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Hunt T, Pontifex MG, Vauzour D. (Poly)phenols and brain health - beyond their antioxidant capacity. FEBS Lett 2024. [PMID: 39043619 DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.14988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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(Poly)phenols are a group of naturally occurring phytochemicals present in high amounts in plant food and beverages with various structures and activities. The impact of (poly)phenols on brain function has gained significant attention due to the growing interest in the potential benefits of these dietary bioactive molecules for cognitive health and neuroprotection. This review will therefore summarise the current knowledge related to the impact of (poly)phenols on brain health presenting evidence from both epidemiological and clinical studies. Cellular and molecular mechanisms in relation to the observed effects will also be described, including their impact on the gut microbiota through the modulation of the gut-brain axis. Although (poly)phenols have the potential to modulate the gut-brain axis regulation and influence cognitive function and decline through their interactions with gut microbiota, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, further research, including randomised controlled trials and mechanistic studies, is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms and establish causal relationships between (poly)phenol intake and brain health.
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- Thomas Hunt
- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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Karakullukçu NT, Muğlu H, Yakan H, Yılmaz VM, Marah S, İnce İA. Kinetic Insights into the Antioxidant Effect of Isatin-Thiosemicarbazone in Biodiesel Blends. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:819. [PMID: 39061888 PMCID: PMC11273829 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Biodiesel has several drawbacks, such as being prone to oxidation, having reduced stability, and having limited storage time. Antioxidants compatible with biodiesel are being used to address its drawbacks. Utilizing antioxidants effectively improves the quality of biodiesel. Enhancing the quality of biodiesel for use as a clean energy source benefits both the global economy and ecology. Therefore, we believe that our work will contribute to the advancement of the biodiesel industry worldwide. This study used blends consisting of 20% biodiesel and 80% diesel fuel. Isatin-thiosemicarbazones were tested as additives in blends at a concentration of 3000 parts per million (ppm) using an oxifast device and were compared with the chemical antioxidant Trolox. FT-IR, DSC, and TGA were used to characterize these samples. DSC measured sample crystallization temperatures (Tc). Samples with antioxidants showed decreased values compared to the non-antioxidant diesel sample D100. Several DSC tests were conducted to determine the antioxidant strengths of various samples. The results show that the FT-IR spectrum's antioxidant effect regions grow clearer with antioxidants. The extra antioxidant is effective. Biodiesel's oxidative stability improves with isatin-thiosemicarbazones at varying concentrations. The kinetics of thermal decomposition of isatin-thiosemicarbazones under non-isothermal conditions were determined using the Kissinger, Ozawa, and Boswell techniques. The activation energies of compounds 1 and 2 were calculated as 137-147 kJ mol-1 and 173-183 kJ mol-1, respectively.
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- Nalan Türköz Karakullukçu
- Karadeniz Advanced Technology Research and Application Center, Ondokuz Mayis University, Atakum, 55200 Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty Science, Kastamonu University, 37150 Kastamonu, Turkey;
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Education, Ondokuz Mayis University, Atakum, 55200 Samsun, Turkey;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ondokuz Mayis University, Atakum, 55200 Samsun, Turkey;
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet, Ali Aydinlar University, Atasehir, 34752 İstanbul, Turkey;
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Rodriguez-Mateos A, Le Sayec M, Cheok A. Dietary (poly)phenols and cardiometabolic health: from antioxidants to modulators of the gut microbiota. Proc Nutr Soc 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38316606 DOI: 10.1017/s0029665124000156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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(Poly)phenols are plant secondary metabolites widely abundant in plant foods and beverages comprising a very large number of compounds with diverse structure and biological activities. Accumulating evidence indicates that these compounds exert beneficial effects against cardiometabolic diseases, and this review will provide a summary of current knowledge in this area. Epidemiological and clinical data collectively suggest that intake of flavonoids reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with the evidence being particularly strong for the flavan-3-ol subclass. However, to provide adequate dietary recommendations, a better understanding of their estimated content in foods and intake among the general public is needed. Regarding mechanisms of action, we now know that it is unlikely that (poly)phenols act as direct antioxidants in vivo, as it was hypothesised for decades with the popularity of in vitro antioxidant capacity assays. One of the reasons is that upon ingestion, (poly)phenols are extensively metabolised into a wide array of circulating metabolites with different bioactivities than their precursors. Well-conducted in vitro and in vivo studies and human nutrigenomic analysis have revealed new molecular targets that may be underlying the health benefits of (poly)phenols, such as the nitric oxide pathway. Recently, a bi-directional relationship was established between (poly)phenols and the gut microbiota, suggesting that individual gut microbial metabolising capacity may be a key factor explaining the variability in the cardiometabolic response to (poly)phenols. Future research is needed to elucidate which are the key factors affecting such capacity, and whether it can be modulated, along with the mechanisms of action.
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- Ana Rodriguez-Mateos
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Life Course and Population Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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Loupit G, Fonayet JV, Lorensen MDBB, Franc C, De Revel G, Janfelt C, Cookson SJ. Tissue-specific stilbene accumulation is an early response to wounding/grafting as revealed by using spatial and temporal metabolomics. PLANT, CELL & ENVIRONMENT 2023; 46:3871-3886. [PMID: 37646324 DOI: 10.1111/pce.14693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Grafting is widely used in horticulture. Shortly after grafting, callus tissues appear at the graft interface and the vascular tissues of the scion and rootstock connect. The graft interface contains a complex mix of tissues, we hypothesised that each tissue has its own metabolic response to wounding/grafting and accumulates different metabolites at different rates. We made intact and wounded cuttings and grafts of grapevine, and then measured changes in bulk flavonoid, phenolic acid and stilbenoid concentration and used metabolite imaging to study tissue-specific responses. We show that some metabolites rapidly accumulate in specific tissues after grafting, for example, stilbene monomers accumulate in necrotic tissues surrounding mature xylem vessels. Whereas other metabolites, such as complex stilbenes, accumulate in the same tissues at later stages. We also observe that other metabolites accumulate in the newly formed callus tissue and identify genotype-specific responses. In addition, exogenous resveratrol application did not modify grafting success rate, potentially suggesting that the accumulation of resveratrol at the graft interface is not linked to graft union formation. The increasing concentration of complex stilbenes often occurs in response to plant stresses (via unknown mechanisms), and potentially increases antioxidant activity and antifungal capacities.
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- Grégoire Loupit
- EGFV, Univ. Bordeaux, Bordeaux Sciences Agro, Villenave d'Ornon, France
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- Unité de recherche Oenologie, EA 4577, USC 1366 INRAE, ISVV, Université de Bordeaux, Villenave d'Ornon, France
- Bordeaux Metabolome Facility, MetaboHUB, PHENOME-EMPHASIS, Villenave d'Ornon, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Unité de recherche Oenologie, EA 4577, USC 1366 INRAE, ISVV, Université de Bordeaux, Villenave d'Ornon, France
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- Unité de recherche Oenologie, EA 4577, USC 1366 INRAE, ISVV, Université de Bordeaux, Villenave d'Ornon, France
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- EGFV, Univ. Bordeaux, Bordeaux Sciences Agro, Villenave d'Ornon, France
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Guyot C, Malaret T, Touani Kameni F, Cerruti M, Lerouge S. How to Design Catechol-Containing Hydrogels for Cell Encapsulation Despite Catechol Toxicity. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023. [PMID: 37339251 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Catechol (cat) is a highly adhesive diphenol that can be chemically grafted to polymers such as chitosan (CH) to make them adhesive as well. However, catechol-containing materials experimentally show a large variability of toxicity, especially in vitro. While it is unclear how this toxicity emerges, most concerns are directed toward the oxidation of catechol into quinone that releases reactive oxygen species (ROS) which can, in turn, cause cell apoptosis through oxidative stress. To better understand the mechanisms at play, we examined the leaching profiles, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production, and in vitro cytotoxicity of several cat-chitosan (cat-CH) hydrogels that were prepared with different oxidation levels and cross-linking methods. To create cat-CH with different propensities toward oxidation, we grafted either hydrocaffeic acid (HCA, more prone to oxidation) or dihydrobenzoic acid (DHBA, less prone to oxidation) to the backbone of CH. Hydrogels were cross-linked either covalently, using sodium periodate (NaIO4) to trigger oxidative cross-linking, or physically, using sodium bicarbonate (SHC). While using NaIO4 as a cross-linker increased the oxidation levels of the hydrogels, it also significantly reduced in vitro cytotoxicity, H2O2 production, and catechol and quinone leaching in the media. For all gels tested, cytotoxicity could be directly related to the release of quinones rather than H2O2 production or catechol release, showing that oxidative stress may not be the main reason for catechol cytotoxicity, as other pathways of quinone toxicity come into play. Results also suggest that the indirect cytotoxicity of cat-CH hydrogels fabricated through carbodiimide chemistry can be reduced if (i) catechol groups are chemically bound to the polymer backbone to prevent leaching or (ii) the chosen cat-bearing molecule has a high resistance to oxidation. Coupled with the use of other cross-linking chemistries or more efficient purification methods, these strategies can be adopted to synthesize various types of cytocompatible cat-containing scaffolds.
