Antioxidant,Anti-Nephrolithe Activities and in Vitro Digestibility Studies of Three Different Cyanobacterial Pigment Extracts

Phycobiliprotein-containing water and carotenoid-containing methanolic extracts of three different cyanobacteria, Pseudanabaena sp., Spirulina sp. and Lyngbya sp., were studied for their DPPH scavenging, iso-bolographic studies, and anti-nephrolithe activities. The best EC₅₀ values for DPPH scavenging were in Lyngbya water (LW, 18.78 ± 1.57 mg·mg⁻¹ DPPH) and Lyngbya methanol (LM, 59.56 ± 37.38 mg·mg⁻¹ DPPH) extracts. Iso-bolographic analysis revealed most of the combinations of extracts were antagonistic to each other, although LM—Spirulina methanol (SM) 1:1 had the highest synergistic rate of 86.65%. In vitro digestion studies showed that DPPH scavenging activity was considerably decreased in all extracts except for Pseudanabaena methanol (PM) and LM after the simulated digestion. All of the extracts were effective in reducing the calcium oxalate crystal size by nearly 60%–65% compared to negative control, while PM and Spirulina water (SW) extracts could inhibit both nucleation and aggregation of calcium oxalate by nearly 60%–80%.     

Antioxidant Activities of Hydrolysates of Arca Subcrenata Prepared with Three Proteases

In order to get products with antioxidant activity from Arca subcrenata Lischke, the optimal hydrolase and hydrolysis conditions were investigated in the paper. Three proteases (neutrase, alcalase and papain) were applied to hydrolyze the homogenate of A. subcrenata. An orthogonal design was used to optimize hydrolysis conditions, and the pH-stat methods was used to determine the degree of hydrolysis. Viewed from the angle of reducing power, such as scavenging activities against α,α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and hydrogen peroxide, the antioxidant activities of the alcalase hydrolysate (AH) were superior to neutrase hydrolysate (NH) and papain hydrolysate (PH), and its EC₅₀ values in DPPH radical and hydrogen peroxide scavenging effect were 6.23 mg/ml and 19.09 mg/ml, respectively. Moreover, compared with products hydrolyzed by neutrase and papain, the molecular mass of AH was lower and its content of amino acid of peptides was higher. Therefore, alcalase was selected as the optimal enzyme to produce active ingredients since its hydrolysate exhibited the best antioxidant activity among them and possessed large amount of potential active peptides.     

Influence of Amino Acid Compositions and Peptide Profiles on Antioxidant Capacities of Two Protein Hydrolysates from Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Dark Muscle

Influence of amino acid compositions and peptide profiles on antioxidant capacities of two protein hydrolysates from skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) dark muscle was investigated. Dark muscles from skipjack tuna were hydrolyzed using five separate proteases, including pepsin, trypsin, Neutrase, papain and Alcalase. Two hydrolysates, ATH and NTH, prepared using Alcalase and Neutrase, respectively, showed the strongest antioxidant capacities and were further fractionated using ultrafiltration and gel filtration chromatography. Two fractions, Fr.A3 and Fr.B2, isolated from ATH and NTH, respectively, showed strong radical scavenging activities toward 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals (EC₅₀ 1.08% ± 0.08% and 0.98% ± 0.07%), hydroxyl radicals (EC₅₀ 0.22% ± 0.03% and 0.48% ± 0.05%), and superoxide anion radicals (EC₅₀ 1.31% ± 0.11% and 1.56% ± 1.03%) and effectively inhibited lipid peroxidation. Eighteen peptides from Fr.A3 and 13 peptides from Fr.B2 were isolated by reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography, and their amino acid sequences were determined. The elevated antioxidant activity of Fr.A3 might be due to its high content of hydrophobic and aromatic amino acid residues (181.1 and 469.9 residues/1000 residues, respectively), small molecular sizes (3–6 peptides), low molecular weights (524.78 kDa), and amino acid sequences (antioxidant score 6.11). This study confirmed that a smaller molecular size, the presence of hydrophobic and aromatic amino acid residues, and the amino acid sequences were the key factors that determined the antioxidant activities of the proteins, hydrolysates and peptides. The results also demonstrated that the derived hydrolysates and fractions from skipjack tuna (K. pelamis) dark muscles could prevent oxidative reactions and might be useful for food preservation and medicinal purposes.     

