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The viscoelastic properties of the cream formulations were tested by 2 methods (ie, increased stress and increased frequency tests). The rheology experiments indicate that the formulations are stable; they show resistance to external forces, as their elastic properties are sustained whether or not the magnitude or frequency of external forces are increased. The results show that rheological properties of the formulations are affected by the proportion of the oil phase and the amount of carbomer in the aqueous phase, but the effect of monocaprin is modest. Increasing carbomer amount increases viscosity and elasticity. Increasing the oil volume fraction increased the structural stability of the creams. The formulation containing monocaprin, which yielded the most viscoelastic structure was a cream containing 10% oil phase and 0.5% carbomer (Formulation 9).  相似文献   

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A modified buffer system is reported for the analysis of vitamin C in mouse plasma and testes, on a reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic column with ultraviolet detection. The buffer, consisting of 0.1 M NaH2PO4 and 0.2 mM Na2EDTA adjusted to pH 3.1 with orthophosphoric acid, resolved the ascorbic acid (AA) peak allowing clear quantitation of the chemical. The method is also applicable to the assay of dehydroascorbic acid after its reduction to ascorbic acid, and overcomes problems of AA stability encountered in previously reported procedures. Using the present technique, variations in the vitamin levels of plasma and testes are studied from 3 to 29 days after the commencement of feeding a vitamin C-rich diet (1%, w/w) in mice. The plasma AA levels were elevated above the controls by a factor of 2.5 by day 8. Contrary to this, testicular AA levels increased marginally (1.2-fold) by day 12 and were maintained at levels close to the control values thereafter. It appears that the feedback inhibition mechanism which is effective in plasma is not operational in the testes. The findings are of clinical significance in that testicular AA levels do not change significantly as a result of dietary intake of vitamin C, whereas plasma AA levels do show an increase.  相似文献   

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The effects of oxygen on ascorbic acid concentration and transport were studied in chick embryo (Gallus gallus domesticus). During normoxic incubations, plasma ascorbic acid concentration peaked on fetal day 12 and then fell, before increasing again on day 20 when pulmonary respiration began. In contrast, cerebral ascorbic acid concentration rose after day 6, was maintained at a relatively high level during days 8–18, and then fell significantly by day 20. Exposure of day 16 embryos for 48 h to 42% ambient O2 concentration decreased ascorbic acid concentration by four-fifths in plasma and by one-half in brain, compared to values in normoxic (21% O2) or hypoxic (15% O2) controls. Hyperoxic preincubation of embryos also inhibited ascorbic acid transport, as evidenced by decreased initial rates of saturable and Na+-dependent [14C]ascorbic acid uptake into isolated brain cells. It may be concluded that changes in ascorbic acid concentration occur in response to oxidative stress, consistent with a role for the vitamin in the detoxification of oxygen radicals in fetal tissues. However, changing O2 levels have less effect on ascorbic acid concentration in brain than in plasma, indicating regulation of the vitamin by brain cells. Furthermore, the effect of hyperoxia on cerebral vitamin C may result, in part, from inhibition of cellular ascorbic acid transport.  相似文献   

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Anisolabis maritima is an important predator for the eggs of the red palm weevil Rhynchophorous ferrugineus. It could be successfully reared in the laboratory, on an artificial diet composed of dry kidney beans, Brewers yeast, chicken, egg yolk, agar, ascorbic acid, mould inhibitors, vitamin B12, folic acid and riboflavin.  相似文献   

