1. Furthermore, molecular docking studies revealed that quercetin-3-rutinoside and quercetin-3-O-glucuronide fit perfectly in the active sites of AChE and BChE respectively. Overall, the polyphenols identified exhibited good efficacy, which is likely as a result of the compounds' electron-donating hydroxyl groups (-OH) and electron cloud density. The administration of methanolic extract improved cognitive performance and demonstrated anxiolytic behavior among tested animals.

Mixed fermentation using saccharomyces cerevisiae and non-saccharomyces cerevisiae has become one of the main research strategies to improve wine aroma. Hence, this study applied the mixed fermentation technique using Pichia kudriavzevii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae to brew Cabernet Sauvignon wine and to investigate the effects of inoculation timing and inoculation ratio on the polyphenolics, antioxidant activity and aroma of the resulting wine. The results showed that mixed fermentation significantly improved the amounts of flavan-3-ols. In particular, S1:5 had the highest amounts of (-)-catechin and procyanidin B1 (73.23 mg/L and 46.59 mg/L), while S1:10 had the highest (-)-epicatechin content (57.95 mg/L). Meanwhile, S1:10 showed the strongest FRAP, CUPRAC and ABTS + activities (31.46 %, 25.38 % and 13.87 % higher than that of CK, respectively). In addition, mixed fermentation also increased the amounts of phenylethanol, isoamyl alcohol and ethyl esters, which enhanced the rose-like and fruity flavor of wine. This work used a friendly non-saccharomyces cerevisiae alongside appropriate inoculation strategies to provide an alternative approach for improved wine aroma and phenolic profile.

Genus Castanopsis are native to tropical and subtropical Asia, comprising about 120 species. Some species from Castanopsis have been used as folk medicines in Asia. Phytochemistry investigations of the different plant parts of Genus Castanopsis have disclosed the presences of natural products including phenolics, terpenoids, steroids, and essential oils. Phenolics exist in Castanopsis species widely, particularly, triterpene ellagitannins were found to be potential chemotaxonomic marks of this geuns. The crude extracts and chemical constituents from Castanopsis have extensive biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, antimicrobial, etc. In conclusion, the phytochemistry and biological activities of genus Castanopsis make it a promising source of natural products for drug discovery and development. This review collected the literatures published prior to 2023 on the traditional medicinal uses, phytochemistry, and bioactivties of the genus Castanopsis by searching from several scientific databases, such as Elsevier, Sci-finder, PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and Baidu Scholar. The main purpose of this systematic review is to provide the available information for relevant scholars to understand the progress in phytochemistry and biological activies of the genus Castanopsis and help the further development of this genus., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest We declare that we have no financial and personal relationships with other people or organization that can inappropriately influence our work, there is no professional or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service and/or company that could be construed as influencing the position presented in, or the review of, the manuscript entitled., (Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier B.V.)

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a part of the Moraceae family, normally found in abundance in tropic and sub-tropic regions of Asia and it has been found to have various beneficial compounds which treat diseases. An environmental concern that surrounds the disposal of the unutilized parts as for e.g.: peel, perianth, rind, outer core etc. of fruits is the increase in bio-waste accumulation. The presence of bioactive components in the peels of fruit termed as wastes have plenty of benefits for humans and can act as good antimicrobial components in agriculture. This literature review was carried out to have a detailed understanding on the pharmacological and phytochemical characteristics of jackfruit peels. This review paper is designed by considering some latest findings of several researchers in this area and mainly focused on the availability and exploitation of functional constituents as for e.g.: flavonoids, polyphenolics, steroids, tannins, saponins and terpenoids and triterpenoids.

