Anti-Aging Effect of Dietary Fiber Compound Mediated by Guangxi Longevity Dietary Pattern on Natural Aging Mice

A series of previous studies by our team has shown that the Guangxi longevity dietary pattern contributes to the improvement of human health, but the role of dietary fiber compounds (DFC) in the anti-aging of this dietary pattern has not been studied in depth. Thus, mice were fed with 5%, 15%, and 30% of the characteristic dietary fiber compound (CDFC) (compounded according to the longevity dietary pattern) for 8 weeks, and their learning memory capacity, antioxidant capacity, and inflammatory markers, as well as typical microorganisms in the intestinal tract were analyzed to investigate the anti-aging effects of the CDFC under the Guangxi longevity dietary pattern on naturally aging mice. The results showed that CDFC had a bidirectional effect on body weight regulation; increased brain, spleen, and cardiac indices, of which the medium dose was the best. Meanwhile, CDFC also had a maintenance and improvement effect on learning and memory ability in aging mice, as well as improved antioxidant capacity and reduced inflammation level. The neuronal cell necrosis in the hippocampus of mice was effectively alleviated. The expression of Escherichia coli and Bacteroides was significantly reduced, and the expression of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus increased. In addition, the optimal amount of CDFC added from the level of experimental animals was in a certain interval above and below 15%. The combined results indicated that CDFC mediated by the Guangxi longevity dietary pattern had significant anti-aging effects, thus theoretically proving that dietary fiber compound contributes to human longevity.     

Antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of methanol extract of chungkukjang

An assessment of chungkukjang (traditional fermented soyfood) fermented at 42 °C for 72 h with six sample groups of Korean black soybean (Glycine max) was carried out. Total phenol and isoflavone contents of large black soybean (LBS) group extracts were higher than that of small black soybean (SBS) group extracts. Genistein contents were higher than daidzein in all groups. In total anthocyanin pigment, LBS groups were similar to SBS groups. LBS group extracts exhibited good inhibition rate of about 70–90% in antioxidant and some scavenging activities of free radicals as well as hydrogen peroxide. Bacillus megaterium SMY-212 was a suitable fermenting strain to promote the antioxidant and free-radical scavenging activities in cooked black soybean.     

Effects of different grape formulations on antioxidative capacity, lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage in aged rats

In this study, the freeze-dried powders from whole grapes, pomace and juice of Campbell Early (Vitis labruscana Bailey) were prepared to determine the amount of total flavonoids, vitamins A, C, and E, and dietary fiber. Effects of whole grape, pomace, or juice intakes on their antioxidative capacity and DNA damage were investigated in Sprague-Dawley male rats. A total of 120 rats at 13 mo old and weighing 549 +/- 4 g were blocked into 8 groups according to body weight and raised for 3, 5, or 7 mo with diets containing 2% (w/w) dry powder of three different parts of grapes and 0.02% (w/w) CdCl2. The contents of flavonoids, antioxidant vitamins A and E, and dietary fiber in freeze-dried powder were the highest in grape pomace, but the vitamin C contents were similar among the three powders. In all the 16, 18, and 20-mo-old animals, plasma and liver thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels of grape-ingesting groups were lower than those of the controls and that of the grape pomace group was the lowest among the groups. Cd administration increased plasma and liver thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels remarkably; however, Cd+grape groups were lower than the Cd-control group. Red blood cell superoxide dismutase activity of 18- and 20-mo-old rats was higher than that of 16-mo-olds, showing an age-related increase; however, red blood cell catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities decreased with age. Grape diets promoted superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase activities, and the grape pomace increased the activities most significantly among three different parts of the grape. Cd decreased superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase activities; however Cd+grape groups showed similar activities to the non-Cd control group. Liver superoxide dismutase activity was decreased with age but catalase activity of 18-mo-old rats was higher than those of 16- and 20-mo-old groups, and glutathione peroxidase activities of 16- and 18-mo-old groups were similar but that of 20-mo-old groups decreased markedly. Grape intake increased these three antioxidative enzyme activities while Cd administration decreased catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities except superoxide dismutase activity. The concentration in the kidney of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine in the 18- and 20-mo-old rats was higher than that in the 16-mo-old groups, and grape intake showed a protecting effect on DNA from age-related or Cd-induced oxidative damage. In conclusion, grape intakes, especially grape pomace with the highest content of flavonoids, beta-carotene, tocopherols and dietary fiber among the three parts, showed the prominent antioxidative capacity of inhibiting age-related or Cd-induced increase of lipid peroxidation and DNA damage effectively, promoting liver and red blood cell antioxidant enzyme activities.     

Antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of emblica fruit (Phyllanthus emblica L.) from six regions in China

The phenolic contents of methanolic extracts of emblica (Phyllanthus emblica L.) fruit from six regions in China were measured in this work. The antioxidant activities of these extracts were also evaluated. Total phenolic content was ranged from 81.5 to 120.9 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/g and the flavonoid content was varied from 20.3 to 38.7 mg quecetin equivalents (QE)/g, while proanthocyanidin content was ranged from 3.7 to 18.7 mg catechin equivalents (CE)/g. Among all the methanolic extracts analyzed, the Huizhou sample exhibited a significantly higher phenolic content than other samples (P<0.05). The antioxidant activities were evaluated by in vitro experiments using scavenging assays of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals, hydroxyl radicals, and superoxide anion radicals, chelating ability of ferrous ion, reducing power, and inhibition capability of Fe (II)-induced lipid peroxidation, respectively. The Huizhou sample was found to have the strongest antioxidant activities in scavenging DPPH radicals, superoxide anion radicals, and had the highest reducing power, while the Chuxiong sample showed the best performance in chelating iron and inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, the Chuxiong sample exhibited a stronger inhibition activity of the hydroxyl radicals compared with other samples. The high correlation coefficient was existed between the phenolic content and superoxide anion radical scavenging activity, but no significant correlation was found between the former and hydroxyl radical scavenging activity. Methanolic extracts of emblica fruit from some selected regions exhibited stronger antioxidant activities compared to those of the commercial compounds (quercetin and BHA). It might be considered as a potential plant source of antioxidants.     

Oligonol promotes anti-aging pathways via modulation of SIRT1-AMPK-Autophagy Pathway

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVESOligonol, mainly found in lychee fruit, is an antioxidant polyphenolic compound which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. The detailed mechanisms by which oligonol may act as an anti-aging molecule have not been determined.MATERIALS/METHODSIn this study, we evaluated the ability of oligonol to modulate sirtuin (SIRT) expression in human lung epithelial (A549) cells. Oligonol was added to A549 cells and reactive oxygen species production, mitochondrial superoxide formation, and p21 protein levels were measured. Signaling pathways activated upon oligonol treatment were also determined by western blotting. Furthermore, the anti-aging effect of oligonol was evaluated ex vivo in mouse splenocytes and in vivo in Caenorhabditis elegans.RESULTSOligonol specifically induced the expression of SIRT1, whose activity is linked to gene expression, metabolic control, and healthy aging. In response to influenza virus infection of A549 cells, oligonol treatment significantly up-regulated SIRT1 expression and down-regulated viral hemagglutinin expression. Oligonol treatment also resulted in the activation of autophagy pathways and the phosphorylation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Furthermore, oligonol-treated spleen lymphocytes from old mice showed increased cell proliferation, and mRNA levels of SIRT1 in the lungs of old mice were significantly lower than those in the lungs of young mice. Additionally, in vivo lethality assay revealed that oligonol extended the lifespan of C. elegans infected with lethal Vibrio cholerae.CONCLUSIONSThese data demonstrated that oligonol may act as an anti-aging molecule by modulating SIRT1/autophagy/AMPK pathways.     

Anthocyanin content,antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of blackberry and raspberry fruits

Fresh or processed berries are considered to be beneficial for health by many consumers. Fruits of closely related species of plants sometimes possess strikingly different phytochemistry and biological activities. Therefore, even though similar research has been conducted on a number of Rubus berries, there is much relevance associated with the investigation of species that have not been previously studied. In the current report, the fruits of three wild Jamaica-grown species: Rubus jamaicensis, Rubus rosifolius and Rubus racemosus, and of the Michigan-grown Rubus acuminatus, Rubus idaeus cv. Heritage and Rubus idaeus cv. Golden were analyzed for their anthocyanin contents, and lipid peroxidation, cyclooxygenase enzyme and human tumor cell proliferation inhibitory activities. It was revealed that the fruits contained superior levels of anthocyanins (146–2199 mg/100 g fresh weight) to those previously reported for other raspberry and blackberry species, and their hexane, EtOAc and MeOH extracts showed good antioxidant activity, the majority of the extracts exhibiting over 50% lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity at 50 μg/mL. The hexane extracts of the Jamaican Rubus spp. demonstrated moderate COX inhibitory activity (27.5–33.1%) at 100 μg/mL, and exhibited the greatest potential to inhibit cancer cell growth, inhibiting colon, breast, lung, and gastric human tumor cells by 50, 24, 54 and 37%, respectively. The high anthocyanin content and biological activities of these fruits indicate that their consumption would be beneficial to health, and that they may be useful in the production of functional foods containing an efficacious dose of anthocyanins.     

