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1. Antifungal and Antioxidant Activities of Piptostigma calophyllum, Uvariodendron calophyllum and Uvariodendron molundense Growing in Cameroon

Author:
Elisabeth Zeuko’o Menkem; Jean-Baptiste Hzounda Fokou; Ide Flavie Kenfack Tsague; Pascaline Mejiato Chouadeu; Issakou Bakarnga-Via; Maguerite Simo Kamdem; Prosper Biapa Nya; Valere Patrick Tsouh Fokou; Clautilde Teugwa Mofor; Fabrice Fekam Boyom
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.2 pp. 110-118
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Aspergillus flavus; Aspergillus fumigatus; Calophyllum; agar; antifungal properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; branches; chelation; glycosides; inhibitory concentration 50; leaf extracts; minimum inhibitory concentration; molds (fungi); phenols; tannins; yeasts; Cameroon
Abstract:
... Fungal infections have substantially increased in number and severity in the last two decades and are generally associated with free radical generation. In a search for plant-derived antifungal and antioxidant agents, ethanolic extracts from Uvariodendron molundense, Uvariodendron calophyllum , and Piptostigma calophyllum (Annonaceace) were investigated for their antifungal activity against yeasts ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719117

2. Chemical Profile, Antioxidant, Antifungal and Antiaflatoxigenic Activity of Parsley and Ginger Volatile and Non-Volatile Extracts

Author:
Soher E. Ali; Aziza A. El-Shaffey; Moshira E. Selim; Khaled F. El-massry; Bassem A. Sabry
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.6 pp. 316-329
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Aspergillus flavus; aflatoxin B1; antifungal properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; beta-pinene; essential oils; ethanol; food plants; foods; fungi; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; ginger; hydrodistillation; inhibitory concentration 50; metabolites; oils; parsley; sesquiterpenoids; toxicity; volatile compounds
Abstract:
... Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a highly toxic and carcinogenic metabolite produced by Aspergillus species on food and agricultural commodities. Natural products refer that aromatic components of spices can control the production of aflatoxins. With a view to controlling aflatoxin production, the volatile and nonvolatile extracts from parsley and ginger were obtained by hydrodistillation and ethanol extrac ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719140

3. Components and Antioxidant Activity of Hypericum tomentosum L. (Clusiaceae)

Author:
Ouassila Touafek; Lahouel Mesbah; Elhani Makhloufi; Lamia Benguedouar; Joel Boustie; Christian Bruneau; Zahia Kabouche
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.3 pp. 158-166
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Clusiaceae; Hypericum; aerial parts; antioxidant activity; catalase; epirubicin; females; flavonoids; glutathione; heart; kidneys; lipid peroxidation; oxidative stress; phenolic acids; protective effect; rats; spectroscopy; sterols
Abstract:
... Thirteen compounds (flavonoids, phenolic acids and sterols) were isolated from the aerial parts of Hypericum tomentosum L. Their structures were established on the basis of physical and spectroscopic analysis, and by comparison with the literature data. In vivo and in vitro protective effect of the butanolic extract of H. tomentosum (BEHT) against acute oxidative stress induced by a single dose of ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719123

4. Effect of Phenological Stage and Geographical Location on Antioxidant Activities of Tunisian Horehound: Marrubium vulgare L. (Lamiaceae)

Author:
Hanene Chouaieb; Imen Ayadi; Sami Zouari; Nahed Fakhfakh; Slah Zaidi; Nacim Zouari
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.4 pp. 232-238
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Marrubium vulgare; antioxidant activity; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; fruiting; iron; medicinal plants; Tunisia
Abstract:
... Medicinal plants constitute an important source for a wide variety of natural antioxidants. Therefore, the aim of the present work was to compare the antioxidant activities, total phenolic and flavonoid contents of three wild populations of Marrubium vulgare L. The plant was collected from the South-East (Matmata and Thoujene) and the Central-Sahel (Melloulech) of Tunisia, at the vegetative and at ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719130

5. Investigating the Role of Phenolics and Antioxidative Defense Machinery of Brassica juncea (Indian mustard) During Progressive Infection of Alteraria blight

Author:
Om Prakash; H. Punetha; M. Pandey; A. K. Pant
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.5 pp. 265-274
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Alternaria brassicae; Brassica juncea; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; blight; disease course; flavonols; genotype; in vitro studies; iron; phenols; signal transduction
Abstract:
... Seven genotypes of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) collected for quantitative phenolic assay and in vitro antioxidant activity during infection of Alternaria brassicae. Phenols, o-dihydroxy phenols and flavonols content were higher in resistant varieties than susceptible. Total phenol and o-dihydroxy phenolic contents increased while flavonol content decreased with disease progression. Antioxidan ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719134

6. Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Potential of Cakile maritimum

Author:
Olfa Houta; Mohamed Neffati; Hassen Amri
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.6 pp. 387-391
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
antioxidant activity; antioxidants; flavonoids; inhibitory concentration 50; leaves; polyphenols; seeds; stems; tannins
Abstract:
... The present study aimed at assessing the phenolic content, and antioxidant activity of the different organs of Cakile maritimum (leaves, seeds and stems). The analyzed organs exhibited different content of total polyphenol (43.68 ± 0.42 to 30.18 ± 0.16 mg GAE g -1 DW) flavonoids (37.13 ± 0.5 to 16.23 ± 0.89 mg EC g -1DW) and tannins (14.94 ± 0.04 to 8.38 ± 0.03 mg CE g -1 DW). However, seeds extra ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719148