Abstract Background Accessing COVID-19 vaccines is a challenge despite successful clinical trials. This burdens the COVID-19 treatment gap, thereby requiring accelerated discovery of anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents. This study explored the potential of anti-HIV reverse transcriptase (RT) phytochemicals as inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 non-structural proteins (nsps) by targeting in silico key sites in the structures of SARS-CoV-2 nsps. One hundred four anti-HIV phytochemicals were subjected to molecular docking with nsp3, 5, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 16. Top compounds in complex with the nsps were investigated further through molecular dynamics. The drug-likeness and ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) properties of the top compounds were also predicted using SwissADME. Their toxicity was likewise determined using OSIRIS Property Explorer. Results Among the top-scoring compounds, the polyphenolic functionalized natural products comprised of biflavones 1, 4, 11, 13, 14, 15; ellagitannin 9; and bisisoquinoline alkaloid 19 were multi-targeting and exhibited strongest binding affinities to at least two nsps (binding energy = − 7.7 to − 10.8 kcal/mol). The top ligands were stable in complex with their target nsps as determined by molecular dynamics. Several top-binding compounds were computationally druggable, showed good gastrointestinal absorptive property, and were also predicted to be non-toxic. Conclusions Twenty anti-HIV RT phytochemicals showed multi-targeting inhibitory potential against SARS-CoV-2 non-structural proteins 3, 5, 10, 12, 13, 15, and 16. Our results highlight the importance of polyhydroxylated aromatic substructures for effective attachment in the binding/catalytic sites of nsps involved in post-translational mechanism pathways. As such with the nsps playing vital roles in viral pathogenesis, our findings provide inspiration for the design and discovery of novel anti-COVID-19 drug prototypes.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic syndrome. Diabetes has become more common in recent years. Chemically generated drugs are used to lessen the effects of DM and its following repercussions due to unpleasant side effects such as weight gain, gastrointestinal issues, and heart failure. On the other hand, medicinal plants could be a good source of anti-diabetic medications. This article aims to determine any plant matrix's positive potential. Food restriction, physical activity, and the use of antidiabetic plant-derived chemicals are all being promoted as effective ways to manage diabetes because they are less expensive and have fewer or no side effects. This review focuses on antidiabetic plants, along with their bioactive constituent, chemically characterization, and plant-based diets for diabetes management. There is minimal scientific data about the mechanism of action of the plant-based product has been found. The purpose of this article is to highlight anti-diabetic plants and plant-derived bioactive compounds that have anti-diabetic properties. It also provides researchers with data that may be used to build future strategies, such as identifying promising bioactive molecules to make diabetes management easier.

Cryptosporidiosis is a global zoonotic infection that causes water-borne epidemics of diarrhea. Nevertheless, there are few available therapies for cryptosporidiosis. However, the gold standard drug nitazoxanide (NTZ) has limited efficacy in malnourished and immunocompromised patients. Furthermore, Verbena officinalisL. is a herbal plant widely used in traditional medicine to cure several health disorders and is recognized to possess numerous therapeutic applications. In the present study, the phytochemical composition of aerial part extract from Verbena officinalis was investigated via LC-ESI-MS/MS.Furthermore, the anti-cryptosporidial activity was also performed using an animal model. Fifty mice were divided into 5 groups; GI: non-infected (Negative control), GII: infected non treated (positive control), GIII: infected, treated with NTZ, GIV: infected, treated with V. officinalis n-butanol extract, GV: infected, treated with a combination of NTZ and V. officinalis. Parasitological examination revealed a highly significant difference (P-value

In continuation of our work on genus Euphorbia, the phytochemical investigation of ethyl acetate fraction of the aerial parts of Euphorbia geniculata Ortega (Eg) family Euphorbiaceae revealed the isolation and identification of eight polyphenolic compounds; gallic acid (1), ellagic acid (2), quercetin-3-O-rutinoside) (rutin) (3), quercetin-3-O-glucopyranoside-7-O-rhamnoside (4), quercetin-3-O-rhamnoside (5), quercetin-3-O-β-D- glucopyranoside (6), and quercetin-3-O-β-D-arabinoside (7) and quercetin (8) using spectrophotometric and physicochemical analysis. Quantitative estimation of total flavonoids and phenolics contents were carried out for total methanolic extract. Biological activities of ethyl acetate fraction including nephroprotective and antioxidant activities were evaluated for the first time. The nephroprotective potential of Eg was evaluated in male rats with thioacetamide induced kidney injury. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using DPPH method.Results; Quantitative estimation of total phenolics and flavonoids content in the total methanolic extract of Eg revealed high phenolics content (285.4 mg GAE /gm extract) in comparison with flavonoids content (36.9 mg RE /gm extract). Isolation and characterization of eight polyphenolic compounds. The nephroprotictive activity was studied using thioacetamide as nephrotoxicant agent resulted in marked nephrotoxicity. While pretreatment of rats with ethyl acetate fraction of Eg significantly attenuated the nephrotoxicity through alteration of kidney biomarkers, improving the redox status of the tissue and so brought the serum biochemical parameters nearly toward the normal levels. The study revealed significant antioxidant activity of Eg in comparison with ascorbic acid. Conclusion; The results suggested that E. geniculata Ortega ethyl acetate fraction could be used in future therapy as nephroprotective and antioxidant drugs of natural source.