鹰嘴豆蛋白酶解物对D-半乳糖衰老小鼠抗氧化能力的影响

目的研究不同剂量鹰嘴豆蛋白酶解物(CPH)对D-半乳糖致衰小鼠血清、心脏和肝脏抗氧化能力的影响。方法D-半乳糖连续颈部注射制作亚急性衰老的小鼠模型,采用生物化学方法检测各组小鼠血清、心脏和肝组织匀浆中超氧化物岐化酶(SOD)、谷胱苷肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)的活力及丙二醛(MDA)的含量。结果D-半乳糖致衰小鼠SOD活力、GSH-Px活力均明显下降,MDA含量明显上升,与正常小鼠比较差异显著;不同剂量的鹰嘴豆蛋白酶解物灌胃给药后均能提高小鼠血清、肝脏和心脏组织中的SOD和GSH-Px,同是降低血清、心脏和肝脏组织中MDA浓度;其效果与VE效果相当。结论鹰嘴豆蛋白酶解物能显著提高亚急性衰老小鼠的抗氧化能力,尤以高剂量组效果最好,具有一定延缓衰老的作用。     

Effect of UV-C light on anthocyanin content and other quality parameters of pomegranate juice

Pomegranate juice (PJ) was subjected to UV-C irradiation as a non-thermal technology and changes in major quality characteristics of juice such as anthocyanins, polymeric colour, antioxidant activity and total phenol content were determined. The results were compared with control (untreated) and heat treated (at 90 °C, 2 min) juice samples. UV-C treatment preserved the major quality characteristics of pomegranate juice better than heating process. After UV-C treatment, total monomeric anthocyanin content of pomegranate juice did not change significantly and decrease in individual anthocyanin pigments were between 8.1% and 16.3%. However, anthocyanin content of PJ was significantly affected by heat treatment (P < 0.05) and 15.4% and 28.3% of individual anthocyanin pigments were lost after this process. Also, differences between the control and UV-C treated PJ samples were small in terms of polymeric colour values (P > 0.05) while polymeric colour of PJ were significantly affected by heat treatment (P < 0.05). There were no significant changes in antioxidant capacity evaluated by trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) assay and total phenol contents of PJ after UV-C and heat treatments. The effectiveness of the UV-C system on the aerobic plate count, yeast and mould count and Esherichia coli ATCC 25922 as a surrogate microorganism of E. coli O157:H7 in PJ resulted in 1.8, 1.45 and 6.15 log reductions, respectively.     

Antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of extracts from Cirsium japonicum roots

This study investigated the antioxidant activity of methanol (MeOH) and water extracts from roots of Cirsium japonicum in vitro. MeOH extract showed a stronger free radical scavenging activity than water extract. However, both of extracts showed a concentration dependent hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, reducing power and metal chelating ability. MeOH extract had greater phenolic and flavonoid contents than water extract. The antidiabetic activity of these two extracts was evaluated by the α-glucosidase inhibition assay. The water extract showed a considerable α-glucosidase inhibitory activity. To our knowledge, this may be the first time to report the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities in Cirsium japonicum roots.     

In vitro antioxidant activity of two molluscs, Loligo duvauceli Orbigny and Donax cuneatus Linnaeus, by solvent extraction methods

The aim of this study was to assess the in vitro antioxidant activity of solvent extracts prepared from two Indian molluscs viz., Loligo duvauceli Orbigny and Donax cuneatus Linnaeus. For this purpose, several tests were used such as DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), reducing ability and total antioxidant activity. Ethyl acetate extract of Loligo duvauceli showed higher DPPH radical scavenging activity (58%), reducing ability and antioxidant activity (64%) compared to other extracts. All the extracts showed concentration-dependent activity, and increase in concentration increased the antioxidant activities. Therefore, solvent extracts of L. duvauceli and D. cuneatus are rich sources of antioxidants that justify their wide use as natural antioxidants and points out other possible therapeutical uses in the different diseases produced by free radicals.     