Biological activities of extracts of plants grown in Portugal

The antioxidant properties of herbs and spices are important in the prevention of several diseases. Extracts from Foeniculum vulgare (Apiaceae), Dittrichia viscosa (Asteraceae), Origanum vulgare, Salvia officinalis, Thymbra capitata, Thymus camphoratus, Thymus carnosus and Thymus mastichina (Lamiaceae) were investigated for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Some extracts were studied for the first time. Deodorized-, organic- and water-solvent extracts of dried and ground plant material were prepared using solvents of different polarity. The antioxidant activity was assessed by the diphenylpycrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical method and scavenging of the superoxide anion radicals through an enzymatic hypoxanthine/xanthine oxidase system. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase. Total phenolic content was quantified by the Folin-Ciocalteu method. S. officinalis extracts were the best in scavenging DPPH radicals and superoxide anion radicals. O. vulgare and T. mastichina extracts were also effective as DPPH and superoxide scavengers, respectively. Deodorized chloroformic extracts from T. mastichina, T. camphoratus, T. carnosus, O. vulgare, F. vulgare and S. officinalis exhibited high ability for inhibiting lipoxygenase. Only in very few cases, a weak-moderate positive correlation was detected between the total phenol content and antioxidant activity. For 5-lipoxygenase inhibition, a negative correlation was detected in the majority of the extracts.     

Isolation and Characterization of Collagen and Antioxidant Collagen Peptides from Scales of Croceine Croaker (Pseudosciaena crocea)

Acid soluble collagen (ASC) from scales of croceine croaker (ASC-C) was successfully isolated with the yield of 0.37% ± 0.08% (dry weight basis), and characterized as type I collagen on the basis of amino acid analysis and electrophoretic pattern. The antioxidant hydrolysate of ASC-C (ACH) was prepared through a two-stage in vitro digestion (4-h trypsin followed by 4-h pepsin), and three antioxidant peptides (ACH-P1, ACH-P2, and ACH-P3) were further isolated from ACH using ultrafiltration, gel chromatography, and RP-HPLC, and their amino acid sequences were identified as GFRGTIGLVG (ACH-P1), GPAGPAG (ACH-P2), and GFPSG (ACH-P3). ACH-P1, ACH-P2, and ACH-P3 showed good scavenging activities on hydroxyl radical (IC₅₀ 0.293, 0.240, and 0.107 mg/mL, respectively), DPPH radical (IC₅₀ 1.271, 0.675, and 0.283 mg/mL, respectively), superoxide radical (IC₅₀ 0.463, 0.099, and 0.151 mg/mL, respectively), and ABTS radical (IC₅₀ 0.421, 0.309, and 0.210 mg/mL, respectively). ACH-P3 was also effectively against lipid peroxidation in the model system. The antioxidant activities of three collagen peptides were due to the presence of hydrophobic amino acid residues within the peptide sequences. The collagen peptides might be used as antioxidant for the therapy of diseases associated with oxidative stress, or reducing oxidative changes during storage.     

Isolation and Structural Characterization of a Novel Antioxidant Mannoglucan from a Marine Bubble Snail,Bullacta exarata (Philippi)

Bullacta exarata is one of the most economically important aquatic species in China, noted for not only its delicious taste and nutritional value, but also for its pharmacological activities. In order to explore its potential in medical applications, a mannoglucan designated as BEPS-IB was isolated and purified from the foot muscle of B. exarata after papain digestion. Chemical composition analysis indicated BEPS-IB contained mainly d-glucose and d-mannose in a molar ratio of 1:0.52, with an average molecular weight of about 94 kDa. The linkage information was determined by methylation analysis, and the anomeric configuration and chain linkage were confirmed by IR and 2D NMR. The results indicated BEPS-IB was composed of Glcp₆Manp heptasaccharide repeating unit in the backbone, with occasional branch chains of mannose residues (14%) occurring in the backbone mannose. Further antioxidant assay indicated BEPS-IB exhibited positive antioxidant activity in scavenging superoxide radicals and reducing power. This is the first report on the structure and bioactivity of the mannoglucan from the B. exarata.     