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- Capucine Guyot
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal H3C 1K3, Canada
- Laboratory of Endovascular Biomaterials, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal H2X 0A9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal H3C 1K3, Canada
- Laboratory of Endovascular Biomaterials, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal H2X 0A9, Canada
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- Laboratory of Endovascular Biomaterials, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal H2X 0A9, Canada
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- Biointerface Lab, Department of Materials Engineering, McGill University, Montreal H3A 2B2, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal H3C 1K3, Canada
- Laboratory of Endovascular Biomaterials, Centre de Recherche du CHUM, Montreal H2X 0A9, Canada
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Singh S, Hundal JS, Patra AK, Sethi RS, Sharma A. A composite polyphenol-rich extract improved growth performance, ruminal fermentation and immunity, while decreasing methanogenesis and excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus in growing buffaloes. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:24757-24773. [PMID: 34826082 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17674-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The effects of a composite polyphenolic-rich extract (CPRE) on ruminal fermentation, nutrient utilisation, growth performance, excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus and methane emission were studied in growing buffaloes. Four herbal dry extracts prepared from Acacia arabica (babul; bark), Acacia catechu (cutch; bark), Punica granatum (pomegranate; peel) and Eugenia jambolana (Indian blackberry; seeds) were mixed in an equal proportion (1:1:1:1) to prepare the CPRE that contained mainly phenolic compounds (146 g/kg), flavonoids (41.7 g/kg) and saponins (40.5 g/kg). First, in vitro tests were performed for ruminal fermentation and feed degradability using ruminal fluid as inocula and CPRE at 0 to 40 g/kg substrate to decide an optimal dose of CPRE for an in vivo study on buffaloes. In the animal study, 20 buffaloes were randomly assigned to two groups (n = 10)-a control diet and a CPRE diet (control diet added with extra 20 g/kg of CPRE). The in vitro tests suggested that addition of CPRE at 20 g/kg substrate increased degradability of substrate, short-chain fatty acid concentration and propionate proportion, and reduced methane production, acetate proportion, acetate:propionate ratio and ammonia concentration in fermentation media, which were also noted in the rumen of buffaloes. Feeding CRPE to buffaloes did not affect feed intake, but increased daily body weight gain, dry matter and crude protein digestibility and nitrogen and phosphorus retention in the body. Total bacteria, methanogens and protozoal numbers were similar between two groups, but Fibrobacter succinogenes increased in the rumen of buffaloes fed CPRE. Concentrations of total, essential, non-essential and glucogenic amino acids were greater in the plasma of CPRE-fed buffaloes. Cell-mediated immune response improved in the CPRE-fed buffaloes compared with the control group. Estimated methane production and excretion of nitrogen and phosphorus per unit of body weight gain decreased in the CPRE group. The comprehensive results of this study clearly suggested that the composite polyphenol-rich feed additive at 20 g/kg diet improved growth performance, ruminal fermentation, immunity and plasma amino acids profile, whereas it reduced indicators of environmental impacts of buffalo production.
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- Snehdeep Singh
- Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ludhiana, 141004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ludhiana, 141004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, School of Animal Biotechnology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, 141004, Punjab, India
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ludhiana, 141004, Punjab, India
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Speisky H, Shahidi F, Costa de Camargo A, Fuentes J. Revisiting the Oxidation of Flavonoids: Loss, Conservation or Enhancement of Their Antioxidant Properties. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11010133. [PMID: 35052636 PMCID: PMC8772813 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Flavonoids display a broad range of health-promoting bioactivities. Among these, their capacity to act as antioxidants has remained most prominent. The canonical reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging mode of the antioxidant action of flavonoids relies on the high susceptibility of their phenolic moieties to undergo oxidation. As a consequence, upon reaction with ROS, the antioxidant capacity of flavonoids is severely compromised. Other phenol-compromising reactions, such as those involved in the biotransformation of flavonoids, can also markedly affect their antioxidant properties. In recent years, however, increasing evidence has indicated that, at least for some flavonoids, the oxidation of such residues can in fact markedly enhance their original antioxidant properties. In such apparent paradoxical cases, the antioxidant activity arises from the pro-oxidant and/or electrophilic character of some of their oxidation-derived metabolites and is exerted by activating the Nrf2–Keap1 pathway, which upregulates the cell’s endogenous antioxidant capacity, and/or, by preventing the activation of the pro-oxidant and pro-inflammatory NF-κB pathway. This review focuses on the effects that the oxidative and/or non-oxidative modification of the phenolic groups of flavonoids may have on the ability of the resulting metabolites to promote direct and/or indirect antioxidant actions. Considering the case of a metabolite resulting from the oxidation of quercetin, we offer a comprehensive description of the evidence that increasingly supports the concept that, in the case of certain flavonoids, the oxidation of phenolics emerges as a mechanism that markedly amplifies their original antioxidant properties. An overlooked topic of great phytomedicine potential is thus unraveled.
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- Hernan Speisky
- Laboratory of Antioxidants, Nutrition and Food Technology Institute, University of Chile, Santiago 7810000, Chile;
- Correspondence: (H.S.); (J.F.); Tel.: +56-(2)-2978-1519 (H.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3X9, Canada;
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- Laboratory of Antioxidants, Nutrition and Food Technology Institute, University of Chile, Santiago 7810000, Chile;
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- Laboratory of Antioxidants, Nutrition and Food Technology Institute, University of Chile, Santiago 7810000, Chile;
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Kinesiology, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago 7501015, Chile
- Correspondence: (H.S.); (J.F.); Tel.: +56-(2)-2978-1519 (H.S.)
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Wisuitiprot W, Ingkaninan K, Jones S, Waranuch N. Effect of green tea extract loaded chitosan microparticles on facial skin: A split-face, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2021; 21:4001-4008. [PMID: 34965006 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The bioactivities of green tea extract were indicated to promote skin health in vitro. Few clinical studies reported on skin nourishment of topical applying green tea extract due to the limited skin absorption. METHODS This current study evaluated the clinical effectiveness and safety of green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles (GTP) in emulsion base on a split-face, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. Twenty-nine female volunteers were recruited into the study. They were randomly assigned to apply GTP and placebo creams on each half face for 8 weeks. The facial skin properties on both sides were monitored and evaluated every 2 weeks. RESULTS The results revealed that skin elasticity (R2) of half face treated with GTP cream (0.748 ± 0.05) was superior to another that received placebo cream (0.722 ± 0.05) at 4th week. In addition, melanin index implying skin dullness of the half face that received GTP cream significantly improved within the 6th week after application (placebo =295.60 ± 58.81, GTP =282.70 ± 59.62). Most importantly, the photographs clearly indicated that the decreasing in facial wrinkles of volunteers applied with GTP cream was more than those applying placebo cream. Signs of skin irritation were not evident in both treatment and placebo cream groups. CONCLUSION Based on study outcomes, the green tea extract encapsulated chitosan microparticles appear to be the promising active candidate for promoting skin elasticity and improving skin dullness and wrinkles.
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- Wudtichai Wisuitiprot
- Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,Department of Thai Traditional Medicine, Sirindhorn College of Public Health, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Select Specialty Hospital-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Cosmetics and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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Messina CM, Arena R, Manuguerra S, Pericot Y, Curcuraci E, Kerninon F, Renda G, Hellio C, Santulli A. Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Beach Cast Leaves of Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile. Mar Drugs 2021; 19:560. [PMID: 34677459 PMCID: PMC8539254 DOI: 10.3390/md19100560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The marine environment is a generous source of biologically active compounds useful for human health. In 50 years, about 25,000 bioactive marine compounds have been identified, with an increase of 5% per year. Peculiar feature of algae and plants is the production of secondary metabolites, such as polyphenols, synthesized as a form of adaptation to environmental stress. Posidonia oceanica is a Mediterranean endemic and dominant seagrass and represents a biologically, ecologically and geologically important marine ecosystem. Within this study, methanolic and ethanolic extracts were generated from fresh and dried Posidonia oceanica leaves, with the aim to employ and valorize the beach cast leaves. The best yield and antioxidant activity (polyphenols content equal to 19.712 ± 0.496 mg GAE/g and DPPH IC50 of 0.090 µg/µL.) were recorded in 70% ethanol extracts (Gd-E4) obtained from leaves dried for two days at 60 °C and ground four times. HPLC analyses revealed the presence of polyphenols compounds (the most abundant of which was chicoric acid) with antioxidant and beneficial properties. Bioactive properties of the Gd-E4 extracts were evaluated in vitro using fibroblast cells line (HS-68), subjected to UV induced oxidative stress. Pre-treatment of cells with Gd-E4 extracts led to significant protection against oxidative stress and mortality associated with UV exposure, thus highlighting the beneficial properties of antioxidants compounds produced by these marine plants against photo damage, free radicals and associated negative cellular effects. Beach cast leaves selection, processing and extraction procedures, and the in vitro assay results suggested the potentiality of a sustainable approach for the biotechnological exploitation of this resource and could serve a model for other marine resources.
