The Content of Biologically Active Compounds in Some Fruits from Natural State

Hallmann, Ewelina; Orpel, Emilia; Rembiałkowska, Ewa

doi:10.2478/v10032-011-0020-8

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“…Zeaxanthin was present only in S. aucuparia samples (0.03 μg/g dw). β ‐carotene was reported to be the major carotenoid in S. aucuparia [ ][ ][ ] and S. aria . In our study the content of carotenoids in S. aria samples ranged in the similar amounts that was reported in the study by Debussche et al .…”

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“…In the case of S. aucuparia the content of carotenoids in our samples was much lower comparing to other studies. [ ][ ][ ][ ] In all of these studies different qualitative compositions of carotenoids in S. aucuparia fruits were reported, but always with, β ‐carotene being the major carotenoid as in our study. Lutein, zeaxanthin, α ‐carotene, prolycopene, β ‐cryptoxanthin and some other carotenoids were also detected in some of above mentioned studies of S. aucuparia .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The species of some ornamental plants with edible fruits, such as Sorbus species, may have significant functions such as environmental (food for birds, decoration in city parks), health beneficial (due to numerous biologically active compounds), as well as nutritional …”

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“…A number of polyphenolic compounds including different flavonols and their glycosides, phenolic acids or flavan‐3‐ols have been reported in S. aucuparia . Moreover, high content of β ‐carotene was found in rowanberry fruits . The antioxidant potential of some Sorbus species such as S. aucuparia , and S. aria has been demonstrated.…”

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Sorbus aucuparia and Sorbus aria as a Source of Antioxidant Phenolics, Tocopherols, and Pigments

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Zdunić

Krstić-Milošević

et al. 2017

Chemistry & Biodiversity

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Due to its nutritive and medicinal properties, berries of some Sorbus species are used for the preparation of jams and jelly as well as in traditional medicine. On the other hand, their chemical composition is not much studied especially of those grown in Balkan Peninsula. We have analyzed individual phenolics, tocopherols, carotenoids and chlorophylls using HPLC in berries from Sorbus aucuparia and Sorbus aria collected in different localities in Serbia and Montenegro together with the amounts of total phenolics and proanthocyanidins as well as their radical scavenging activity against DPPH radical. Berries of S. aucuparia were richer source of polyphenolics in comparision with S. aria and, regardless the species and locality, caffeoylquinic acids such as neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid were the most abundant compounds. Among analyzed tocopherols the most abundant in all samples was α-tocopherol (0.48 - 19.85 μg/g dw) as it was β-carotene among carotenoids (mean concentration of 0.98 μg/g dw in S. aucuparia and 0.40 μg/g dw in S. aria, respectively). Correlation between total phenolics and DPPH radical scavenging activity was noticed. Our study represents comprehensive report on chemical composition of S. aucuparia and S. aria which could contribute to a better understanding of their quality.

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Sorbus aucuparia and Sorbus aria as a Source of Antioxidant Phenolics, Tocopherols, and Pigments

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“…Hallmann et al [4] showed that the content of dry matter in the Japanese quince was 12.8 ± 0.2 g/100 g, vitamin C: 62.7 ± 10.2 mg/100 g fresh fruit. The content of total phenolic acids was 2.2 mg/100 g fresh fruit and total flavonoids were 17.1 mg/100 g fresh fruit.…”

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Macro- and Microelement Content and Other Properties of Chaenomeles japonica L. Fruit and Protective Effects of Its Aqueous Extract on Hepatocyte Metabolism

Baranowska-Bosiacka

Bosiacka

Rast

et al. 2017

Biol Trace Elem Res

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This growing interest in the cultivation of Japanese quince Chaenomeles japonica L. results from the potentially beneficial properties of its fruit. Fresh fruits are very firm and too acidic to eat raw, but their bioactive components, distinctive aroma, and high amount of dietary fiber make the fruits well suited for industrial processing. However, not all the properties of the fruit have been investigated. For example, there are no comprehensive reports about the mineral content or potentially harmful effects on liver metabolism. Hence, the purpose of our study was to examine fresh Japanese quince fruit in terms of (1) ascorbic acid, oxalate, fiber, macro- and micronutrients, dry matter, extract, total acidity, antioxidant activity, and phenolic compound levels; and (2) the effect of its extract on in vitro hepatocyte metabolism, measured by the concentration of lipid peroxides (LPO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the severity of apoptosis and necrosis. The fruit of C. japonica had high levels of macro- and microelements, ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, fiber, and low oxalate levels. Our analysis of macro- and microelements showed that the average content of Fe was 0.516 mg/g, Cu 0.146 mg/g, Zn 0.546 mg/g, Mg 16.729 mg/g, and Ca 22.920 mg/g of fresh fruit. A characteristic feature of the fresh fruit of C. japonica is a high level of polyphenols, which—combined with a high content of vitamin C—affect their high antioxidant potential. In the tested hepatocyte cultures incubated with extract of the Japanese quince, we observed a significant decrease in the concentration of lipid peroxides compared to the control. There were also no signs of increased formation of ROS in the mitochondria of hepatocytes incubated with the extract of quince. Malondialdehyde was strongly negatively correlated with the concentration of Japanese quince extract, which indicates the hepatoprotective properties of Japanese quince. In addition, our analysis of confocal microscopy images showed that the hepatocytes incubated with the extract of Japanese quince at any concentration did not show any signs of apoptosis or necrosis. The aqueous extract of quince fruit has antioxidative and antiapoptotic hepatocytes, thus exerting a hepatoprotective effect.

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