Background: : Brassica rapa is an annual to biennial herb, cultivated worldwide, and mostly adapted to temperate climates. It is commonly cultivated in many countries as edible vegetable and for the production of vegetable oil for growing population. However, the fluctuation in temperature greatly affect the plant growth and development and the production of bioactive compounds. Thus the current study aim to investigate the effect of cold stress on seed germination, biomass gain, and biosynthesis of polyphenolics content in medicinally important Brassica rapa. Methods: : In order to investigate cold stress on seed germination, biomass gain, and biosynthesis of polyphenolics content, the authenticated seeds of Brassica rapa were collected from PCSIR Labs Complex, Peshawar-Pakistan. The surface sterilized seeds were keep under control temperature to germinate and then the geminated seeds were treated with cold stress of 72 hours (3 days), 144 hours (6 days), 216 hours (9 days) and 288 hours (12 days). Results: : In this study, 72 hours (T1=3 Days) of cold stress was found to be the best treatment for radicle development (152 mm) as compared to control (95 mm). However, 144 hours of cold stress (T2=6 Days) suppressed radicle development (69 mm) compared to the control. The cold treatments (T3=216 and T4=288 hours) also reduced radicle development. The radicle length in the dark was very elongated (105 mm) compared to control. Furthermore, the minimum cold stress of 72 hours promoted plumule development (55 mm) compared to the control (42 mm). However, other cold treatments reduced the growth of plumule. The seeds placed in dark incubation produced maximum plumule length (115 mm) compared to control and other treatments. The increasing doses of cold stress gradually reduced biomass accumulation. Currently, 72 hours and dark incubation improved biomass accumulation. The cold treatment of 72 hours induced maximum production of phenolics content (2.61 mg/g-DW). However, cold stress of 216 hours produced 0.892 mg/g-DW flavonoids content. Conclusion: : Our study found that duration of cold stress is inversely proportional to the radicle and the plumule length of the plantlets. Also we found that cold stress of 72 hours (3 days) promoted seed germination while 288 hours of cold stress reduced germination in Brassica rapa. Finally our study suggests further improvement of Brassica species and its use as medicinal herb and need to understand the molecular mechanism involve during cold stress to protect plants from such abiotic stresses.

Natural antioxidants possess health beneficial properties and are being substantially used in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. Polyphenolics content, antioxidant activity and HepG2 liver cancer cells’ inhibition potential were determined and compared in the fruit of apricot cultivars collected from lower Himalayan region of Pakistan using standard analytical procedures. Comparatively, fruit of AP3 cultivar had highest levels of total phenolics and total flavonoids contents (220.5 ± 15.9 mgGAE/100 g and 382.0 ± 18.0 mgQE/100 g, respectively) on fresh weight basis. Fruit of the same cultivar had maximum DPPH scvenging potential (94.24 ± 4.55%), oxygen radicals absorbance capacity at 4.71 ± 0.12 mMolTE/100 g and inhibition of HepG2 cancer cells (45.80 ± 4.01 µMolQE/100 g). Though, fruit of AP4 cultivar was rich in vanillic acid, caffeic acid, vanillin, epi-catechin and quercetin, but had relatively low antioxidant and anticancer potential. Disparities in the phytochemical composition and properties of apricot fruit are attributed to genetic differences and growing conditions. Total phenolics, total flavonoids and caffic acid depicted highly significant positive association (˃90%) with ORAC, CAA and FRAP. Our findings suggest that being a rich source of health beneficial secondary metabolites, apricot fruit of Himalayan region of Pakistan could contribute considerably in socio-economic development of the local communities and as a functional food in regional and global markets.