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- Concetta Maria Messina
- Laboratorio di Biochimica Marina ed Ecotossicologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Della Terra e del Mare DiSTeM, Università Degli Studi di Palermo, Via G. Barlotta 4, 91100 Trapani, Italy; (R.A.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (A.S.)
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- Laboratorio di Biochimica Marina ed Ecotossicologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Della Terra e del Mare DiSTeM, Università Degli Studi di Palermo, Via G. Barlotta 4, 91100 Trapani, Italy; (R.A.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (A.S.)
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- Laboratorio di Biochimica Marina ed Ecotossicologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Della Terra e del Mare DiSTeM, Università Degli Studi di Palermo, Via G. Barlotta 4, 91100 Trapani, Italy; (R.A.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (A.S.)
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- LEMAR, IRD, CNRS, Ifremer, Université de Brest, F-29280 Plouzane, France; (Y.P.); (F.K.); (C.H.)
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- Laboratorio di Biochimica Marina ed Ecotossicologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Della Terra e del Mare DiSTeM, Università Degli Studi di Palermo, Via G. Barlotta 4, 91100 Trapani, Italy; (R.A.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (A.S.)
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- LEMAR, IRD, CNRS, Ifremer, Université de Brest, F-29280 Plouzane, France; (Y.P.); (F.K.); (C.H.)
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- Istituto di Biologia Marina, Consorzio Universitario della Provincia di Trapani, Via G. Barlotta 4, 91100 Trapani, Italy;
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- LEMAR, IRD, CNRS, Ifremer, Université de Brest, F-29280 Plouzane, France; (Y.P.); (F.K.); (C.H.)
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- Laboratorio di Biochimica Marina ed Ecotossicologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Della Terra e del Mare DiSTeM, Università Degli Studi di Palermo, Via G. Barlotta 4, 91100 Trapani, Italy; (R.A.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (A.S.)
- Istituto di Biologia Marina, Consorzio Universitario della Provincia di Trapani, Via G. Barlotta 4, 91100 Trapani, Italy;
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Witika BA, Makoni PA, Matafwali SK, Mweetwa LL, Shandele GC, Walker RB. Enhancement of Biological and Pharmacological Properties of an Encapsulated Polyphenol: Curcumin. Molecules 2021; 26:4244. [PMID: 34299519 PMCID: PMC8303961 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26144244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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There is a dearth of natural remedies available for the treatment of an increasing number of diseases facing mankind. Natural products may provide an opportunity to produce formulations and therapeutic solutions to address this shortage. Curcumin (CUR), diferuloylmethane; I,7-bis-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione is the major pigment in turmeric powder which has been reported to exhibit a number of health benefits including, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. In this review, the authors attempt to highlight the biological and pharmacological properties of CUR in addition to emphasizing aspects relating to the biosynthesis, encapsulation and therapeutic effects of the compound. The information contained in this review was generated by considering published information in which evidence of enhanced biological and pharmacological properties of nano-encapsulated CUR was reported. CUR has contributed to a significant improvement in melanoma, breast, lung, gastro-intestinal, and genito-urinary cancer therapy. We highlight the impact of nano-encapsulated CUR for efficient inhibition of cell proliferation, even at low concentrations compared to the free CUR when considering anti-proliferation. Furthermore nano-encapsulated CUR exhibited bioactive properties, exerted cytotoxic and anti-oxidant effects by acting on endogenous and cholinergic anti-oxidant systems. CUR was reported to block Hepatitis C virus (HCV) entry into hepatic cells, inhibit MRSA proliferation, enhance wound healing and reduce bacterial load. Nano-encapsulated CUR has also shown bioactive properties when acting on antioxidant systems (endogenous and cholinergic). Future research is necessary and must focus on investigation of encapsulated CUR nano-particles in different models of human pathology.
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- Bwalya Angel Witika
- ApotheCom|A MEDiSTRAVA Company (Medical Division of Huntsworth), London WC2A 1AN, UK;
- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa
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- Division of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa;
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- Clinical Research Department, Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, LSHTM, London WC1E 7HT, UK;
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- Department of Chemistry, Marine Biodiscovery Centre, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, UK;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, P.O. Box 33991, Lusaka 10101, Zambia;
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- Division of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Rhodes University, Makhanda 6140, South Africa
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Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside Regulates Adipose Tissue Metabolic Disorder in Obese Mice Induced by a Western Diet. J FOOD QUALITY 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/5580772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) is the main component of flax lignans. Current studies have reported a positive effect of SDG on obesity and metabolic diseases. SDG has strong blood fat- and blood sugar-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects and prevents heart disease and other chronic diseases. In this study, we explored the effects of SDG on Western diet-induced obesity and lipid metabolic disorder. Supplementing Western diet-induced obese mice with 40 mg kg1 d1, SDG for 12 weeks significantly reduced body and tissue weights. Increased adiponectin levels and decreased serum leptin and resistin levels were observed in obese mice orally administered SDG. Proliferation of adipose tissue was observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining, and cell size was quantitatively analyzed. As a result, SDG inhibited the proliferation of adipose tissue. In addition, SDG suppressed the mRNA expression of lipid synthetic genes and upregulated the mRNA expression of lipolytic genes. Overall, these results indicate that SDG inhibits obesity induced by a Western diet and regulates adipose tissue metabolic disorder. These results provide a theoretical basis for further study on the regulation of obesity and lipid metabolic disorder caused by SDG.
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The Effects of Systemic Use of Epigallocatechin Gallate in Thermal Injury Progression. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-021-02771-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Lim HB, Lee HR. Safety and biological activity evaluation of Uncaria rhynchophylla ethanolic extract. Drug Chem Toxicol 2020; 45:907-918. [PMID: 32693641 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1786581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Uncaria rhynchophylla (UR) belongs to the Rubiaceae family, and its dried hooks are usually used in traditional medicine. It is effective in treating diseases related to the central nervous system. This study aimed to evaluate the safety of UR extract, investigate its antimutagenic and antioxidative activities, and elucidate its active components. Extraction and fractionation of the UR extract resulted in yields of 6.71%, 0.037%, 0.042%, 0.152%, 0.332%, and 5.132%, for hexane, ether, DCM, EtOAC, and aqueous fractions, respectively. The four indole alkaloids, total phenolic content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC) of UR extract and its subfractions were measured. Alkaloid content was highest in the UR extract. TPC was the highest in the EtOAC fraction (373.7 ± 20.9 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g), whereas TFC was the highest in the UR extract (33.5 ± 2.4 mg quercetin equivalent (QE)/g). To assess the safety of UR extract mutagenicity, cytotoxicity, and oxidative stress inducibility assays were performed. The UR extract (2000 µg/plate) showed excellent antimutagenic activity (above 90%) against BaP in both TA98 and TA100 strains. The UR extract exhibited efficient DPPH (RC50 239.2 ± 16.5 µg/mL) and ABTS scavenging activity (RC50 458.7 ± 25.0 µg/mL). The UR extract (150 µg/mL) showed cytoprotective activity (65.6% ± 9.2%) against t-BHP. Among the subfractions, the EtOAC fraction possessed the strongest activities, overall. UR generally showed excellent biological activity at nontoxic concentrations (determined in vitro in current work), although the chemical composition of UR requires further investigation prior to its potential future use.
