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Jiménez AG, Marolf C, Swanson DL. Oxidative stress across multiple tissues in house sparrows (Passer domesticus) acclimated to warm, stable cold, and unpredictable cold thermal treatments. J Comp Physiol B 2024:10.1007/s00360-024-01572-2. [PMID: 38995419 DOI: 10.1007/s00360-024-01572-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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With climate change increasing not just mean temperatures but the frequency of cold snaps and heat waves, animals occupying thermally variable areas may be faced with thermal conditions for which they are not prepared. Studies of physiological adaptations of temperate resident birds to such thermal variability are largely lacking in the literature. To address this gap, we acclimated winter-phenotype house sparrows (Passer domesticus) to stable warm, stable cold, and fluctuating cold temperatures. We then measured several metrics of the oxidative stress (OS) system, including enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants and lipid oxidative damage, in brain (post-mitotic), kidney (mitotic), liver (mitotic) and pectoralis muscle (post-mitotic). We predicted that high metabolic flexibility could be linked to increases in reactive oxygen damage. Alternatively, if variation in ROS production is not associated with metabolic flexibility, then we predict no antioxidant compensation with thermal variation. Our data suggest that ROS production is not associated with metabolic flexibility, as we found no differences across thermal treatment groups. However, we did find differences across tissues. Brain catalase activity demonstrated the lowest values compared with kidney, liver and muscle. In contrast, brain glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities were higher than those in kidney and liver. Muscle GPx activities were intermediate to brain and kidney/liver. Lipid peroxidation damage was lowest in the kidney and highest in muscle tissue.
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- Department of Biology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, USA
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Pavuluri H, Bakhtiary Z, Panner Selvam MK, Hellstrom WJG. Oxidative Stress-Associated Male Infertility: Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:1008. [PMID: 38929625 PMCID: PMC11205999 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60061008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Infertility is a prevalent global issue affecting approximately 17.5% of adults, with sole male factor contributing to 20-30% of cases. Oxidative stress (OS) is a critical factor in male infertility, disrupting the balance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants. This imbalance detrimentally affects sperm function and viability, ultimately impairing fertility. OS also triggers molecular changes in sperm, including DNA damage, lipid peroxidation, and alterations in protein expression, further compromising sperm functionality and potential fertilization. Diagnostic tools discussed in this review offer insights into OS markers, antioxidant levels, and intracellular ROS concentrations. By accurately assessing these parameters, clinicians can diagnose male infertility more effectively and thus tailor treatment plans to individual patients. Additionally, this review explores various treatment options for males with OS-associated infertility, such as empirical drugs, antioxidants, nanoantioxidants, and lifestyle modifications. By addressing the root causes of male infertility and implementing targeted interventions, clinicians can optimize treatment outcomes and enhance the chances of conception for couples struggling with infertility.
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- Department of Urology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (H.P.); (Z.B.); (M.K.P.S.)
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Jenny JC, Kuś PM, Szweda P. Investigation of antifungal and antibacterial potential of green extracts of propolis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:13613. [PMID: 38871855 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64111-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Propolis extracts have been used in traditional medicines since ages due to its advantageous complex chemical composition. However, the antibacterial and antifungal activity of poplar propolis extracts prepared in Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NADES) are seldom studied. This study investigates suitable alternate for ethanol as a solvent for extraction for Polish poplar propolis. It also attempts to identify suitable extraction condition for the efficient transfer of compounds from propolis to the solvents. The extraction efficiency of NADES extracts was assessed in terms of total phenolic content, antioxidant activity and antimicrobial activity. The chemical composition of the extracts was analysed using UHPLC-DAD-QqTOF-MS. Four extracts, prepared in Propylene Glycol, Choline Chloride:Propylene Glycol (1:3), Choline Chloride:Propylene Glycol (1:4) and Choline Chloride:Glycerol (1:2), demonstrated activity and properties similar to ethanolic extract and extraction at 50 °C was found the most suitable for propolis. HPLC analysis confirmed that the chemical cocktail extracted by these solvents from propolis were identical with minor variations in their concentration as compared to its ethanolic extract. Thus, extracts of propolis at 50 °C in Propylene Glycol, Choline Chloride:Propylene Glycol (1:3) and Choline Chloride:Propylene Glycol (1:4) can be alternates for ethanolic extracts.
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- Jeslin Cheruvathoor Jenny
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Ul. G. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Wroclaw Medical University, Ul. Borowska 211a, 50-556, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Ul. G. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland.
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Li X, Fan W, Tang H, Li D, Xiao Y, Yang B, Zhao Y, Wu P. Neutral pH photoenzymatic activity of Au-doped g-C 3N 4 nanosheet for colorimetric detection of total antioxidant capacity in food samples. Food Chem 2024; 439:138158. [PMID: 38071846 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) is vital for food quality evaluation. The emergence of various nanozymes with TMB as substrate offered a new avenue for TAC detection due to simple operation and fast response, but a long-standing challenge is its low activity at physiological pH, which may account for the discrepancy between the measured TAC and the actual antioxidant capacity in vivo. Herein, Au doping was explored to break the pH limitation of g-C3N4 nanosheets (CNNS) photozyme. The catalytic activities of Au@CNNS at pH 4.0 and 7.4 were 14.9- and 6.2-fold higher than that of CNNS at pH 4. The neutral pH photozymatic activity (photosensitized oxidation of TMB, oxidase mimic) of Au@CNNS was explored for sensitivity TAC detection (LOD: 1.0 μM TE), which featured more convenient operations and higher sensitivity over the DPPH assay. The proposed Au@CNNS-based photozymatic colorimetric method was explored for accurate detection of TAC in drinks and juices.
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- Xianming Li
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Analytical & Testing Center, State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Analytical & Testing Center, State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang 453007, China.
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Sundaram M, Kumarasamy B, Subbian KP, Perumal MK, Balu K, Manikandan S. Comparative Assessment of Total Antioxidant Capacity of Unstimulated Saliva Which Can Reflect the Oxidative Stress between Autism Children and Normal Children. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S1811-S1814. [PMID: 38882824 PMCID: PMC11174289 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1182_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Aim To assess the level of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) in the unstimulated saliva of autism children and normal children. Methods A total of 60 children participated in the study (autism children-30; normal children-30) in the age-group of 7-14 years, at a Special Needs Children's Home in Salem district. Both groups were further subdivided into subgroups of 15 children each (caries-free and caries-active). All children were given instructions regarding saliva sample collection, and unstimulated saliva samples were collected in sterile cryovials and transported to the laboratory at 4°C, where the TAC of saliva was evaluated using the spectrophotometric assay. Results TAC of autism children was comparable to that of normal children due to personal care and improved diet. TAC was increased in caries-active children when compared to caries-free children in both groups. When comparing the mean values of TAC in caries-active and caries-free children of both groups, it was not statistically significant. So, from the above results, it can be assumed that the diet, age, and caries activity have a definitive influence on the TAC level of saliva. Conclusion Personal hygiene, diet, age, and caries activity have a definitive influence on the level of TAC in saliva.
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- Manikandan Sundaram
- District Early Intervention Centre/ Department of Dental Surgery, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Government Dindigul Medical College and Hospital, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Elayampalayam, Thiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India
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Cortez TV, Cerqueira NM, Gallas JA, Oliveira WP, Corona SAM, Souza-Gabriel AE. Pomegranate extract on eroded dentin: antioxidant action, bond strength and morphology of the adhesive interface after aging. Restor Dent Endod 2024; 49:e9. [PMID: 38449495 PMCID: PMC10912540 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2024.49.e9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pomegranate solution (Punica granatum) on eroded dentin through antioxidant action, shear bond strength (SBS) and interface morphology. Materials and Methods The 10% pomegranate peel extract was prepared by the lyophilization method. Punicalagin polyphenol was confirmed by high-performance liquid chromatography. Antioxidant activity was evaluated by capturing the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical. For the SBS, 48 dentin fragments were divided into sound or eroded, and subdivided according to the pretreatment (n = 12): water or P. granatum. The surfaces were restored with self-etch adhesive and a bulk-fill resin (Ecosite; DMG). The SBS was done immediately (24 hours) and after thermal cycling + water storage (12 months). For scanning electron microscopy, 48 dentin fragments (24 sound and 24 eroded) received the same treatments as for SBS (n = 6), and they were analyzed after 24 hours and 12 months. Results The P. granatum had antioxidant action similar (p = 0.246) to the phenolic standard antioxidants. After 24 hours, eroded dentin had lower SBS than sound dentin (p < 0.001), regardless of the pretreatment. After 12 months, P. granatum maintained the SBS of sound dentin (13.46 ± 3.42 MPa) and eroded dentin (10.96 ± 1.90 MPa) statistically similar. The lowest values were found on eroded dentin treated with water (5.75 ± 1.65 MPa) (p < 0.001). P. granatum on eroded dentin caused peritubular demineralization and hybrid layer with resin tags. Conclusions The pomegranate extract had antioxidant action and preserved the adhesive interface of the eroded dentin.