Seaweed Polysaccharides (Laminarin and Fucoidan) as Functional Ingredients in Pork Meat: An Evaluation of Anti-Oxidative Potential,Thermal Stability and Bioaccessibility

The anti-oxidative potential of laminarin (L), fucoidan (F) and an L/F seaweed extract was measured using the DPPH free radical scavenging assay, in 25% pork (longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTL)) homogenates (TBARS) (3 and 6 mg/mL) and in horse heart oxymyoglobin (OxyMb) (0.1 and 1 mg/mL). The DPPH activity of fresh and cooked minced LTL containing L (100 mg/g; L₁₀₀), F₁₀₀ and L/F_100,300, and bioaccessibility post in vitro digestion (L/F₃₀₀), was assessed. Theoretical cellular uptake of antioxidant compounds was measured in a transwell Caco-2 cell model. Laminarin displayed no activity and fucoidan reduced lipid oxidation but catalysed OxyMb oxidation. Fucoidan activity was lowered by cooking while the L/F extract displayed moderate thermal stability. A decrease in DPPH antioxidant activity of 44.15% and 36.63%, after 4 and 20 h respectively, indicated theoretical uptake of L/F antioxidant compounds. Results highlight the potential use of seaweed extracts as functional ingredients in pork.     

A New Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Peptide Isolated from Arca subcrenata

A new antitumor and antioxidant peptide (H3) was isolated from Arca subcrenata Lischke using ion exchange and hydrophobic column chromatography. The purity of H3 was over 99.3% in reversed phase-high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) and the molecular weight was determined to be 20,491.0 Da by electrospray-ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS). The isoelectric point of H3 was measured to be 6.65 by isoelectric focusing-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Partial amino acid sequence of this peptide was determined as ISMEDVEESRKNGMHSIDVNHDGKHRAYWADNTYLM-KCMDLPYDVLDTGGKDRSSDKNTDLVDLFELDMVPDRKNNECMNMIMDVIDTN-TAARPYYCSLDVNHDGAGLSMEDVEEDK via MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS and de novo sequencing. The in vitro antitumor activity of H3 was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The result indicated that H3 exhibited significant antiproliferative activity against HeLa, HepG2 and HT-29 cell lines with IC₅₀ values of 10.8, 10.1 and 10.5 μg/mL. The scavenging percentage of H3 at 8 mg/mL to 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl radicals were 56.8% and 47.5%, respectively.     

Preparation and evaluation of antioxidant capacity of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) wine and its protective role against radiation induced DNA damage

Jackfruit is an underutilized edible fruit in the tropics and subtropics. The aim of this study was to produce wine from jackfruit pulp and to evaluate the total phenolic and flavonoid contents and antioxidant properties of the wine. The ability of scavenging free radicals was measured using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant assay (FRAP), N, N-dimethyl-p-phenylendiamine (DMPD) and nitric oxide (NO) scavenging assays. Experimental results indicated that jackfruit wine was effective in DPPH radical scavenging (69.44 ± 0.34%), FRAP (0.358 optical density value, O.D.), DMPD (78.45 ± 0.05%) and NO (62.46 ± 0.45%) capacity. By the analysis of the high performance liquid chromatography coupled to diode array detector (HPLC-DAD), two phenolic compounds namely gallic acid and protocatechuic acid were identified. The jackfruit wine was also able to protect H₂O₂ + UV radiation and γ-radiation (100 Gy) induced DNA damage in pBR322 plasmid DNA. The antioxidant and DNA damage protecting properties of jackfruit wine confirmed health benefits when consumed and could become a valuable source of antioxidant rich neutraceuticals. Additionally, the wine could be a commercially valuable by-product for the jackfruit growers.     