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- Heung Bin Lim
- Department of Industrial Plant Science and Technology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Industrial Plant Science and Technology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea
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Zeng B, Zhang Y, Zhang A, Qiao D, Ren J, Li M, Cai K, Zhang J, Huang L. Transcriptome profiling of two Dactylis glomerata L. cultivars with different tolerance in response to submergence stress. PHYTOCHEMISTRY 2020; 175:112378. [PMID: 32315838 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Submergence is one of the environmental stresses that limit plant growth and development. Dactylis glomerata L. is an important cool-season forage grass globally. To investigate the genes related to submergence response and the molecular mechanism associated with submergence tolerance, the transcriptome of D. glomerata in response to waterlogging treatment was analyzed. RNA-sequencing was performed in two D. glomerata cultivars, submergence tolerant 'Dianbei' and submergence sensitive 'Anba'. A total of 50,045 unique genes matched the known proteins in the NCBI nr database by BLAST searches and 60.8% (30,418) of these genes were annotated with GO terms. Among these, 1395 genes only differentially expressed in 'Dianbei' and 18 genes shown different expression all the time were detected between the submergence tolerant 'Dianbei' and sensitive 'Anba'. Gene ontology (GO) and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses demonstrated that the DEGs were mainly implicated in oxidation-reduction system, nucleic acid binding transcription factor activity, and glycerol kinase activity. The D. glomerata assembled transcriptome provided substantial molecular resource for further genomic analysis of forage grasses in response to submergence stress. The significant difference in expression of specific unigenes may account for waterlogging tolerance or acclimation in the two different D. glomerata cultivars. This study provided new insights into the molecular basis of submergence tolerance in D. glomerata.
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- Bing Zeng
- College of Animal Science, Rongchang Campus, Southwest University, Chongqing, 402460, China
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- College of Animal Science, Rongchang Campus, Southwest University, Chongqing, 402460, China
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- Department of Grassland Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- College of Animal Science, Rongchang Campus, Southwest University, Chongqing, 402460, China
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- College of Animal Science, Rongchang Campus, Southwest University, Chongqing, 402460, China
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- College of Animal Science, Rongchang Campus, Southwest University, Chongqing, 402460, China
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- College of Animal Science, Rongchang Campus, Southwest University, Chongqing, 402460, China
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- Guizhou animal Husbandry and Veterinary Institute, Guiyang, 550005, China.
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- Department of Grassland Science, Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, China.
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Tannic Acid Improves Renal Function Recovery after Renal Warm Ischemia-Reperfusion in a Rat Model. Biomolecules 2020; 10:biom10030439. [PMID: 32178273 PMCID: PMC7175177 DOI: 10.3390/biom10030439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background and purpose: Ischemia–reperfusion injury is encountered in numerous processes such as cardiovascular diseases or kidney transplantation; however, the latter involves cold ischemia, different from the warm ischemia found in vascular surgery by arterial clamping. The nature and the intensity of the processes induced by ischemia types are different, hence the therapeutic strategy should be adapted. Herein, we investigated the protective role of tannic acid, a natural polyphenol in a rat model reproducing both renal warm ischemia and kidney allotransplantation. The follow-up was done after 1 week. Experimental approach: To characterize the effect of tannic acid, an in vitro model of endothelial cells subjected to hypoxia–reoxygenation was used. Key results: Tannic acid statistically improved recovery after warm ischemia but not after cold ischemia. In kidneys biopsies, 3 h after warm ischemia–reperfusion, oxidative stress development was limited by tannic acid and the production of reactive oxygen species was inhibited, potentially through Nuclear Factor erythroid-2-Related factor 2 (NRF2) activation. In vitro, tannic acid and its derivatives limited cytotoxicity and the generation of reactive oxygen species. Molecular dynamics simulations showed that tannic acid efficiently interacts with biological membranes, allowing efficient lipid oxidation inhibition. Tannic acid also promoted endothelial cell migration and proliferation during hypoxia. Conclusions: Tannic acid was able to improve renal recovery after renal warm ischemia with an antioxidant effect putatively extended by the production of its derivatives in the body and promoted cell regeneration during hypoxia. This suggests that the mechanisms induced by warm and cold ischemia are different and require specific therapeutic strategies.
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Garcia-Diaz DF, Jimenez P, Reyes-Farias M, Soto-Covasich J, Costa AGV. A Review of the Potential of Chilean Native Berries in the Treatment of Obesity and its Related Features. PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION (DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 74:277-286. [PMID: 31278560 DOI: 10.1007/s11130-019-00746-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Obesity is a major worldwide health threat. It is characterized by an abnormal adipose tissue overgrowth together with increased monocytes infiltration, causing inflammation and oxidative stress, events associated with several illnesses. Investigations have focused on the benefits of native fruit consumption, claiming these to be natural sources of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics. It has been widely stated that berries are a source of the most antioxidant compounds, and, thus, seem highly promising to endure research efforts on these vegetal matrices. The present article describes botanical, chemical and biomedical features of the Chilean native berries, Aristotelia chilensis, Ugni molinae, and Berberis microphylla. This work aims to potentiate incoming research focused on the search for novel treatments for first-order diseases with these particular plant sources.
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- Diego F Garcia-Diaz
- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Independencia, 1027, Santiago, Chile.
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Independencia, 1027, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Independencia, 1027, Santiago, Chile
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- Biotechnology Doctoral Program, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso - Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, Valparaiso, Chile
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- Department of Pharmacy and Nutrition, Centre of Exact, Natural and Health Sciences, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Alegre, Brazil
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Jahanban-Esfahlan A, Ostadrahimi A, Tabibiazar M, Amarowicz R. A Comparative Review on the Extraction, Antioxidant Content and Antioxidant Potential of Different Parts of Walnut ( Juglans regia L.) Fruit and Tree. Molecules 2019; 24:E2133. [PMID: 31195762 PMCID: PMC6600437 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24112133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Revised: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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As a valuable tree nut, walnut is a well-known member of the Juglandaceae family. The fruit is made up of an outer green shell cover or husk, the middle shell which must be cracked to release the kernel, a thin layer known as skin or the seed coat, and finally, the kernel or meat. The nutritional importance of walnut fruit is ascribed to its kernel. The shell and husk are burned as fuel or discarded away as waste products. In the past two decades, the evaluation of the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of different parts of walnut has received great interest. In this contribution, the recent reports on the extraction and quantification of phenolic content from each part of the walnut tree and fruit using different solvents were highlighted and comparatively reviewed. The current review paper also tries to describe the antioxidant content of phenolic extracts obtained from different parts of the walnut tree and fruit. Additionally, the antioxidant and antiradical activities of the prepared extracts have also been discussed.
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- Ali Jahanban-Esfahlan
- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5166-15731, Iran.
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5166-15731, Iran.
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5166-15731, Iran.
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5166-15731, Iran.
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5166-15731, Iran.
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- Division of Food Sciences, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 10-468 Olsztyn, Poland.
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Youl ENH, Ouédraogo CAP, Gambo M, Ouédraogo M, Kiendrebéogo M, Traoré A, Guissou IP. Antioxidant activity of crude ethanolic extract and fractions of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. (Rhamnaceae) leaves from Burkina Faso. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2019; 30:jbcpp-2017-0176. [PMID: 31054250 DOI: 10.1515/jbcpp-2017-0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Background Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. is a plant used in traditional medicine in Burkina Faso in the treatment of several diseases, of which diabetes is characterized by oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant potential of the extracts of leaves of this plant. Methods The crude hydroethanolic extract (HEE) of the leaves of Z. mauritiana and their partitionates in n-hexane, dichloromethane, and ethyl acetate, and in the residual aqueous solution (the F1, F2, F3, and F4 fractions, respectively) were first prepared. The content of polyphenols was determined and the antioxidant effects of the extracts were evaluated by their 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) scavenging activity, inhibition of lipid peroxidation (TBARS), and the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). Results The HEE as well as the F3 and F4 fractions were rich in polyphenols with contents between 58 and 84 mg equivalent gallic acid per 100 mg. The flavonoid content was 4 mg quercetin equivalents in the HEE and the F4 fraction. Except for the F1 fraction, the HEE and the other fractions showed significant DPPH scavenging activity (IC50 between 8 and 12 μg/mL). The IC50 of TBARS by different extracts was in the range 1-5 μg/mL, and the FRAP activity was 7-85 mg ascorbic acid equivalent per 100 mg. Total polyphenol content was highly correlated with the antioxidant activities. Conclusions The HEE, F3, and F4 fractions were found to be the richest in polyphenols and had the best antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activity of the extracts of the leaves of Z. mauritiana is due to these polyphenolic compounds.