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- Thiago Vinícius Cortez
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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Xu K, Wang Y, Zhang S, Xiong X, Meng D, Qian W, Dong J. An antioxidation-responsive SERS-active microneedle for detecting the antioxidant capacity in living organisms. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1287:342138. [PMID: 38182399 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.342138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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To detect the antioxidant capacity in living organisms, an antioxidation-responsive SERS-active microneedle was fabricated by adsorbing resazurin on miniature SERS substrates, SERS-active microneedles. The SERS intensity ratio of characterized peaks of resazurin and its product, resorufin, was adopted and verified as an indicator of antioxidant capacity. The feasibility of detection of the antioxidant capacity in living organisms was proved by using the fabricated SERS-active microneedles to detect the antioxidant capacity of lipopolysaccharide-induce inflammatory animal models. The fabricated SERS-active microneedles can be inserted into target soft tissues with minimal invasion to detect their antioxidant capacity. The fabricated SERS-active microneedles would be a novel tool to bring the detection of antioxidant capacity from samplings ex vivo and cells to complex tissues to promote the researches on redox biology in living organisms.
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- Kun Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China; Laboratory of Environment and Biosafety, Research Institute of Southeast University in Suzhou, Suzhou, 215123, China.
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Fariz-Salinas EA, Limón-Rodríguez B, Beltrán-Rocha JC, Guajardo-Barbosa C, Cantú-Cárdenas ME, Martínez-Ávila GCG, Castillo-Zacarías C, López-Chuken UJ. Effect of light stress on lutein production with associated phosphorus removal from a secondary effluent by the autoflocculating microalgae consortium BR-UANL-01. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:23. [PMID: 38156038 PMCID: PMC10751278 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03810-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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Microalgae have become promising microorganisms for generating high-value commercial products and removing pollutants in aquatic systems. This research evaluated the impact of sunlight intensity on intracellular pigment generation and phosphorus removal from secondary effluents by autoflocculating microalgae consortium BR-UANL-01 in photobioreactor culture. Microalgae were grown in a secondary effluent from a wastewater treatment plant, using a combination of low and high light conditions (photon irradiance; 44 μmol m-2 s-1 and ≈ 1270 μmol m-2 s-1, respectively) and 16:8 h light:dark and 24:0 h light:dark (subdivided into 18:6 LED:sunlight) photoperiods. The autoflocculant rate by consortium BR-UANL-01 was not affected by light intensity and achieved 98% in both treatments. Microalgae produced significantly more lutein, (2.91 mg g-1) under low light conditions. Phosphate removal by microalgae resulted above 85% from the secondary effluent, due to the fact that phosphorus is directly associated with metabolic and replication processes and the highest antioxidant activity was obtained in ABTS•+ assay by the biomass under low light condition (51.71% μmol ET g-1). In conclusion, the results showed that the autoflocculating microalgae consortium BR-UANL-01 is capable of synthesizing intracellular lutein, which presents antioxidant activity, using secondary effluents as a growth medium, without losing its autoflocculating activity and assimilating phosphorus.
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- Edwin Alexis Fariz-Salinas
- Departamento de Ingeniería Ambiental, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ciudad Universitaria S/N, 66455 San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Ambiental, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ciudad Universitaria S/N, 66455 San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León Mexico
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Francisco Villa S/N, Col. Ex-Hacienda, El Canadá, 66050 General Escobedo, Nuevo León Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ciudad Universitaria, 66450 San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología y Nanotecnología (CIByN), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica, Km. 10 Autopista Al Aeropuerto Internacional Mariano Escobedo, 66629 Apodaca, Nuevo León Mexico
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Ambiental, Facultad de Ingeniería Civil, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Ciudad Universitaria S/N, 66455 San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología y Nanotecnología (CIByN), Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica, Km. 10 Autopista Al Aeropuerto Internacional Mariano Escobedo, 66629 Apodaca, Nuevo León Mexico
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Munguía-Ameca G, Ortega-Cerrilla ME, Herrera-Haro JG, Bárcena-Gama R, Nava-Cuéllar C, Zetina-Córdoba P. Growth Performance, Rumen Fermentation, In Vivo Digestibility, and Meat Quality of Pelibuey Lambs Fed a Diet with Ensiled Coffee Pulp. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3462. [PMID: 38003080 PMCID: PMC10668683 DOI: 10.3390/ani13223462] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Coffee pulp has been included in ruminant diets; but until now, little has been known about how the addition of ensiled coffee pulp (ECP) affects the growth performance of lambs. This study explores the diet's antioxidant capacity, tannins, and caffeine concentration and its effect on water intake, growth performance, rumen variables, in vivo digestibility, nitrogen balance, and carcass and meat characteristics of lambs fed ECP. Thirty-six male Pelibuey lambs were distributed randomly to one of three treatments (n = 12): without ECP0; diet with 10% ECP10, and diet with 20% ECP20. The diets' antioxidant capacity, tannins, and caffeine concentration were similar (p > 0.05) for all treatments. The diets' antioxidant compounds and the blood serum's antioxidant capacity were affected (p < 0.05). Dry matter and water intake, body-weight gain, and feed conversion were not significant (p > 0.05). No differences (p > 0.05) were found in the rumen variables or the nitrogen balance. However, the in vivo digestibility of crude protein was affected (p < 0.05). Carcass and meat quality were not affected (p > 0.05) by the inclusion of ECP, except temperature and redness (a*) at seven days of storage, respectively. Including up to 20% of ECP in the diet of lambs did not affect the growth performance, rumen variables, or nitrogen balance; however, the antioxidant compounds of the diets, the antioxidant capacity in blood serum, and the in vivo digestibility of crude protein were different. There was an increase in the redness (a*) and lower temperature in the Longissimus dorsi muscle, keeping lightness (L*), yellowness (b*), water-holding capacity, and texture at seven storage days.
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- Graciela Munguía-Ameca
- Programa de Recursos Genéticos y Productividad-Ganadería, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Montecillo 56230, Estado de México, Mexico; (G.M.-A.); (J.G.H.-H.); (R.B.-G.)
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- Programa de Recursos Genéticos y Productividad-Ganadería, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Montecillo 56230, Estado de México, Mexico; (G.M.-A.); (J.G.H.-H.); (R.B.-G.)
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- Programa de Recursos Genéticos y Productividad-Ganadería, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Montecillo 56230, Estado de México, Mexico; (G.M.-A.); (J.G.H.-H.); (R.B.-G.)
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- Programa de Recursos Genéticos y Productividad-Ganadería, Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Montecillo, Montecillo 56230, Estado de México, Mexico; (G.M.-A.); (J.G.H.-H.); (R.B.-G.)
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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- Programa de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Politécnica de Huatusco, Huatusco de Chicuéllar 94100, Veracruz, Mexico
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Maliar T, Maliarová M, Blažková M, Kunštek M, Uváčková Ľ, Viskupičová J, Purdešová A, Beňovič P. Simultaneously Determined Antioxidant and Pro-Oxidant Activity of Randomly Selected Plant Secondary Metabolites and Plant Extracts. Molecules 2023; 28:6890. [PMID: 37836733 PMCID: PMC10574746 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is a well-known phenomenon arising from physiological and nonphysiological factors, defined by the balance between antioxidants and pro-oxidants. While the presence and uptake of antioxidants are crucial, the pro-oxidant effects have not received sufficient research attention. Several methods for assessing pro-oxidant activity, utilizing various mechanisms, have been published. In this paper, we introduce a methodology for the simultaneous determination of antioxidant and pro-oxidant activity on a single microplate in situ, assuming that the FRAP method can measure both antioxidant and pro-oxidant activity due to the generation of pro-oxidant Fe2+ ions in the Fenton reaction. Systematic research using this rapid screening method may help to distinguish between compounds with dominant antioxidant efficacy and those with dominant pro-oxidant effects. Our preliminary study has revealed a dominant pro-oxidant effect for compounds with a higher number of oxygen heteroatoms, especially sp2 hybridized compounds (such as those containing keto groups), such as flavonoids and plant extracts rich in these structural types. Conversely, catechins, carotenoids, and surprisingly, extracts from birch leaves and chestnut leaves have demonstrated dominant antioxidant activity over pro-oxidant. These initial findings have sparked significant interest in the systematic evaluation of a more extensive collection of compounds and plant extracts using the developed method.
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- Tibor Maliar
- Department of Chemistry and Environmnetal Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia; (M.M.); (A.P.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmnetal Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia; (M.M.); (A.P.); (P.B.)
