Biochemistry & Pharmacology: Open Access
Open Access

Determination of phenolic compounds in Pinus eldarica by HPLC

International Conference on Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry & Natural Products

October 21-23, 2013 Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Hyderabad, India

Mahsa Sadeghi Afjeh, Hasan Fallah Hosseini, Mojde Mirarefin, Yaser Tajallizadeh khoob, Farshad Sharifi, Eghbal Taheri, and Hossein Fakhrzadeh

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Biochem & Pharmacol

Abstract :

Background: The antioxidant components have been identified in some pine species. Antioxidant properties of proantocyanidins reduce free radicals induced by DNA fragmentation and lipid peroxidation and also proanthocyanidins could curb lipid peroxidation. In this study, we analyzed different parts of Pinus eldarica (bark, seed and needle) and assessed their antioxidant contents. The HPLC method (UV detector, C 18 reverse phase column, 4.6 mm x 25 cm, and water/ H 3 PO 4 / methanol/acetonitril as eluant) was employed for evaluating total polyphenols. The highest range of total polyphenols was detected in the bark of this pine. The high amount of total phenolic compounds in P. eldarica bark might be attractive for future research considering its health benefits.