7. Targeting Oxidative Stress in Epilepsy: Study of Effect of Antioxidants on Anticonvulsant Profile of Jatamansone

Author:
Pallavi ; Jainendra Jain; Puspendra Kumar
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.5 pp. 292-301
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Bacopa monnieri; Nardostachys; Syzygium aromaticum; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; epilepsy; gallic acid; inhibitory concentration 50; models; neuroprotective effect; oils; oxidative stress; phenytoin; spectral analysis; syncope
Abstract:
... Nardostachys jatamansi , commonly known as Indian nard or spike nard or nardus root, is an indigenous Indian drug used in treatment of epilepsy, hysteria, syncope and mental weakness. It has been reported to possess anticonvulsant, neuroprotective activity and antioxidant activity. In the present paper, Jatamansone, a major component of volatile oil was isolated and characterized by spectral analy ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719137

8. Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Sambacus nigra L

Author:
Mohadese Mahboubi; Nastaran Kazempour; Atefeh Mahboubi
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.5 pp. 275-283
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Candida albicans; Caprifoliaceae; Escherichia coli; Gram-positive bacteria; Salmonella Typhimurium; Streptococcus pyogenes; aerial parts; anti-infective properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; beta-carotene; culture media; flowers; gallic acid; inhibitory concentration 50; linoleic acid; quercetin; small fruits
Abstract:
... Sambacus nigra or elder berry is a plant from Caprifoliaceae family. The total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of methanolic, ethanolic and aqueous extract from aerial parts, berries and flowers were evaluated. TPC and TFC was assessed by spectrophotometrical method, the antioxidant activity was evaluated by DPPH and β-carotene linoleic ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719135

9. Total Phenolic and Flavonoids Content, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Azilia eryngioides Extracts

Author:
Mohaddese Mahboubi; Tahereh Khamechian; Nastaran Kazempour
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.3 pp. 144-150
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
anti-infective properties; antioxidant activity; beta-carotene; culture media; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; linoleic acid
Abstract:
... The aim of this research was to assay the phenolic and flavonoid content of ethanolic, methanolic and water extracts of Azilia eryngioides and its related antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. Total phenolic, flavonoid content, DPPH radical scavenging activity and beta carotene linoleic acid of extracts were spectrophotometrically determined. The antimicrobial activity was determined by micro br ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719121

10. Various Antioxidative Activities of Iranian Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Green Husks Hydroalcoholic Extract and its Effects on LDL Oxidation

Author:
Sharokh Bagheri; Hassan Ahmadvand; Ali Khosrowbeygi
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2012 v.2 no.6 pp. 330-340
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Juglans regia; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; ascorbic acid; dose response; gallic acid; hulls; inhibitory concentration 50; low density lipoprotein; monitoring; oxidation; quercetin; thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances; walnuts
Abstract:
... Walnuts contain several antioxidant compounds which are thought to contribute to their biological properties. The present work investigated the various antioxidative activities of walnut (Juglans regia L.) green husks hydroalcoholic extract (W) and its effect on oxidation of LDL induced by CuSO ₄in vitro by monitoring the formation of conjugated dienes and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances ( ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2012.10719141

11. Antioxidant Activities of Wood and Leaf Extracts of Hopea erosa

Author:
Rajaram Vidya; Benish Rose Pious Masilla; Jothiramsekar Saranya; Palanisami Eganathan; Manoli Meethal Jithin; Nadesa Panickar Anil Kumar
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.2 pp. 154-160
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Hopea; antioxidant activity; hydrogen peroxide; in vitro studies; leaf extracts; methylene chloride; trees; wood; wood extractives
Abstract:
... Antioxidant activities of wood and leaf extracts of Hopea erosa were investigated using five in vitro assays. Dichloromethane (DCM) and methanolic extracts were found to exhibit higher antioxidant activity compared to chloroform extract. The activity of DCM extract of leaf was higher in H ₂O ₂ and hydroxyl scavenging assays with 95.04 % and 93 % respectively. DPPH, FRAP and ABTS assays were highly ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.817746

12. Antioxidant Activity and Total Phenolic Contents of some Traditional Medicinal Plants from Zimbabwe

Author:
Deniz Iklim Viol; Lameck Shoriwa Chagonda; Tafadzwa Munodawafa; Maud Muchuweti; Sylvester Rodgers Moyo; Ali Hikmet Mericli
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.5-6 pp. 345-352
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Flacourtia indica; Human immunodeficiency virus; Khaya anthotheca; Maytenus; Rhus; anti-infective properties; antioxidant activity; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; drugs; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; fungi; gallic acid; medicinal plants; neoplasms; neurodegenerative diseases; plant extracts; reactive oxygen species; saponins; sexually transmitted diseases; surveys; tannins; Zimbabwe
Abstract:
... Fourteen (14) medicinal plants used by traditional medical practitioners in treating sexually transmitted diseases and common ailments were selected after an ethno-botanical survey of five districts from Zimbabwe. Plant extracts were screened for phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity by reducing 2,2-diphenyl-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical with ®-carotene as reference and through tota ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.782753

13. Characterization of three Nigella Sativa L. Crude Oil Species, Measures of their Antioxidant Activity by DPPH

Author:
F. Mraihi; M. Journi; J. K. Chérif; M. Trabelsi-Ayadi
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.3 pp. 208-215
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Nigella sativa; absorption; acidity; antioxidant activity; carotenoids; free radical scavengers; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; hexane; palmitic acid; polyphenols; potassium hydroxide; refractive index; saponification; seed oils; stearic acid; sterols; Libya; Saudi Arabia; Tunisia
Abstract:
... In this study, physicochemical properties of Nigella Sativa L. seed oils original from Tunisia (NST) Libya (SNL) and Saudi Arabia (NSS) extracted in Soxhlet apparatus using hexane were investigated. The fatty acids and sterols in different oils were also identified by GC-MS. Antioxidants content and the measure of their antioxidant capacity was also performed. The following results were obtained f ...
DOI:
10.1080/22297928.2013.797630

14. Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Algerian Juniperus phoenicea L. Extracts

Author:
Fouad Menaceur; Ahmed Benchabane; Mohamed Hazzit; Aoumeur Baaliouamer
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.1 pp. 87-96
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Juniperus phoenicea; alpha-pinene; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; butylated hydroxytoluene; chemical composition; essential oils; ethanol; gallic acid; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; hydrodistillation; leaves; microwave treatment; quercetin; small fruits; solvents
Abstract:
... Essential oils of Algerian Juniperus phoenicea L. obtained from leaves and berries by hydrodistillation (HD) and from berries by Solvent Free Microwave Assisted Extraction (SFMAE) were investigated using both capillary GC and GC-MS techniques. The monoterpene hydrocarbons constituted the most prominent group of constituents (43.2-86.5 %) in the three essential oils with α-pinene (34.4-80.8 %) as t ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.782754

15. Essential Oil of Satureja calamintha subsp. nepeta (L.) Briq. from Algeria: Analysis, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities

Author:
Lamia Kerbouche; Mohamed Hazzit; Aoumeur Baaliouamer
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.4 pp. 266-272
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. glandulosum; Staphylococcus aureus; agar; anti-infective properties; antioxidant activity; bacteria; butylated hydroxyanisole; butylated hydroxytoluene; essential oils; fungi; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; hydrodistillation; minimum inhibitory concentration; monoterpenoids; oils; Algeria
Abstract:
... The essential oil of Algerian Satureja calamintha subsp. nepeta (L.) Briq. obtained by hydrodistillation, was investigated using both capillary GC and GC-MS techniques and assayed for its antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. Twenty six components representing 98.2 % of the oil were characterized. Oxygenated monoterpenes (97.4 %) was the predominant class with pulegone (39.5 %), neo-menthol (3 ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.833466

16. GC-MS Analysis, Antimicrobial, Scavenging Ability and Cytotoxic Activity of Leaves of Syzygium calophyllifolium Walp

Author:
Rajamanickam Vignesh; Puhazhendhi Puhazhselvan; Mani Sangeethkumar; Jothiramshekar Saranya; Palanisami Eganathan; Puthiyapurayil Sujanapal
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.2 pp. 121-129
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Enterococcus faecalis; Syzygium; Trichophyton mentagrophytes; altitude; antioxidant activity; cytotoxicity; ethyl acetate; free radicals; fungi; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; leaf extracts; leaves; screening; sesquiterpenoids; trees; triterpenoids; India
Abstract:
... The Syzygium calophyllifolium is a large evergreen tree growing in higher altitude in Southern Western Ghats, India. The ethyl acetate extract of leaves contain higher proportions of sesquiterpenoids and triterpenoid compounds that showed effective antimicrobial screening against some of bacterial and fungal strains. The extract showed maximum inhibition zones against Enterococcus faecalis and Tri ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.817741

17. In vitro Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity of Vaccinium arctostaphylos L. Extracts

Author:
Mohaddese Mahboubi; Nastaran Kazempour; Mohsen Taghizadeh
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.4 pp. 241-247
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Vaccinium arctostaphylos; anti-infective properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; antiseptics; ethanol; ethyl acetate; flavonoids; fruits; inhibitory concentration 50; leaves; methanol; perennials; urinary tract diseases
Abstract:
... V. arctostaphylos or “Qare-Qat” is a perennial plant from Ericaceae family has traditionally used as antiseptic for treatment of some infections such as urinary tract infections. This study evaluate the antimicrobial activity of V. arctostaphylos extracts (aqueous, ethanol, methanol and ethyl acetate) from leaves and fruits and total phenolic and flavonoid content of these extracts and their relat ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.782696

18. In vitro Antioxidant, Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities of Essential Oil of Morina longifolia Wall. Leaves

Author:
Arvind Kumar; Vinay K. Varshney; Rajendra Prasad; Mohan S.M. Rawat; Elena E. Stashenko
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.3 pp. 183-193
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Alternaria alternata; Aspergillus flavus; Bacillus subtilis; Escherichia coli; Fusarium solani; Gram-negative bacteria; Gram-positive bacteria; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Morina; Proteus vulgaris; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Staphylococcus aureus; anti-infective agents; antibacterial properties; antioxidants; butylated hydroxyanisole; butylated hydroxytoluene; essential oils; fungi; industry; leaves; medicinal plants; oils; oxygen radical absorbance capacity; pesticides; spore germination; Bhutan; India
Abstract:
... Essential oil isolated from the leaves of Morina longifolia , a perennial aromatic herb of medicinal value distributed in the temperate and alpine region of the Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan, was screened for in vitro antioxidant, antifungal and antibacterial activities. Compared to the reference antioxidant compounds, the oil showed antioxidant capacity comparable to BHT and ⟨-tocopherol and h ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.833384

19. Isolation and Identification of Functional Components in Seed of Cherry Laurel (Laurocerasus officinalis Roem.) and Investigation of Their Antioxidant Capacity

Author:
Mahfuz Elmastas; Nusret Genc; Ibrahim Demirtas; Hüseyin Aksit; Hassan Y. Aboul-Enien
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.2 pp. 115-120
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Prunus laurocerasus; active ingredients; alpha-tocopherol; amygdalin; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; beta-sitosterol; butylated hydroxyanisole; butylated hydroxytoluene; chromatography; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Abstract:
... In generally, bioactive compounds are named functional compounds. There is trend to investigate of isolation, identification and biological activities of functional compounds from natural sourcs in recent years. The aim of this work is to investigate functional compounds analysis and their antioxidant capacity of cherry laurel seed. In this work some functional compounds were isolated by chromatog ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.817736

20. Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Methanol Extracts of Leaves and Fruits of Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.)