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- National Agricultural and Food Centre, Hlohovecká 2, 951 41 Lužianky, Slovakia; (M.B.); (M.K.)
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia;
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- National Agricultural and Food Centre, Hlohovecká 2, 951 41 Lužianky, Slovakia; (M.B.); (M.K.)
- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia;
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia;
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine SAS, Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmnetal Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia; (M.M.); (A.P.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Environmnetal Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovakia; (M.M.); (A.P.); (P.B.)
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Jiménez AG, Nash-Braun E, Meyers JR. Chronic Thermal Acclimation Effects on Critical Thermal Maxima (CT max) and Oxidative Stress Differences in White Epaxial Muscle between Surface and Cave Morphotypes of the Mexican Cavefish ( Astyanax mexicanus). Physiol Biochem Zool 2023; 96:369-377. [PMID: 37713718 DOI: 10.1086/726338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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AbstractIn the face of increasing environmental temperatures, operative differences between mitochondrial function and whole-animal phenotypic response to the environment are underrepresented in research, especially in subtemperate ectothermic vertebrates. A novel approach to exploring this connection is to examine model species that are genetically similar but that have different whole-animal phenotypes, each of which inhabits different environments. The blind Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) has the following two morphotypes: a surface form found in aboveground rivers and an obligate cave-dwelling form. Each morphotype inhabits vastly different thermal and oxygen environments. Whole-animal and mitochondrial responses to thermal acclimation and oxidative stress, with respect to increasing temperatures, have not been previously determined in either morphotype of this species. Here, we chronically acclimated both morphotypes to three temperatures (14°C, 25°C, and 31°C) to establish potential for acclimation and critical thermal maxima (CTmax) for each morphotype of this species. After measuring CTmax in six cohorts, we additionally measured enzymatic antioxidant capacity (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase activities), peroxyl scavenging capacity, and lipid peroxidation damage in white epaxial muscle for each individual. We found a significant effect of acclimation temperature on CTmax (F = 29.57 , P < 0.001 ) but no effect of morphotype on CTmax (F = 2.092 , P = 0.162 ). Additionally, we found that morphotype had a significant effect on glutathione peroxidase activity, with the surface morphotype having increased glutathione peroxidase activity compared with the cave morphotype (F = 6.270 , P = 0.020 ). No other oxidative stress variable demonstrated significant differences. Increases in CTmax with chronic thermal acclimation to higher temperatures suggests that there is some degree of phenotypic plasticity in this species that nominally occupies thermally stable environments. The decreased glutathione peroxidase activity in the cave morphotype may be related to decreased environmental oxygen concentration and decreased metabolic rate in this environmentally constrained morphotype compared to in its surface-living counterparts.
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Dumlupinar B, Karatoprak GŞ, Demirci B, Akkol EK, Sobarzo-Sánchez E. Antioxidant Activity and Chemical Composition of Geranium Oil and Its Synergistic Potential against Pneumococci with Various Antibiotic Combinations. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3080. [PMID: 37687327 PMCID: PMC10489623 DOI: 10.3390/plants12173080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The essential oil of Pelargonium graveolens L. is valuable for its therapeutic benefits, so this study aimed to determine the synergistic effect of the combination of the essential oil of this plant with antibiotics instead of the extracts prepared with various solvents. In addition, the second goal of this study was to determine whether the essential oil combined with various antibiotics increased the overall killing activity in mouse macrophage cells with the aim of introducing an immunotherapeutic approach to the infection treatments used today. Herein, the volatile profile of Geranium oil (G.O) was analyzed using GC/MS. The current study sought to assess the synergistic characteristics of several antibiotic combinations using G.O against pneumococci, as well as the oil's antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The major components of the oil were citronellol, geraniol, and isomenthone. In the combinations of G.O and antibiotics, the synergism of the Streptococcus pneumoniae to antibiotics advanced. When the time-kill data were evaluated, G.O + antibiotic combinations quickly diminished the viable cell count of S. pneumoniae from the 6th h. In this study, the combined use of existing antibiotics used in infection treatments with G.O could improve antibiotic effectiveness and thus prevent bacteria from developing antibiotic resistance.
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- Berrak Dumlupinar
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, İstanbul-Cerrahpaşa University, Istanbul 34116, Türkiye;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Türkiye;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskisehir 26470, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University, Ankara 06330, Türkiye
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- Instituto de Investigación y Postgrado, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Central de Chile, Santiago 8370292, Chile
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Mushtaq Z, Akhter A, Khan HAA, Anwar W, Hashem A, Avila-Quezada GD, Abd_Allah EF. Impact Assessment of Lead-Tolerant Rhizobacteria to Improve Soil Health Using Indian Mustard ( Brassica juncea) as an Indicator Plant. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3005. [PMID: 37631216 PMCID: PMC10458302 DOI: 10.3390/plants12163005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Due to ongoing human activities, heavy metals are heavily accumulated in the soil. This leads to an increase in the discharge and the quick spread of heavy metal pollution in human settlements and natural habitats, having a disastrous effect on agricultural products. The current experiment was planned to evaluate the effect of lead-tolerant-plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (LTPGPR) on growth, yield, antioxidant activities, physiology, and lead uptake in the root, shoot, and seed of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) in lead-amended soil. Three pre-isolated well-characterized lead-tolerant rhizobacterial strains-S10, S5, and S2-were used to inoculate seeds of Indian mustard grown at three different levels of lead (300 mg kg-1, 600 mg kg-1, 900 mg kg-1) contaminated soil. The experiment was designed following a completely randomized design (CRD) under factorial arrangements. Lead nitrate was used as a source of lead contamination. At harvesting, data regarding growth, physiology, yield per plant, antioxidant activities, malondialdehyde and proline content, and lead uptake in the root, shoot, and seed of Indian mustard were recorded. Results demonstrated that lead contamination at all levels significantly reduced the plant growth, yield, and physiological processes. Plants inoculated with lead-tolerant rhizobacteria showed a significant improvement in plant growth, yield, antioxidant activities, and physiological attributes and cause a valuable reduction in the malondialdehyde contents of Indian mustard in lead-contaminated soil. Moreover, plants inoculated with lead-tolerant rhizobacteria also showed an increment in lead uptake in the vegetative parts and a significant reduction of lead contents in the seed of Indian mustard.
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- Zain Mushtaq
- Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore P.O. Box 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore P.O. Box 54590, Pakistan (W.A.)
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- Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore P.O. Box 54590, Pakistan;
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore P.O. Box 54590, Pakistan (W.A.)
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Plant Production Department, College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Brezovec N, Perdan-Pirkmajer K, Burja B, Rotar Ž, Osredkar J, Sodin-Šemrl S, Lakota K, Čučnik S. Disturbed Antioxidant Capacity in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis Associates with Lung and Gastrointestinal Symptoms. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2110. [PMID: 37626607 PMCID: PMC10452464 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The correct balance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defense in an organism is disturbed in oxidative stress. To assess oxidative balance in 36 SSc patients and 26 healthy controls (HCs), we measured reactive oxidative metabolites (ROMs), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), lipid peroxidation (measuring 4-HNE), and DNA oxidative damage (measuring 8-OHdG) in serum. Furthermore, DNA breaks in leukocytes of 35 SSc patients and 32 HCs were evaluated using COMET. While we report high ROMs for both SSc patients and age/sex matched HC samples, there was a significant increase in TAC in SSc patients as compared to HCs, and thus also a significantly higher oxidative stress index in SSc patients. TAC was significantly higher in SSc patients with ILD and gastrointestinal involvement, as well as in patients with anti-topoisomerase antibodies. We observe no difference in serum lipid peroxidation status or oxidative DNA damage. However, SSc patients had significantly more leukocyte DNA breaks than HCs; the most damage was observed in patients treated with immunosuppressives. Thus, our study confirms presence of oxidative stress and increased DNA damage in leukocytes of SSc patients; however, it points toward increased antioxidant capacity, which needs to be further studied.
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- Neža Brezovec
- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.P.-P.); (B.B.); (Ž.R.); (S.S.-Š.); (K.L.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.P.-P.); (B.B.); (Ž.R.); (S.S.-Š.); (K.L.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.P.-P.); (B.B.); (Ž.R.); (S.S.-Š.); (K.L.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.P.-P.); (B.B.); (Ž.R.); (S.S.-Š.); (K.L.)
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Biochemistry, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.P.-P.); (B.B.); (Ž.R.); (S.S.-Š.); (K.L.)
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.P.-P.); (B.B.); (Ž.R.); (S.S.-Š.); (K.L.)
