Joanna Kolniak-Ostek

Characterization and content of flavonol derivatives of Allium ursinum L. plant.

The phenolic compounds were extracted from green and yellow leaves, stalks, and seeds of garlic ( Allium ursinum L.). The extracts were analyzed by liquid chromatography-photodiode array detector-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-PDA-ESI-MS/MS). In total, 21 compounds were detected. The flavonol derivatives were identified on the basis of their ultraviolet (UV) spectra and fragmentation patterns in collision-induced dissociation experiments. On the basis of accurate MS and MS/MS data, six compounds were newly identified in bears garlic, mainly the kaempferol derivatives. As far as the investigated parts of garlic are concerned, the kaempferol derivatives were found to be predominant in yellow leaves [2362.96 mg/100 g of dry matter (dm)], followed by green leaves (1856.31 mg/100 g of dm). Seeds contained the minimal phenolic compounds, less than stalks. The yellow leaves of A. ursinum possessed a much larger content of compounds acylated with p-coumaric acid than green leaves (1299.97 versus 855.67 mg/100 g of dm, respectively). The stalks and seeds contained much more non-acetylated than acetylated flavonoid glycosides with p-coumaric acid compounds (162.4 versus 62.82 mg/100 g of dm and 105.49 versus 24.18 mg/100 g of dm, respectively).

Application of ultra performance liquid chromatography-photodiode detector-quadrupole/time of flight-mass spectrometry (UPLC-PDA-Q/TOF-MS) method for the characterization of phenolic compounds of Lepidium sativum L. sprouts

Some of health-protecting phytochemicals can be found in the sprouts in a much higher concentration than in the developed plants. However, the polyphenol composition of Lepidium sativum L. sprouts is still unresolved, especially with regard to flavonoids and phenolic acids. To develop a rapid and reliable UPLC-PDA-Q/TOF-MS method for the identification and quantification of main flavonoids and phenolic acids from L. sativum sprouts, the samples of L. sativum sprouts were grown with and without the exposition to light. Ten phenolic compounds were identified on the basis of their mass spectra in MS mode, MS/MS spectra, PDA spectrum, and retention times as compared with available reference substances. The major compounds were found to be sinapic acid derivatives. Acylated flavonoids in L. sativum sprouts were identified as kaempferol and quercetin with the same glycosidic substitution pattern as the major compounds, and varying degrees of acylation with sinapic and ferulic acids. Total content of phenolics in both samples was similar, but the content of flavonoids was higher and sinapine was lower in the sample of sprouts germinated in light. The determination and the evaluation of L. sativum extracts is very effective while using the UPLC-PDA-Q/TOF-MS. Even though the substances only occur in low concentrations, the combination of the retention time and the accurate molecular mass allows for their fast qualification.

Characterization of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Solanum scabrum and Solanum burbankii Berries

The purpose of this research was to quantify and characterize phenolic compounds and to measure the antioxidant activity of Solanum scabrum and Solanum burbankii berries. The antioxidant activity of Solanum berry extracts was assayed by electrochemical and spectrophotometric methods, whereas liquid chromatography (LC)/quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry and ultra-performance LC-photodiode detector were used for identification and quantification of their polyphenols. Eighteen phenolic compounds were identified in these fruits. The presence of seven phenolic acid derivatives and two flavonols was reported for the first time. In both cultivars, the major compound was found to be anthocyanin petunidin-3-(p-coumaroyl-rutinoside)-5-O-glucoside. Additional anthocyanins in S. burbankii and S. scrabum berries were characterized as petunidin, delphinidin, and malvidin with the same glycosidic substitution pattern and acylation with p-coumaric and ferulic acids. S. scabrum was richer in phenolic compounds, especially anthocyanins, and was characterized by more powerful antioxidant activity than S. burbankii .