Author:
Deepak Ganjewala; Niharika Tomar; Ashish Kumar Gupta
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2013 v.3 no.4 pp. 232-240
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
leaf extracts; fruits; hexane; methanol; proanthocyanidins; Neolamarckia cadamba; fruit extracts; iron; superoxide anion; trees; potassium; flavonoids; analgesics; antioxidant activity; leaves
Abstract:
... Kadam (Neolamarkia cadamba Roxb.) tree has wide spectrum bioactivities such as analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory hypolipidemic and antidiabetic. However, very little is known about its antioxidant properties. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to investigate phyto-constitution and antioxidant properties of leaves and fruits of N. cadamba . Extracts of the leaves and fruits prepare ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2013.817748

21. Antioxidant Activity and Chemical Composition of Essential Oils from Jordanian Ononis Natrix L. and Ononis Sicula Guss.

Author:
Mahmoud A. Al-Qudah; Areej M. Al-Ghoul; Ibrahim N. Trawenh; Hala I. Al-Jaber; Tareq M. Al Shboul; Musa H. Abu Zarga; Sultan T. Abu orabi
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.1 pp. 52-61
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Natrix; Ononis natrix; antioxidant activity; chemical composition; essential oils; oils; sesquiterpenoids
Abstract:
... The antioxidant activity of the essential oils obtained from Ononis Natrix L . and Ononis Sicula Guss were investigated by the DPPH and ATBS methods. The oils exhibited good to moderate antioxidant activity in a concentration-dependent manner. Essential oils of the two plants were analyzed by GC and GC- MS. Seventy-seven components (95.60 %) were characterized in the essential oil of O. Sicula . T ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.890069

22. Antioxidant Activity of the Leaf Essential Oil of Syzygium calophyllifolium, Syzygium makul, Syzygium grande and Eugenia cotinifolia ssp. codyensis

Author:
Saranya Jothiramshekar; Palanisami Eganathan; Sujanapal Puthiyapurayil
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.1 pp. 12-18
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Eugenia; Syzygium; antioxidant activity; essential oils; hydrodistillation; hydrogen peroxide; hydroxyl radicals; in vitro studies; leaves; oils; phenols
Abstract:
... Leaves of four species of Myrtaceae family were collected and essential oil isolated using hydrodistillation process. The essential oil was estimated for its total phenol content and antioxidant activity using in vitro assays such as DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, hydrogen peroxide and hydroxyl scavenging of leaf oil. Among the four species Syzygium calophyllifolium showed higher total phenolic content (311.85 ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.886960

23. Antioxidant and Immunomodulatory Potential of Cobra lily Species of North-western Himalayan Region: A Comparative Analysis

Author:
Madhulika Bhagat; Rasleen Sudan; Sahil Gupta; Anpurna Kaul; Jasvinder Singh
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.3 pp. 179-187
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Arisaema; antibodies; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; chelation; delayed hypersensitivity; humoral immunity; immunomodulation; ions; iron; leaves; methanol; mice; solvents; tubers; Himalayan region
Abstract:
... This study explored the antioxidant and immunomodulatory potential of two ethno-medicinally valuable species belonging to genus Arisaema viz . , Arisaema flavum and Arisaema propinquum. The arial parts and tubers of these species were subjected to polarity based extraction using different solvents. In vitro antioxidant studies were performed in terms of DPPH radical scavenging, chelation power on ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.936905

24. Antiradical Activity of Flavonoids from the Algerian Native Plant: Centaurea microcarpa Coss. et Dur.

Author:
Souheila Louaar; Amar Zellagui; Noureddine Gherraf; Kamel Medjroubi; Severine Derbre; Elisabeth Seguin; Hocine Laouer; Salah Akkal
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.3 pp. 249-253
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Centaurea; aerial parts; antioxidant activity; flavonoids; indigenous species; mass spectrometry; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Abstract:
... A phytochemical investigation of the aerial parts of Centaurea microcarpa resulted in the isolation of two known flavonoids: 5,7,4′-trihydroxy-3,6-dimethoxyflavone 7- O -β-glucoside (1) , 6- methoxykaempferol (2) . The structures of these compounds were elucidated on the basis of 1D and 2D NMR and mass spectroscopy. Compounds: (1) and (2) were screened for their in vitro antioxidant activity throu ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.902754

25. Characterization and Antioxidant Activities of Ultrasound-assisted Extracted Polysaccharides from Burley Tobacco Leaves

Author:
Shaohua Liu; Chenchen Yang; Zhaofu Tian; Xiaolan Li; Duobin Mao; Chunping Xu
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.5-6 pp. 325-331
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; antioxidant activity; burley tobacco; leaves; polysaccharides; sugars; temperature; ultrasonic treatment; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... Polysaccharides were extracted, separated and isolated from burley tobacco leaves via ultrasound assisted extraction (UAE). Samples were chemically characterized and possessed promising antioxidant activities. UAE conditions were screened using an orthogonal matrix method (L ₉(3) ⁴). FT-IR spectroscopy revealed typical characteristic groups of polysaccharide fractions. Monosaccharide composition a ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.961104