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
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- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (K.P.-P.); (B.B.); (Ž.R.); (S.S.-Š.); (K.L.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Goldoni R, Thomaz DV, Strambini L, Tumedei M, Dongiovanni P, Isola G, Tartaglia G. Quality-by-Design R&D of a Novel Nanozyme-Based Sensor for Saliva Antioxidant Capacity Evaluation. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12051120. [PMID: 37237985 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051120] [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: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress is one of the main causes of cell damage, leading to the onset of several diseases, and antioxidants represent a barrier against the production of reactive species. Saliva is receiving increasing interest as a promising biofluid to study the onset of diseases and assess the overall health status of an individual. The antioxidant capacity of saliva can be a useful indicator of the health status of the oral cavity, and it is nowadays evaluated mainly through spectroscopic methods that rely on benchtop machines and liquid reagents. We developed a low-cost screen-printed sensor based on cerium oxide nanoparticles that can be used to assess the antioxidant capacity of biofluids as an alternative to traditional methods. The sensor development process was investigated via a quality-by-design approach to identify the most critical parameters of the process for further optimization. The sensor was tested in the detection of ascorbic acid, which is used as an equivalent in the assessment of overall antioxidant capacity. The LoDs ranged from 0.1147 to 0.3528 mM, while the recoveries varied from 80% to 121.1%, being therefore comparable with those of the golden standard SAT test, whose recovery value was 96.3%. Therefore, the sensor achieved a satisfactory sensitivity and linearity in the range of clinical interest for saliva and was validated against the state-of-the-art equipment for antioxidant capacity evaluation.
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- Riccardo Goldoni
- Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB), Politecnico Di Milano, 20133 Milan, Italy
- CNR-Istituto di Elettronica e di Ingegneria dell'Informazione e delle Telecomunicazioni, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- National Enterprise for NanoScience and NanoTechnology (NEST), Istituto Nanoscienze-CNR and Scuola Normale Superiore, Piazza San Silvestro 12, 56127 Pisa, Italy
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- CNR-Istituto di Elettronica e di Ingegneria dell'Informazione e delle Telecomunicazioni, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, Italy
- UOC Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dentistry Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Medicine and Metabolic Diseases Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, 20100 Milan, Italy
- UOC Maxillo-Facial Surgery and Dentistry Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Jiménez AG, Nash-Braun E. Enzymatic responses reveal different physiological strategies employed by eurytolerant fish during extreme hot and cold cycling acclimation temperatures. J Therm Biol 2023; 114:103578. [PMID: 37344032 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Heat waves and cold snaps are projected to rise in magnitude, duration, interval, and harshness in the coming years. The current literature examining thermal impacts on the physiology of organisms rarely uses chronic, variable thermal acclimations despite the fact that climate change predictions project a more variable environment. If we are to determine species' susceptibility to climate change, chronic and variable lab acclimations should be prioritized. Here, we acclimated the eurytolerant sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) to two extreme cycling thermal regimes: one warm [resting 27 °C with a spike to 33 °C for 8 h daily], one cold [resting 6.5 °C with a spike to 12 °C for 8 h daily], and three chronically stable conditions (10, 22, and 30 °C) for comparison. We measured enzymatic antioxidants (catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx)), total antioxidant capacity, lipid peroxidation (LPO) damage, and citrate synthase (CS) activity in white epaxial muscle. Of particular note, we found significant increases in log CAT activity and SOD concentration in the warm cycling temperatures, and significant increases in GPx activity in the cold cycling temperatures. We found no significant accumulation of LPO damage in any of our thermal acclimation treatments. Thus, sheepshead minnows demonstrate two particularly different mechanisms towards dealing with thermal variation in low and high temperatures. The enzymatic differences between low and high cycling temperatures may define pathways of eurytolerant organisms and how they may survive predicted variability in thermal regimes.
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- Ana Gabriela Jiménez
- Colgate University, Department of Biology, 13 Oak Dr., Hamilton, NY, 133546, USA.
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- Colgate University, Department of Biology, 13 Oak Dr., Hamilton, NY, 133546, USA
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Nhu-Trang TT, Nguyen QD, Cong-Hau N, Anh-Dao LT, Behra P. Characteristics and Relationships between Total Polyphenol and Flavonoid Contents, Antioxidant Capacities, and the Content of Caffeine, Gallic Acid, and Major Catechins in Wild/Ancient and Cultivated Teas in Vietnam. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28083470. [PMID: 37110703 PMCID: PMC10142074 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28083470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Vietnam has diverse and long-established tea plantations but scientific data on the characteristics of Vietnamese teas are still limited. Chemical and biological properties including total polyphenol and flavonoid contents (TPCs and TFCs), antioxidant activities (DPPH, ABTS, FRAP, and CUPRAC), as well as the contents of caffeine, gallic acid, and major catechins, were evaluated for 28 Vietnamese teas from North and South Vietnam. Higher values of TPCs and TFCs were found for green (non-oxidised) and raw Pu'erh (low-oxidised) teas from wild/ancient tea trees in North Vietnam and green teas from cultivated trees in South Vietnam, as compared to oolong teas (partly oxidised) from South Vietnam and black teas (fully oxidised) from North Vietnam. The caffeine, gallic acid, and major catechin contents depended on the processing, geographical origin, and the tea variety. Several good Pearson's correlations were found (r2 > 0.9) between TPCs, TFCs, the four antioxidant capacities, and the content of major catechins such as (-)-epicatechin-3-gallate and (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate. Results from principal component analysis showed good discriminations with cumulative variances of the first two principal components varying from 85.3% to 93.7% among non-/low-oxidised and partly/fully oxidised teas, and with respect to the tea origin.
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- Tran-Thi Nhu-Trang
- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Environmental and Food Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Laboratoire de Chimie Agro-Industrielle (LCA), Université de Toulouse, INRAE, Toulouse 31400, France
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Scarsi A, Pedone D, Pompa PP. A multi-line platinum nanozyme-based lateral flow device for the colorimetric evaluation of total antioxidant capacity in different matrices. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:2167-2174. [PMID: 37056622 PMCID: PMC10089119 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00931e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The evaluation of Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC), namely the complete pattern of antioxidant species in a complex medium, is of major interest in many fields ranging from health monitoring to quality control in the food industry. In this framework, point-of-care (POC) testing technologies are a promising diagnostic solution for rapid on-site analyses, unlike laboratory based-assays, which are often limited by centralized analyses, time-consuming and costly procedures, and invasiveness in the case of health diagnostics. In this work, we developed a POC methodology that evaluates TAC in different matrices, exploiting the peroxidase-like properties of 5 nm platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs), combined with a colorimetric paper-based device. Notably, we designed and optimized a multi-line PtNPs-based Lateral Flow Assay (LFA), which relies on three sequential test lines with increasing concentrations of platinum nanozymes, to get a non-invasive, accurate, and fast (10 minutes) colorimetric evaluation of the body TAC in saliva samples. Furthermore, we employed the device as a prototype of a quality control tool in the food industry, for the determination of the TAC in fruit juices.
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- Anna Scarsi
- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) Via Morego 30 16163-Genova Italy
- Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, University of Genova Via Dodecaneso 31 16146-Genova Italy
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) Via Morego 30 16163-Genova Italy
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- Nanobiointeractions & Nanodiagnostics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) Via Morego 30 16163-Genova Italy
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Głód BK, Borkowski M. The Antioxidative Properties of Selected Herbs Estimated Using Various Assays. J CHEM-NY 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/5497076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Antioxidants can be determined using a variety of analytical assays. The total of antioxidant properties, depending on the sum of the products of their concentrations and antioxidant powers in the sample, is usually called total antioxidant potential (TAP). The direct method developed by us, based on the voltammetric measurements, was used to determine the TAPs of selected herbs. However, it is expected that the detection limit of this assay will be much lower when the convection current is increased and the capacitive current is eliminated. Such conditions are found in electrochemical HPLC detection. The advantage of this method is the ability to perform measurements at different potentials, which is analogous to the measurements related to various radicals in indirect methods. Measurements performed at high potentials of the working electrode allow us to test weak antioxidants. It turned out that electrochemical methods provided additional information about the antioxidant properties of the herbs. Some of them have a large part of TAP caused by weak antioxidants in high concentrations. The obtained results were correlated with the TAP values related to DPPH (2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) radicals and the total content of polyphenols in the sample.
