Antihyperlipidemic effect of the hydroalcoholic extract of Basidiomycete Pycnoporus sanguineus (Fr.) Murr. in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Von Dentz Maiza,Gambato Gabriela,Ferrari Andreza,Fontana Roselei Claudete,Rodrigues Eliseu,Salvador Mirian,Camassola Marli,Jahn Matheus Parmegiani 경희대학교 융합한의과학연구소 2021 Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine Vol.21 No.3

One of the consequences of diabetes mellitus is deregulation in lipid metabolism, resulting in an increase in triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the blood. This study evaluated the effect of the Pycnoporus sanguineus hydroalcoholic extract on lipid metabolism in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Rats received P. sanguineus extract for 4 weeks in the drinking water at a dose of 10 mg/Kg/day. Lipid profile, glucose and hepatic damage in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were evaluated. Also, the chemical composition of P. sanguineus extract, cytotoxicity and HMG-CoA reductase activity in vitro were evaluated. The treatment significantly reduced triglyceride levels in the group of diabetic rats treated with the extract (DBT Pyc) compared to the group receiving water without extract (DBT H2O). For total cholesterol, reductions in the DBT Pyc group were also observed in relation to the DBT H2O group. The HMG-CoA reductase activity was not affected by P. sanguineus extract. Our findings demonstrated significant anti-hyperlipidaemic activity of P. sanguinues extract in diabetic rats. These results highlight the therapeutic potential of the P. sanguineus extract, which provides a new possibility for development of drugs to control hyperlipidaemia and provides impetus for further studies.

Antioxidant and Antigenotoxic Activities of Purple Grape Juice—Organic and Conventional—in Adult Rats

Caroline Dani,Lívia S. Oliboni,Fernanda M. Umezu,Matheus A.B. Pasquali,Mirian Salvador,José Cláudio Fonseca Moreira,João Antonio Pegas Henriques 한국식품영양과학회 2009 Journal of medicinal food Vol.12 No.5

Oxidative damage to biomolecules occurs by the accumulation of molecular damage due to free radicals and/or a diminution of antioxidant protection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protection of organic and conventional purple grape juices in brain, liver, and plasma from adult Wistar rats (7 months old) against the oxidative damage provoked by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). Adult rats were divided into three groups (control, conventional purple grape juice, and organic purple grape juice). Half of the rats received CCl4, and the other half received the vehicle (vegetable oil). The chemical analytical determination showed that the highest levels of total phenolic, resveratrol, and catechins were seen in organic purple grape juices. Considering the treatment groups, it was observed that in all tissues (brain structures and liver) and plasma, CCl4 treatment increased the lipid peroxidation (LP) levels. Both grape juices were capable to reduce LP levels in cerebral cortex and hippocampus; however, in the striatum and substantia nigra only the organic grape juice reduced LP level. CCl4 caused an increase in catalase activity in cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and substantia nigra and in superoxide dismutase activity in substantia nigra. This increase was reduced by both juices in substantia nigra and hippocampus structures (P<.05). In the alkaline version of the comet assay performed on whole blood, it was observed that CCl4 was capable of inducing mainly DNA damage class 4 and 3 frequencies, which was significantly reduced in groups that received both purple grape juices. This implies that both grape juices have an important antigenotoxic activity.

Protective Effects of Purple Grape Juice on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Oxidative Stress in Brains of Adult Wistar Rats

Caroline Dani,Matheus A.B. Pasquali,Marcos R. Oliveira,Fernanda M. Umezu,Mirian Salvador,Joao A.P. Henriques,Jose C.F. Moreira 한국식품영양과학회 2008 Journal of medicinal food Vol.11 No.1

The antioxidant properties of purple grape juice, organic and conventional, in brain tissues are not well known.In this study our objective was to evaluate the antioxidant activity in substantia nigra and striatum of rats chronically treatedwith organic or conventional purple grape juice and to correlate the results obtained with the polyphenol content (total polyphe-nolic content, resveratrol, and anthocyanins [malvidin, delphinidin, peonidin, and cyanidin]). We observed that CCl4 damagedecreased significantly in the grape juice-treated groups when compared with the control group. In the grape juice-treatedgroups we further observed a decrease of lipid (thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances assay) and protein (carbonyl) peroxi-dation, as well as a significant antioxidant protection through the increase of enzyme activity. Antioxidant activities were sig-nificantly correlated with polyphenol content. These findings demonstrated that both grape juices have potent antioxidant prop-erties and these activities could be at least attributed to the high phenolic content present in these juices.

