Comparison of protective effects of safflor injection and extract of Ginkgo biloba on lung ischemia/reperfusion injury in rabbits / 中国结合医学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the protective effects of safflor Injection (SI) and extract of Ginkgo biloba (EGB) on lung ischemia-reperfusion injury (LIRI) and investigate its mechanism.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In vivo rabbit model of LIRI was reconstructed. Forty rabbits were randomly and equally divided into four groups: sham-operation group (sham group), ischemia-reperfusion group (model group), ischemia-reperfusion plus SI group (safflor group) and ischemia-reperfusion plus EGB injection group (EGB group). Malondialdehyde (MDA) content, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and xanthine oxidase (XO) activity in serum were measured. The wet/dry weight ratio (W/D) of the lung tissue and activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) were also tested. Ultrastructure change of the lung tissue was observed by the electron microscope. The expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) was measured by immunohistochemistry (IHC).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In the model group, MDA and XO increased and SOD decreased in serum compared with the sham group (P<0.01). The values of W/D, MPO and ICAM-1 of the model group were higher than those of the sham group (P<0.01), but those of the safflor group and EGB group were significantly lower than those of the model group (P<0.01). The IHC demonstrated that ICAM-1 expression in lung tissue of the model group was significantly higher than those of the safflor group (P<0.01). Compared with safflor group, in the EGB group MDA, XO, MPO decreased, SOD and ICAM-1 expression increased (P<0.05), but the change of W/D was not statistically significant (P>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>SI and EGB may attenuate LIRI through antioxidation, inhibition of neutrophil aggregation and down-regulation of ICAM-1 expression. But EGB had more effect on the antioxidation, while SI did better on regulating ICAM-1 expression.</p>

Comparative effect of dietary borage oil and safflower oil on anti-proliferation and ceramide metabolism in the epidermis of essential fatty acid deficient guinea pigs / 한국영양학회지

PURPOSE: Borage oil (BO) and safflower oil (SO) are efficacious in reversing epidermal hyperproliferation, which is caused by the disruption of epidermal barrier. In this study, we compared the antiproliferative effect of dietary BO and SO. Altered metabolism of ceramide (Cer), the major lipid of epidermal barrier, was further determined by measurement of epidermal levels of individual Cer, glucosylceramide (GlcCer), and sphingomyelin (SM) species, and protein expression of Cer metabolizing enzymes. METHODS: Epidermal hyperproliferation was induced in guinea pigs by a hydrogenated coconut diet (HCO) for 8 weeks. Subsequently, animals were fed diets of either BO (group HCO + BO) or SO (group HCO + SO) for 2 weeks. As controls, animals were fed BO (group BO) or HCO (group HCO) diets for 10 weeks. RESULTS: Epidermal hyperproliferation was reversed in groups HCO + BO (67.6% of group HCO) and HCO + SO (84.5% of group HCO). Epidermal levels of Cer1/2, GlcCer-A/B, and beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase), an enzyme of GlcCer hydrolysis for Cer generation, were higher in group HCO + BO than in group HCO, and increased to levels similar to those of group BO. In addition, epidermal levels of SM1, serine palmitoyltransferase (SPT), and acidic sphingomyelinase (aSMase), enzymes of de novo Cer synthesis and SM hydrolysis for Cer generation, but not of Cer3-7, were higher in group HCO + BO than in group HCO. Despite an increase of SPT and aSMase in group HCO + SO to levels higher than in group HCO, epidermal levels of Cer1-7, GlcCer-A/B, and GCase were similar in these two groups. Notably, acidic ceramidase, an enzyme of Cer degradation, was highly expressed in group HCO + SO. Epidermal levels of GlcCer-C/D and SM-2/3 did not differ among groups. CONCLUSION: Dietary BO was more prominent for reversing epidermal hyperproliferation by enhancing Cer metabolism with increased levels of Cer1/2, GlcCer-A/B, and SM1 species, and of GCase proteins.

Antioxidant activity of satureja hortensis L. essential oil and its application in safflower oil