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- Estelle N H Youl
- Laboratory of drug development, University Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, BP 958 Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso, Phone: (+226) 78820311
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- Laboratory of Drug Development, University Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Drug Development, University Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Drug Development, University Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Chemistry Applied, University Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Laboratory of Drug Development, University Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Varricchio E, Coccia E, Orso G, Lombardi V, Imperatore R, Vito P, Paolucci M. Influence of polyphenols from olive mill wastewater on the gastrointestinal tract, alveolar macrophages and blood leukocytes of pigs. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2018.1548911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- Ettore Varricchio
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
- Biogem, Ariano Irpino, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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Naparlo K, Zyracka E, Bartosz G, Sadowska-Bartosz I. Flavanols protect the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae against heating and freezing/thawing injury. J Appl Microbiol 2019; 126:872-880. [PMID: 30520210 DOI: 10.1111/jam.14170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the study was to check whether two flavanols ((-)-epigallocatechin gallate and (+)-catechin) can ameliorate oxidative stress (OS) accompanying and contributing to the lethal effects of heating (50°C) and freezing-thawing on the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. METHODS AND RESULTS The flavanols studied increased yeast survival during heating and freezing-thawing, estimated by the colony forming assay. They improved also such indices of OS as increased production of reactive oxygen species, decrease of total antioxidant activity of yeast cell extracts and increase in the level of protein carbonyls. CONCLUSIONS Amelioration of OS by flavanols increases the survival of the yeast subjected to high temperature and freezing-thawing. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Flavanols may be considered as means of enhancing yeast survival under extreme temperature conditions and probably in other conditions involving OS.
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- K Naparlo
- Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Agriculture, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Agriculture, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Agriculture, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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Jasiewicz B, Sierakowska A, Jankowski W, Hoffmann M, Piorońska W, Górnicka A, Bielawska A, Bielawski K, Mrówczyńska L. Antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of new di- and polyamine caffeine analogues. Free Radic Res 2018; 52:724-736. [PMID: 29669446 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2018.1467561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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A series of new di- and polyamine-caffeine analogues were synthesised and characterised by NMR, FT-IR, and MS spectroscopic methods. To access the stability of the investigated caffeine analogues, molecular dynamic simulations were performed in NAMD 2.9 assuming CHARMM36 force field. To evaluate the antioxidant capacity of new compounds, three different antioxidant assays were used, namely 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl free radical (DPPH•) scavenging activity, ferrous ions (Fe2+) chelating activity, and Fe3+→Fe2+reducing ability. In vitro, the ability of new derivatives to protect human erythrocytes against oxidative haemolysis induced by free radical from 2,2'-azobis(2-methylpropionamidine) dihydrochloride (AAPH) was estimated. The cytotoxic activity was tested using MCF-7 breast cancer cells and human erythrocytes. All compounds showed the antioxidant capacity depending mostly on their ferrous ions chelating activity. In the presence of AAPH, some derivatives were able to effectively inhibit the oxidative haemolysis. Two derivatives, namely 8-(methyl(2-(methylamino)ethyl)-amino)caffeine and 8-(methyl(3-(methylamino)propyl)amino)caffeine, showed cytotoxic activity against MCF-7 breast cancer cells but not against human erythrocytes. Therefore, it is concluded that the selected di- and polyamine caffeine analogues, depending on their chemical structure, were able to minimise the oxidative stress and to inhibit the tumour cell growth. The confirmed antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of some caffeine derivatives make them attractive for potential applications in food or pharmaceutical industries.
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- Beata Jasiewicz
- a Faculty of Chemistry , Adam Mickiewicz University , Poznań , Poland
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- a Faculty of Chemistry , Adam Mickiewicz University , Poznań , Poland
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- b Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology , Adam Mickiewicz University , Poznań , Poland
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- b Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology , Adam Mickiewicz University , Poznań , Poland
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- c Department of Biotechnology , Medical University of Bialystok , Białystok , Poland
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- d Department of Synthesis and Technology of Drugs , Medical University of Bialystok , Białystok , Poland
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- b Department of Cell Biology, Faculty of Biology , Adam Mickiewicz University , Poznań , Poland
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Schilling M, Pham A, Williams J, Xiong Y, Dhowlaghar N, Tolentino A, Kin S. Changes in the physiochemical, microbial, and sensory characteristics of fresh pork sausage containing rosemary and green tea extracts during retail display. Meat Sci 2018; 143:199-209. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2018] [Revised: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nagpal I, Abraham SK. Protective effects of tea polyphenols and β-carotene against γ-radiation induced mutation and oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster. Genes Environ 2017; 39:24. [PMID: 29118865 PMCID: PMC5664826 DOI: 10.1186/s41021-017-0084-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background The commonly consumed antioxidants β-carotene and tea polyphenols were used to assess their protective effects against γ-radiation induced sex-linked recessive lethal (SLRL) mutation and oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster. Third instar larvae and adult males of wild-type Oregon-K (ORK) were fed on test agents for 24 and 72 h respectively before exposure to 10Gy γ-irradiation. The treated/control flies were used to assess the induction of SLRLs. We also evaluated antioxidant properties of these phytochemicals in the third instar larvae. Results Different stages of spermatogenesis in adult males showed a decrease in γ-radiation induced SLRL frequencies upon co-treatment with test agents. A similar trend was observed in larvae. Furthermore, a significant increase in antioxidant enzymatic activities with a decrease in malondialdehyde content was observed. Conclusion β-carotene and tea polyphenols have exerted antigenotoxic and antioxidant effects in Drosophila. This study demonstrated the suitability of Drosophila as an alternative to mammalian testing for evaluating the antigenotoxic and antioxidant activity of natural products.
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- Isha Nagpal
- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067 India
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- School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 110067 India
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Serairi-Beji R, Aidi Wannes W, Hamdi A, Tej R, Ksouri R, Saidani-Tounsi M, Lachaal M, Karray-Bouraoui N. Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Asparagus albus
leaves in carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury rats. J Food Biochem 2017. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.12433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Raja Serairi-Beji
- Laboratoire des Plantes Aromatiques et Medicinales, Centre de Biotechnologie de Borj-Cedria, B.P. 901, 2050 Hammam-Lif; Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Plantes Aromatiques et Medicinales, Centre de Biotechnologie de Borj-Cedria, B.P. 901, 2050 Hammam-Lif; Tunisie
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- Unité de Physiologie et de Biochimie de la Tolérance au Stress Chez les Plantes, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, El Manar II; Tunis Tunisie
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- Unité de Physiologie et de Biochimie de la Tolérance au Stress Chez les Plantes, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, El Manar II; Tunis Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Plantes Aromatiques et Medicinales, Centre de Biotechnologie de Borj-Cedria, B.P. 901, 2050 Hammam-Lif; Tunisie
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- Laboratoire des Plantes Aromatiques et Medicinales, Centre de Biotechnologie de Borj-Cedria, B.P. 901, 2050 Hammam-Lif; Tunisie
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- Unité de Physiologie et de Biochimie de la Tolérance au Stress Chez les Plantes, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, El Manar II; Tunis Tunisie
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- Unité de Physiologie et de Biochimie de la Tolérance au Stress Chez les Plantes, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, El Manar II; Tunis Tunisie
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Grzesik M, Naparło K, Bartosz G, Sadowska-Bartosz I. Antioxidant properties of catechins: Comparison with other antioxidants. Food Chem 2017; 241:480-492. [PMID: 28958556 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.08.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 245] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Revised: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Antioxidant properties of five catechins and five other flavonoids were compared with several other natural and synthetic compounds and related to glutathione and ascorbate as key endogenous antioxidants in several in vitro tests and assays involving erythrocytes. Catechins showed the highest ABTS-scavenging capacity, the highest stoichiometry of Fe3+ reduction in the FRAP assay and belonged to the most efficient compounds in protection against SIN-1 induced oxidation of dihydrorhodamine 123, AAPH-induced fluorescein bleaching and hypochlorite-induced fluorescein bleaching. Glutathione and ascorbate were less effective. (+)-catechin and (-)-epicatechin were the most effective compounds in protection against AAPH-induced erythrocyte hemolysis while (-)-epicatechin gallate, (-)-epigallocatechin gallate and (-)-epigallocatechin protected at lowest concentrations against hypochlorite-induced hemolysis. Catechins [(-)-epigallocatechin gallate and (-)-epicatechin gallate)] were most efficient in the inhibition of AAPH-induced oxidation of 2'7'-dichlorodihydroflurescein contained inside erythrocytes. Excellent antioxidant properties of catechins and other flavonoids make them ideal candidates for nanoformulations to be used in antioxidant therapy.
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- Michalina Grzesik
- Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Agriculture, University of Rzeszów, ul. Zelwerowicza 4, 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Agriculture, University of Rzeszów, ul. Zelwerowicza 4, 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Łódź, Pomorska 141/143, 90-236 Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Agriculture, University of Rzeszów, ul. Zelwerowicza 4, 35-601 Rzeszów, Poland.
