Antioxidant, a-glucosidase inhibitory and anti-inflammatory effects of aerial parts extract from Korean crowberry (Empetrum nigrum var. japonicum)
Joint Authors
Hyun, Tae Kyung
Kim, Hyoun Chol
Ko, Yeong Jong
Kim, Ju Sung
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 23, Issue 2 (31 Mar. 2016), pp.181-188, 8 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-03-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum L.) is a wild berry commonly found in the northern hemisphere.
Crowberry fruits have been suggested as good resources for functional applications in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, but the high polyphenolic content in crowberry leaves also indicates crowberry aerial parts as potential dietary health supplements.
In this study, therefore, the biological activities of the aerial parts of Korean crowberry (E.
nigrum var.
japonicum) were investigated.
Antioxidant activity was measured by three different assays on DPPH free radical scavenging, reducing power, and total antioxidant capacities.
Dose-dependent antioxidant activities were exhibited by crude methanol extract and its fractions, suggesting that the crude methanol extract and EtOAc fraction possessed strong antioxidant activities and capacities.
In addition, the crude methanol extract and EtOAc strongly inhibited a-glucosidase activity and suppressed the secretion of pro-inflammatory mediator and nitrite oxide from LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells.
These findings provide valuable evidence for the potential of such parts as good dietary
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hyun, Tae Kyung& Kim, Hyoun Chol& Ko, Yeong Jong& Kim, Ju Sung. 2016. Antioxidant, a-glucosidase inhibitory and anti-inflammatory effects of aerial parts extract from Korean crowberry (Empetrum nigrum var. japonicum). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 23, no. 2, pp.181-188.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hyun, Tae Kyung…[et al.]. Antioxidant, a-glucosidase inhibitory and anti-inflammatory effects of aerial parts extract from Korean crowberry (Empetrum nigrum var. japonicum). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 23, no. 2 (2016), pp.181-188.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-674794
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hyun, Tae Kyung& Kim, Hyoun Chol& Ko, Yeong Jong& Kim, Ju Sung. Antioxidant, a-glucosidase inhibitory and anti-inflammatory effects of aerial parts extract from Korean crowberry (Empetrum nigrum var. japonicum). Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2016. Vol. 23, no. 2, pp.181-188.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-674794
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 187-188
Record ID
BIM-674794