It has been considered by researchers to study the possibility of replacing chemical food additives [synthetic antioxidants] by natural products [medicinal plants]. This study investigated the antioxidant properties of Satureja hortensis L. essential oil [SHEO] on safflower oil oxidation. Different assays have been used to evaluate the antioxidant activity of SHEO: total phenol content [TPC], DPPH, ABTS+, ferric thiocyanate [FTC], beta - carotene bleaching. For evaluation of SHEO effect on safflower oil oxidation, peroxide value [PV], conjugated dienes [CD], and tiobarbituric acid [TBA] indices were compared with BHT [a synthetic antioxidant]. TPC of SHEO was determined to be 293.7 mg gallic acid equivalent in 1 ml of sample and IC[50] was 0.71 mg/ml in DPPH. 0.4 and 0.1 mg/ml of SHEO at all time [1, 5, 10, 15 min] showed the highest and lowest antiradical ABTS+ activity [118.2 and 26.6 microg/ml AscAE =Ascorbic acid equivalent] in 15 min. In FTC and FTC-TBA, 8 mg/ml SHEO showed the highest activity. In beta-carotene bleaching of 0.1-2 mg/ml SHEO, 0.1 has the minimum [%9.02], and 1 and 2 has the maximum inhibitory effects [%34.33 and%36.86 inhibitions]. 4 mg/ml of SHEO had the highest inhibitory effect in the safflower oil test and that peroxide does not have significant difference with 0.1 mg/ml BHT. Antioxidant activities of SHEO concentrations increased in all indices [pandamp; lt; 0.05] and various concentrations were able to slow down the oxidation process

Transcutaneous absorption of topically massaged oil in neonates.

OBJECTIVE: To study the transcutaneous absorption of traditionally massaged oil in newborns and to specifically compare the effects of (i) essential fatty acid (EFA) rich - safflower oil and (ii) saturated fat rich coconut oil, on fatty acid profiles of massaged babies. DESIGN: A short term randomised controlled study. SETTING: Tertiary care NICU of a large teaching hospital and a research laboratory of a University complex. METHODS: 120 study babies were randomly assigned to three oil groups (i) safflower oil (n = 40) (ii) coconut oil (n = 40) and (iii) no oil controls (n = 40). In each group, babies were selected in three subsets as per their gestational ages viz (a) less than 34 weeks, (b) 34-37 weeks, (c) greater than 37 weeks. 5 mL of the designated oil was massaged four times a day for five days under controlled conditions of temperature and feeding. Pre and post oil massage samples of blood were analysed for triglycerides and fatty acid profiles using gas chromatography. RESULTS: Post oil triglyceride values were significantly raised in both the oil groups and also in controls. However, the quantum of rise was significantly higher in oil groups as compared to controls. Fatty acid profiles (gas chromatography) showed significant rise in EFAs (linolenic acid and arachidonic acid) in safflower oil group and saturated fats in coconut oil group. Changes were more evident in term babies. There were no side effects associated with the massage. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows that topically applied oil can be absorbed in neonates and is probably available for nutritional purposes. The fatty acid constituents of the oil can influence the changes in the fatty acid profiles of the massaged babies.

Efeitos dos óleos de amendoim, açafrão e oliva na composição corporal, metabolismo energético, perfil lipídico e ingestão alimentar de indivíduos eutróficos normolipidêmicos / The effects of peanut, safflower, and olive oil on body composition, energy metabolism, lipid profile and food intake of eutrophic, normolipidemic subjects

OBJETIVOS: O presente trabalho visou avaliar os efeitos do consumo dos óleos de amendoim, açafrão e oliva no perfil lipídico, composição corporal, metabolismo energético e ingestão alimentar em indivíduos eutróficos normolipidêmicos. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionados 32 indivíduos, divididos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos, tendo quatro mulheres e quatro homens em cada grupo, com idade entre 18 e 50 anos. Foi oferecido um milk shake aos voluntários no desjejum, veiculando uma quantidade equivalente a 30 por cento da sua energia basal na forma de óleo (amendoim, açafrão ou oliva), por um período de oito semanas, exceto para o grupo-controle, que não recebeu o shake. Foram realizadas avaliações dos valores de colesterol total e frações, triacilgliceróis, composição corporal, taxa de metabolismo basal, termogênese induzida pela dieta e ingestão alimentar dos indivíduos nas semanas basal, 4ª e 8ª. RESULTADOS: Não foi observada diferença significante no perfil lipídico e na saciedade, no entanto, o grupo que recebeu óleo de açafrão apresentou valores de lipídios plasmáticos mais reduzidos. A ingestão dos óleos levou ao aumento do ganho de peso, sendo que o óleo de oliva proporcionou maior circunferência do quadril. CONCLUSÃO: A adição dos óleos na dieta levou ao aumento da deposição de gordura corporal sem provocar alterações no perfil lipídico e ingestão dietética, ao contrário do relatado na literatura. O uso dos óleos em substituição a outros nutrientes energéticos da dieta, o maior número de voluntários e um período maior de intervenção devem ser investigados em estudos futuros.

Influence of dietary fats on weight gain in albino rats.

