Title of article :
Antioxidant effects of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm) juice and peel extract on LDL oxidation
Author/Authors :
Boshtam, Maryam Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute , Moshtaghian, Jamal Assistant Professor - Biology Department - Science Faculty, University of Isfahan , Naderi, Gholamali Associate Professor, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Institute , Asgary, Seddigheh Professor - Applied Physiology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Nayeri, Hashem Assistant Professor - Department of Biochemistry, Islamic Azad University Falavarjan Branch
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: We studied the antioxidant effects of fresh juice and peel extract of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm).
METHODS: Low density lipoprotein (LDL) was separated from one hypercholesterolemic human serum by modified
Bronzert and Brewer procedure. Oxidation of LDL was measured at 234 nm against 0, 5, 10, 20, 25, 30 and 40 μl of
fresh lime juice and 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 μl of peel polyphenolic extract solution in DMSO.
RESULTS: 5 μl of lime juice didn't change LDL oxidation. 10 μl of juice inhibited LDL oxidation, and with increasing
the juice concentration, LDL was oxidized faster. The higher concentrations of peel extract prevented LDL oxidation
better than the lower ones.
Keywords :
Antioxidant , Citrus Aurantifolia (Christm) , Juice , LDL Oxidation , Peel
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
