4-Nerolidylcatechol from Pothomorphe spp. scavenges peroxyl radicals and inhibits Fe(II)-dependent DNA damage

Planta medica
C DesmarchelierG Ciccia

Abstract

The total reactive antioxidant potential (TRAP) and total antioxidant reactivity (TAR) of 4-nerolidylcatechol (4-NC) and methanolic extracts of Pothomorphe umbellata and P. peltata were determined by monitoring the intensity of luminol enhanced chemiluminescence by peroxyl radicals derived from thermolysis of 2,2'-azobis(2-amidinopropane). The highest antioxidant potential was measured in the extract of P. umbellata (TRAP = 97.2 microM) while the highest reactivity was observed in the extract of P. peltata (TAR = 5.0 microM), measured as equivalents of Trolox concentration. These results were higher than those obtained for 4-NC (TRAP = 33.6 microM, TAR = 4.9 microM). DNA sugar damage induced by Fe(II) salts was also used to determine the capacity of 4-NC to suppress hydroxyl radical-mediated degradation of DNA. Calculated IC50 values for 4-NC and catechin, used as a standard, were 25 and 17 microM, respectively.

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