Plant-Based,Antioxidant-Rich Snacks Elevate Plasma Antioxidant Ability and Alter Gut Bacterial Composition in Older Adults

Plant-rich diets alleviate oxidative stress and gut dysbiosis and are negatively linked to age-associated chronic disorders. This study examined the effects of consuming plant-based, antioxidant-rich smoothies and sesame seed snacks (PBASS) on antioxidant ability and gut microbial composition in older adults. Healthy and sub-healthy older adults (n = 42, 79.7 ± 8.6 years old) in two senior living facilities were given PBASS for 4 months. Blood and fecal samples were collected from these individuals at the baseline and after 2 and 4 months of PBASS consumption. After 2 months, serum levels of albumin and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and the ratio of reduced to oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG) had increased significantly and erythrocytic glutathione, GSH/GSSG and superoxide dismutase activity had decreased significantly compared with baseline levels (p < 0.05). After 4 months, red blood cells, hematocrit, serum blood urea nitrogen and erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase activity had decreased significantly, whereas plasma and erythrocyte protein-bound sulfhydryl groups had increased significantly. Furthermore, plasma glutathione and total antioxidant capacity were significantly greater after 2 months and increased further after 4 months of PBASS consumption. The results of next generation sequencing showed that PBASS consumption prompted significant decreases in observed bacterial species, their richness, and the abundance of Actinobacteria and Patescibacteria and increases in Bacteroidetes in feces. Our results suggest that texture-modified, plant-based snacks are useful nutrition support to benefit healthy ageing via the elevation of antioxidant ability and alteration of gut microbiota.     

In vitro and vivo antioxidant activities of daylily flowers and the involvement of phenolic compounds

Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva Linn.) flowers were hot air-dried and freeze-dried after harvest. Antioxidant properties of water and ethanol extracts prepared from these dried flowers were evaluated in terms of total antioxidant activity, reducing capacity, and metal chelating activity. Extracts from daylily flowers exhibited strong antioxidant activity. Ethanol was more efficiency to extract antioxidants than water, and freeze-drying preserved higher activities than air-drying. Rutin, (+)-catechin, and gallic acid were identified in the extracts by HPLC, and were highly related to the antioxidant activities. The antioxidant activity was further evaluated by feeding mice with ethanol extract from freeze-dried daylily flowers for 60 days. The results demonstrated that the extract at dosage of 40-225 mg/100 g significantly increased the activity of SOD (superoxide dismutase) and reduced the lipid peroxidation in both blood and liver of rat.     

Dietary supplementation with t-butylhydroquinone reduces cardiac hypertrophy and anemia associated with copper deficiency in rats

The effect of dietary supplementation with the antioxidant, t-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), on some of the cardiovascular consequences of copper deficiency was investigated. Rats were fed copper-deficient (CuD) diet containing 0.3 μg Cu/g of diet that were either nonsupplemented or supplemented with TBHQ (supplied in the dietary safflower oil at a concentration of 0.02%). Control rats were fed copper adequate (CuA) diet containing >5.0 μg Cu/g (CuA) that also were either nonsupplemented or supplemented with TBHQ. After five weeks, rats consuming CuD diet supplemented with TBHQ exihibited plasma copper concentrations, ceruloplasmin activities, and liver and heart copper concentrations that were significantly (P<0.05) lower than those of rats consuming either nonsupplemented or TBHQ supplemented CuA diet, but no different from those of rats consiming nonsupplemented CuD diet. However, rats consuming CuD diet supplemented with TBHQ had significantly (P<0.05) higher growth, hemoglobin concentrations, hematocrits, and red blood cell qistribution widths but lower heart weights than rats consuming nonsupplemented CuD diet. TBHQ supplementation had no effect on these variables in rats fed CuA diet. Thus, while TBHQ did not improve copper status, it did ameliorate the growth reduction, anemia, and cardiac hypertrophy associated with copper deficiency. These findings indirectly support the contention that oxidative damage contributes to the pathophysiological consequences of copper deficiency.     