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Far from being a simple question: The complexity between in vitro and in vivo responses from nutrients and bioactive compounds with antioxidant potential. Food Chem 2023; 402:134351. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Frohlich PC, Santos KA, Ascari J, Santos Refati JRD, Palú P, Cardozo-Filho L, da Silva EA. Antioxidant compounds and eugenol quantification of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) leaves extracts obtained by pressurized liquid extraction and supercritical fluid extraction. J Supercrit Fluids 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2023.105865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Ozkan D, Altan C, Er MO, Gultekin F, Kuraş S, Artunay O. The Role of Oxidative Status in the Pathogenesis of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, Pseudoexfolyation Syndrome and Glaucoma. Eur J Ophthalmol 2023; 33:352-360. [PMID: 35818741 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221113199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the role of oxidative stress and antioxidant system in the etiopathogenesis of pseudoexfoliation and progression of pseudoexfoliation syndrome to glaucoma. MATERIAL AND METHOD A total of 20 patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome, 20 with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, 20 with primary open-angle glaucoma, and 20 without pseudoexfoliation and glaucoma as a control group, who underwent cataract or glaucoma surgery between December 2020 and March 2021 in the Health Sciences University Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 80 patients were included in the study. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure with applanation tonometry, detailed anterior and posterior segment examinations with biomicroscopy were performed in all patients included in the study. Approximately 0.1 cc of anterior chamber fluid was taken from all patients at the beginning of surgery. Total Oxidant Status (TOS) and Total Antioxidant Status (TAS) levels were measured by keeping the samples taken in the deep freezer of the cornea bank at -80 degrees, transferring them with cold chain transport rules, and examining them with automatic measurement method in the laboratories of the Medical Biochemistry Department of the University of Health Sciences. Oxidative Stress Index (OSI) value was calculated to measure the degree of oxidative stress. RESULTS TAS averages of the control and POAG groups were found to be statistically significantly higher than the PES and PEG groups (p = 0.0001, p = 0.0001). No significant difference was observed between the other groups (p > 0.05). The TOS averages of the control and POAG groups were found to be statistically significantly lower than the PES and PEG groups (p = 0.003, p = 0.0001; p = 0.01, p = 0.001), no statistically significant difference was observed between the other groups (p > 0.05). The OSI mean of the control and POAG groups was found to be statistically significantly lower than the PES and PEG groups (p = 0.001, p = 0.0001; p = 0.002, p = 0.0001), no statistically significant difference was observed between the other groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Increased TOS and OSI and decreased TAS levels in the aqueous humour of patients with PES and PEG suggest that increased oxidative stress and decreased antioxidative defense system play a role in the etiopathogenesis of the disease.
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- Derya Ozkan
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, 448249University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 448249University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Medeniyet University School of Medicine, Goztepe Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, 448249University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, 448249University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, 448249University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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Analytical determination of antioxidant capacity of hop-derived compounds in beer using specific rapid assays (ORAC, FRAP) and ESR-spectroscopy. Eur Food Res Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00217-022-04135-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AbstractThere is a relationship between antioxidant activity and ageing stability of beer. The high-throughput antioxidant capacity assays ORAC and FRAP, which rely on specific reaction mechanisms, are validated as an addition to the established ESR-ST method with a focus on hop-derived antioxidants. Beers were brewed with systematic variations in hop variety, hop product, and the hopping regime (late hopping) to achieve sample beers varying widely in the concentrations of hop-derived antioxidants (α- and iso-α-acids, phenolic compounds). A significant positive correlation between phenolic compounds and the ORAC- and FRAP-values (p < 0.01) was found. The effect of individual resinous substances and free phenolic acids and flavonoids on the antioxidant capacity of beer (ORAC, FRAP, and ESR-ST) was proven in spiking trials. We found a correlation between the occurrence of the o-di-OH-group and the ORAC- and FRAP-values of phenolic compounds. Phenolic compounds did not react as anti- or prooxidants in the radical generation (ESR-ST). Higher concentrations of unisomerized α-acids significantly reduced ESR-signal intensity but had no significant effect on ORAC- or FRAP-values. Beers brewed with late hop addition, which yielded higher concentrations of unisomerized α-acids and phenolic compounds, had higher ORAC, FRAP-values and a reduced ESR-signal intensity. These three methods rely on different reaction principles, and therefore, different groups of hop-derived compounds act as antioxidants in these assays. A combination of the two high-throughput methods (ORAC, FRAP) and ESR-ST is advantageous for the evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of beers varying in hop-derived compounds.
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Ghorbani Dehbalaei M, Sahebkar A, Safarian M, Khadem-Rezaiyan M, Rezaee H, Naeini F, Norouzy A. Study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of oral trehalose on inflammatory factors, oxidative stress, nutritional and clinical status in traumatic head injury patients receiving enteral nutrition. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060605. [PMID: 36123055 PMCID: PMC9486343 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, inflammatory processes and oxidative stress have been linked to the development of neurodegenerative diseases, disability, increased rate of muscle catabolism, malnutrition, hospital stay and mortality. Previous in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that trehalose can decrease inflammatory and oxidative factors. Therefore, the present study was designed to evaluate the effect of oral trehalose consumption on this marker in critically ill TBI patients at intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study is a pilot randomised, prospective and double-blind clinical trial. The study sample size is of 20 (10 patients in each group) TBI patients aged 18-65 years at ICU. Randomisation is performed by permuted block randomisation method. The allocation ratio is 1:1. An intervention group will receive 30 g of trehalose instead, as a part of the carbohydrate of daily bolus enteral feeding and the control group will receive standard isocaloric hospital bolus enteral feeding for 12 days. The inflammatory factors (C reactive protein, interleukin 6) and oxidative stress markers (glutathione, malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance, total antioxidant capacity) will be measured at the baseline, at the 6th day, and at the end of the study (12th day). Sequential Organ Failure Assessment, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II, Nutrition Risk in the Critically ill scores, 28-day mortality, anthropometric assessments and the clinical and nutritional status will be measured. Each patient's nutritional needs will be calculated individually. The statistical analysis would be based on the intention to treat. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The vice-chancellor of the research centre of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is sponsoring this study. IR.MUMS.MEDICAL.REC.1400.113. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) Id: IRCT20210508051223N1, Registration date: 26 July 2021.
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- Moazzameh Ghorbani Dehbalaei
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Science, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Resident of Community Medicine, Community Medicine Department, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shahid Kamyab Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Kavaz A, Işık M, Dikici E, Yüksel M. Anticholinergic, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties of Vitex agnus-castus L. seed extract : Assessment of its phenolic content by LC-MS/MS. Chem Biodivers 2022; 19:e202200143. [PMID: 36075867 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202200143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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In this current study, Vitex agnus-castus seed ethanol extracts were analyzed for their phytochemical component content, anticholinergic and antioxidant activities, and antibacterial properties. The phenolic compound composition of these seeds was determined by using LC-MS/MS. Antioxidant activity of the seeds was examined by the DPPH, ABTS, Fe 3+ -Fe 2+ reducing, and CUPRAC. Also, the anticholinergic activity was measured by the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE). The antibacterial activity was performed by disc diffusion and minimum inhibitory concentration methods. The main phenolic compound was vanillic acid (22812.05 µg/L ) and followed by luteolin, fumaric acid, quercetin, caffeic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid, kaempferol, bütein, ellagic acid, resveratrol, catechin hydrate, phloridzin dehydrate, naringenin, respectively. The DPPH free radical scavenging value of ethanol extract of plant seeds was 9.41%, while the ABTS radical scavenging activity was determined as 12.66%. The ethanol extract of the seeds exhibited antibacterial activity on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus , and Salmonella Typhimurium, differently. S. aureus was found to be more susceptible to the extract than other bacteria. Also, the inhibition effect of seed ethanolic extract on the AChE with IC 50 values were 36.34±5,6 µg/mL. From the results, V. agnus-castus seed can be suggested as a promising natural antioxidant and antibacterial candidate for the preservation of foods.
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- Arzu Kavaz
- Atatürk University, Food Technology, Department of Food Technology, Technical Sciences Vocational School, 2500, Erzurum, TURKEY
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- Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi, Bioengineering Department, Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Univ, Bilecik, TURKEY
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- Aksaray University: Aksaray Universitesi, Science and Technology Application and Research Center, Science and Technology Application and Research Center, Aksaray University, Aksa, Aksaray, TURKEY
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- Atatürk Üniversitesi: Ataturk Universitesi, Food Engineering, Ziraat Faculty, Erzurum, TURKEY
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CHEMSA AE, GHERAISSA N, RAMADAN ELSHARKAWY E, CHERRADA N. Phenolic compound profile, and evaluation of biological properties of Bassia muricata (L.) Asch. aerial part. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SECONDARY METABOLITE 2022. [DOI: 10.21448/ijsm.1080537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Current study verifies the biological efficiency of Bassia muricata (Chenopodiaceae vent), a wild plant in the Algerian desert. MeOH extract (70%) of the aerial parts of B. muricata was tested for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. In addition to determining the value of the SPF and its effectiveness as hypoglycemia through a glucose uptake assay by yeast cells. Its phenolic content was also verified by quantitative estimations and RP-HPLC-UV analysis. MeOH extract of B. muricata exhibited antioxidant effects, where it showed good to moderate free radical inhibition activity towards both DPPH• and OH•, and this corresponded with excellent anti-hemolytic activity. As well as being a Fe2+ and molybdate reducing agent, the extract showed moderate photoprotective activity with SPFSpectrophootometric=18.89±0.005. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and enhances glucose uptake. MeOH extract of B. muricata showed remarkable antibacterial activity against B. subtilis, L. innocua, S. aureus, E. coli and P. aeruginosa. It did not give efficacy against S. typhimurium. Its phenolic content on the other hand was verified by quantitative estimations and RP-HPLC-UV analysis, which revealed the presence of chlorogenic acid, p-coumarin acid, gallic acid as a major phenolic compounds.
