Evaluation of the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of the extract of ribes mandshuricum (Maxim.) Kom. leaves

Abstract

This study was designed to investigate the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of the extract of Ribes mandshuricum (Maxim.) Kom. leaves. Seven major flavonoids (rutin, hyperoside, isoquercetin, trifolin, astragalin, quercetin and kaempferol) were successfully prepared from the Ribes mandshuricum leaves by MAE-DES methods followed by X-5 macroporous resin. Then, the antioxidant activities of Ribes mandshuricum leaves flavonoids were evaluated by DPPH, ABTS and FRAP assays. We revealed that the Ribes mandshuricum leaves flavonoids had the antioxidant abilities. Finally, it was discovered that Ribes mandshuricum leaves flavonoids could effectively inhibit the NO production and increase the IL-10 cytokines production in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. It suggested that the Ribes mandshuricum leaves flavonoids had the potential anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, the major flavonoids of Ribes mandshuricum leaves have potential use as functional food or cosmetics to delay senescence, guard health and prevent chronic disease.