Characterization of Phenolic Compounds of Thorny and Thornless Blackberries

The aim of this study was to identify and compare the contents of phenolic acids, tannins, anthocyanins, and flavonoid glycosides in thorny and thornless blackberries. Five thorny and nine thornless cultivars were used for this study. Thirty-five phenolic compounds were determined in the examined fruits, and one phenolic acid, three ellagic acid derivatives, one anthocyanin, and six flavonols were characterized for the first time in blackberries. The thornless fruits were characterized by a higher content of anthocyanins (mean = 171.23 mg/100 g FW), ellagitannins (mean = 3.65 mg/100 g FW), and ellagic acid derivatives (mean = 2.49 mg/100 g FW), in comparison to thorny ones. At the same time, in thorny fruits, the contents of hydroxycinnamic acids (mean = 1.42 mg/100 g FW) and flavonols (mean = 5.70 mg/100 g FW) were higher.

Physico‐chemical, antioxidant, and anti‐inflammatory properties and stability of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna Jacq.) procyanidins microcapsules with inulin and maltodextrin

BACKGROUND Procyanidins from the bark of hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna Jacq.) were isolated and purified. Qualitative and quantitative composition was compared with that of the extract of hawthorn fruit (Crataegus monogyna Jacq.). Stability and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of procyanidins before and after micro-encapsulation were estimated. The effects of the carrier type (inulin and maltodextrin) and procyanidins:carrier ratio (1:1, 1:3) and the influence of storage temperature (20 °C, -20 °C, -80 °C) on the content of procyanidins were evaluated. RESULTS Samples before and after micro-encapsulation contained from 651 to 751 mg of procyanidins in 1 g. Among the procyanidins, (-)-epicatechin, dimer B2, and trimer C1 dominated. The use of inulin during spray drying resulted in greater efficiency of micro-encapsulation than the use of maltodextrin. During storage of the samples at 20 °C degradation of procyanidins was observed, whereas at -20 °C and -80 °C concentrations of them increased. CONCLUSION The microcapsules with procyanidins from the bark of hawthorn, as well as the extract of procyanidins, have valuable biological activity, and strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is better to prepare microcapsules with a greater amount of carrier, with the procyanidin/carrier ratio 1:3.

Characterization of polyphenols in Agastache rugosa leaves and inflorescences by UPLC–qTOF–MS following FCPC separation

ABSTRACT The accurate profiling of Agastache rugosa phenolic compounds is an indispensable step toward better understanding of the medicinal properties of the species. The applied method based on coupling fast centrifugal partition chromatography and UPLC–qTOF–MS is an alternative and rapid method for the separation and preliminary purification of compounds included in crude extract and can facilitate the detection of minor compounds. Samples were prepared by the extraction of leaves and inflorescences with methanol, dichloromethane, and ethyl acetate. Polyphenolic compounds were separated using fast centrifugal partition chromatography (FCPC) and analyzed by UPLC–qTOF–MS. Rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid, and tilianin content were determined in aerial parts during the growth season and in plants of different age. The developed analytical method used in our experiments improved the identification of phenolic compounds and led to the detection of compounds that had not been found in A. rugosa previously. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

A micelle mediated extraction as a new method of obtaining the infusion of Bidens tripartita

In this paper, the extracts of three-part beggarticks (Bidens tripartita) were prepared using ultrasonic assisted micelle-mediated extraction method (UAMME). Different kind of surfactants and WPC (whey protein concentrate) were applied. In the B. tripartita extracts twenty polyphenols were identified by UPLC-DAD-MS. Both aqueous and UAMME extracts mainly contained chlorogenic acid, caftaric acid and its derivatives as well as luteolin 7-O-glucoside. The luteolin was extracted with Rokanol B2 and Triton X-100. Furthermore, antioxidative properties of the extracts were analyzed with two methods: reactions with di(phenyl)-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)iminoazanium (DPPH) reagent and Follins method. The DPPH radical scavenging by micellar extracts was in general comparable with the antioxidant activity of conventional extracts. The most active was sample with Tego Care CG90, reducing about 73% of the radical. Obtained results confirmed that the UAMME might be an alternative method, to the liquid-liquid or solid-liquid extraction, of obtaining specified extracts rich in active compounds. Selecting a suitable surfactant may thus provide the expected composition of the extract.