These results showed that B. muricata could be useful as source of bioactive compounds for food, the pharmaceutical industry and the manufacture of cosmetics.
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Zheng J, Zhang X, Herrera‐Balandrano DD, Wang J, Chai Z, Beta T, Huang W, Li Y. Extraction optimization of
Arctium lappa
L. polysaccharides by Box–Behnken response surface design and their antioxidant capacity. STARCH-STARKE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/star.202100305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Jiawei Zheng
- School of Food and Biological Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
- Institute of Agro‐Product Processing Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Nanjing 210014 China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
- Institute of Agro‐Product Processing Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Nanjing 210014 China
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- Institute of Agro‐Product Processing Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Nanjing 210014 China
- School of Life Sciences Nantong University Nantong 226007 China
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- College of Chemical Engineering Nanjing Forestry University Nanjing 210037 China
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- Institute of Agro‐Product Processing Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Nanjing 210014 China
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- Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Canada
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
- Institute of Agro‐Product Processing Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Nanjing 210014 China
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- Institute of Agro‐Product Processing Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences Nanjing 210014 China
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Carotenoids in Human SkinIn Vivo: Antioxidant and Photo-Protectant Role against External and Internal Stressors. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081451. [PMID: 35892651 PMCID: PMC9394334 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The antioxidant system of the human body plays a crucial role in maintaining redox homeostasis and has an important protective function. Carotenoids have pronounced antioxidant properties in the neutralization of free radicals. In human skin, carotenoids have a high concentration in the stratum corneum (SC)-the horny outermost layer of the epidermis, where they accumulate within lipid lamellae. Resonance Raman spectroscopy and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy are optical methods that are used to non-invasively determine the carotenoid concentration in the human SC in vivo. It was shown by electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy that carotenoids support the entire antioxidant status of the human SC in vivo by neutralizing free radicals and thus, counteracting the development of oxidative stress. This review is devoted to assembling the kinetics of the carotenoids in the human SC in vivo using non-invasive optical and spectroscopic methods. Factors contributing to the changes of the carotenoid concentration in the human SC and their influence on the antioxidant status of the SC in vivo are summarized. The effect of chemotherapy on the carotenoid concentration of the SC in cancer patients is presented. A potential antioxidant-based pathomechanism of chemotherapy-induced hand-foot syndrome and a method to reduce its frequency and severity are discussed.
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Soğukpinar Önsüren A, Mutluay M, Seyithanoğlu M, Tanriverdi B. Evaluation of Salivary Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis and Oxidative Stress in Children with Severe Early Childhood Caries Using a Novel Method. J PEDIAT INF DIS-GER 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1753463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Objective This study aimed to assess the role of thiol/disulfide homeostasis and oxidative stress in the saliva of children with severe early childhood caries (S-ECC).
Methods Eighty children aged 3 to 6 years were involved in this case-control study. The study consisted of two groups: the study group (S-ECC) and the control group with no caries. Thiol/disulfide homeostasis and antioxidant levels were calculated after obtaining unstimulated saliva samples from all participating children.
Results The native/total thiol and total oxidant status (TOS) levels of the study group were higher than those of the control group, though not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The oxidative stress index (OSI) value was significantly higher in the study group compared to the control group (p = 0.024).
Conclusion Our results confirmed that the thiol/disulfide homeostasis was reduced, and disulfide formation, which is rereducible to thiol, was insufficient in children with S-ECC to compensate oxidative stress compared with the control group. Also, thiol levels were inadequate to compensate for oxidative stress, and thiol/disulfide homeostasis was not an independent parameter for S-ECC. Besides, the increases in the TOS level and OSI value show that oxidative stress had significant effects on S-ECC's etiopathogenesis.
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Dental Hygiene, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Artvin State Hospital, Artvin, Turkey
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Isildak Ö, Yildiz I, Genc N. A new potentiometric PVC membrane sensor for the determination of DPPH radical scavenging activity of plant extracts. Food Chem 2022; 373:131420. [PMID: 34710684 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In this study, a simple, fast, stable and low-cost potentiometric determination method is recommended for the evaluation of 1,1-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil radical (DPPH•) scavenging activity, which is one of the antioxidant activity tests. For this purpose, a new type of solid-state-contact potentiometric polyvinyl chloride (PVC) membrane sensor was developed. Gallic acid compound, which is sensitive to the DPPH•, was used as the active ingredient in the membrane structure of the sensor. The potentiometric behavior of the developed DPPH•-selective PVC membrane sensor was characterized. The detection limit of the developed sensor was obtained as 2.3 µg/mL. The sensor can measure at low volumes with its high selectivity. The measurement results obtained were in accordance with the results of the spectroscopic method in the literature. The developed DPPH•-selective PVC membrane sensor was quickly dipped directly into the plant extracts and successfully used in test measurements of DPPH• scavenging activity.
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- Ömer Isildak
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Department of Chemistry, 60100 Tokat, Turkey.
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- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Department of Chemistry, 60100 Tokat, Turkey
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- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Department of Chemistry, 60100 Tokat, Turkey
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An Assessment of Cataract Severity Based on Antioxidant Status and Ascorbic Acid Levels in Aqueous Humor. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11020397. [PMID: 35204279 PMCID: PMC8869206 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Cataract is the leading cause of blindness throughout the world. Currently, the cataract severity evaluation is based on the subjective LOCS III guideline. To ameliorate the evaluation system and develop an objective and quantitative analysis, we investigated the relationships among aqueous humor total antioxidant capacity (AqTAC), ascorbic acid (AqAA) concentration, and cataract severity. In this study, we enrolled 130 cataract patients who underwent phacoemulsification between April 2019 and March 2020. The AqTAC and AqAA were measured by our own developed TAC assay and commercially available kit. Cataract severity was recorded by nuclear opalescence (NO) and cortical cataract (CC) degree according to LOCS III. Cumulative dissipated energy (CDE) during phacoemulsification was recorded to verify the severity of the cataract. As a result, we found a moderate correlation between AqTAC and CDE (p < 0.001). In addition, we found AqTAC independently associated with the CDE when analyzed by multivariate linear regression (p < 0.001). AqTAC also negatively correlated to cataract severity when measured by NO and CC (p = 0.012 in NO grade 3 vs. grade 1; p = 0.012 in CC grade 2 vs. grade 1; p < 0.001 in CC grade 3 vs. grade 1). We further found AqAA provided 71.9 ± 13.5% of AqTAC, and showed a high correlation (rho = 0.79, p < 0.001). In conclusion, we found a significant correlation between AqTAC/AqAA and cataract severity measured by CDE. The correlation was superior to the correlation between LOCS III and CDE. Aqueous humor TAC owns the potential to assess cataracts in an objective and quantitative way.
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Gouhar SA, Abo-Elfadl MT, Gamal-Eldeen AM, El-Daly SM. Involvement of miRNAs in response to oxidative stress induced by the steroidal glycoalkaloid α-solanine in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2022; 37:212-223. [PMID: 34655286 DOI: 10.1002/tox.23390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND α-Solanine is a natural toxic glycoalkaloid produced in some species of the Solanaceae family with antiproliferative activity in various cancers. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effect of α-solanine on the oxidative stress status in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and to evaluate its influence on microRNAs (miRNAs) associated with oxidative stress and NF-κB regulation. METHODS The prooxidant effect of α-solanine was tested by the decay rate of the fluorescent probe, β-phycoerythrin, and by measuring malondialdehyde, reduced Glutathione, catalase, and superoxide dismutase following treatment of HepG2 cells with low doses of α-solanine. Immunocytochemical techniques were used to detect mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and NF-κB protein. The gene expression of NF-κB and miRNAs was evaluated by real-time PCR. RESULTS α-Solanine is a prooxidant that causes a rapid decay in the fluorescence intensity of β-phycoerythrin. It induces oxidative stress-related alterations such as increased lipid peroxidation and reduced antioxidant markers. Oxidative stress induced by α-solanine was mediated by decreased ΔΨm, increased NF-κB expression, upregulation of miRNAs that control oxidative stress by regulating the NF-κB pathway, and downregulation of oncogenic miRNAs that inhibit the NF-κB pathway. CONCLUSION α-Solanine-induced oxidative stress is mediated by alterations in the NF-κB pathway with a detected crosstalk between α-solanine treatment and the expression of oxidative stress-responsive miRNAs.