Aphanamixis polystachya (Wall.) R.Parker, locally known as Pithraj, is a medicinal herb having enormous traditional applications. However, the scientific rationale underlying the ethnomedicinal claims was not well-founded. The current investigation aimed to explore the mechanistic insights of protective effects of ethanol extract of A. polystachya leaf (PT), given orally, on the chemical-intoxicated hepatic inflammation and fibrosis in Long-Evans female overiectomized rats. The GC-MS and HPLC-DAD analysis of PT revealed the presence of several bioactive metabolites, including polyphenolic compounds. Catechin hydrate, caffeic acid, syringic acid, epicatechin and p-coumaric acid have been identified and quantified in the ethanol extract of PT leaf. Intoxication with CCl4 developed the oxidative stress, fibrosis and inflammation in liver of rats. Moreover, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), nitric oxide (NO), advanced protein oxidation product (APOP) level were found increased; whereas superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase activities in the plasma and liver were decreased in CCl4 administered rats. Treatment with PT prominently mitigated the oxidative stress (TBARS, NO, APOP), and inflammatory (MPO) markers and improved the endogenous antioxidant enzymes (catalase and SOD) activities in CCl4-intoxicated rats. Additionally, histological assessment confirmed the clear manifestation of inflammation and fibrosis in the liver of CCl4-intoxicated rats, which was prevented by PT and silymarin treatment. In conclusion, PT treatment may protect the liver in CCl4-administered rats, probably by mitigating oxidative stress, inflammation and fibrosis, and also augmenting the function of the antioxidant enzymes.

Supercritical carbon dioxide (SFE–CO2) and pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) with increasing polarity solvents were applied for biorefining goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) into fractions. Extract yields varied from 2.40 to 28.9% (dry weight); the total yields were 42.87–63.79%. The highest content of phenolics and trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity was obtained using PLE at 140 °C, while the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value was obtained using the combination of SFE-CO2/PLE. Antioxidant activity indicators of solid plant substances gradually decreased during extraction as measured by QUENCHER method. α-Tocopherol was the major tocol in lipophilic extracts (61.4–134 µg/g). Ten phytochemicals were quantified: the concentration of quercitrin was 50.7–94.1 mg/g followed by hyperoside, 33.8–70.1 mg/g dry extract weight. PLE fractions increased the oxidative stability of rapeseed oil and emulsion in Oxipres and Rancimat assays. Multistep SFE-CO2/PLE processes were demonstrated to be effective for producing high added value functional ingredients from goldenrod leaves.

Grape pomace is an agro-industrial residue produced worldwide. The purpose of this study was to identify and quantify the main phenolics present in an hydroalcohlic extract of a Merlot grape pomace and to investigate its effect on the oxidative and inflammatory states of adjuvant-induced arthritic rats. Daily doses of 250 mg of the extract per kg body weight were administered during 23 days. Several oxidative stress indicators in arthritic rats were maintained at their normal or closely normal levels in the plasma, liver and brain by the treatment. Additionally, the grape pomace also showed significant anti-inflammatory effects. From the 25 phenolics identified in the grape pomace extract the most abundant ones were catechin and catechin derivatives, which are possibly the most important antioxidant agents. The results suggest a potential applicability of the Merlot grape pomace hydroalcoholic extract in the improvement of the oxidative and inflammatory states in arthritic patients.

Green leafy vegetables available in Sri Lanka have not been fully exploited, although they are stipulated to be rich sources of natural antioxidant. This study examined the antioxidant properties of thirty four edible green leafy vegetables popular in Sri Lanka. Methanolic extracts of leafy vegetables were analysed for total phenolic, carotene and chlorophyll content, and were evaluated for total antioxidant capacity, reducing power, lipid peroxidation and DPPH radical scavenging assays. The results indicated that these leafy vegetables have remarkable variations in their antioxidant activities. Among the plant materials screened for their antioxidant properties, Sesbania grandiflora, Cassia auriculata, Murraya koenigii Spreng, Passiflora edulis, Gymnema lactiferum and Olax zeylanica showed high carotene content, antioxidant activities and polyphenolics compared to other leaf varieties tested. A good correlation was observed between antioxidant assays and polyphenolics of the leafy vegetables.

