Processing cherries (Prunus avium) using supercritical fluid technology. Part 2. Evaluation of SCF extracts as promising natural chemotherapeutical agents

Can phytochemical antioxidant rich foods act as anti-cancer agents?

“…Cherry extracts obtained by combining conventional solvent extraction (CSE) and the fractioned high pressure extraction (FHPE) had higher activity against HT29 cells proliferation than cherry extract from either CSE or FHPE. However, the antioxidant capacities of cherry extracts obtained by combining CSE and FHPE were lower than other cherry extracts such as that by FHPE alone or its combinations with other CSE, which again indicates the antioxidant activity did not directly correlate with the antiproliferative effects (Serra et al, 2011).…”

“…Specifically, catechin, epicatechin and procyanidin B2 played an important role in their antioxidant activities, whereas procyanidins (B1 and B2), phloridzin and epicatechin were responsible for effective inhibition of the cancer cell proliferation based on principal component analysis. In another study, Serra et al (2011) found that extraction methods can affect the anticancer activity. Cherry extracts obtained by combining conventional solvent extraction (CSE) and the fractioned high pressure extraction (FHPE) had higher activity against HT29 cells proliferation than cherry extract from either CSE or FHPE.…”

Microencapsulation of oregano essential oil in starch-based materials using supercritical fluid technology

“…This assay measures the ability of the antioxidant species present in the sample to inhibit the oxidation of FL catalyzed by AAPH -generated peroxyl radicals (ROO • ) and was carried using a modified method of Ou et al (2002), previously described by Serra et al (2011). Briefly, the composition of the reaction mixture was 1.5 × 10 −7 mM FL, 1.9 × 10 −1 M AAPH (prepared in 75 mM PBS, pH 7.4) and the appropriate diluted samples, making up a total volume of 200 μL.…”

Bioactive compounds of sweet and sour cherry stems obtained by subcritical water extraction

“…Cherry fruits are cultivated worldwide and mostly two cultivars are used for human consumption and processing.. Both sweet ( Prunus avium ) and sour ( Prunus cerasus ) cherries enjoy great popularity worldwide due to rich refreshing flavor and recognized health benefits . Sweet and sour cherries differ in chemical composition, properties and use.…”