Borage and evening primrose oil

Eskin, N.A.M.

doi:10.1002/ejlt.200700259

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“…Borage seeds oil of the present study contained high percentage concentrations of linoleic (34.23%) and -linolenic (24.79%) acids. These fatty acids profile and concentrations are near to that reported in previous studies by Eskin (2008) and Tasset-Cuevas et al (2013). Total unsaturated fatty acids (83.31%) were higher than total unsaturated fatty acids (57.67%) observed by El-Gengaihi et al (2004) but similar to that observed by Khan and Shahidi (2000).…”

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confidence: 89%

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Efficiency of Borage Seeds Oil Against Gamma Irradiation-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Male Rats: Possible Antioxidant Activity

Khattab¹,

Abdallah²,

Yousef³

et al. 2017

Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med

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Background: Borage (Borago officinal L.) is an annual herbaceous plant of great interest because its oil contains a high percentage of -linolenic acid (GLA). The present work was carried out to detect fatty acids composition of the oil extracted from borage seeds (BO) and its potential effectiveness against γ-irradiation-induced hepatotoxicity in male rats. Materials and Methods: GC-MS analysis of fatty acids methyl esters of BO was performed to identify fatty acids composition. Sixty rats were divided into five groups (12 rats each): Control, irradiated; rats were exposed to (6.5 Gy) of whole body γ-radiation, BO (50 mg/kg b.wt), irradiated BO post-treated and irradiated BO prepost-treated. Six rats from each group were sacrificed at two time intervals 7 and 15 days post-irradiation. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels, lipids profile, as well as serum and hepatic reduced glutathione (GSH) and lipid peroxide (malondialdehyde) (MDA) levels were assessed. Histopathological examination of liver sections were also carried out. Results:The results showed that the high contents of BO extracted by cold pressing, were linoleic acid (34.23%) and GLA (24.79%). Also, oral administration of BO significantly improved serum levels of liver enzymes, lipids profile, as well as serum and hepatic GSH and MDA levels (p<0.001) as compared with irradiated rats after 15 days post irradiation. Moreover, it exerted marked amelioration against irradiation-induced histopathological changes in liver tissues. The improvement was more pronounced in irradiated BO prepost-treated group than irradiated BO post-treated. Conclusion: BO has a beneficial role in reducing hepatotoxicity and oxidative stress induced by radiation exposure. Therefore, BO may be used as a beneficial supplement for patients during radiotherapy treatment.

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“…Borage oil hepatoprotection is connected with its antioxidant properties (Lukivskaya et al, 2012). The phytochemical constituents, tocopherols and GLA are responsible for this hepatoprotective effect of borage seeds oil (Eskin, 2008;Soto et al, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Efficiency of Borage Seeds Oil Against Gamma Irradiation-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Male Rats: Possible Antioxidant Activity

Khattab¹,

Abdallah²,

Yousef³

et al. 2017

Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med

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“…In addition, interactions between amylose and fatty acids minimize the affinity of amylose for water molecules and reduce the hydrophilicity of the films [26]. BO contains various fatty acids including saturated fatty acids with different hydrocarbon chain lengths (palmitic, stearic, and arachidic acids) and USFAs (palmitoleic, oleic, linoleic, α-linolenic, γ-linolenic, and eicosanoic acids) [15,29], which create a barrier against moisture permeation. Several studies have similarly reported that increasing the fatty acid concentration decreased the WVP [14,23].…”

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confidence: 99%

Characterization of Barnyard Millet Starch Films Containing Borage Seed Oil

2017

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Abstract:In this study, barnyard millet starch (BMS) was used to prepare edible films. Antioxidant activity was conferred to the BMS film by incorporating borage seed oil (BO). The physical, optical, and thermal properties as well as antioxidant activities of the films were evaluated. The incorporation of BO into the BMS films decreased the tensile strength from 9.46 to 4.69 MPa and increased the elongation at break of the films from 82.49% to 103.87%. Water vapor permeability, water solubility, and moisture content of the BMS films decreased with increasing BO concentration, whereas Hunter b value and opacity increased, L and a values of the films decreased. The BMS films containing BO exhibited antioxidant activity that increased proportionally with increased BO concentration. In particular, the BMS film with 1.0% BO exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and light barrier properties among the BMS films. Therefore, the BMS films with added BO can be used as an antioxidant packaging material.

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“…Algae oil can be an extremely rich source of all discussed tocopherols other than δtocopherol (Frankel et al, 2002). Black currant seed (65 mg/100 g oil), borage (66 mg/100 g oil), evening primrose (34 mg/100 g oil), and sesame (24-52 mg/100 g oil) are substantial sources of γ-tocopherols (Speek et al, 1985;Reina et al, 1999;Eskin, 2008). Brazil nuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts are notable for fairly high quantities of both β-and γ-tocopherol.…”

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confidence: 99%