Antioxidant Activity of Anthocyanin Extract from Purple Black Rice

Antioxidant activity was studied for anthocyanins extracted from purple black rice (PBR) by a 3% aqueous trifluoroacetic acid solution (TFA), as well as for anthocyanins extracted from blueberry (Bluetta, high bush type). Capillary zone electrophoresis revealed that the PBR extract contained almost exclusively a single anthocyanin, which was identified as cyanidin 3-O-beta-D-glucoside (Cy 3-Glc) after purification by polyvinylpyrrolidone column chromatography. In contrast, 11 anthocyanins were identified in the blueberry extract. PBR extract showed slightly weaker superoxide scavenging and crocin bleaching activities than blueberry extract did. Both PBR and blueberry extracts, however, showed 10 to 25 times stronger activity than the same concentration of Trolox used as a reference antioxidant. It was further noted that the purified Cy 3-Glc from PBR extract retained approximately 74% of the antioxidant activity (both crocin bleaching and superoxide scavenging) observed in the original TFA extract. The hydroxyl radical scavenging activity of both extracts was several times weaker than that of the same concentration of Trolox, although the PBR extract showed approximately two times stronger activity than blueberry extract did. The hydroxyl radical scavenging activity of the purified Cy 3-Glc from PBR, however, decreased to approximately 20% of that of the original PBR extract. These results indicate that the anthocyanin Cy 3-Glc contributes to the antioxidant activity of PBR through its strong superoxide radical but not hydroxyl radical scavenging activity.     

Blueberry,blackberry, and blackcurrant differentially affect plasma lipids and pro-inflammatory markers in diet-induced obesity mice

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVESEvidence indicates that berry anthocyanins are anti-atherogenic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory. However, berries differ vastly in their anthocyanin composition and thus potentially in their biological and metabolic effects. The present study compared hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of blueberry (BB), blackberry (BK), and blackcurrant (BC) in a diet-induced obesity (DIO) mouse model.MATERIALS/METHODSMale C57BL/6J mice were fed a high fat (HF; 35% fat, w/w) control diet or a HF diet supplemented with freeze-dried 5% BB, 6.3% BK or 5.7% BC for 12 weeks (10 mice/group) to achieve the same total anthocyanin content in each diet. Plasma lipids, antioxidant status and pro-inflammatory cytokines were measured. The expression of genes involved in antioxidant defense, inflammation, and lipid metabolism was determined in the liver, epididymal adipose tissue, proximal intestine, and skeletal muscle. Histological analysis was performed to identify crown-like structure (CLS) in epididymal fat pads to determine macrophage infiltration.RESULTSNo differences were noted between the control and any berry-fed groups in plasma levels of liver enzymes, insulin, glucose, ferric reducing antioxidant power, superoxide dismutase, and tumor necrosis factor α. However, BK significantly lowered plasma triglyceride compared with the HF control and other berries, whereas BC significantly reduced F4/80 mRNA and the number of CLS in the epididymal fat pad, indicative of less macrophage infiltration.CONCLUSIONSThe present study provides evidence that BB, BK and BC with varying anthocyanin composition differentially affect plasma lipids and adipose macrophage infiltration in DIO mice, but with no differences in their antioxidant capacity and anti-inflammatory potential.     

Inhibitory effect of antioxidant extracts from various potatoes on the proliferation of human colon and liver cancer cells

Antioxidant extracts from 5 potato lines were evaluated for antioxidant activity, total phenolics, chlorogenic acid, anthocyanin content, and in vitro anticancer capacity. Analysis showed that Mexican wild species S. pinnatisectum had the highest antioxidant activity, total phenolic, and chlorogenic acid content. The proliferation of colon cancer and liver cancer cells was significantly inhibited by potato antioxidant extracts. The highest antiproliferative activity was observed in extracts of S. pinnatisectum and the lowest in Northstar. An inverse correlation was found between total phenolics and the EC(50) of colon cancer cell (R(2) = 0.9303), as well as liver cancer cell proliferation (R(2) = 0.8992). The relationship between antioxidant activity and EC(50) of colon cancer/liver cancer cell proliferation was significant (R(2) = 0.8144; R(2) = 0.956, respectively). A significant difference in inhibition of cancer cells (P < 0.01) existed between the 3 polyphenols: chlorogenic acid, pelargonidin chloride, and malvidin chloride, suggesting that chlorogenic acid was a critical factor in the antiproliferation of colon cancer and liver cancer cells.     

Mitotic activity in mice is suppressed by energy restriction-induced torpor.