Three New Resveratrol Derivatives from the Mangrove Endophytic Fungus Alternaria sp.

Three new resveratrol derivatives, namely, resveratrodehydes A–C (1–3), were isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus Alternaria sp. R6. The structures of these compounds were elucidated by analysis of their MS, 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data. All compounds showed broad-spectrum inhibitory activities against three human cancer cell lines including human breast MDA-MB-435, human liver HepG2, and human colon HCT-116 by MTT assay (IC₅₀ < 50 μM). Among them, compounds 1 and 2 both exhibited marked cytotoxic activities against MDA-MB-435 and HCT-116 cell lines (IC₅₀ < 10 μM). Additionally, compounds 1 and 3 showed moderate antioxidant activity by DPPH radical scavenging assay.     

Arbutus unedo L. leaves as source of phytochemicals with bioactive properties

In recent years the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) is being gradually replaced by other species with higher economic value. With the ultimate goal of selecting superior genotypes, the present work was initiated to study the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, and total phenolic content in 19 different genotypes of A. unedo leaves from the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal.The genotype Bragança 1 contains higher total phenolic content (215.0 mg GAE/g_extract) whereas the Vila Boa 4 genotype shows lower total phenolic content (148.0 mg GAE/g_extract). In both methods tested to evaluate the antioxidant activity, Vila Verde and Donai displayed the highest antioxidant capacity (EC₅₀ values of 0.088 and 0.090 mg/mL, respectively, for DPPH; EC₅₀ values of 0.233 and 0.245 mg/mL, respectively, for reducing power assay) while Vila Boa 2 reported the lowest antioxidant potential (EC₅₀ values of 0.142 and 0.378 mg/mL, respectively, in DPPH and reducing power methods). Linear negative correlations were established between the total phenol contents and the EC₅₀ values for both of the antioxidant activity methods tested. Preliminary assays for antimicrobial potential showed that extracts from A. unedo leaves display antibacterial activity, with MIC values of 1 and 5 mg/mL for some Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, respectively. Taken together, the results suggest that A. unedo leaves are a potential source of natural compounds with valuable bioactive properties that could be explored by the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.     

Antioxidant and Anti-Protease Activities of Diazepinomicin from the Sponge-Associated Micromonospora Strain RV115

Diazepinomicin is a dibenzodiazepine alkaloid with an unusual structure among the known microbial metabolites discovered so far. Diazepinomicin was isolated from the marine sponge-associated strain Micromonospora sp. RV115 and was identified by spectroscopic analysis and by comparison to literature data. In addition to its interesting preclinical broad-spectrum antitumor potential, we report here new antioxidant and anti-protease activities for this compound. Using the ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay, a strong antioxidant potential of diazepinomicin was demonstrated. Moreover, diazepinomicin showed a significant antioxidant and protective capacity from genomic damage induced by the reactive oxygen species hydrogen peroxide in human kidney (HK-2) and human promyelocytic (HL-60) cell lines. Additionally, diazepinomicin inhibited the proteases rhodesain and cathepsin L at an IC₅₀ of 70–90 µM. It also showed antiparasitic activity against trypomastigote forms of Trypanosoma brucei with an IC₅₀ of 13.5 µM. These results showed unprecedented antioxidant and anti-protease activities of diazepinomicin, thus further highlighting its potential as a future drug candidate.     