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The objectives of this study were to determine ascorbic acid stability and its effect on antiproteinase activity of seminal plasma in the presence of an oxidant. Effect of seminal plasma, and additives: glutathione, albumin, hydrogen peroxide and Tris buffer, on ascorbic acid degradation was investigated by UV absorbance. Antiproteinase against trypsin amidase activity was measured spectrophotometrically using N-benzoyl-DL-arginine-p-nitroanilide (BAPNA) as substrate. Ascorbic acid was destroyed much more rapidly with the addition of hydrogen peroxide than in Tris buffer at pH 8.2 alone. Seminal plasma protected ascorbic acid more efficiently than glutathione and albumin alone. The protective effect of seminal plasma on ascorbic acid degradation may closely relate to the function of ascorbic acid in reproductive system of scurvy-prone animals including teleost fish. Within the range of 1–8 mM concentrations, ascorbic acid had a pro-oxidant action on seminal plasma antiproteinase activityin vitro when they were incubated with hydrogen peroxide.Abbreviations AA Ascorbic acid - BAPNA N-benzoyl-DL-arginine-p-nitroanilide - DMSO dimethyl sulfoxide - GSH glutathione - H2O2 hydrogen peroxide  相似文献   

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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) induced hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) formation was measured in household drinking water and metal supplemented Milli-Q water by using the FOX assay. Here we show that ascorbic acid readily induces H2O2 formation in Cu(II) supplemented Milli-Q water and poorly buffered household drinking water. In contrast to Cu(II), iron was not capable to support ascorbic acid induced H2O2 formation during acidic conditions (pH: 3.5–5). In 12 out of the 48 drinking water samples incubated with 2 mM ascorbic acid, the H2O2 concentration exceeded 400 μM. However, when trace amounts of Fe(III) (0.2 mg/l) was present during incubation, the ascorbic acid/Cu(II)-induced H2O2 accumulation was totally blocked. Of the other common divalent or trivalent metal ions tested, that are normally present in drinking water (calcium, magnesium, zinc, cobalt, manganese or aluminum), only calcium and magnesium displayed a modest inhibitory activity on the ascorbic acid/Cu(II)-induced H2O2 formation. Oxalic acid, one of the degradation products from ascorbic acid, was confirmed to actively participate in the iron induced degradation of H2O2. Ascorbic acid/Cu(II)-induced H2O2 formation during acidic conditions, as demonstrated here in poorly buffered drinking water, could be of importance in host defense against bacterial infections. In addition, our findings might explain the mechanism for the protective effect of iron against vitamin C induced cell toxicity.  相似文献   

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维生素C对凡纳滨对虾生长及抗病力的影响   总被引:8,自引:2,他引:6  
以不同水平维生素C 2 磷酸酯 (添加量分别为 0、75、15 0、30 0和 6 0 0mg/kg)的饲料喂养凡纳滨对虾 10周 ,研究维生素C 2 磷酸酯对凡纳滨对虾生长及抗病力的影响。结果显示 :在养殖前 4周 ,饲料中添加维生素C 2 磷酸酯显著促进凡纳滨对虾的生长 ,然而对对虾的成活以及饲料利用不产生影响 (P >0 0 5 ) ;而到实验后期添加维生素C 2 磷酸酯不能促进凡纳滨对虾的生长 ,却显著提高凡纳滨对虾的成活率 (P <0 0 5 )。维生素C 2 磷酸酯对对虾体水分、脂肪、蛋白质和维生素C在肝胰脏中的积累量的影响显著 (P <0 0 5 ) ,对对虾体灰分影响不显著 (P >0 0 5 )。维生素C 2 磷酸酯对对虾血清中超氧化物歧化酶活力无显著影响 ,饲料中未添加维生素C或过量添加 (超过 30 0mg/kg饲料 )均导致血清中酚氧化酶活力、血细胞总数和溶菌酶活力的显著下降。以生长、成活和酚氧化酶活力为指标 ,饲料中维生素C 2 磷酸酯的适宜添加量为 15 0mg/kg。  相似文献   

