Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
<i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> has long been a staple in East Asian cuisine. In the context of traditional medicine, various members of the <i>Peucedanum</i> genus have been investigated for potential medicinal properties. In laboratory settings, some compounds derived from this...
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| description | <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> has long been a staple in East Asian cuisine. In the context of traditional medicine, various members of the <i>Peucedanum</i> genus have been investigated for potential medicinal properties. In laboratory settings, some compounds derived from this plant have shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—characteristics often associated with potential medicinal applications. This study aimed to determine which part of the <i>P. japonicum</i> plants cultivated on two Korean islands contains the most antioxidant compounds. This determination was made through assessments of total polyphenol content and total flavonoid content, coupled with evaluation of antioxidant activity via DPPH and ABTS assays. The results showed that the aerial parts contain a richer array of bioactive compounds and demonstrate superior antioxidant activity compared to their root counterparts in the plants from both islands. To characterize the phytochemicals underpinning this bioactivity, LC-MS/MS and HPLC analyses were carried out. These methods detected varying amounts of chlorogenic acid, peucedanol 7-<i>O</i>-glucoside, rutin, and peucedanol, with good separation and retention times. This study addresses the lack of research on the antioxidant activity of different parts of <i>P. japonicum</i>. The findings hold significance for traditional medicine, dietary supplements, and the development of functional foods. Understanding antioxidant distribution aids in the development of medicinal and nutritional applications, influences agricultural practices, and contributes to regional biodiversity-conservation efforts. The study’s geographical scope provides insights into how location impacts the concentration of bioactive compounds in plants. Overall, the results contribute valuable data for future research in plant biology, biochemistry, and related fields. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-65ba3e64d4804cf697bdd615b8c73cc02024-02-09T15:20:15ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472024-01-0113337710.3390/plants13030377Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and PhytochemicalsNeil Patrick Uy0Hoon Kim1Jajung Ku2Sanghyun Lee3Department of Plant Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of KoreaForest Bioresources Department, National Institute of Forest Science, Suwon 16631, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Plant Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea<i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> has long been a staple in East Asian cuisine. In the context of traditional medicine, various members of the <i>Peucedanum</i> genus have been investigated for potential medicinal properties. In laboratory settings, some compounds derived from this plant have shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—characteristics often associated with potential medicinal applications. This study aimed to determine which part of the <i>P. japonicum</i> plants cultivated on two Korean islands contains the most antioxidant compounds. This determination was made through assessments of total polyphenol content and total flavonoid content, coupled with evaluation of antioxidant activity via DPPH and ABTS assays. The results showed that the aerial parts contain a richer array of bioactive compounds and demonstrate superior antioxidant activity compared to their root counterparts in the plants from both islands. To characterize the phytochemicals underpinning this bioactivity, LC-MS/MS and HPLC analyses were carried out. These methods detected varying amounts of chlorogenic acid, peucedanol 7-<i>O</i>-glucoside, rutin, and peucedanol, with good separation and retention times. This study addresses the lack of research on the antioxidant activity of different parts of <i>P. japonicum</i>. The findings hold significance for traditional medicine, dietary supplements, and the development of functional foods. Understanding antioxidant distribution aids in the development of medicinal and nutritional applications, influences agricultural practices, and contributes to regional biodiversity-conservation efforts. The study’s geographical scope provides insights into how location impacts the concentration of bioactive compounds in plants. Overall, the results contribute valuable data for future research in plant biology, biochemistry, and related fields.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/3/377antioxidant<i>Peucedanum japonicum</i>HPLC analysisPhenolic compound |
| spellingShingle | Neil Patrick Uy Hoon Kim Jajung Ku Sanghyun Lee Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and Phytochemicals Plants antioxidant <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> HPLC analysis Phenolic compound |
| title | Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and Phytochemicals |
| title_full | Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and Phytochemicals |
| title_fullStr | Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and Phytochemicals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and Phytochemicals |
| title_short | Regional Variations in <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> Antioxidants and Phytochemicals |
| title_sort | regional variations in i peucedanum japonicum i antioxidants and phytochemicals |
| topic | antioxidant <i>Peucedanum japonicum</i> HPLC analysis Phenolic compound |
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