大叶冬青苦丁茶多糖提取、纯化与抗氧化活性研究

大叶冬青苦丁茶经85%乙醇溶液脱脂、热水提取、S-8大孔树脂脱色、醇沉、干燥,得到大叶冬青苦丁茶粗多糖。粗ILPS经DEAE-52纤维素阴离子交换层析柱分离,得到4个多糖组分ILPS-1,ILPS-2,ILPS-3和ILPS-4。采用化学法分别测定了粗多糖及其纯化组分的体外清除自由基（DPPH.自由基,O2^-.自由基,.OH自由基）能力、还原能力以及螯合金属离子能力。结果表明,大叶冬青苦丁茶多糖具有较强的体外抗氧化活性,并且抗氧化能力与多糖浓度之间存在良好的相关性。     

Antioxidant Activity and Phenylpropanoids of Phlomis lychnitis L.: A Traditional Herbal Tea

Phlomis lychnitis L. (Lamiaceae) is consumed as a traditional herbal tea in Spain. The antioxidant-protective effects as well as its phytoconstituents have never been established. The ability of the methanolic extract to protect cells from oxidative stress was evaluated in rat pheochromocytoma cells (PC12) using hydrogen peroxide as toxic agent. The viability of PC12 cells pre-treated with the methanolic extract of Phlomis lychnitis, determined by the MTT and LDH assays, was significantly improved at the highest dose (p?<?0.01). The antioxidant activity was confirmed evaluating the capacity of the plant to scavenge ABTS, DPPH, O₂ · ^? radicals and to inhibit XO. Bioassay guided fractionation led to antioxidant compounds. Qualitative HPLC/DAD/ESI/MS analysis reported phenylpropanoids, verbascoside being the major antioxidant constituent.     

Chemical Composition and Antioxidant/Antimicrobial Activities in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Fluid Extract of Gloiopeltis tenax

Gloiopeltis tenax (G. tenax) is widely distributed along the Chinese coastal areas and is commonly used in the treatment of diarrhea and colitis. This study aimed at investigating the bioactivities of the volatile constituents in G. tenax. We extracted the essential constituents of G. tenax by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction (CO₂-SFE), then identified and analyzed the constituents by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). In total, 30 components were identified in the G. tenax extract. The components showed remarkable antioxidant activity (radical scavenging activity of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)), lipid peroxidation inhibition capacity (in a β-carotene/linoleic acid-coupled oxidation reaction), and hydroxyl radical-scavenging activity (by deoxyribose degradation by iron-dependent hydroxyl radical), compared to butylated hydroxytoluene. In microdilution assays, G. tenax extracts showed a moderate inhibitory effects on Staphyloccocus aureus (minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) = 3.9 mg/mL), Enterococcus faecalis (7.8 mg/mL), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (15.6 mg/mL), and Escherichia coli (3.9 mg/mL). Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of G. tenax were related to the active chemical composition. These results suggest that the CO₂-SFE extract from G. tenax has potential to be used as a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent in food processing.     

Effects of enzymatic hydrolysis on molecular structure and antioxidant activity of barley hordein

Hordein, the major storage protein of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), was hydrolysed by three selected proteases, including alcalase, flavourzyme and pepsin. The effects of protease type and hydrolysis time on hordein molecular weight, surface hydrophobicity, secondary structure and antioxidant activity were investigated. Flavourzyme hydrolysis of hordein was relatively more extensive and rapid, resulting in the formation of medium- and small-sized peptides with a broad distribution within 30 min. Alcalase and pepsin more gradually and less extensively hydrolysed hordein into medium- and larger-sized peptides, respectively. Protein surface hydrophobicity decreased with an increasing degree of hydrolysis. The flavourzyme and alcalase hydrolysates had superior DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl) free radical scavenging activity (44-70 and 48-58%, respectively, at 0.5 mg/mL), Fe²⁺-chelating ability (21-64% and 39-73%, respectively, at 1 mg/mL), and superoxide radical scavenging capacity. It is proposed that the large- and medium-size hydrolysate fractions were most likely responsible for the antioxidant activities of hordein hydrolysates, and could be used as antioxidant peptides in food and nutraceutical applications.     