Grape juice by-products extracted by ultrasound and microwave-assisted with different solvents: a rich chemical composition

Vania Pezzini,Fabiana Agostini,Franco Smiderle,Luciana Touguinha,Mirian Salvador,Sidnei Moura 한국식품과학회 2019 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.28 No.3

By-products of the grape juice industry containvaluable compounds. The current work produced bioactive-enriched extracts from by-products of the grape juice,through three different extraction methods. Yields andchemical compositions varied, according to the extractionmethod (ultrasound, microwave, liquid–liquid). High-efficiencyliquid chromatography with UV–Vis and high-resolutionmass spectrometry characterised were used forchemical characterization, with glycosylated flavonoidsevident. The crude extract was fractionated by open column,which has possibility carried-out fraction rich inresveratrol. The inhibition of DPPH radicals ranged from14.2 to 74.2%, and the total phenolic content ranged from0.1 to 107.0 mg gallic acid equivalents/100 g. Microwaveassistedextraction of grape juice by-products using polarsolvents, such as ethanol and water, provided the best yieldand chemical composition, obtaining extracts rich in flavonoids. In this way, this work has demonstrated theindustrial grape by-products importances, which are a richsource of antioxidants if properly extracted.

Frozen Fruit Pulp of Euterpe oleraceae Mart. (Acai) Prevents Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Damage in the Cerebral Cortex, Cerebellum, and Hippocampus of Rats

Patricia D.S. Spada,Caroline Dani,Giovana V. Bortolini,Claudia Funchal,João A.P. Henriques,Mirian Salvador 한국식품영양과학회 2009 Journal of medicinal food Vol.12 No.5

Oxidative stress is implicated in several human illnesses, including neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Acai is largely consumed in Brazil and contains high levels of antioxidant compounds. This work aims to study the antioxidant activity of acai frozen fruit pulp in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, and cerebellum of rats treated with the oxidizing agent hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Pretreatment of tissue with acai decreased H2O2-induced damage of both lipids and proteins in all tissues tested. This fruit was also able to reduce the activities of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and catalase to basal levels. We observed a negative correlation between the polyphenol content of acai and the levels of lipid (r=−0.689; P≤.05) and protein damage (r=−0.569; P≤.05), suggesting the participation of polyphenols in the observed antioxidant activity. These data suggest that acai has a positive contribution in the development of age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

Antioxidant, Mutagenic, and Antimutagenic Activity of Frozen Fruits

Patricia D.S. Spada,Gabrielle Gianna Nunes de Souza,Giovana Vera Bortolini,Joao A.P. Henriques,Mirian Salvador 한국식품영양과학회 2008 Journal of medicinal food Vol.11 No.1

Many studies have focused on the effect of fresh fruits on the risk of developing cancer and other diseases in-volved with reactive species and free radicals. The intake of frozen fruits has spread widely in the last years, but, until now,their biological activity is not completely known. In this study, 23 samples of frozen fruits were analyzed for their nutritionalcomposition, total polyphenols, total carotenoids, and vitamin C content. Antioxidant, mutagenic, and antimutagenic effectswere also evaluated. Antioxidant assays included 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH.) scavenging activity and de-termination of superoxide dismutase (SOD)- and catalase (CAT)-like activities. Mutagenic and antimutagenic evaluations wereperformed in eukaryotic cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. Most samples (74%) showed antioxidant activity similar tovitamin C in the DPPH.assay, and this activity was positively correlated (r. 0.366; P. .01) with carotenoid contents. Allsamples showed CAT-like activity. SOD-like activity was detected in 56% of samples assayed. Only four fruits (acai, cashewapple, kiwi fruit, and strawberry) showed mutagenic activity when tested in high (5%, 10%, and 15% [wt/vol]) concentra-tions. Twelve samples presented antimutagenic effects against hydrogen peroxide, and this effect was positively correlatedwith CAT-like activity (r. 0.400; P. .01). Evaluation of polyphenols, carotenoids, and ascorbic acid showed considerablelevels of these compounds in frozen fruits, even after freezing. These data suggest that frozen fruits contribute to the pre-vention of biological damages.

Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic and Mineral Content of Rose Grape Juice

Caroline Dani,Lívia S. Oliboni,Regina Vanderlinde,Daniel Pra,Johnny F. Dias,Maria Lucia Yoneama,Diego Bonatto,Mirian Salvador,João A.P. Henriques 한국식품영양과학회 2009 Journal of medicinal food Vol.12 No.1

There are many studies related to the antioxidant activity of grape products; however, they concern only purple and white grape varieties. Up to now, there are no reports of studies on the Goethe rose grape variety, either on its antioxidant activity or on its phenolic and mineral quantification. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity, as well as to quantify total phenolic compounds, ascorbic acid, and mineral content, in a Goethe rose grape juice. The results obtained showed that the Goethe rose grape juice is a great polyphenol source, which contains catechin, epicatechin, and procyanidins (B1, B2, B3, and B4). Of all metals analyzed, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron showed the highest values. We found that this rose grape juice shows an important antioxidant activity in in vitro (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity) and in vivo (using the Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells) assays. The antioxidant activity could be explained by the significant phenolic content and ascorbic acid levels found in the juice. The results showed that rose grape juice is an excellent antioxidant source, which could contribute to the prevention of many diseases related to oxidative stress, such as atherosclerosis and Parkinson's disease.

Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic and Mineral Content of Rose Grape Juice

Dani, Caroline,Oliboni, Livia S.,Vanderlinde, Regina,Pra, Daniel,Dias, Johnny F.,Yoneama, Maria Lucia,Bonatto, Diego,Salvador, Mirian,Henriques, Joao A.P. The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition 2009 Journal of medicinal food Vol.12 No.1

There are many studies related to the antioxidant activity of grape products; however, they concern only purple and white grape varieties. Up to now, there are no reports of studies on the Goethe rose grape variety, either on its antioxidant activity or on its phenolic and mineral quantification. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity, as well as to quantify total phenolic compounds, ascorbic acid, and mineral content, in a Goethe rose grape juice. The results obtained showed that the Goethe rose grape juice is a great polyphenol source, which contains catechin, epicatechin, and procyanidins ($B_1$, $B_2$, $B_3$, and $B_4$). Of all metals analyzed, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron showed the highest values. We found that this rose grape juice shows an important antioxidant activity in in vitro (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity) and in vivo (using the Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells) assays. The antioxidant activity could be explained by the significant phenolic content and ascorbic acid levels found in the juice. The results showed that rose grape juice is an excellent antioxidant source, which could contribute to the prevention of many diseases related to oxidative stress, such as atherosclerosis and Parkinson's disease.

Intake of Purple Grape Juice as a Hepatoprotective Agent in Wistar Rats

Caroline Dani,Livia S. Oliboni,Matheus A.B. Pasquali,Marcos R. Oliveira,Fernanda M. Umezu,Mirian Salvador,Jose C.F. Moreira,Joao A.P. Henriques 한국식품영양과학회 2008 Journal of medicinal food Vol.11 No.1

Grape juice is a source of polyphenols, as catechin, anthocyanidins, resveratrol, and others. Some health benefits have been attributed to these compounds (e.g., antioxidant and antitumorigenic properties). In this study, we investigated the possible antioxidant activity of two different grape juices: organic purple grape juice and conventional purple grape juice. The antioxidant activity of both grape juices was evaluated by an animal model of three groups: control and organic and conventional juices. After 30 days, all animals were sacrificed, and blood and liver were collected to evaluate lipid peroxidation level (thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances [TBARS] assay), protein oxidative level (carbonyl assay), and catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities. The group treated with organic grape juice showed the highest SOD and CAT activities in both plasma and liver when compared with the conventional and control groups (P .05). In plasma, we observed a positive correlation among SOD and CAT activities, resveratrol, and all anthocyanin contents, suggesting that these polyphenols may be, at least in part, responsible for this increased antioxidant defense. The grape juices were capable of reducing carbonyl and lipid peroxidation levels in plasma and liver. However, in plasma, the organic group showed lower carbonyl and TBARS levels when compared to the conventional grape juice group (P .05). Our findings suggest that the intake of purple grape juice, especially of organic juice, induces a better antioxidant capacity when compared to conventional juice and that this may be an important issue for further investigations in the area of biochemical functional foods.