Content of resveratrol and glycoside and its contribution to the antioxidative capacity of Polygonum cuspidatum (Itadori) harvested in Kochi

Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2014;78(3):499-502. doi: 10.1080/09168451.2014.890032. Epub 2014 Apr 16.

Abstract

We quantified trans-resveratrol in each part of fresh Polygonum cuspidatum harvested in Kochi Prefecture. A small amount of trans-resveratrol was detected in the edible stem parts, the content varying with seasonal, geographical, and environmental factors. We also examined the antioxidative activity of each part, suggesting that P. cuspidatum contained many more contributing antioxidants other than resveratrol.

Keywords: Polygonum cuspidatum; SOD; WST-1; antioxidant; resveratrol.

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / administration & dosage
  • Antioxidants / chemistry
  • Antioxidants / isolation & purification*
  • Fallopia japonica / chemistry*
  • Glycosides / administration & dosage
  • Glycosides / chemistry
  • Glycosides / isolation & purification*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Roots / chemistry
  • Plant Stems / chemistry
  • Resveratrol
  • Stilbenes / administration & dosage
  • Stilbenes / chemistry
  • Stilbenes / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Glycosides
  • Plant Extracts
  • Stilbenes
  • Resveratrol