Morinda citrifolia L. commonly known as noni is used by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries due to the plethora of pharmacological activities of its metabolites. In Mauritius, the fruits of M. citrifolia are used in folk medicine against a number of indications. The present study aimed at evaluating the antioxidant activity of ripe and unripe noni fruit at both biochemical and cellular levels. Using an array of established assay systems, the fruit antioxidant propensity was assessed in terms of its radical scavenging, iron reducing and metal chelating potentials. Ascorbic acid, total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of the fruits were also determined. The ascorbic acid content of ripe noni was 76.24 ± 1.13 mg/100 g while total phenolics of ripe and unripe fruit extracts were 748.40 ± 8.85 μg and 770.34 ± 2.27 μg GAE g−1 FW respectively. Both the ripe and unripe extracts of M. citrifolia were potent scavengers of nitric oxide, superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. The ferric reducing capacity ranged from 11.26 ± 0.33 to 11.90 ± 0.20 mM Fe2+ g−1 FW while the IC50 values for the iron (II) chelating power were 0.50 ± 0.01 and 1.74 ± 0.01 g FW/mL for the ripe and unripe fruit extracts respectively. Cellular studies additionally demonstrated that noni were able to dose-dependently counteract accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced oxidative stress, a potential obesogenic factor within human liposarcoma SW872 cells as well as significantly restore cell death within the concentration range of 0.106–0.813 g/mL. Results reported herein suggest noni as an interesting source of prophylactic antioxidants modulated by its polyphenol composition.

Polyphenols and antioxidant potential of Filipendula vulgaris were evaluated. The total phenolic content (TPC) in methanol, acetone and water extracts was 346.6, 389.9 and 131.9 mg gallic acid equivalents/g; however, methanol gave higher total yield of phenolics from dry herb weight. Supercritical fluid extraction resulted in low yields and extract activities. Based on DPPH• and ABTS•+ scavenging assays methanol and acetone extracts with higher TPC values were also stronger antioxidants. Analysis of extracts by UPLC with quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometer (Q-TOF-MS) resulted in full identification of 18 phenolic compounds. An on-line HPLC – diphenylpicrylhydrazyl radical scavenging (HPLC-UV-DPPH•) assay revealed that dimers and trimers of trigalloyl-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-hexoses were the major antioxidants in the extracts. Some minor compounds such as gallic acid, catechin, rutin, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, hyperoside, spiraeoside, and astragalin were also quantified by HPLC-electro spray ionization mass spectrometry (HPLC-ESI-MS). Quercetin-3-O-(2″-O-galloyl)-β-galactopyranoside was isolated from methanol extract of F. vulgaris and its structure was identified in this species by proton, carbon and heteronuclear multiple-bond correlation NMR spectral data for the first time. In general the study demonstrated that F. vulgaris biosynthesizes a wide range of polyphenolics, which were previously demonstrated as possessing health benefits. Consequently, the plant may be considered as a promising source of ingredients for functional food and nutraceuticals.

The chemical profile, mineral content as well as antioxidant activities of three cultivars of Pistacia vera cv Kerman were investigated. The total phenolic (TP) content flavonoids (FT) and anthocyanins (TA) were measured. Additionally, the profile of polyphenols was analyzed. A slight, not significant, increment was observed in TP content between cultivars with different age (5, 9 and 11 years old). The 9 years old cultivar showed the highest FL value, while the 11 years old cultivar had the higher TA content. Main polyphenols were separated by HPLC and identified by electrospray ionization (ESI) coupled to quadrupole-time of flight mass spectrometry (LC–ESI–QTOF–MS). Gallic acid and (+)-catechin were present in higher amounts. The presence of myricetin, isoquercitrin and a dimer of procyanidin are reported for the first time in pistachio. Additionally, K, Ca and Mg were found in high proportion. The highest antioxidant capacity was measured in the 11 years old pistachio cultivar. This work presents the first evidence that Pistacia vera cv Kerman from Argentinean cultivars could be considered as a functional food or ingredient in a diet, with potential to improve human health.