26. Enhanced Anti-oxidant Activity as a Function of Selenium hyperaccumulation in Agaricus bisporus Cultivated on Se-rich Agri-residues

Author:
Poonam Bhatia; Satyendra Pandey; Ranjana Prakash; Tejo Prakash Nagaraja
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.5-6 pp. 354-364
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Agaricus bisporus; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; antioxidant activity; cell proliferation; free radical scavengers; hyperaccumulators; lipid peroxidation; mushrooms; neoplasms; selenium; wheat straw; India
Abstract:
... Modulations in antioxidant properties of button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus , cultivated on selenium-rich wheat straw from the seleniferous belt of Punjab (India) were examined in comparison to the mushrooms cultivated on normal straw. Selenium (Se) uptake by Se-fortified mushrooms (122 ± 1.8 µg/g DW) was significantly higher than control (14 ± 0.7 µg/g DW). The antioxidant activity, as determined ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.961103

27. Essential Oil Composition and Antioxidant Activity of the Methanol Extracts of Three Phlomis Species from Iran

Author:
Roya Karamian; Amin Azizi; Mostafa Asadbegy; Ramtin Pakzad
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.5-6 pp. 343-353
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Phlomis; antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid; essential oils; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; methanol; phenols; Iran
Abstract:
... In this research methanolic extracts of three Phlomis species, (P. aucheri L., P. caucasica L. and P. lanceolata L.) were examined for their antioxidant properties. Two biochemical assays, namely 1, 1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging and metal-chelating activity, systems were used to evaluate antioxidant activity. Total phenol and flavonoid contents of the species were dete ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.961096

28. Evaluation of Antioxidant Potential, Phytochemical Analysis and Chromatographic Separation of Bark Extracts of Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.

Author:
Sakti Kanta Rath; Jayant Kumar Patra; Sushant Gouda; Sudhir Kumar Sahoo; Hrudayanath Thatoi; Sushil Kumar Dutta
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.5-6 pp. 377-390
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Bacillus subtilis; Diospyros melanoxylon; acetic acid; acetone; antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid; bark; butanol; drug delivery systems; ethanol; high performance liquid chromatography; methanol; pharmaceutical industry; phenol; screening; solvents
Abstract:
... Solvent extracts of Diospyros melanoxylon bark were screened for antioxidant activity by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl, metal chelating, 2,2’-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS), educing assay, total phenol, total ascorbic acid and total antioxidant capacity. All four solvents (acetone, ethanol, methanol and aqueous) showed significant antioxidant properties. Quantitative ph ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.957102

29. Free Radical Scavenging and Antioxidant Activities of Different Parts of Nitraria schoberi L.

Author:
Javad Sharifi Rad; Seyedeh Mahsan Hoseini Alfatemi; Majid Sharifi Rad; Marcello Iriti
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.1 pp. 44-51
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Nitraria schoberi; antioxidant activity; chloroform; free radical scavengers; fruits; humans; in vitro studies; leaves; methanol; oxidative stress; phytopharmaceuticals; protective effect; roots
Abstract:
... This study represents the first report on antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities of different extracts of Nitraria schoberi L. (Nitrariaceae). Antioxidant phytochemicals may play a protective role in human, counteracting free radical damage and oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to assess the free radical scavenging and antioxidant capacities of N. schoberi fruits, leaves and ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.890070

30. Investigation of Mangiferin, as a Promising Natural Polyphenol Xanthone on Multiple Targets of Alzheimer's Disease

Author:
Neeraj K. Sethiya; S.H. Mishra
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.2 pp. 111-119
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Alzheimer disease; amyloid; antioxidant activity; brain; enzyme inhibition; memory; models; neurotoxicity; polyphenols; rats; scopolamine; screening; xanthone
Abstract:
... The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of mangiferin (1, 3, 6, 7- Tetrahydroxy-2-[3, 4, 5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl) oxan-2-yl] xanthen-9-one), a polyphenol xanthone on multiple pharmacological screening models of Alzheimers disease (AD) viz, in vitro protection against β- amyloid induced neurotoxicity on brain cell line (Neuro 2A), AchE inhibition, 5-LOX enzyme inhibition, ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.921121

31. Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Properties of Selected Acacia species

Author:
C.T. Sulaiman; V.K. Gopalakrishnan; Indira Balachandran
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.4 pp. 316-324
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Acacia; antioxidant activity; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; hydroxyl radicals; nitric oxide; p-coumaric acid; tandem mass spectrometry; tannins
Abstract:
... The antioxidant activity of three Acacia species such as A. catechu , A. nilotica and A. leucophloea was evaluated using different in vitro techniques like DPPH assay, NO quenching assay, ABTS assay, Metal chelating activity, Hydroxyl radical scavenging activity and Super oxide scavenging activity. Total phenolics, total flavonoids and total tannins were also determined spectrophotometrically. The ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.957058

32. Phytochemical Analysis of Loranthus micranthus Extracts and Their in vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities

Author:
Channabasava, M. Govindappa; T.S. Sadananda; C.P. Chandrappa
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.4 pp. 303-315
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Loranthus; Staphylococcus aureus; alkaloids; antibacterial properties; antibiotics; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; bacteria; cardiac glycosides; flavonoids; growth retardation; methanol; minimum inhibitory concentration; mucilages; phenols; phytosterols; reducing sugars; solvents; tannins
Abstract:
... In the present study, out of four solvent extracts of Loranthus micranthus , the methanol extract yielded more phytochemicals (carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, phytosterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, gums and mucilages, and reducing sugars) at highest concentration and also exhibited the highest phenolic and flavonoid content. The methanol extract exhibited more antioxidant activi ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.936901

33. Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Ficus benghalensis (Moraceae) Leaf Extract

Author:
K.V. Bhaskara Rao; V. Ojha; Preeti; G. Kumar; L Karthik
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.3 pp. 236-248
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Artemia; Ficus benghalensis; alkaloids; aluminum chloride; anthraquinones; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; cytotoxicity; epigallocatechin; gallic acid; high performance liquid chromatography; in vitro studies; larvae; leaf extracts; leaves; lipids; oils; polyphenols; proteins; saponins; tannins; therapeutics; thin layer chromatography
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant potential of the Ficus benghalensis (F. benghalensis) by in vitro methods. Methanolic extract of F. benghalensis leaves was evaluated for the presence of carbohydrates, proteins, phenolic compounds, oil and fats, saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids and tannins by using standard protocols. Antioxidant activity of the ex ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.936902

34. Phytochemical Screening, Total Phenolic Contents and Antioxidant Activity of Syzygium caryophyllatum and Syzygium densiflorum

Author:
Ramasamy Subramanian; Palanivel Subbramaniyan; Vairamuthu Raj
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.3 pp. 224-235
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Syzygium; antioxidant activity; ethyl acetate; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; glycosides; hexane; leaves; methanol; phytopharmaceuticals; screening; solvents; tannins; terpenoids
Abstract:
... To search the new sources of antioxidants, leaves of Syzygium caryophyllatum and Syzygium densiflorum were screened for total phenolics and antioxidant activity. The leaves of the plants were extracted with hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol, and screened for their phytochemicals, phenolic content (TPC), and flavonoid content (TFC) and antioxidant activity. Phytochemical analysis of the both plant ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.936900

35. Total Phenolic Content, Anti-Radical property and HPLC profiles of Caralluma diffusa (Wight) N.E. Br.

Author:
Rahul Chandran; Thankarajan Sajeesh; Thangaraj Parimelazhagan
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2014 v.4 no.3 pp. 188-195
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Caralluma; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; ascorbic acid; caffeic acid; catechin; ethyl acetate; ferulic acid; gallic acid; high performance liquid chromatography; iron; methanol; plant extracts; tannins
Abstract:
... The relevance of free radical mediated degenerative diseases resulted in the investigation of total phenolic content and antioxidant potential of Caralluma diffusa. Quantification of total phenolics, tannins and flavonoids were done as they are the major antioxidant agents present in the plants. Antioxidant ability was assessed through various biochemical assays like ABTS ⁺, FRAP, metal chelating ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.933082

36. Altitudinal Variation of Anti-Human-Pathogenic-Bacterial Activity and Antioxidative Properties of Darjeeling Himalayan Marchantia polymorpha L.

Author:
Arijit De; Souryadeep Mukherjee; Abhijit Dey
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.1 pp. 33-42
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Bacillus cereus; Bryopsida; Marchantia polymorpha; agar; algae; altitude; antibacterial properties; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; cytotoxicity; ferns and fern allies; flavonoids; methanol; mosses and liverworts; pathogens; phenolic compounds; secondary metabolites; shigellosis; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Bryophytes, phylogentically placed between alga and pteridophytes, lacks mechanical protection but protects itself form the pathogens and other detrimental factors of nature by the use of its secondary metabolites. Diverse pharmacological attributes viz. antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, antioxidant etc. of the bryophytes has been reported mainly due to these secondary metabolites. Among the t ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1015610

37. Antioxidative Properties and Mineral Composition of Defatted Meal of Oileferous Brassica Germplasm

Author:
H. Punetha; M. Chandra; S. Bhutia; Sonal Tripathi; Om Prakash
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.1 pp. 43-51
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Brassica; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; aquaculture; ascorbic acid; butylated hydroxytoluene; calcium; catechin; copper; diet; dose response; functional properties; gallic acid; genotype; germplasm; health promotion; ingredients; iron; magnesium; manganese; mineral content; nitrogen; phenol; phosphorus; phytic acid; phytopharmaceuticals; potassium; zinc
Abstract:
... Brassica defatted meal possess technologically functional properties due to presence of health-promoting phytochemicals such as phenolics, vitamins C & E, phytic acid, flavonoid, promising anticarcinogenic dietary compounds and has the potential to be a good ingredient for use in aquaculture, animal and human diets. The present study focused on evaluating the antioxidative properties and mineral c ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.983974

38. Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil of Eugenia caryophyllata Cloves Extracted by Conventional and Microwave Techniques

Author:
A. Kennouche; F. Benkaci-Ali; G. Scholl; G. Eppe
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.1 pp. 1-11
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Aspergillus carbonarius; Bacillus subtilis; Candida albicans; Enterobacter cloacae; Escherichia coli; Fusarium culmorum; Staphylococcus aureus; Syzygium aromaticum; anti-infective properties; antioxidant activity; carbon dioxide; chemical composition; cloves; energy; essential oils; eugenol; heat; humans; hydrodistillation; microwave treatment; oils; steam distillation
Abstract:
... In this present study, we evaluated composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of clove essential oil. Volatile oils of Eugenia caryophyllata were isolated from cloves after cryogrinding by three methods, conventional hydrodistillation (HD), microwave assisted extraction (MAE) and microwave steam distillation (MSD). The results show that the MAE and MSD techniques constitutes the adequate ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.961100

39. Chemical Composition and In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of the Essential Oil of Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch Using Ultrasound as a Pretreatment

