Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris

In order to find possible sources for future novel antioxidants in food and pharmaceutical formulations, phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of methanol extract polar and nonpolar subfractions of Borage (Borago officinalis) and Common mallow (Malva sylvestris) were determined. Iden...

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Main Authors: Mohajer, S., Taha, R.M., Ramli, R., Mohajer, M.
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Published: Elsevier 2016
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author Mohajer, S.
Taha, R.M.
Ramli, R.
Mohajer, M.
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Taha, R.M.
Ramli, R.
Mohajer, M.
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description In order to find possible sources for future novel antioxidants in food and pharmaceutical formulations, phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of methanol extract polar and nonpolar subfractions of Borage (Borago officinalis) and Common mallow (Malva sylvestris) were determined. Identification of two alkaloids (Sanguinarine and Berberine) and water-soluble vitamins in HPLC chromatograms have been settled in comparison of the retention time and peak area with those observed for authentic standards. Antioxidant activities were evaluated by 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging (FRS), ferrous ion (Fe2+) metal chelating and ferric ion (Fe3+) reducing power (FRAP). Hydrogen peroxide was also disposed by catalases (CAT) and peroxidase (POX) activities. The total content of tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids and polyphenols have been expressed as tannic acid (TA), (+)-catechin (CE), gallic acid (GAE) and pyrogallol (PyE), respectively. In addition, M. sylvestris exhibited stronger ferrous ion chelating and peroxidase activity compared with B. officinalis. A relatively high concentration of vitamin C was also recorded in M. sylvestris with 38.01 mg/100 g DW. The findings suggest that the pigments derived from natural plants may have direct relation with biological activities and exhibit different properties. Also all other soluble compounds present in the extracts, their possible antioxidant activity and interactions need to be elucidated in order to fully explain the final antioxidant capacity of the extracts.
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spelling um.eprints-176782017-08-14T03:04:38Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/17678/ Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris Mohajer, S. Taha, R.M. Ramli, R. Mohajer, M. Q Science (General) QH301 Biology In order to find possible sources for future novel antioxidants in food and pharmaceutical formulations, phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of methanol extract polar and nonpolar subfractions of Borage (Borago officinalis) and Common mallow (Malva sylvestris) were determined. Identification of two alkaloids (Sanguinarine and Berberine) and water-soluble vitamins in HPLC chromatograms have been settled in comparison of the retention time and peak area with those observed for authentic standards. Antioxidant activities were evaluated by 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging (FRS), ferrous ion (Fe2+) metal chelating and ferric ion (Fe3+) reducing power (FRAP). Hydrogen peroxide was also disposed by catalases (CAT) and peroxidase (POX) activities. The total content of tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids and polyphenols have been expressed as tannic acid (TA), (+)-catechin (CE), gallic acid (GAE) and pyrogallol (PyE), respectively. In addition, M. sylvestris exhibited stronger ferrous ion chelating and peroxidase activity compared with B. officinalis. A relatively high concentration of vitamin C was also recorded in M. sylvestris with 38.01 mg/100 g DW. The findings suggest that the pigments derived from natural plants may have direct relation with biological activities and exhibit different properties. Also all other soluble compounds present in the extracts, their possible antioxidant activity and interactions need to be elucidated in order to fully explain the final antioxidant capacity of the extracts. Elsevier 2016 Article PeerReviewed Mohajer, S. and Taha, R.M. and Ramli, R. and Mohajer, M. (2016) Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris. Industrial Crops and Products, 94. pp. 673-681. ISSN 0926-6690, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.09.045 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.09.045>. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.09.045 doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.09.045
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Mohajer, M.
Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris
title Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris
title_full Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris
title_fullStr Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris
title_full_unstemmed Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris
title_short Phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of Borago officinalis and Malva sylvestris
title_sort phytochemical constituents and radical scavenging properties of borago officinalis and malva sylvestris
topic Q Science (General)
QH301 Biology
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