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- Shaimaa A Gouhar
- Medical Biochemistry Department, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
- Cancer Biology and Genetics Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
- Cancer Biology and Genetics Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical Biochemistry Department, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
- Cancer Biology and Genetics Laboratory, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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Farajzadeh N, Aftab J, Yenilmez HY, Özdemir S, Gonca S, Altuntas Bayir Z. The design and Synthesis of Metallophthalocyanine-Gold Nanoparticle Hybrids as Biological Agents. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj00484d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study presents the synthesis of 4-2-(4-ethynyl-N,N-dimethylaniline)pthalonitrile (1) and its new peripherally tetra-substituted metal phthalocyanines {M= Co (2), Zn (3)}. Characterization of the prepared compounds was carried out by performing...
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WU Y, HAN YS, KIM MH. Antioxidant, α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of Cedrela sinensis (A. Juss) leaf with ethanol extract concentration. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/fst.89122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Rubio-Cortés JE, López J, Velazco-Cabral I, Feliciano A, Vázquez MA, Alcaraz-Contreras Y. In Vitro Study of the Effect of 2,6-Substituents at the New 4-Ethoxy-Phenols as Antioxidants. Polycycl Aromat Compd 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10406638.2021.2020135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Gto, México
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Gto, México
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- Departamento de Química, Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Gto, México
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Phenolic-protein interactions in foods and post ingestion: Switches empowering health outcomes. Trends Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2021.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Demirci-Çekiç S, Özkan G, Avan AN, Uzunboy S, Çapanoğlu E, Apak R. Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Defense. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2021; 209:114477. [PMID: 34920302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2021.114477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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A number of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species are produced during normal metabolism in human body. These species can be both radical and non-radical and have varying degrees of reactivity. Although they have some important functions in the human body, such as contributing to signal transmission and the immune system, their presence must be balanced by the antioxidant defense system. The human body has an excellent intrinsic enzymatic antioxidant system in addition to different non-enzymatic antioxidants having small molecular masses. An extrinsic source of antioxidants are foodstuffs such as fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, mostly rich in polyphenols. When the delicate biochemical balance between oxidants and antioxidants is disturbed in favor of oxidants, "oxidative stress" conditions emerge, under which reactive species can cause oxidative damage to biomacromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and DNA. This oxidative damage is often associated with cancer, aging, and neurodegenerative disorders. Because reactive species are extremely short-lived, it is almost impossible to measure their concentrations directly. Although there are certain methods such as ESR / EPR that serve this purpose, they have some disadvantages and are quite costly systems. Therefore, products generated from oxidative damage of proteins, lipids and DNA are often used to quantify the extent of oxidative damage rather than direct measurement of reactive species. These oxidative damage products are usually known as biomarkers. Determination of the concentrations of these biomarkers and changes in the concentration of protective antioxidants can provide useful information for avoiding certain diseases and keep healthy conditions.
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- Sema Demirci-Çekiç
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical Uviversity, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Istanbul Technical Uviversity, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Avcilar, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey; Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA), Vedat Dalokay St. No. 112, Cankaya, 06670 Ankara, Turkey.
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Frawley AE, DeMoranville KJ, Carbeck KM, Trost L, Bryła A, Działo M, Sadowska ET, Bauchinger U, Pierce BJ, McWilliams SR. Flight training and dietary antioxidants have mixed effects on the oxidative status of multiple tissues in a female migratory songbird. J Exp Biol 2021; 224:272431. [PMID: 34632505 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.243158] [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: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Birds, like other vertebrates, rely on a robust antioxidant system to protect themselves against oxidative imbalance caused by energy-intensive activities such as flying. Such oxidative challenges may be especially acute for females during spring migration, as they must pay the oxidative costs of flight while preparing for reproduction; however, little previous work has examined how the antioxidant system of female spring migrants responds to dietary antioxidants and the oxidative challenges of regular flying. We fed two diets to female European starlings, one supplemented with a dietary antioxidant and one without, and then flew them daily in a windtunnel for 2 weeks during the autumn and spring migration periods. We measured the activity of enzymatic antioxidants (glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase), non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity (ORAC) and markers of oxidative damage (protein carbonyls and lipid hydroperoxides) in four tissues: pectoralis, leg muscle, liver and heart. Dietary antioxidants affected enzymatic antioxidant activity and lipid damage in the heart, non-enzymatic antioxidant capacity in the pectoralis, and protein damage in leg muscle. In general, birds not fed the antioxidant supplement appeared to incur increased oxidative damage while upregulating non-enzymatic and enzymatic antioxidant activity, though these effects were strongly tissue specific. We also found trends for diet×training interactions for enzymatic antioxidant activity in the heart and leg muscle. Flight training may condition the antioxidant system of females to dynamically respond to oxidative challenges, and females during spring migration may shift antioxidant allocation to reduce oxidative damage.
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- Abigail E Frawley
- Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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- Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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- Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6T1Z4
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- Department for Behavioural Neurobiology, Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, D-82319 Seewiesen, Germany
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland.,Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology PAS, 02-093 Warszawa, Poland
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- Department of Biology, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA
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- Department of Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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Influence of Electronic Cigarettes on Antioxidant Capacity and Nucleotide Metabolites in Saliva. TOXICS 2021; 9:toxics9100263. [PMID: 34678959 PMCID: PMC8538442 DOI: 10.3390/toxics9100263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The balance between reactive oxygen species production and the activity of antioxidant systems present in saliva is an important element in maintaining oral environment homeostasis. E-cigarettes adversely affect the oral cavity and their cytotoxic effect is related to oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of using electronic cigarettes on antioxidant capacity of saliva. The study involved 110 subjects (35 e-cigarettes users, 33 traditional cigarettes smokers and 42 non-smokers). Laboratory analysis involved quantitation of uric acid, hypoxanthine, xanthine, TAOS (total antioxidant status) and TEAC (Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity) in saliva. Lower values for TAOS and TEAC were observed among e-cigarettes users and traditional cigarettes smokers in comparison to non-smokers. Uric acid concentration tended to be higher among e-cigarettes users while no differences in hypoxanthine and xanthine saliva concentrations were observed. Electronic cigarettes usage affects antioxidant capacity of saliva to the same extent as traditional cigarettes, when comparing smokers to non-smokers. Further longitudinal studies on a larger study group are needed to assess the effect of changes in antioxidant status on oral health.
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Jiang H, Li J, Zhang N, He HY, An JM, Dou YN. Optimization of the Extraction Technology and Assessment of Antioxidant Activity of Chlorogenic Acid-Rich Extracts From Eucommia ulmoides Leaves. Nat Prod Commun 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/1934578x211046105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chlorogenic acid has been proved to have cardiovascular protection, antibacterial, antiviral, hemostatic, and hypolipidemia effects. Modern scientific research on the bioactivity of chlorogenic acid has been extended to the fields of food, medicine, health care and daily-use chemical industry. The aim of this research was to optimize the extraction conditions for chlorogenic acid from Eucommia ulmoides (Eucommiaceae) leaves. The significant variables were screened and optimized by a combination of Plackett-Burman test and Box-Behnken design. Optimum extraction parameters with ethanol concentration of 50%, solvent pH value of 3, and particle size of 60 mesh were determined according to variance analysis and contour plots. Under these conditions, the yield of chlorogenic acid was up to 4.36 mg/g, which was basically consistent with the theoretical prediction value of 4.50 mg/g. This study also proved the potential antioxidant activity of E. ulmoides leaves. The optimal extract of E. ulmoides leaves rich in chlorogenic acid showed the highest antioxidant activity in the FRAP method, which was 219.8 μM Trolox equivalents (TE) per g extract weight (EW) (μM TE/g EW). The DPPH method gave a similar value (168 μM TE/g EW) to the ABTS method (152 μM TE/g EW). The established extraction process was efficient in the recovery of chlorogenic acid from E. ulmoides leaves, encouraging its valorization as a cheap and sustainable alternative for the isolation of chlorogenic acid.