Carbon-chain length and degree of saturation of dietary fat may influence weight gain. To examine this hypothesis we randomly allotted 100 male, 30-day old, albino rats to each of four groups. Each group was fed, ad libitum, a diet containing, as the only source of fat, either lard (L) or safflower oil (SO) (representing saturated and polyunsaturated fat respectively) or groundnut oil (GO) or coconut oil (CO) (representing long-chain and medium-chain triglycerides respectively). At the end of 90 days it was found that rats fed SO consumed more food than those fed L enriched diet (P < 0.001) but the weight gain was similar in the two groups. Similarly rats fed GO-containing diet ate more than those fed diet containing CO (P < 0.001), yet weight gain was similar. Thus it appears that carbon-chain length and degree of saturation of dietary fat does not influence weight gain in rats fed an ad libitum diet.

Estimation of quality attributes and frying times of cottonseed and sunflower oil blend during deep-fat frying of potato chips

The chemical, physical and some sensory changes induced upon deep-fat frying of potato chips in a blend of cottonseed and sunflower oil were investigated. The chemical changes were correlated with the frying times aiming at establishing prediction models for estimating frying times. The oil blend became dark in colour after each successive frying. The correlation coefficient between the frying time and A[400] was very high [r=0.9967]. Similar trend was also observed in the relationship between the frying times and A[450-] Oil viscosity increased significantly with increasing frying times indicating evidence of thermal decomposition of frying oil blend. The correlation coefficient between the frying times and the refractive index was high [r=0.9898]. Slight and Continuous losses in unsaturated fatty acids of the oil blend during deep-fat frying of potato chips have taken place. The peroxide value [meq O[2]/kg oil] increased initially from 3.86 to 11.81 after 10 fryings, then dropped to 5.23 after 20 fryings followed by another rapid increase to 19.76 [meq. O[2]/kg oil] after 30 fryings. The UV absorption at 232nm increased initially from 0.4 to 1.5 after only 5 fryings and unchanged from the 5th frying to the 20th frying then dropped after 30 fryings. A considerable increase in the TBA value has occurred up to the 20[th] frying and then the TBA value showed no change for the next 10 fryings. The correlation coefficient between the frying time and TBA value was 0.93. The rate of polar compounds formation for the first 5 fryings was 3.62 mg/100mg oil/hr. whereas from the 5[th] frying to the 30[th] frying such rate was reduced to only 1.12 mg/100mg oil/hr. Sensory evaluation of the oil blend indicated that odour and colour scores were inversely related to the frying time. The most important and accurate mathematical models which express the relationship between the independent and dependant variables were established, The frying time could be successfully and accurately predicted by wise and intelligent chose of dependant variables incorporated in the best lit equations

Arctii Fructus is a Prominent Dietary Source of Linoleic Acid for Reversing Epidermal Hyperproliferation of Guinea Pigs

Linoleic acid [LA; 18: 2 (n-6)] is the most abundant polyunsaturated fatty acid in human skin. The exclusion of LA from diet induces epidermal hyperproliferation, which is reversible by the inclusion of LA in diet, and hence, LA is heralded as an essential fatty acid (EFA). Since safflower oil (SO) has been widely recognized as the major dietary source of LA and Arctii Fructus (Arctium lappa L.) is recently reported to contain high level of LA, we compared the antiproliferative effects of SO and Arctii Fructus in this study. Epidermal hyperproliferation was induced in guinea pigs by hydrogenated coconut oil (HCO) diet for 8 wk. During following 2 wk, EFA deficient guinea pigs were fed diets of safflower oil (group HS), water extract of Arctii Fructus (group AW) or organic extract of Arctii Fructus (group AO). Normal control group was fed SO containing diet (group SO) and EFA deficient group was fed HCO containing diet (group HCO) for 10 wk. Epidermal hyperproliferation was reversed in groups AO (55.9% of group HCO) and HS(74.1% of group HCO). However, the thymidine incorporation into epidermal DNA of group HS was greater than of normal control group SO. Epidermal hyperproliferation was not reversed in group AW. The accumulations of LA into phospholipids and ceramides, and of 13-hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid (13-HODE), the potent antiproliferative metabolite of LA in the epidermis of group AO were greater than of group HS. In contrast, the de novo synthesis of ceramides, the major lipids maintaining epidermal barrier, did not differ between all of groups. Together, our data demonstrate that organic extract of Arctii Fructus is more prominent than safflower oil in reversing epidermal hyperproliferation by inducing the higher accumulations of LA and 13-HODE in the epidermis of guinea pigs.