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Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune skin disease affecting approximately 2% of the world's population. Clobetasol propionate which is a superpotent topical corticosteroid is widely used for topical treatment of psoriasis. Conventional dosage forms like creams and ointments are commonly prefered for the therapy. The purpose of this study was to develop a new topical delivery system in order to provide the prolonged release of clobetasol propionate and to reduce systemic absorption and side effects of the drug. Clobetasol propionate loaded-poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres were prepared by oil-in-water emulsion–solvent evaporation technique. Particle size analysis, morphological characterization, DSC and XRD analyses and in vitro drug release studies were performed on the microparticle formulations. Emulgel formulations were prepared as an alternative for topical delivery of clobetasol propionate. In vitro drug release studies were carried out from the emulgel formulations containing pure drug and drug-loaded microspheres. In addition, the same studies were performed to determine the drug release from the commercial cream product of clobetasol propionate. The release of clobetasol propionate from the emulgel formulations was significantly higher than the commercial product. In addition, the encapsulation of clobetasol propionate in the PLGA microspheres significantly delayed the drug release from the emulgel formulation. As a result, the decrease in the side effects of clobetasol propionate by the formulation containing PLGA microspheres is expected.  相似文献   

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The stability against high intensity irradiation (red light, 700 W m2) was investigated for the chlorophyll(ide) pigments formed after photoreduction of the protochlorophyllide in dark grown leaves of wheat. Connections were found between changes in absorption spectrum in vivo (the Shibata shift and the late red-shift) and changes in photostability both in young (five-day) and old (12-day) leaves. The photostability of both the 684-form and the 673-form as well as the rate of the changes in photostability (the Shibata shift and the late red-shift) decreased with the age of the dark grown plants. It was concluded that the more pronounced decrease in the chlorophyll(ide) contents found at irradiation of older dark grown leaves mostly depended on the lower rate of the changes in the photostability of the pigment in old leaves. No resynthesis of protochlorophyllide occurred before the onset of the late red-shift. The results and their connection with the lag in chlorophyll formation are discussed. This lag is more pronounced in older dark grown wheat.  相似文献   

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《Free radical research》2013,47(1-5):85-92
The effects of ascorbic acid, iron and ADP on hyaluronic acid, a compound present in inflamed joints, were investigated in an in vitro system. Ascorbic acid induces degradation of hyaluronic acid which increased in the presence of FeCl, and which is additionally stimulated by ADP chelated ferric ions. The hyaluronic acid degrading reactions induced by the Fe-III/ADP/ascorbic acid system were inhibited by catalase and formate to various extents whereas the presence of superoxide dismutase did not exert any inhibitory effect. Desferrioxamine, a specific iron chelator, completely inhibited hyaluronic acid depolymerisation by ascorbic acid as well as in combination with FeCl3 or FeCl3/ADP, respectively. We suggest that the ultimate hyaluronic acid degrading species is OH', generated via the Fe-III/ADP catalysed Haber Weiss reaction. There is also an indication for the involvement of perferryl or/and ferryl species in the degradation process.  相似文献   

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Photodegradation of p-nitrophenol (PNP) on soil surface was investigated to explore the photochemical remediation of soil polluted by nitrophenols. Soil samples spiked with PNP were irradiated by UV light with and without the addition of TiO 2 . The addition of 0.5–2 wt% TiO 2 enhanced PNP photodegradation with approximately 1.36 times increase in apparent rate of PNP disappearance. Soil moisture, humic acid and soil pH were important factors influencing the rate of PNP photodegradation. Increase in soil moisture improved the degradation significantly, whereas humic acid reduced the degradation rate. Changes in soil pH resulted in different degradation rates, and higher degradation efficiencies were observed under alkaline condition.  相似文献   

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High-performance liquid chromatography with spectrophotometric detection has been used to separate and quantitate ascorbic acid and dehydroascorbic acid. These components of vitamin C are resolved on a Lichrosorb-NH2 column. The technique is capable of quantitatively following oxidation of ascorbic acid to dehydroascorbic acid and the reverse reduction. The technique is demonstrated to be suitable for assay of vitamin C in biological samples, foods, and pharmaceutical vitamin preparations.  相似文献   