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The Beneficial Effects of Quercetin, Curcumin, and Resveratrol in Obesity. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2017; 2017:1459497. [PMID: 29138673 PMCID: PMC5613708 DOI: 10.1155/2017/1459497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Revised: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Over the past two decades, obesity has been one of the major public health concerns in most countries. In the search for new molecules that could be used for the treatment of obesity, good perspectives have been opened up for polyphenols, a class of natural bioactive phytochemicals. Experimental and limited clinical trial evidence supports that some polyphenols such as quercetin, curcumin, and resveratrol have potential benefit functions on obesity treatment. This brief review focuses on the main functions of the above-named polyphenols on adipose tissue. These polyphenols may play beneficial effects on adipose tissue under obese condition by alleviating intracellular oxidative stress, reducing chronic low-grade inflammation, inhibiting adipogenesis and lipogenesis, and suppressing the differentiation of preadipocytes to mature adipocytes.
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Ardjani ATE, Mekelleche SM. Theoretical investigation and molecular docking approach on the antioxidant activity of Schiff bases and their tautomers. JOURNAL OF THEORETICAL & COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY 2017. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219633617500018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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A theoretical study of the antioxidant behavior of N[Formula: see text]-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxy-benzylidene)-4-tert-buty-lenzohydrazide (1), N[Formula: see text]-(5-bromo-2-hydroxy-benzylidene)-4-tert-butyl benzohydrazide (2) and N[Formula: see text]-(2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)-4-methyl-benzene-sulfonohydrazide (3) and their tautomers 1 [Formula: see text] –3 [Formula: see text] have been carried out at B3LYP/6-31[Formula: see text]G(2d,2p). The numerical values of descriptors, namely, bond dissociation enthalpy, proton affinity (PA), electron transfer enthalpy (ETE), ionization potential, and proton dissociation enthalpy (PDE) have been calculated in gas phase and media solution (EtOH, DMSO and water). The obtained results show that the hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) mechanism is more favored thermodynamically in gas phase, whereas the sequential proton loss electron transfer (SPLET) mechanism is more preferred in solvents. Moreover, the couple (3,3[Formula: see text]) is found to be the most potent antioxidant as expected experimentally. Furthermore, the BDE values of compound 3 [Formula: see text] is much lower than that of ascorbic acid (AA), indicating that the tautomerization of compounds 1–3 has great influence on the antioxidant activity of these compounds. The antioxidant power of compounds (3.3[Formula: see text]) was also rationalized by the calculation of the atomic spin density. In addition, the molecular docking study of compounds 1–3 and 1[Formula: see text] –3[Formula: see text] on xanthine oxidase (XO) as the protein target revealed important interactions between active compounds and amino acids. Moreover, compound 3 is predicted to be a potential inhibitor with higher activity.
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- Ahmed Taki Eddine Ardjani
- Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics and Molecular Modelling, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tlemcen, PB 119, Tlemcen 13000, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Applied Thermodynamics and Molecular Modelling, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tlemcen, PB 119, Tlemcen 13000, Algeria
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Ardjani ATE, Mekelleche SM. Analysis of the antioxidant activity of 4-(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenylamino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid derivatives using quantum-chemistry descriptors and molecular docking. J Mol Model 2016; 22:302. [DOI: 10.1007/s00894-016-3160-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Bello AU, Sulaiman JA, Aliyu MS. Acute phase protein mRNA expressions and enhancement of antioxidant defense system in Black-meated Silkie Fowls supplemented with clove ( Eugenia caryophyllus) extracts under the influence of chronic heat stress. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2016; 58:39. [PMID: 28435688 PMCID: PMC5395752 DOI: 10.1186/s40781-016-0122-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background The current study investigates the anti-stress effects of clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) extracts (0, 200, 400, and 600 mg/kg) on serum antioxidant biomarkers, immune response, immunological organ growth index, and expression levels of acute phase proteins (APPs); ovotransferrin (OVT), ceruloplasmin (CP), ceruloplasmin (AGP), C-reactive protein (CRP), and serum amyloid-A (SAA) mRNA in the immunological organs of 63-d-old male black-meated Silkie fowls subjected to 21 d chronic heat stress at 35 ± 2 °C. Results The results demonstrated that clove extract supplementation in the diet of Silkie fowls subjected to elevated temperature (ET) improve growth performance, immune responses, and suppressed the activities of glutathion peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and thioredoxin reductase (TXNRD); reduced serum malonaldehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) concentrations when compared with fowls raised under thermoneutral condition (TC). Upon chronic heat stress and supplementation of clove extracts, the Silkie fowls showed a linear increase in GSH-Px, SOD, CAT, and TXNRD activities (P = 0.01) compared with fowls fed diets without clove extract. ET decreased (P < 0.05) the growth index of the liver, spleen, bursa of Fabricius and thymus. However, the growth index of the liver, spleen, bursa of Fabricius and thymus increased significantly (P < 0.05) which corresponded to an increase in clove supplemented levels. The expression of OVT, CP, AGP, CRP, and SAA mRNA in the liver, spleen, bursa of Fabricius and thymus were elevated (P < 0.01) by ET compared with those maintained at TC. Nevertheless, clove mitigates heat stress-induced overexpression of OVT, CP, AGP, CRP and SAA mRNA in the immune organs of fowls fed 400 mg clove/kg compared to other groups. Conclusions The results showed that clove extracts supplementation decreased oxidative stress in the heat-stressed black-meated fowls by alleviating negative effects of heat stress via improvement in growth performance, antioxidant defense mechanisms, immunity, and regulate the expression of acute phase genes in the liver and immunological organs. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40781-016-0122-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Alhassan Usman Bello
- Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Malaysia.,University Farm Research, Yobe State University, 1144 Damaturu, Nigeria
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In silico studies reveal the mechanisms behind the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of hydroxytyrosol. Med Chem Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-016-1689-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Tufarelli V, Laudadio V, Casalino E. An extra-virgin olive oil rich in polyphenolic compounds has antioxidant effects in meat-type broiler chickens. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:6197-6204. [PMID: 26606933 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5852-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 11/20/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The aim of this study was to extend the knowledge on the antioxidant effect of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) in the liver of broiler chickens not subjected to any form of insult. A total of 120 male broiler chickens (Hubbard strain) were divided into three groups and fed ad libitum with three isoenergetic diets from hatching until slaughter age (49 days) on a completely randomized design. The dietary treatments consisted of 2.5% added oil or fat from three sources as follows: diet containing sunflower oil (SFO); diet containing lard (LRD), and diet containing extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO). The activity of the main antioxidative enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GS-Px) and glutathione S-transferase (GST), and lipid peroxidation as thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances (TBARS) content, was measured in the liver of chickens. The susceptibility to undergo lipid peroxidation was assessed by exposing liver homogenate to 30 °C or to an ascorbate/iron mixture as pro-oxidant system. Dietary oil or fat type improved significantly (P < 0.05) the body weight and gain as well as feed efficiency in birds fed EVOO compared to those fed with the other treatments. Supplementing EVOO in the diet significantly (P < 0.05) reduced lipid peroxidation by increasing antioxidant defense system. These findings, besides adding more results on the antioxidant effect of extra-virgin olive oil on liver of other experimental model other than rats and humans, could be significant for animal welfare, with consequent benefits for both producers and consumers.
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- Vincenzo Tufarelli
- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production, University of Study of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Valenzano, 70010, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production, University of Study of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Valenzano, 70010, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Valenzano, 70010, Bari, Italy.
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Santamaría-Del Ángel D, Labra-Ruíz NA, García-Cruz ME, Calderón-Guzmán D, Valenzuela-Peraza A, Juárez-Olguín H. Comparative effects of catechin, epicatechin and N-Ω-nitroarginine on quinolinic acid-induced oxidative stress in rat striatum slices. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 78:210-215. [PMID: 26898444 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Revised: 12/31/2015] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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UNLABELLED The aim of this work was to compare the effects of catechin (CAT), epicatechin (EPI) and N-ω-l-nitroarginine (L-NARG) on different endpoints of oxidative stress induced by quinolinic acid (QUIN) in a simple tissue preparation, rat striatal slices - with particular emphasis in the glutathione system - in order to provide revealing information on the antioxidant efficacy of these agents in an excitotoxic model. METHODS Rat striatal slices were incubated for 1h in the presence of 100 μM QUIN and/or 85 μM CAT or EPI, or 100 μM L-NARG. Lipid peroxidation (LP) and the levels of reduced and oxidized glutathione (GSH and GSSG) were determined. RESULTS The three agents tested completely blocked the QUIN-induced lipid peroxidation and recovered the QUIN-induced altered GSH/GSSG balance. No statistical differences were detected among the protective effects exerted by these antioxidants, suggesting similar efficacy and common antioxidant mechanisms. The antioxidant properties exhibited by these molecules on the excitotoxic model tested herein support an active role of glutathione and prompt their use as therapeutic tools in models of neurodegenerative disorders.