Studies on the Effects of Biomedicinal Agents on Serum Concentration of Ca2+, P and ALP Activity in Osteoporosis-Induced Rats

The present study was carried out to investigate the effects of biomedicinal agents on Ca2+, P and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels in ovariectomized rats. Rats were ovariectomized bilaterally and were fed up with Ca2+ and P-free diet during 8(9,10) weeks to induce osteoporosis. Osteoporosis was determined by the extent of bone density and by lowering the concentrations of serum Ca2+, P and ALP activity every week. Rats in antler, safflower, ipriflavon, or coadminisrated with estrogen groups were administrated with feed supplement for 5 weeks to elucidate the protective and therapeutic effects against osteoporosis. The bone tissue was examined with electron microscope to determine the effects of each treatment on osteoporosis. 1. The levels of serum Ca2+ and P in osteoporosisinduced rats, administrated with antler, ipriflavon and estrogen groups, were little higher than those of control rats. However, the levels of serum Ca and P in ovariectomized rats were significantly higher than those of control group (p<0.05). 2. The activities of serum ALP in osteoporosisinduced rats, administrated with antler extract, safflower, ipriflavon, or co-admistrated with estrogen, were little increased in comparing with those of control group, but were significantly decreased in with combination of estrogen for 5 weeks. However, The connections were interrupted and the bone matrix was destroyed in the osteoporosis-induced rats. 3. The inter-trabecular connections were examined under electron microscope. The connections were well maintained and bone loss was without in the administration with antler, safflower, and ipriflavon with combination of estrogen for 5 weeks. However, The connections were interrupted and the bone matrix was destroyed in the osteoporosis-induced rats.

Vegetable oil fortified feeds in the nutrition of very low birthweight babies.

Two kinds of oils (i) Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) rich Safflower oil, and (ii) Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) rich Coconut oil were added to the feeds of 46 very low birthweight (VLBW) babies to see if such a supplementation is capable of enhancing their weight gain. Twenty two well matched babies who received no fortification served as controls. The oil fortification raised the energy density of the feeds from approximately 67 kcal/dl to 79 kcal/dl. Feed volumes were restricted to a maximum of 200 ml/kg/day. The mean weight gain was highest and significantly higher than the controls in the Coconut oil group (19.47 +/- 8.67 g/day or 13.91 g/day). Increase in the triceps skinfold thickness and serum triglycerides were also correspondingly higher in this group. The lead in the weight gain in this group continued in the follow up period (corrected age 3 months). As against this, higher weight gain in Safflower oil group (13.26 +/- 6.58 g/day) as compared to the controls (11.59 +/- 5.33 g/day), failed to reach statistically significant proportions, probably because of increased statistically significant proportions, probably because of increased steatorrhea (stool fat 4+ in 50% of the samples tested). The differences in the two oil groups are presumably because of better absorption of MCT rich coconut oil. However, individual variations in weight gain amongst the babies were wide so that some control babies had higher growth rates than oil fortified ones. The technique of oil fortification is fraught with dangers of intolerance, contamination and aspiration. Long term effects of such supplementation are largely unknown.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Comparative studies on safflower and sunflower meals

Safflower and sunflower kernels and meals were chemically evaluated for their moisture, protein, fat, crude fiber and ash contents. The amino acid composition and infra-red absorption spectra of both the investigated meals were also analyzed and studied. Chemical scores, essential amino acid index [EAAI] as well as protein efficiency ratio [PER] were calculated to estimate the protein quality of both meals. Sunflower meal showed higher values of proteins, total essential amino acid, essential amino acid index [EAAI] than safflower meal, while the latter meal was found to be more PERs. Lysine was the limiting amino acid in both tested meals

Biological microemulsions: Part III--The formation characteristics and transport properties of saffola-aerosol OT-hexylamine-water system.

The results of formation, phase behaviour and physical properties of biological microemulsions prepared from saffola/AOT/hexylamine/water in presence of different additives, viz. cholesterol, crown ether, urea and brine, are presented. It has been found that the additives and temperature have striking effects; mono-, bi- and triphasic solutions interchanging proportions among themselves. The conduction of microemulsion at different [Water/AOT] ratios (w = 9,10,14,18,20,39 and 45) has shown conspicuous dependence on temperature with a significant degree of percolation, whereas the dependence of viscosity on temperature has shown normal declining trend with temperature. A maximum in viscosity with respect to its variation with amount of water has been observed. The Walden product (lambda eta) has evidenced noncompensation of ion transport by conduction with the viscosity of the medium. The activation energies evaluated for conduction (delta E*cond) and viscosity (delta E*vis) are systematic except at [Water/AOT] ratio, w = 20. The additives cholesterol, crown ether and their mixture have shown a decreasing effect on the delta E*cond for percolation, whereas delta E*vis has increased in their presence. The bicontinuous microemulsion has the prospect for use as liquid membrane.

Effect of coconut oil & safflower oil on lipids in isoproterenol induced myocardial infarction in rats.

Effect of feeding safflower oil and coconut oil in experimental myocardial infarction induced by isoproterenol in rats was studied. Based on the survival rate and histopathological examination, safflower oil was found to offer better protection than coconut oil. Serum GOT levels also confirmed the protective activity of safflower oil. The concentrations of cholesterol and triglycerides in the heart and aorta were lower in the safflower oil fed group, while the level of phospholipids was higher.