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《农业工程》2022,42(2):34-42
Herbal cosmetics are a valuable gift of nature and their demand is increasing in the world market. They have good activity with no side effects as compared to synthetic cosmetics. Herbal cosmetics are beauty products and because of natural ingredients, they possess desirable physiological activities. The present research work aimed to formulate and characterize cost-effective herbal nourishment cream containing Aloe vera gel and tomato powder. Four formulations i.e. F1, F2, F3, and F4 were prepared with varying concentrations of Aloe vera gel and tomato powder, while the composition of the cream base was kept the same. The oil phase of the cream base consisted of liquid paraffin (5.0 ml), stearic acid (4.8 g) and coconut oil (3.0 ml). The aqueous phase consisted of triethanolamine (1.5 ml), glycerin (5.0 ml), citric acid (0.4 g), methylparaben (0.1 g), water (q.s.) and key ingredients. The concentration of Aloe vera gel was 2.0 ml, 4.0 ml, 6.0 ml, 8.0 ml and the concentration of tomato powder was 0.2 g, 0.4 g, 0.6 g, 0.8 g in F1, F2, F3, and F4 respectively. The characterization of the formulated creams was carried out by standard methods, such as homogeneity test, smear type, irritancy test, pH test, spreadability test and acid value test. The stability test was carried out at different temperature conditions at 40 °C, below 5 °C and room temperature. All creams were homogeneous, non-irritant and easily removable. The pH of creams was in the range of 7.3–7.6 which is safe for human skin. Spreadability was in the range of 9–13. Acid values of the prepared creams were 5.6, 5.6, 6.4 and 7.2 respectively. Stability was examined by two parameters, homogeneity and pH change. The economical herbal creams prepared by using fewer chemicals are good for skin with moisturizing properties. The efficiency of creams can be improved by increasing the concentration of Aloe vera gel and tomato powder.  相似文献   

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It has been proved that the nitrite reduction in the leaves and other plant tissues of citrus and other green plants is partly or mainly a non-enzymatic chemical process, and a heat-stable factor present in these tissues is responsible for this reduction. It is suggested that ascorbic acid plays a major role in this chemical reaction since the reduction is inhibited by ascorbic acid oxidase. A significant association was also found between the ascorbic acid content and the nitrite reduction capacity of citrus leaves. Evidence has been presented that this non-enzymatic chemical reduction of nitrite occurs also in vivo as undetached citrus leaves on branches placed in NaNO2 solution have shown diminution of their ascorbic acid content along with the absorption of nitrite. Stronger accumulation of nitrite in these leaf tissues was observed under dark conditions, apparently due to the inhibition of the biosynthesis of the ascorbic acid.  相似文献   

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Susumu Nagai 《Protoplasma》1962,54(4):504-508
Summary The cystoliths ofFicus elastica turn dark when a 2 per cent solution of silver nitrate is applied to the leaf sections. The cystoliths appear as if they reduce the silver ions and impregnate themselves with metallic silver. The reducing activity is, however, accounted for by ascorbic acid, and not by the cystoliths in themselves. The darkening reaction takes place in the presence of ascorbic acid either natively contained in fresh leaves or exogenously replenished after killing of the leaf sections. The cystoliths can react, however, only when they maintain the calcareous cortex intact. The reaction no longer occurs even in the presence of ascorbic acid when the cystoliths have been deprived of the cortex by exposure to Na2-EDTA.  相似文献   

