Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Selected Wild Berries (Rubus moluccanus L., R. fraxinifolius Poir., and R. alpestris Blume)
Joint Authors
Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly
Isha, Azizul
Ismail, Nur Amalina
Mei Ling, Angelina Lee
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Berries, from the genus Rubus, are among the vital components in a healthy diet.
In this study, 80% methanol extracts from the three wild Rubus species (Rubus moluccanus L., Rubus fraxinifolius Poir., and Rubus alpestris Blume) were evaluated for their phytochemical contents (total phenolics, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and carotenoid content), antioxidant (DPPH, FRAP, and ABTS assays), antiacetylcholinesterase, and antibacterial activities.
GC-MS was used for quantification of naturally occurring phytochemicals.
The results showed that R.
alpestris contained the highest total phenolic [ 24.25 ± 0.1 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g] and carotenoid content [ 21.86 ± 0.63 mg β-carotene equivalents (BC)/g], as well as the highest DPPH scavenging and FRAP activities.
The highest total flavonoid [ 18.17 ± 0.20 mg catechin equivalents (CE)/g] and anthocyanin content [ 36.96 ± 0.39 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalents (c-3-gE)/g] have been shown by R.
moluccanus.
For antibacterial assays, R.
moluccanus and R.
alpestris extracts showed mild inhibition towards Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enteritidis.
Anticholinesterase activity for all extracts was in the range of 23–26%.
The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of at least 12, 21, and 7 different organic compounds in 80% methanol extracts of R.
alpestris, R.
moluccanus, and R.
fraxinifolius, respectively, which might contribute to the bioactivity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly& Ismail, Nur Amalina& Isha, Azizul& Mei Ling, Angelina Lee. 2016. Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Selected Wild Berries (Rubus moluccanus L., R. fraxinifolius Poir., and R. alpestris Blume). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103986
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly…[et al.]. Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Selected Wild Berries (Rubus moluccanus L., R. fraxinifolius Poir., and R. alpestris Blume). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103986
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly& Ismail, Nur Amalina& Isha, Azizul& Mei Ling, Angelina Lee. Phytochemical Composition and Biological Activities of Selected Wild Berries (Rubus moluccanus L., R. fraxinifolius Poir., and R. alpestris Blume). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103986
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103986