Fatty acid and mineral contents of Lycium ruthenicum Murr. and antioxidant activity against isoproterenol‐induced acute myocardial ischemia in mice

Abstract

Dried fruits of black goji were investigated for their fatty acid, mineral contents, and antioxidant activity against isoproterenol‐induced acute myocardial ischemia in mice was revealed. It was observed that the key fatty acids from Lycium ruthenicum Murr. (LRM) oil studied included linoleic (59.38%), oleic (20.85%), palmitic (7.07%), linolenic (2.98%), and stearic acids (5.31%), which together comprised 95.59% of the total fatty acids. The key mineral nutrients studied were potassium (17,631.15 mg/kg), calcium (2004.4 mg/kg), and magnesium (1,274.6 mg/kg), while copper, iron, manganese, and zinc were found in trace. Moreover, oral administration of water extraction of LRM exhibited significant reduction of enzyme activities, and MDA level triggered by ISO to be near normal level, while exhibited a significant increase of SOD and GSH activities. Our results provide deep insight on LRM as a potential source of high‐value phytochemicals for the development of new functional food and beverage products.

Chemical Characterization, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Goji Berries Cultivated in Serbia

“…The most abundant fatty acids were linoleic (C18:2n-6), oleic (C18:1n-9), palmitic (C16:0), and stearic (C18:0) acid, accounting for about 95% of total fatty acids. Similar results were reported for red goji berry cultivated in Italy [40,41], Greece [42], Turkey [43], North Macedonia [44] and for Chinese black goji berries [24,45]. Table 2.…”

“…The analysis was performed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) using a Thermo Scientific iCAP 6500 Duo (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cambridge, UK) after microwave digestion described by Yossa Nzeuwa et al [24]. Mineral contents were quantified against standard solutions of known concentrations, which were analyzed simultaneously, and results were expressed as mg per 100 g of fresh goji berry fruits.…”

Distinct Role of Lycium barbarum L. Polysaccharides in Oxidative Stress-Related Ocular Diseases

“…Catechins and other phenolic compounds can normalize lipid peroxidation and alleviate adriamycin-induced oxidative stress in rats [ 86 ]. Studies have shown that lycium berry polyphenols can increase the expression of antioxidant enzymes such as catalase, heme oxygenase-1, glutathione peroxidase, and SOD, as well as reduce the oxidative stress of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated acute lung injury mice [ 87 ].…”

Black Goji Berry Anthocyanins: Extraction, Stability, Health Benefits, and Applications

“…Both black goji berry seed and flesh oil are sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids. They contain saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids in which linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids are predominant . K, Na, P, Ca, and Mg are the five most abundant minerals in black goji berry, whereas Co, Cr, Cu, Li, Mn, P, Ti, V, B, Si, and Zn are also present in trace amounts .…”