树舌胞外富锌多糖体外抗氧化活性研究

利用树舌的深层发酵法获得胞外富锌多糖,从抗油脂过氧化、抑制羟自由基的产生、清除DPPH·和O2·- 4个方面,探讨树舌胞外富锌多糖抗氧化活性。结果表明：树舌富锌培养基内ZnSO4浓度在200 μg/mL时,可以显著提高胞外多糖的有机锌含量,使有机锌含量达0.67 mg/g,比对照组提高252％。有机锌对提高胞外多糖抗氧化能力有显著的效果,在多糖浓度为2.5 g/L,对油脂过氧化的抑制、清除羟自由基、DPPH·和O2·- 的能力分别比对照提高12.5％、26.83％、30％ 和20％。胞外富锌多糖抗氧化活性     

Antioxidant and Immunity Activity of Water Extract and Crude Polysaccharide from <Emphasis Type="Italic">Ficus carica</Emphasis> L. Fruit

The antioxidative activities of water extract (WE) and crude hot-water soluble polysaccharide (PS) from Ficus carica L. fruit were investigated using various assays in vitro, including scavenging abilities on DPPH, superoxide and hydroxyl radicals and reducing power. The immunity activities of PS were evaluated using the carbon clearance test and serum hemolysin analysis in mice. In addition, total phenolics and flavonoids contents were also determined. Both WE and PS have notable scavenging activities on DPPH with the EC₅₀ values of 0.72 and 0.61 mg/ml, respectively. The PS showed higher scavenging activity than WE on superoxide radical (EC₅₀, 0.95 mg/ml) and hydroxyl anion radical (scavenging rate 43.4% at concentration of 4 mg/ml). The PS (500 mg/kg) also has a significant increase in the clearance rate of carbon particles and serum hemolysin level of normal mice. The results indicate that both WE and PS might be applicable in healthy medicine and food industry.     

Unravelling the Dermatological Potential of the Brown Seaweed Carpomitra costata

The ever-increasing interest in keeping a young appearance and healthy skin has leveraged the skincare industry. This, coupled together with the increased concern regarding the safety of synthetic products, has boosted the demand for new and safer natural ingredients. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to evaluate the dermatological potential of the brown seaweed Carpomitra costata. The antioxidant, anti-enzymatic, antimicrobial, photoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties of five C. costata fractions (F1–F5) were evaluated. The ethyl acetate fraction (F3) demonstrated the most promising results, with the best ability to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radicals (EC₅₀ of 140.1 µg/mL) and the capacity to reduce reactive oxygen species (ROS) production promoted by UVA and UVB radiation in 3T3 cells, revealing its antioxidant and photoprotective potential. This fraction also exhibited the highest anti-enzymatic capacity, inhibiting the activities of collagenase, elastase and tyrosinase (IC₅₀ of 7.2, 4.8 and 85.9 µg/mL, respectively). Moreover, F3 showed anti-inflammatory potential, reducing TNF-α and IL-6 release induced by LPS treatment in RAW 264.7 cells. These bioactivities may be related to the presence of phenolic compounds, such as phlorotannins, as demonstrated by NMR analysis. The results highlight the potential of C. costata as a source of bioactive ingredients for further dermatological applications.     

Total phenolic contents and antioxidant properties of buckwheat fermented by three strains of Agaricus

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of solid-state fermentation (SSF) with three strains of Agaricus (Agaricus blazei Murrill SH26, Agaricus bisporus AS2796 and Agaricus bisporus G1) on the total phenolic contents and antioxidant properties of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Möench). The results showed that the total phenolic contents of the fermented buckwheat varied with fermentation time and the starter organisms. The total phenolic content of buckwheat fermented with strain SH26 reached its maximum value of 18.07 mg/g after the fermentation of 21 days, which was 3.96 times higher than that of control. The ethanolic extracts of buckwheat fermented by strains SH26 and AS2796 exhibited enhanced antioxidant properties in comparison with the control. However, the ethanolic extracts of buckwheat fermented by strain G1 exhibited less antioxidant properties in comparison with the control. The ethanolic extracts of buckwheat fermented with strain SH26 exhibited the highest reducing power, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging capacity and ferrous ion chelating ability, respectively. The ethanolic extracts of buckwheat fermented with strain AS2796 exhibited the highest superoxide anion radical scavenging ability.