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1. In the absence of protective agents, highly purified ascorbic acid oxidase is rapidly inactivated during the enzymatic oxidation of ascorbic acid under optimum experimental conditions. This inactivation, called reaction inactivation to distinguish it from the loss in enzyme activity that frequently occurs in diluted solutions of the oxidase prior to the reaction, is indicated by incomplete oxidation of the ascorbic acid as measured by oxygen uptake; i.e., "inactivation totals." 2. A minor portion of the reaction inactivation appears to be due to environmental factors such as rate of shaking of the manometers, pH of the system, substrate concentration, and oxidase concentration. The presence of inert protein (gelatin) in the system ameliorates the environmental inactivation to a considerable extent, and variation of the above factors in the presence of gelatin has much less effect on the inactivation totals than in the absence of gelatin. 3. A major portion of the reaction inactivation of the oxidase appears to be due to some factor inherent in the ascorbic acid-ascorbic acid oxidase-oxygen system, possibly a highly reactive "redox" form of oxygen other than H2O2 or H2O. The inactivation cannot be attributed to dehydroascorbic acid, the oxidation product of ascorbic acid. 4. Small amounts of native catalase, native peroxidase, native or denatured methemoglobin, and hemin when added to the system, markedly protect the oxidase against inactivation. Cytochrome c has no such protective action. Likewise proteins such as egg albumin, gelatin, denatured catalase, or denatured peroxidase show no such protective action. 5. None of the protective agents mentioned above affect the initial rate of oxygen uptake or change the total oxygen absorbed for complete oxidation of the ascorbic acid, and hence do not act by removal of hydrogen peroxide, per se. 6. Sodium azide and hydroxylamine hydrochloride which inhibit catalase and peroxidase activity also inhibit the protective action of these iron-porphyrin enzymes.  相似文献   

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The mechanism of inactivation of a double-stranded DNA phage, phage J1 of Lactobacillus casei, by ascorbic acid was investigated.

Bubbling air, oxidizing agents and transition metal ions enhanced the rate of inactivation of the phage by ascorbic acid. In contrast, bubbling nitrogen gas, other reducing agents and radical scavengers prevented the inactivation. The results indicated that the inactivating effect of ascorbic acid was oxygen dependent and caused by free radicals formed during the autoxidation of ascorbic acid.

The target of ascorbic acid in the phage particle was not the tail protein but DNA. Ascorbic acid caused single-strand scissions in phage DNA, as exhibited by alkaline sucrose density gradient centrifugation analysis, and caused a slight decrease in the viscosity of DNA.  相似文献   

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Desonide is a topical corticoid used in the treatment of skin diseases and is marketed in different pharmaceutical dosage forms. Recently, the poor photostability of a commercially available hair solution after direct exposure to UVA light was verified. In this study, we investigated the ability of the antioxidants ascorbic acid, butylhydroxyanisole (BHA), butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), α-tocopherol, and the UV filter benzophenone-3 (BP-3) to prevent the photodegradation of desonide in hair solution (desonide 0.1%) and the stability of the proposed formulation under environmental conditions. The tested antioxidants were not able to prevent the photolysis of desonide, whereas the addition of 0.3% BP-3 enhanced the photostability of the drug. After 15 h of direct exposure to UVA radiation, the desonide remaining content in the hair solution with BP-3 was approximately 98%. Higher photostability was also verified under UVC radiation. Additionally, the results indicated that the formulation was stable under accelerated and room temperature conditions for 70 days, corresponding to the total period of the study.KEY WORDS: antioxidants, benzophenone-3, desonide, photostability, stability  相似文献   

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The latent O2-evolving center in chloroplasts isolated from spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst.] seedlings grown in the dark was readily activated by pre-illuminating the chloroplast suspension with weak white light. The photoactivation depended on pH with the optimum at pH 7–8, and was strongly stimulated by ascorbic acid. The optimal stimulation was also obtained at pH 7–8. The temperature dependence of the photoactivation suggested the involvement of some dark reaction in the activation process.  相似文献   

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The formation and accumulation of DNA fragments containing no more than 23,000 pairs of bases were observed under exposure of human larynx epidermoid carcinoma cells (Hep-2) to "chemical nuclease", oxycobalamin (vitamin B12b) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). The obtained DNA damages were repaired more slowly than those induced by gamma-irradiation in the dose adequate to the level of DNA damages. DNA reparation was not revealed after washing the cells from vitamin B12b and ascorbic acid, and in the course of cell incubation with ascorbic acid. Vitamin B12b and ascorbic acid separately did not induce degradation of DNA. DNA damages induced by "chemical nuclease" action precede the cell death observed later.  相似文献   

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