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City, Mexico.
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Oxidative Stress Type Influences the Properties of Antioxidants Containing Polyphenols in RINm5F Beta Cells. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:859048. [PMID: 26508986 PMCID: PMC4609815 DOI: 10.1155/2015/859048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2015] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The in vitro methods currently used to screen bioactive compounds focus on the use of a single model of oxidative stress. However, this simplistic view may lead to conflicting results. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant properties of two natural extracts (a mix of red wine polyphenols (RWPs) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) with three models of oxidative stress induced with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a mixture of hypoxanthine and xanthine oxidase (HX/XO), or streptozotocin (STZ) in RINm5F beta cells. We employed multiple approaches to validate their potential as therapeutic treatment options, including cell viability, reactive oxygen species production, and antioxidant enzymes expression. All three oxidative stresses induced a decrease in cell viability and an increase in apoptosis, whereas the level of ROS production was variable depending on the type of stress. The highest level of ROS was found for the HX/XO-induced stress, an increase that was reflected by higher expression antioxidant enzymes. Further, both antioxidant compounds presented beneficial effects during oxidative stress, but EGCG appeared to be a more efficient antioxidant. These data indicate that the efficiency of natural antioxidants is dependent on both the nature of the compound and the type of oxidative stress generated.
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Tufarelli V, Bozzo G, Perillo A, Laudadio V. Effects of feeding different lipid sources on hepatic histopathology features and growth traits of broiler chickens. Acta Histochem 2015; 117:780-3. [PMID: 26277050 DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2015.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The effects of different dietary lipid sources on growth traits and hepatic histopathology of broiler chickens were investigated. Hubbard strain one-day old chickens (n=120) were kept in pens and were fed one of the three corn-soybean meal-based diets until 49 days of age. The dietary treatments consisted of 2.5% added oil or fat from three sources as follows: SFO diet containing sunflower oil; LRD diet containing lard, and EVOO diet containing extra-virgin olive oil. Dietary oil or fat type improved significantly body weight and gain as well as feed efficiency in birds fed EVOO compared to those fed the other treatments. Based on our findings, after the whole experimental feeding period it was possible to observe relevant injuries to the liver of the chicks fed with lard, whereas the hepatic histopathological changes appeared less marked or absent in the chicks fed vegetable oils from sunflower or olive. Thus, we can conclude that dietary lipid source affected chicks performance and hepatic histopathology especially when chicks fed diet containing animal fats; whereas feeding extra-virgin olive oil supported positively growth traits and did not result in hepatic histopathological effects.
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- Vincenzo Tufarelli
- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Valenzano 70010, Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Valenzano 70010, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Valenzano 70010, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation (DETO), Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Valenzano 70010, Bari, Italy
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Flos Puerariae Extract Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2015; 2015:873243. [PMID: 26060502 PMCID: PMC4427852 DOI: 10.1155/2015/873243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2015] [Revised: 03/19/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Objective. The effects of Flos Puerariae extract (FPE) on cognitive impairment associated with diabetes were assessed in C57BL/6J mice. Methods. Experimental diabetic mice model was induced by one injection of 50 mg/kg streptozotocin (STZ) for 5 days consecutively. FPE was orally administrated at the dosages of 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day, respectively. The learning and memory ability was assessed by Morris water maze test. Body weight, blood glucose, free fatty acid (FFA) and total cholesterol (TCH) in serum, malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activities in cerebral cortex and hippocampus were also measured. Results. Oral administration of FPE significantly improved cognitive deficits in STZ-induced diabetic mice. FPE treatment also maintained body weight and ameliorated hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia in diabetic mice. Additionally, decreased MDA level, enhanced CAT, and GSH-Px activities in cerebral cortex or hippocampus, as well as alleviated AChE activity in cerebral cortex, were found in diabetic mice supplemented with FPE. Conclusion. This study suggests that FPE ameliorates memory deficits in experimental diabetic mice, at least partly through the normalization of metabolic abnormalities, ameliorated oxidative stress, and AChE activity in brain.
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Carrera-Quintanar L, Funes L, Vicente-Salar N, Blasco-Lafarga C, Pons A, Micol V, Roche E. Effect of polyphenol supplements on redox status of blood cells: a randomized controlled exercise training trial. Eur J Nutr 2014; 54:1081-93. [DOI: 10.1007/s00394-014-0785-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2013] [Accepted: 10/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Schnitzenbaumer B, Arendt EK. Brewing with up to 40% unmalted oats (Avena sativa) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor): a review. JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF BREWING 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/jib.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Birgit Schnitzenbaumer
- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; National University of Ireland, University College Cork; College Road Cork Ireland
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- School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; National University of Ireland, University College Cork; College Road Cork Ireland
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Liu LL, He JH, Xie HB, Yang YS, Li JC, Zou Y. Resveratrol induces antioxidant and heat shock protein mRNA expression in response to heat stress in black-boned chickens. Poult Sci 2014; 93:54-62. [PMID: 24570423 DOI: 10.3382/ps.2013-03423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effects of dietary resveratrol at 0, 200, 400, or 600 mg/kg of diet on the performance, immune organ growth index, serum parameters, and expression levels of heat shock protein (Hsp) 27, Hsp70, and Hsp90 mRNA in the bursa of Fabricius, thymus, and spleen of 42-d-old female black-boned chickens exposed to heat stress at 37 ± 2°C for 15 d. The results showed that heat stress reduced daily feed intake and BW gain; decreased serum glutathione (GSH), growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels; and inhibited GSH peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) activities compared with birds subjected to thermo-neutral circumstances. Chickens that were fed diets supplemented with resveratrol exhibited a linear increase in feed intake and BW gain (P < 0.001); serum GSH, growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels (P ≤ 0.01); and GSH-Px, SOD, and CAT activities (P < 0.001) compared with chickens that were fed diets without resveratrol during heat stress. In contrast, serum malonaldehyde concentrations were decreased (P < 0.001) in the chickens fed a resveratrol-supplemented diet. Heat stress also reduced (P < 0.05) the growth index of the bursa of Fabricus and spleen; however, it had no effect on the growth index of the thymus. The growth index of the bursa of Fabricius and spleen increased (P < 0.05) upon heat stress and coincided with an increase in supplemental resveratrol levels. The expression of Hsp27, Hsp70, and Hsp90 mRNA in the bursa of Fabricius and spleen were increased (P < 0.01), but those of Hsp27 and Hsp90 mRNA in thymus were decreased (P < 0.01) under heat stress compared with no heat stress. Resveratrol attenuated the heat stress-induced overexpression of Hsp27, Hsp70, and Hsp90 mRNA in the bursa of Fabricius and spleen and increased the low expression of Hsp27 and Hsp90 mRNA in thymus upon heat stress. The results suggest that supplemental resveratrol improves growth performance and reduces oxidative stress in heat-stressed black-boned chickens by increasing serum growth hormone concentrations and modulating the expression of heat shock genes in organs of the immune system.
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- L L Liu
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Mansuri ML, Parihar P, Solanki I, Parihar MS. Flavonoids in modulation of cell survival signalling pathways. GENES AND NUTRITION 2014; 9:400. [PMID: 24682883 DOI: 10.1007/s12263-014-0400-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Flavonoids, a family of polyphenols, generally found in various fruits and vegetables, as well as in many plant beverages such as tea, pomegranate juice, raspberry, blueberries, and red wine. Recently, studies on flavonoids have attracted scientific attention as a potential nutritional strategy to prevent a broad range of chronic disorders. Many studies suggest that consumption of these flavonoids in sufficient amount plays neuroprotective, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, and chemopreventive roles. While there has been a major focus on the antioxidant properties, there is an emerging view that flavonoids and their in vivo metabolites do not act only as conventional antioxidants but may also exert modulatory actions on cellular system through direct action on various signalling pathways. These pathways include phosphoinositide 3-kinase, Akt/protein kinase B, mitogen-activated protein kinase, tyrosine kinases, and protein kinase C. Various inhibitory or stimulatory actions of flavonoids on these pathways greatly affect cellular functions by altering the phosphorylation state of targeted molecules. In addition, flavonoids also modulate various gene expressions through activation of various transcription factors. Thus, the present review will bestow a breathing overview regarding the prime role of flavonoids in modulation of survival signalling pathways at cellular system.