Author:
Xu Chun-Ping; Liu Yuanshang; Zhao Shanshan; Zeng Ying; Liu Shaohua
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.4 pp. 276-282
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; Rehmannia glutinosa; antioxidant activity; chemical composition; essential oils; free radical scavengers; furfural; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; hydroxyl radicals; oleic acid; palmitates; steam distillation; ultrasonic treatment; ultrasonics
Abstract:
... The essential oil was isolated using the ultrasound method from the root of Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch root with a yield of 0.47 % (w/w) by orthogonal matrix method. This yield of essential oil with steam distillation after the ultrasound method (EOU) is 2.03 times than that without ultrasound-assisted isolation (EO). The essential oil samples with and without the ultrasound method were analyzed ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1073628

40. Comparative HPTLC Analysis of Antioxidant Compound Gallic Acid from in vitro and Naturally Grown Stevia rebaudiana

Author:
Devendra Kumar Pandey; Shahnawaz; Abhijit Dey
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.6 pp. 397-405
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Stevia rebaudiana; ambient temperature; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; benzyladenine; chloroform; computer software; correlation; detection limit; ethyl acetate; explants; formic acid; gallic acid; glass; glycosides; indole butyric acid; leaves; quantitative analysis; shrubs; silica gel; stevioside; sugar substitutes; taste; thin layer chromatography; South America
Abstract:
... Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Asteraceae) is a perennial shrub of South America, produces diterpene glycosides used as low calorie sweeteners. Stevioside and extracts prepared from the leaves have been used widely all over the world as sweetening agents, taste modifiers and sugar substitutes. Gallic acid (GA) is reported for its anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiviral and antimelanogenic activities ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.902753

41. Effect of Three Phase Extraction with Ultrasound on Recovery and Antioxidant Activity of Andrographis paniculata

Author:
Virendra Rathod; Priyanka Rao
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.4 pp. 264-275
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Andrographis paniculata; slurries; hydrogen peroxide; 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; glycemic effect; ultrasonics; labdane; antioxidant activity; pH; in vitro studies; ammonium sulfate
Abstract:
... Ultrasound assisted three phase partitioning (UATPP) was developed for the separation of andrographolide from Andrographis paniculata . Andrographolide is a labdane diterpenoid known to exhibit potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anticarcinogenic and antidiabetic activity. Process parameters affecting UATPP on the extraction yield of andrographolide was investigated. Highest y ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1102081

42. Evaluation of In vitro Antiglycation Activity of Selected Indian Vegetable Sources-Awareness in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Author:
Thiyagarajan Sathishkumar; Philip Mariam; Kuppamuthu Kumaresan; Vinohar Stephen Rapheal
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.2 pp. 132-143
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis; Brassica oleracea var. capitata; Raphanus sativus; Solanum melongena; Trichosanthes cucumerina; antioxidant activity; apigenin; biphenyl; cabbage; catechin; cauliflower; chlorogenic acid; color; diabetes mellitus; eggplants; ethnobotany; hydrazine; in vitro studies; medicinal properties; polyphenols; radishes; response surface methodology
Abstract:
... Ethnobotanical report on vegetables such as Raphanus sativus (Radish), Trichosanthes cucumerina (Snake gourd), Solanum melongena (Brinjal), Brassica oleracea var. capitata (Cabbage) and Brassica oleracea var. botrytis (Cauliflower) has revealed significant medicinal properties. In this background, an attempt was made to explore the antiglycation activity of the selected vegetables. The hot water e ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1038851

43. Gastroprotective and Antioxidant Potential of Methanol Root Extract of Taverniera cuneifolia (Roth) Arn. in Albino Wister Rat

Author:
Vijay C. Jamdhade; S.V. Tembhurne; Suresh Kamble; Babasaheb S. Surwase
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.2 pp. 150-162
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
DNA damage; Taverniera; acidity; albino; antioxidant activity; ethanol; free radical scavengers; methanol; models; nitric oxide; pylorus; rats; roots; solvents; stomach ulcers; thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances
Abstract:
... To investigate the gastro protective and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Taverniera cuneifolia (Roth) Arn. Gastric ulcers were produced by administration of ethanol and pylorus ligation in albino Wister rats. Free radical scavenging activity was evaluated by using DPPH, Nitric oxide, DNA Damage Scavenging methods. Taverniera cuneifolia extract treated group decreased the dose depen ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.957087

44. Hepatoprotective Effect of the Macrotyloma uniflorum Seed (Horse gram) in Ethanol-Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats

Author:
Vandana Panda; Pravin Kharat; S. Sudhamani
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.3 pp. 178-191
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Macrotyloma uniflorum; alanine transaminase; albumins; alkaline phosphatase; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; aspartate transaminase; beans; bilirubin; blood serum; catalase; drugs; ethanol; glutathione; glutathione peroxidase; glutathione-disulfide reductase; hepatoprotective effect; hepatotoxicity; lipid peroxidation; liver; malondialdehyde; oral administration; rats; seeds; silymarin; superoxide dismutase; triacylglycerols; India
Abstract:
... Macrotyloma uniflorum is a lesser known bean consumed as a whole seed or sprout in India. The protective effect of a hydroalcoholic extract of the seeds of Macrotyloma uniflorum (MUSE) in ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity was investigated in rats. Liver damage was induced in rats by administering ethanol (4 g/kg, 20 % w/v p.o.) once daily for 21 days. MUSE (250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg) and the reference ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1015612

45. In vitro Kinetic of Inhibition of Lipase, Antioxidant Activity, Glucose Entrapment and Polyphenolic Content of Solanum linnaeanum