We monitored core body temperature by telemetry in energy-restricted (201 kJ/wk) and control (397 kJ/wk) C57BL/6 and SHN/C3H F1 mice to determine whether torpor may be involved in the suppression of mitotic activities resulting from energy restriction. The energy restriction regimen employed inhibited the development of cancer and greatly extended longevity in both these mouse strains. Male and female C57BL/6 mice subjected to energy restriction from 4 wk of age and tested at 3 mo of age became torporific (body temperature less than 31 degrees C) at ambient air temperatures of 20-22 degrees C, whereas control animals stayed euthermic (greater than 35 degrees C). Energy restriction also induced torpor in 3- and 13-mo-old SHN/C3H F1 female mice, whereas 3-, 13- and 24-mo-old control mice were euthermic. Energy restriction decreased mitotic activities to approximately 30% of control values in both jejunum and epidermis in 3-mo-old female C57BL/6 mice maintained at 20-22 degrees C. However, this suppression of mitotic activities was antagonized by housing the energy-restricted mice at 30 degrees C for 2 wk, indicating that torpor plays a substantial role in suppressing mitotic activities in energy-restricted mice.     

Mogrosides extract from Siraitia grosvenori scavenges free radicals in vitro and lowers oxidative stress,serum glucose,and lipid levels in alloxan-induced diabetic mice

This study evaluated the supplementation of a mogrosides extract (MG) from fruits of Siraitia grosvenori on reducing oxidative stress, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. The oxygen free radical scavenging activity of MG was also assessed in vitro. After induction of diabetes, a significant increase in the levels of serum glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TG), and hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) as well as a reduction in the level of hepatic high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) associated with diminution of the corresponding antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and superoxide dismutase, were observed in all diabetic mice. Treatment of diabetic mice with MG (100, 300, and 500 mg/kg ) for 4 weeks significantly decreased serum glucose, TC, TG, and hepatic MDA levels (P < .05), whereas it increased serum HDL-C level and reactivated the hepatic antioxidant enzymes (P < .05) in alloxan-induced diabetic mice (P < .05). The hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and antioxidative activities of MG (100 mg/kg treatment) were all higher compared with all other diabetic groups and were similar to that observed for XiaoKeWan-pill (894 mg/kg; Guangzhou Zhongyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China), a Chinese traditional antidiabetic drug. Antioxidant capacity evaluated in vitro showed that MG and mogroside V, which was the main component of MG, possessed strong oxygen free radical scavenging activities. These results demonstrate that the extract may have capacity to inhibiting hyperglycemia induced by diabetes, and the data suggest that administration of the extract may be helpful in the prevention of diabetic complications associated with oxidative stress and hyperlipidemia. We conclude that the extract should be evaluated as a candidate for future studies on diabetes mellitus.     

紫薯色素对老龄小鼠抗氧化功能的改善作用

目的:研究紫薯色素(PSA)对老龄小鼠的抗氧化和抗衰老作用。方法:每日对每组10只13月龄的老龄小鼠连续灌服不同剂量紫薯色素(100、500、1000mg/kgbw),测定3、10、18d时血清总抗氧化能力(T-AOC);测定30d时脂质过氧化物丙二醛含量(MDA)、超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)活力,而且与维生素E阳性参照组、成年小鼠和空白对照组进行比较。结果:PSA显著改善老龄小鼠血清T-AOC,且低剂量PSA(100mg/kgbw)的改善效果随给药时间的增加而加强;PSA非常显著抑制老龄小鼠血清中MDA的生成和提高血清中SOD和全血GSH-Px的活性;每天灌服PSA100mg/kgbw剂量的作用效果相当于等量维生素E,而SOD与GSH-Px活性的水平与成年小鼠差别不大。结论:紫薯色素具有显著的抗生物氧化作用,可延缓衰老。     

Beneficial effects of different Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. extracts on memory and hippocampus morphology

Four groups of 1-mo-old male senescence-accelerated mice (SAMP8) were fed Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (PM) extract for 18 wk to determine the effect of PM on memory ability and histopathological changes in mice. The baseline diet consisted of a casein diet group, and the three test diets were supplemented with 50% ethanol, 95% ethanol, or water extracts of PM. It was found that the mice fed with PM extracts had better active shuttle avoidance response, fewer vacuole numbers, less lipofuscin in the hippocampus, and lower MDA concentrations in the brain. Our data showed that the ethanol PM extract groups (both 50% and 95% groups) had lower lipofuscin percentages and MDA concentrations, and higher total thiol concentrations than the water PM extract group. The 50% ethanol PM extract group showed significantly lower total cholesterol and triglyceride values than the other groups, but the HDL cholesterol level was the same. These results suggest that dietary supplementation with either ethanol or water extracts can reduce brain pathological changes and promote learning and memory ability. The performance of PM extracts depended on the extraction method, with ethanol extraction tending to obtain better results.