Voltammetric determination of total antioxidant capacity of Bunchosia glandulifera tree extracts

Caferana seeds (Bunchosia glandulifera) as a new source of nutrients: Evaluation of the proximal composition, solvent extraction, bioactive compounds, and δ-lactam isolation

“…Total phenolic compounds (TPC) in extracts are also available in Table 4 , where is notable that PLE extract contained the highest TPC concentration, followed by SC2, and SC1. Results from PLE extraction are similar to the TPC value found in caferana seeds extracts obtained by conventional ethanol extraction procedure ( Peixoto et al, 2017 ). Viganó et al (2016) reported comparable results in passion fruit peel extracts obtained by pressurized ethanol under the same process conditions of T and p .…”

“…Maleimide is also a precursor of several other compounds with anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer actions ( Salameh et al, 2020 ). These findings also may be associated with the longevity reported by caferana seeds consumers ( Fraga et al, 2020 , Peixoto et al, 2017 ).…”

“…Such amino acids act as metabolic fuels and are involved in the regulation of neurological development and its functions ( Wu, 2013 ). This outcome can thus contribute to the elucidation of testimonials of well-being, mental lucidity, and longevity described by caferana seeds consumer ( Fraga et al, 2020 , Peixoto et al, 2017 ).…”

“…Lactam with 5 to 7 membered structures (γ-, δ-, σ-lactam) may have activities against degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-fungal agents ( Albrecht et al, 2014 , Assaf et al, 2014 , Prando and Batistella, 2008 ). The probable action of these compounds in neurodegenerative diseases, along with the presence of maleimide, caffeine, and phenolics may indicate a way to elucidate the descriptions of physical and mental well-being reported by elderly people, who consume seeds and pulp from caferana fruits ( Fraga et al, 2020 , Peixoto et al, 2017 ).…”

“…However, studies indicate that caferana seeds may contain bioactive compounds as caffeine, fatty acids, tocols, minerals, and exhibits an antioxidant activity due to the presence of phenolic compounds. Complementarily, there are popular reports suggesting that the consumption of roasted and grounded caferana seeds promote physical, mental well-being, and longevity effects ( Fraga et al, 2020 , Peixoto et al, 2017 ).…”