Author:
Fawzi M. Mahomoodally; Simla Ramcharun
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.6 pp. 383-396
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Solanum linnaeanum; alpha-amylase; alpha-glucosidase; anthocyanins; antioxidant activity; diabetes; glucose; gum arabic; methanol; models; nitric oxide; obesity; phenols; rutin; screening; triacylglycerol lipase; vegetables; xanthine oxidase
Abstract:
... Decoction as traditionally used and methanol extract of a commonly consumed vegetable Solanum linnaeanum (SL) was evaluated for any antioxidant potential (Ferric reducing power (FRAP) assay, nitric oxide, DPPH, and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity). The inhibitory effect of SL against α-amylase, α-glucosidase and pancreatic lipase activity was studied and the type of inhibition was established ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2016.1143785

46. In-vitro Anthelmintic and Antioxidant Activity of Helicteres isora Linn. Fruit Extracts

Author:
Mahesh B. Manke; Shashikant C. Dhawale; Dasrao A. Patil; Sanjay S. Pekamwar; Prasad G. Jamkhande
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.1 pp. 18-24
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Helicteres; Pheretima; albendazole; antioxidant activity; ascorbic acid; bioassays; death; dose response; earthworms; free radical scavengers; fruit extracts; fruits; hydrogen peroxide; inhibitory concentration 50; methanol; paralysis; petroleum; sodium chloride
Abstract:
... In-vitro anthelmintic activity of methanol and petroleum ether extracts of Helicteres isora fruits were determined by the evaluation of time for paralysis and death (min.) against Indian earthworms Pheretima posthuma . Various concentrations of extracts were tested in the bioassay (10, 20, and 50 mg/ml). Albendazole at concentration 20 mg/ml was included as standard reference while normal saline ( ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2014.961101

47. Mycochemicals, Phenolic Profile and Antioxidative Activity of a Wild Edible Mushroom from Eastern Himalaya

Author:
Adhiraj Dasgupta; Arun Kumar Dutta; Arindam Halder; Krishnendu Acharya
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.6 pp. 373-382
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
gallic acid; caffeic acid; phenols; flavones; iron; high performance liquid chromatography; dietary supplements; lycopene; beta-carotene; mushrooms; antioxidant activity; ferulic acid; antioxidants; oxidative stress; ascorbic acid; Himalayan region
Abstract:
... Ethanolic fraction from edible mushroom, Gomphus floccosus was tested for total phenol, flavonoid, β-carotene, lycopene and ascorbic acid. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was performed to identify the phenols and flavones in the fraction. In vitro antioxidant activity in terms of DPPH radical scavenging chelating effect of ferrous iron, reducing power and total antioxidant capacity a ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1137490

48. Phytochemical, Antioxidant and Antidepressant Evaluation of Ocimum basilicum, O. tenuiflorum, O. kilimandscharicum Grown in India

Author:
Devesh Tewari; Hemant K. Pandey; Archana N. Sah; Harsahay Meena; Vikas Chander; Rakesh Singh; Prashant Singh
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.2 pp. 120-131
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Ocimum basilicum; Ocimum kilimandscharicum; Ocimum tenuiflorum; antidepressants; antioxidant activity; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; spectrophotometers; tannins; traditional medicine; Himalayan region; India
Abstract:
... Ocimum is used in traditional medicine, as a culinary herb and a well known source of flavouring principle. The antioxidant activity in three Ocimum taxa viz. O. basilicum , O . tenuiflorum , O. kilimandscharicum was determined by DPPH free radical scavenging ability and reducing power assay. Total phenolic, flavonoids and tannins were determined using spectrophotometric technique and comparative ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1044703

49. Phytochemical, Cytotoxic and Immunomodulatory Analysis of an Indian Blackberry Rubus fruticosus

Author:
Madhulika Bhagat; Sakshima Thusoo
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.5 pp. 339-348
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Rubus plicatus; acetone; antibodies; antioxidant activity; blackberries; cyanidin; cytotoxicity; delayed hypersensitivity; ellagic acid; fractionation; fruit extracts; fruits; growth retardation; high performance liquid chromatography; immune response; immunomodulation; leaves; mice; neoplasms; oral administration; pharmaceutical industry; phenols
Abstract:
... The present study was carried out for cytotoxic potential, immunomodulatory response, antioxidant potential and phytochemical analysis of Rubus fruticosus (leaf and fruits). In vitro cytotoxicity of methanolic extract of fruit possess higher activity than the leaf part against lung (A549) cancer cell line with 72 % growth inhibition at 100 µg/mL concentration. Similarly, when administered orally a ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1108230

50. Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis and In-vitro Antioxidant Activity of Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Seeds

Author:
Manoj Kumar Sagar; Kumud Upadhyaya; Poonam Rishishwar
Source:
Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature 2015 v.5 no.3 pp. 214-222
ISSN:
2231-1874
Subject:
Caesalpinia bonduc; alkaloids; amino acids; antioxidant activity; chemical composition; flavonoids; free radical scavengers; hexane; medicinal properties; nitric oxide; phytosterols; plant extracts; saponins; seeds; shrubs; tannins; India; Myanmar; Sri Lanka
Abstract:
... Caesalpinia bonduc prickly shrub found throughout the hotter regions of India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The individual fractions were subjected to qualitative chemical investigation for the identification of the type of active principles. Hexane and ethanolic extract showed the presence of carbohydrate, saponin, phytosterol, protein, amino acid, tannin, phenolic compounds and flavonoids. It was foun ...
DOI:
10.1080/22311866.2015.1044883