In this study, five common proanthocyanidin purification techniques were evaluated prior to phloroglucinolysis, followed by HPLC analysis. An optimized purification method was then used to identify and quantify the proanthocyanidins (extension and terminal units of epigallocatechin, catechin, epicatechin, A type trimer, and A type dimer) of commercially available cranberry products (juices, concentrates, tablets, and capsules; n = 17). Two size exclusion beads (Toyopearl 4 TSK HW-40C and Sephadex LH-20) were found suitable for proanthocyanidin purification, though proanthocyanidin extension and terminal unit composition was contingent upon the cleanup procedure utilized. These data illustrate that purification methods require consideration prior to conducting any cranberry proanthocyanidin analyses, and have to be accounted for when comparing values between studies. Total proanthocyanidin levels ranged from 11.7 (juice) to 436.4 (tablet) mg/100 mL or 100 g values obtained from Sephadex LH-20 purification, while total anthocyanin levels ranged from 0.54 (juice) to 98.00 (tablet) mg/100 mL or 100 g.

Oxidized lipids that form during digestion of a meal have the potential to promote reactions that incur vascular disease. A grape seed extract (1% of the meat weight) and butylated hydroxytoluene (0.2% of the lipid weight) were each effective at preventing formation of lipid oxidation products for 3 h during co-incubation with cooked turkey meat in simulated gastric fluid (SGF). Grape seed extract (GSE) at 0.1% of the meat weight accelerated lipid peroxide formation in SGF. Increasing concentrations of GSE decreased the ability of iron to partition into isolated microsomes. Swine trials were conducted in which cooked meat or cooked meat with added antioxidants were fed (seven meals during seven days). Lipid oxidation products were measured in chylomicrons from blood samples that were withdrawn 3 and 4 h after the last meal. Each of the antioxidant treatments that prevented lipid oxidation in SGF also inhibited formation of conjugated dienes in blood chylomicrons (P