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Merra E, Calzaretti G, Bobba A, Storelli MM, Casalino E. Antioxidant role of hydroxytyrosol on oxidative stress in cadmium-intoxicated rats: different effect in spleen and testes. Drug Chem Toxicol 2014; 37:420-6. [DOI: 10.3109/01480545.2013.878950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Jiang J, Zhang X, True AD, Zhou L, Xiong YL. Inhibition of Lipid Oxidation and Rancidity in Precooked Pork Patties by Radical-Scavenging Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Extract. J Food Sci 2013; 78:C1686-94. [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.12273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Accepted: 08/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Jiang Jiang
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan Univ.; Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan Univ.; Wuxi Jiangsu 214122 China
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- Dept. of Animal and Food Sciences, Univ. of Kentucky; Lexington KY 40546 U.S.A
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- ICL Performance Products LP; St. Louis MO 63141 U.S.A
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- Dept. of Animal and Food Sciences, Univ. of Kentucky; Lexington KY 40546 U.S.A
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Effect of tannic acid on the transcriptome of the soil bacterium Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5. Appl Environ Microbiol 2013; 79:3141-5. [PMID: 23435890 DOI: 10.1128/aem.03101-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Tannins are a diverse group of plant-produced, polyphenolic compounds with metal-chelating and antimicrobial properties that are prevalent in many soils. Using transcriptomics, we determined that tannic acid, a form of hydrolysable tannin, broadly affects the expression of genes involved in iron and zinc homeostases, sulfur metabolism, biofilm formation, motility, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis in the soil- and rhizosphere-inhabiting bacterium Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5.
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Zhao Y, Dou J, Wu T, Aisa HA. Investigating the antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibition activities of Gossypium herbaceam. Molecules 2013; 18:951-62. [PMID: 23344203 PMCID: PMC6269909 DOI: 10.3390/molecules18010951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2012] [Revised: 12/30/2012] [Accepted: 01/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Our previous research showed that standardized extract from the flowers of the Gossypium herbaceam labeled GHE had been used in clinical trials for its beneficial effects on brain functions, particularly in connection with age-related dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD). The aim of this work was to determine the components of this herb and the individual constituents of GHE. In order to better understand this herb for AD treatment, we investigated the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition and antioxidant activity of GHE as well as the protective effects to PC12 cells against cytotoxicity induced by tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (tBHP) using in vitro assays. The antioxidant activities were assessed by measuring their capabilities for scavenging 1,1-diphenyl-2-picylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2-2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) free radical as well as in inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Our data showed that GHE exhibited certain activities against AChE and also is an efficient free radical scavenger, which may be helpful in preventing or alleviating patients suffering from AD.
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- Yongxin Zhao
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Natural Products Chemistry, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Natural Products Chemistry, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Natural Products Chemistry, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Plant Resources and Natural Products Chemistry, Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, China
- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +86-991-383-5679; Fax: +86-991-383-8957
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Bark KM, Yeom JE, Yang IJ, Park OH, Park CH, Park HR. Studies on the Interaction between Catechin and Metal Ions. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2012. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2012.33.12.4235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Amin ZA, Bilgen M, Alshawsh MA, Ali HM, Hadi AHA, Abdulla MA. Protective Role of Phyllanthus niruri Extract against Thioacetamide-Induced Liver Cirrhosis in Rat Model. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2012; 2012:241583. [PMID: 22649471 PMCID: PMC3357973 DOI: 10.1155/2012/241583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2011] [Revised: 02/13/2012] [Accepted: 02/27/2012] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A preclinical study was performed to determine if the extract from Phyllanthus niruri (PN) plays a protective role against liver cirrhosis induced by thioacetamide (TAA) in rats. Initially, acute toxicity was tested and the results showed that the extract was benign when applied to healthy rats. Next, the therapeutic effect of the extract was investigated using five groups of rats: control, TAA, silymarin, and PN high dose and low dose groups. Significant differences were observed between the TAA group and the other groups regarding body and liver weights, liver biochemical parameters, total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxidation, and oxidative stress enzyme levels. Gross visualization indicated coarse granules on the surface of the hepatotoxic rats' livers, in contrast to the smoother surface in the livers of the silymarin and PN-treated rats. Histopathological analysis revealed necrosis, lymphocytes infiltration in the centrilobular region, and fibrous connective tissue proliferation in the livers of the hepatotoxic rats. But, the livers of the treated rats had comparatively minimal inflammation and normal lobular architecture. Silymarin and PN treatments effectively restored these measurements closer to their normal levels. Progression of liver cirrhosis induced by TAA in rats can be intervened using the PN extract and these effects are comparable to those of silymarin.
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- Zahra A. Amin
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Health and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Jacob JK, Tiwari K, Correa-Betanzo J, Misran A, Chandrasekaran R, Paliyath G. Biochemical basis for functional ingredient design from fruits. Annu Rev Food Sci Technol 2012; 3:79-104. [PMID: 22224553 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-food-022811-101127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Functional food ingredients (nutraceuticals) in fruits range from small molecular components, such as the secondary plant products, to macromolecular entities, e.g., pectin and cellulose, that provide several health benefits. In fruits, the most visible functional ingredients are the color components anthocyanins and carotenoids. In addition, several other secondary plant products, including terpenes, show health beneficial activities. A common feature of several functional ingredients is their antioxidant function. For example, reactive oxygen species (ROS) can be oxidized and stabilized by flavonoid components, and the flavonoid radical can undergo electron rearrangement stabilizing the flavonoid radical. Compounds that possess an orthodihydroxy or quinone structure can interact with cellular proteins in the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway to activate the gene transcription of antioxidant enzymes. Carotenoids and flavonoids can also exert their action by modulating the signal transduction and gene expression within the cell. Recent results suggest that these activities are primarily responsible for the health benefits associated with the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
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- Jissy K Jacob
- Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1, Canada.
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Siracusa L, Kulisic-Bilusic T, Politeo O, Krause I, Dejanovic B, Ruberto G. Phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of aqueous infusions from Capparis spinosa L. and Crithmum maritimum L. before and after submission to a two-step in vitro digestion model. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2011; 59:12453-12459. [PMID: 22017607 DOI: 10.1021/jf203096q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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This study investigated the phenolic composition and antioxidant activities of aqueous infusions from wild-grown caper (Capparis spinosa L.) and sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.) from the Dalmatia region (Croatia) before and after their submission to an in vitro digestion process. HPLC/UV-vis-DAD/ESI-MS analysis of the caper infusion identified rutin, kaempferol 3-O-rutinoside, and isorhamnetin 3-O-rutinoside as dominant flavonoids in the matrix together with a series of cinnamoylquinic acid derivatives, whereas in the sea fennel aqueous infusion chlorogenic acid (5-caffeoylquinic acid), its isomers, and higher derivatives were identified as almost the sole class of phenolics. Both infusions exhibited good and dose-dependent antioxidant activity before in vitro digestion by the DPPH method, the β-carotene bleaching method, and copper-induced oxidation of human LDL. The amount of total phenolics (Folin-Ciocalteu assay) strongly decreased in digested samples (from 3.0 and 2.2% in caper and sea fennel infusions, respectively, to <1.0%), as did their antioxidant activity as measured by the three aforesaid methods. The results showed that the majority of phenolic compounds detected in both infusions are not stable under applied simulated gastrointestinal conditions and that the stability of these secondary metabolites strongly depends on the nature of the corresponding matrix.
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- Laura Siracusa
- Istituto del CNR di Chimica Biomolecolare, Via P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy.
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Yeom JE, Kumar MR, Lee SW, Lee JB, Park HR. Synthesis of Flavanol-4-ol and its Spectroscopic Properties in Aqueous Solution. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2011. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2011.32.11.4092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The neuroprotective potential of flavonoids: a multiplicity of effects. GENES AND NUTRITION 2011; 3:115-26. [PMID: 18937002 DOI: 10.1007/s12263-008-0091-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 336] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Flavonoids exert a multiplicity of neuroprotective actions within the brain, including a potential to protect neurons against injury induced by neurotoxins, an ability to suppress neuroinflammation, and the potential to promote memory, learning and cognitive function. These effects appear to be underpinned by two common processes. Firstly, they interact with critical protein and lipid kinase signalling cascades in the brain leading to an inhibition of apoptosis triggered by neurotoxic species and to a promotion of neuronal survival and synaptic plasticity. Secondly, they induce beneficial effects on the vascular system leading to changes in cerebrovascular blood flow capable of causing angiogenesis, neurogenesis and changes in neuronal morphology. Through these mechanisms, the consumption of flavonoid-rich foods throughout life holds the potential to limit neurodegeneration and to prevent or reverse age-dependent loses in cognitive performance. The intense interest in the development of drugs capable of enhancing brain function means that flavonoids may represent important precursor molecules in the quest to develop of a new generation of brain enhancing drugs.
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Bark KM, Yeom JE, Yang JI, Yang IJ, Park CH, Park HR. Spectroscopic Studies on the Oxidation of Catechin in Aqueous Solution. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2011. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2011.32.9.3443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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