Phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity of betel inflorescence extract in a simulated oral environment

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The addition of betel inflorescence (BI) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) to betel quid (BQ) formulation may be detrimental to human health. Here, we assessed BI extracts prepared using artificial saliva or aqueous solution with or without adding slaked lime to mimic the release of phytochemicals from BI in the oral cavity. The extracts were also profiled by HPLC-DAD-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS to understand the quality and quantity of phytochemicals released. The results indicate that slaked lime facilitates the extraction of phenolics, likely due to a high pH. In a simulated oral environment with artificial saliva, the addition of slaked lime promotes the release of safrole, a well-known carcinogen. Dominant phytochemicals detected also include eugenol, acetyl eugenol and methyl eugenol, and only a fraction of these compounds is released in the simulated oral environment. This study reveals that environmental conditions can considerably affect the extraction of phytochemicals and triggers further investigation on how chewing practices may influence the release and activity of carcinogens.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

2023

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:434

Enthalten in:

Food chemistry - 434(2023) vom: 15. Feb., Seite 137411

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Pangzhen [VerfasserIn]
Reza, Ahmad [VerfasserIn]
Ng, Emily [VerfasserIn]
Nguyen, Kimtrang [VerfasserIn]
Lin, Sheng [VerfasserIn]
Liang, Zijian [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Yipeng [VerfasserIn]
Cirillo, Nicola [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antioxidant activity
Artificial saliva
Betel inflorescence
Carcinogen
Journal Article
Phenolic compounds
Safrole

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Date Revised 11.10.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137411

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM362010722