This work aims to encapsulate anthocyanins and phenolic compounds extracted from a native Brazilian fruit peel - jabuticaba (Plinia cauliflora (Mart.) Kausel) and propolis from Tubuna (Scaptotrigona bipunctata) stingless bees, with great potential benefits for human health. The alginate encapsulation was conducted by the ionotropic gelation through the dripping into the CaCl 2 solution. Both raw extracts were characterized by TPC - total phenolic content (Folin-Ciocalteu), AA -antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS assays), and TMAC - total monomeric anthocyanin concentration (pH differential method); as well as their resultant mixture (2:1 jabuticaba/propolis). The obtained beads presented highly efficient encapsulation of total polyphenols (~98%) and monomeric anthocyanins (~89%), with spherical morphology and smooth surface obtaining a mean diameter between 200 and 250 μm. In vitro release study showed that JPE/alginate beads were completely disintegrated at pH 7.4 (intestinal pH), but they were resistant to gastric pH (1.2) presenting a slow release of about 40% in 240 min. This is the first report that encapsulates the mixture of jabuticaba and propolis extracts and may contribute to the utilization of a great source of bioactive compounds besides the potential pigment of anthocyanins, an alternative to natural and healthy food/beverage colorants., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a rapid and simple high performance thin layer chromatographic (HPTLC) method to screen for antioxidant activity in algal samples. 16 algal species were collected from local Victorian beaches. Fucoxanthin, one of the most abundant marine carotenoids was quantified directly from the HPTLC plates before derivatization, while derivatization either with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) or ferric chloride (FeCl 3 ) was used to analyze antioxidants in marine algae, based on their ability to scavenge non biological stable free radical (DPPH) or to chelate iron ions. Principal component analysis of obtained HPTLC fingerprints has classified algae species into 5 groups according to their chemical/antioxidant profiles. The investigated brown algae samples were found to be rich in non-and moderate-polar compounds and phenolic compounds with antioxidant activity. Most of the phenolic iron chelators also have shown free radical scavenging activity. Strong positive and significant correlations between total phenolic content and DPPH radical scavenging activity showed that, phenolic compounds, including flavonoids are the main contributors of antioxidant activity in these species. The results suggest that certain brown algae possess significantly higher antioxidant potential when compared to red or green algae and could be considered for future applications in medicine, dietary supplements, cosmetics or food industries. Cystophora monilifera extract was found to have the highest antioxidant concentration, followed by Zonaria angustata, Cystophora pectinate, Codium fragile, and Cystophora pectinata. Fucoxanthin was found mainly in the brown algae species. The proposed methods provide an edge in terms of screening for antioxidants and quantification of antioxidant constituents in complex mixtures. The current application also demonstrates flexibility and versatility of a standard HPTLC system in the drug discovery. Proposed methods could be used for the bioassay-guided isolation of unknown natural antioxidants and subsequent identification if combined with spectroscopic identification., (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) templated with either the phytoalexin, (E)-resveratrol, or its structural analog, 3,5-dihydroxy-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide, have been used in tandem for the sequential extraction of (E)-resveratrol from aqueous peanut meal extracts in high purity and in near quantitative yields. Re-processing of the (E)-resveratrol-depleted peanut meal extract with the 3,5-dihydroxy-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)benzamide imprinted MIP yielded additional polyphenolic components, identified as A-type procyanidins. Tandem liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry confirmed the identity and purity of the isolated products. This study documents the advantages of tandem approaches with MIPs for the solid phase extraction and analysis of multiple bioactive compounds present in complex biomass waste streams., (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Phenolic composition of Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. pollen and sub-pollen particles (SPP) aqueous extracts was determined, using a novel extraction procedure. Total phenolic and flavonoid content was determined, as well as the antioxidative properties of the extract. Main components of water-soluble pollen phenolics are monoglycosides and malonyl-mono- and diglycosides of isorhamnetin, quercetin and kaempferol, while spermidine derivatives were identified as the dominant polyamides. SPP are similar in composition to pollen phenolics (predominant isorhamnetin and quercetin monoglycosides), but lacking small phenolic molecules (<450Da). Ethanol-based extraction protocol revealed one-third lower amount of total phenolics in SPP than in pollen. For the first time in any pollen species, SPP and pollen phenolic compositions were compared in detail, with an UHPLC/ESI-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS-MS approach, revealing the presence of spermidine derivatives in both SPP and pollen, not previously reported in Ambrosia species., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is a highly sensitive tool for the analysis of polyphenolic compounds in complex food and beverage matrices. However, the high degree of isomerism among polyphenols in general often complicates this approach, especially for identification of novel compounds. Here, we explore the utility of mild acid-catalyzed deuterium (MACD) labeling via electrophilic aromatic substitution as a complementary method for informing polyphenolic compound structure elucidation. To prevent hydrolysis of acid-labile glycosidic linkages, optimal reaction conditions that maximize regioselective hydrogen/deuterium (H/D) exchange of aromatic protons while preserving compound integrity were characterized (60°C, pH 3.0, 72 h). Under these conditions, standard compounds varying in the number and position of hydroxyl, glycosyl, and methyl groups about their aromatic core structure produced distinguishable H/D exchange patterns. The applicability of this method for the analysis of complex mixtures was demonstrated in red wine where the extent of deuterium exchange, together with accurate mass information, led to the putative identification of an unknown compound. The identification was further supported by tandem MS (MS/MS) data, which matched conclusively to the same compound in the Metlin LC-MS/MS library. With the capacity to discriminate between select isomeric forms, MACD labeling provides structural information that complements accurate mass and tandem mass spectral measurements for informing the identification of polyphenolics by MS., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Flavonoids, which are polyphenolic compounds, are a class of plant secondary metabolites possessing a broad spectrum of pharmacological activity including anti-cancer activities. They have been reported to interfere in the initiation, promotion and progression of cancer by modulating different enzymes and receptors in signal transduction pathways related to cellular proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, inflammation, angiogenesis, metastasis and reversal of multidrug resistance. Due to their multiple molecular mechanisms of action, flavonoids (both natural and synthetic analogs) are being investigated for their potential applications in anti-cancer therapies. In this review article, the main molecular mechanisms of action of flavonoids attributing to their potential anti-cancer activities have been discussed and the key structural features required for their activity are highlighted., (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)