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- Hua Jiang
- Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical College, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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Öztürk İ, Beğiç N, Bener M, Apak R. Antioxidant capacity measurement based on κ-carrageenan stabilized and capped silver nanoparticles using green nanotechnology. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.130846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Determination of the Phenolic Content in Iranian Trehala Manna and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Effects. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2021; 2021:8570162. [PMID: 34512783 PMCID: PMC8426089 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8570162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One of the most challenging issues in the food and pharmaceutical industries is finding effective and safe antioxidants from natural resources compared to their synthetic compounds, which have side effects. In this regard, Trehala manna was considered a great antioxidant source categorized as the major type of manna produced naturally and by the Echinops plant in response to insect activity. In this study, the antioxidant activity and phenolic content of the numerous Trehala manna in Echinops sp. have been investigated. Different methods of radical scavenging activity comprising 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) have been investigated to evaluate antioxidant activity. The phenolic contents were measured by Folin–Ciocalteu and standard phytochemical methods. Quantitative and qualitative amounts of phenolic content, including caffeic, ferulic, coumaric, syringic, and hydroxybenzoic acids, were quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results indicated the significant changes in the amounts of phenolics and the antioxidant properties in Trehala manna samples, based on the place of collection. Based on results, antioxidant capacity detected by DPPH and ABTS tests showed the IC50 values of 40–94 µg/mL and 28–72 µg/mL, respectively. Results of the FRAP test represented very strong ferric ion reducing activities (0.04–0.83 mmol Fe2+/g). Ferric ion reducing data were not markedly different from ABTS and DPPH ones. These samples also presented the highest phenolic content (1.32–2.28 mg GAE/100 g). Jahrom Trehala manna was the highest in both phenolic content and antioxidant value, while Sabzevar was the lowest. We found a significant relationship between the antioxidant values and total phenolic counts. It indicates that the phenolics contribute to the observed antioxidant activities of these samples.
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Comparison of Nutritional and Nutraceutical Properties of Burdock Roots Cultivated in Fengxian and Peixian of China. Foods 2021; 10:foods10092095. [PMID: 34574205 PMCID: PMC8469698 DOI: 10.3390/foods10092095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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This study aimed to analyze and compare the nutritional quality of powders of burdock root from Fengxian (FX) and Peixian (PX) in China. The nutrient composition including carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, vitamin C, carotenoids, as well as total phenols, total flavonoids and phenolic compounds were investigated in addition to in vitro antioxidant capacity. The results showed that the basic nutrients of burdock root powder (BRP) in both locations did not have significant differences (p > 0.05), although the in vitro antioxidant capacity of BRP of Fengxian (F-BRP) was greater than that of PX (p < 0.05). The burdock root peel powder (BRPP) possessed more phenolics and stronger in vitro antioxidant capacity than the burdock root powder (BRP) and peeled burdock root powder (PBRP) (p < 0.05). Moreover, better quality burdock root was obtained from FX. F-BRP was consequently analyzed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry for its phenolic composition. Seventeen phenolics, mainly caffeoylquinic acids, were detected. In addition, a total of 181 volatile compounds belonging to eight types were detected including alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, alkenes, esters, acids, linear or aromatic hydrocarbons, and others. The diverse compounds found in this study can provide a theoretical basis for the development and utilization of burdock in the food industry.
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Kavaz Yüksel A, Dikici E, Yüksel M, Işık M, Tozoğlu F, Köksal E. Phytochemical, phenolic profile, antioxidant, anticholinergic and antibacterial properties of Epilobium angustifolium (Onagraceae). JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-01050-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Li L, Lietz G, Seal CJ. Phenolic, apparent antioxidant and nutritional composition of quinoa (
Chenopodium
quinoa
Willd.) seeds. Int J Food Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.14962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Liangkui Li
- Human Nutrition Research Centre Public Health Sciences Institute Faculty of Medical Sciences Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- Human Nutrition Research Centre Public Health Sciences Institute Faculty of Medical Sciences Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- Human Nutrition Research Centre Public Health Sciences Institute Faculty of Medical Sciences Newcastle University Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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Measurement of Antioxidant Capacity of Meat and Meat Products: Methods and Applications. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26133880. [PMID: 34202027 PMCID: PMC8271956 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26133880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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At present, a wide variety of analytical methods is available to measure antioxidant capacity. However, this great diversity is not reflected in the analysis of meat and meat products, as there are a limited number of studies on determining this parameter in this complex food matrix. Despite this, and due to the interest in antioxidants that prevent oxidation reactions, the identification of antioxidants in meat and meat products is of special importance to the meat industry. For this reason, this review compiled the main antioxidant capacity assays employed in meat and meat products, to date, describing their foundations, and showing both their advantages and limitations. This review also looked at the different applications of antioxidant properties in meat and meat products. In this sense, the suitability of using these methodologies has been demonstrated in different investigations related to these foods.
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Effects of Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q 10 Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Parameters in Untrained Leisure Horses Subjected to Acute Moderate Exercise. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10060908. [PMID: 34205129 PMCID: PMC8227526 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10060908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The effects of antioxidant supplements on exercise-induced oxidative stress have not been investigated in untrained leisure horses. We investigated the effects of 14-day supplementation with vitamin E (1.8 IU/kg/day), coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10; ubiquinone; 800 mg/day), and a combination of both (the same doses as in mono-supplementation) on the blood levels of CoQ10, vitamin E, and oxidative stress parameters in untrained leisure horses subjected to acute moderate exercise. Correlations between lipid peroxidation and muscle enzyme leakage were also determined. Forty client-owned horses were included in the study, with 10 horses in each of the antioxidant and placebo (paraffin oil) groups. Blood parameters were measured before supplementation, before and immediately after exercise, and after 24 h of rest. The differences in individual parameters between blood collection times and groups were analysed with linear mixed models (p ˂ 0.05). None of the supplemented antioxidants affected vitamin E and CoQ10 concentrations, oxidative stress parameters, or serum muscle enzymes. Lipid peroxidation occurred in horses supplemented with placebo and CoQ10 but not in horses supplemented with vitamin E or the combination of both antioxidants. These results suggest that vitamin E alone or in combination with CoQ10 prevented lipid peroxidation in untrained leisure horses subjected to acute moderate exercise.
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Martins D, Martins RC, Braga MEM. Biocompounds recovery from olive mill wastewater by liquid-liquid extraction and integration with Fenton's process for water reuse. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:29521-29534. [PMID: 33559081 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12679-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The olive mill wastewaters obtained from two different processes, press extraction olive mill wastewater (POMW) from Portugal and two-phase system olive mill wastewater (2POMW) from Spain, were treated to recover phenolic compounds and water sequentially, by the integration of liquid-liquid extraction with Fenton's processes. From the recovered fractions, squalene, oleic acid, tyrosol, syringic acid, and p-coumaric acid were identified, and oleic acid appears in a higher concentration for 2POMW wastewater for all used solvents compared to POMW samples. Recovered fractions presented higher antioxidant activity, but remained antioxidants were found in the residual water. The wastewaters coming from a two-phase extraction method (2POMW) present higher phytotoxicity according to germination index, but the application of Fenton's process was able to improve the water quality to be re-used since an increase on the water biodegradability (BOD5/COD) and toxicity reduction were achieved.
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- Daniela Martins
- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal De Marrocos, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal De Marrocos, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima, Pólo II - Pinhal De Marrocos, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Haque MA, Morozova K, Ferrentino G, Scampicchio M. Electrochemical Methods to Evaluate the Antioxidant Activity and Capacity of Foods: A Review. ELECTROANAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Md Azizul Haque
- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
- Department of Food Technology and Nutritional Science (FTNS) Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) Tangail 1902 Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
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- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
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- Faculty of Science and Technology Free University of Bozen-Bolzano Piazza Università 5, 39100 Bozen-Bolzano Italy
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Domiński A, Konieczny T, Duale K, Krawczyk M, Pastuch-Gawołek G, Kurcok P. Stimuli-Responsive Aliphatic Polycarbonate Nanocarriers for Tumor-Targeted Drug Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E2890. [PMID: 33276597 PMCID: PMC7761607 DOI: 10.3390/polym12122890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Nanoparticles based on amphiphilic copolymers with tunable physicochemical properties can be used to encapsulate delicate pharmaceutics while at the same time improving their solubility, stability, pharmacokinetic properties, reducing immune surveillance, or achieving tumor-targeting ability. Those nanocarriers based on biodegradable aliphatic polycarbonates are a particularly promising platform for drug delivery due to flexibility in the design and synthesis of appropriate monomers and copolymers. Current studies in this field focus on the design and the synthesis of new effective carriers of hydrophobic drugs and their release in a controlled manner by exogenous or endogenous factors in tumor-specific regions. Reactive groups present in aliphatic carbonate copolymers, undergo a reaction under the action of a stimulus: e.g., acidic hydrolysis, oxidation, reduction, etc. leading to changes in the morphology of nanoparticles. This allows the release of the drug in a highly controlled manner and induces a desired therapeutic outcome without damaging healthy tissues. The presented review summarizes the current advances in chemistry and methods for designing stimuli-responsive nanocarriers based on aliphatic polycarbonates for controlled drug delivery.
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- Adrian Domiński
- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; (M.K.); (G.P.-G.)
- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland; (M.K.); (G.P.-G.)
- Biotechnology Centre, Silesian University of Technology, Krzywoustego 8, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, 34, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej St, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland; (A.D.); (T.K.); (K.D.)
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