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Biologically active substances of the Gotu kola plant
Šumberová, Michaela ; Nábělek, Jakub (referee) ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor)
The Bachelor thesis focuses on the preparation and characterization of the extract of Gotu kola (Centella asiatica). The theoretical part summarizes commonly analyzed groups of biologically active compounds of herbs and introduces potential applications of the extract in food industry. Moreover, an overview of possibly used extraction methods and analytical methods for the evaluation of biologically active compounds of the extract are presented. As for the experiment, the extract of the fresh Centella asiatica herb was prepared by maceration in ethanol and then analyzed by three chosen methods. The total phenolic content of the extract analyzed by the Folin-Ciocalteu test was 0.74 ± 0.08 mgGAE·g-1. As for the quantification of antioxidant activity, the TEAC test was performed and the antioxidant activity of the extract was 289 ± 81 µg·ml-1. The volatiles present in the extract were identified by gas-chromatography mass-spectrometry in combination with solid-phase micro-extraction. Sesquiterpenoid hydrocarbons were the most dominant group of the extract, in which -farnesene (33.28 %), -caryophyllene (25.01 %), and -humulene (20.91 %) were the major compounds.
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Use of capillary electrophoresis to determine a selected group of flavonoids
Tran Xuan, Tiep ; Mravcová, Ludmila (referee) ; Řezáčová, Veronika (advisor)
In recent years, the use of natural medicinal properties of plants has again come to the forefront of interest of the public. Because of their therapeutic properties, these plants are commonly used in alternative treatments for minor ailments. This thesis deals with the determination of polyphenolic acids in extracts from aronia, echinacea, tetradenia and centella. One of the aims of the thesis was to compare the amount of polyphenolic acids in individual plants with their antioxidant properties. The theoretical part includes a general introduction to flavonoids, introduction to polyphenolic acids, introduction to the principles of capillary zone electrophoresis and a summary of selected foreign studies for the determination of flavonoids. An important chapter of the theoretical part is a description of individual plants with an explanation of their possible therapeutic use. The experimental part is devoted to the process of optimization of electrophoretic determination of selected polyphenolic acids and evaluation of their content. It was found that in the extracts six representatives of polyphenolic acids occur in minimal amounts, often below the limit of quantification or detection of the method.
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Use of capillary electrophoresis to determine a selected group of flavonoids
Tran Xuan, Tiep ; Mravcová, Ludmila (referee) ; Řezáčová, Veronika (advisor)
In recent years, the use of natural medicinal properties of plants has again come to the forefront of interest of the public. Because of their therapeutic properties, these plants are commonly used in alternative treatments for minor ailments. This thesis deals with the determination of polyphenolic acids in extracts from aronia, echinacea, tetradenia and centella. One of the aims of the thesis was to compare the amount of polyphenolic acids in individual plants with their antioxidant properties. The theoretical part includes a general introduction to flavonoids, introduction to polyphenolic acids, introduction to the principles of capillary zone electrophoresis and a summary of selected foreign studies for the determination of flavonoids. An important chapter of the theoretical part is a description of individual plants with an explanation of their possible therapeutic use. The experimental part is devoted to the process of optimization of electrophoretic determination of selected polyphenolic acids and evaluation of their content. It was found that in the extracts six representatives of polyphenolic acids occur in minimal amounts, often below the limit of quantification or detection of the method.
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Biologically active substances of the Gotu kola plant
Šumberová, Michaela ; Nábělek, Jakub (referee) ; Zemanová, Jana (advisor)
The Bachelor thesis focuses on the preparation and characterization of the extract of Gotu kola (Centella asiatica). The theoretical part summarizes commonly analyzed groups of biologically active compounds of herbs and introduces potential applications of the extract in food industry. Moreover, an overview of possibly used extraction methods and analytical methods for the evaluation of biologically active compounds of the extract are presented. As for the experiment, the extract of the fresh Centella asiatica herb was prepared by maceration in ethanol and then analyzed by three chosen methods. The total phenolic content of the extract analyzed by the Folin-Ciocalteu test was 0.74 ± 0.08 mgGAE·g-1. As for the quantification of antioxidant activity, the TEAC test was performed and the antioxidant activity of the extract was 289 ± 81 µg·ml-1. The volatiles present in the extract were identified by gas-chromatography mass-spectrometry in combination with solid-phase micro-extraction. Sesquiterpenoid hydrocarbons were the most dominant group of the extract, in which -farnesene (33.28 %), -caryophyllene (25.01 %), and -humulene (20.91 %) were the major compounds.
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Nootropics
Malík, Matěj ; Orsák, Matyáš (advisor) ; Hnilička, František (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the group of substances called nootropics, otherwise known as smart drugs. Nootropics are composed of a diverse group of medicinal substances, which, with their effect, enhance the abilities of human thinking, learning and memorising, especially in cases where these functions are in disorder. In essence and a certain sence, nootropics affect the metabolism of neuronal cells of the CNS. These smart drugs intensify the supply of glucose and oxygen into the brain, increase the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids in neurons, and enhance the metabolism of phospholipids in neurohormonal membranes. Generally, the desired effect, however, arrives after a longer period of use.
In addition, this work describes the indication of these substances, possible treatments, and their use. Nootropics are divided into four groups: classic nootropic substances, substances increasing brain metabolism, cholinergics and plants with nootropic effect. For each of these groups, the best known members are described more in detail. For the last mentioned group, namely the group of plants with nootropic effect, their collection and processing of herbal drugs is described. Furthermore, the thesis focuses on suitable methods of assessment, mainly the so-called high-performance liquid chromatography technique, known under the abbreviation HPLC. Also mentioned are the legislative measures regarding these substances, such as Act No. 378/2007 Coll. on pharmaceuticals and amendments to some related laws, Decree No. 63/2007 Coll. on payments of pharmaceuticals and foods for special medical purposes, Decree No. 385/2007 Coll. on the establishment of the list of medical substances intended for supporting or additional treatment, and Decree No. 225/2008 Coll. which establishes the requirements for food supplements and food enrichment.
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