Antioxidant activity of aqueous extract of noni in dilutent for ram semen cryopreservation

Authors

  • Ana Lauren Costa Nascimento Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Departamento de Zootecnia, São Cristóvão, SE
  • Anselmo Domingos Ferreira Santos Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Departamento de Zootecnia, São Cristóvão, SE
  • Hymerson Costa Azevedo Embrapa Tabuleiros Costeiros, Aracajú, SE
  • Clésio Lima Duarte Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Departamento de Medicina Veterinária, São Cristóvão, SE
  • Veronaldo Souza de Oliveira Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Departamento de Zootecnia, São Cristóvão, SE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17523/bia.v73n1p68

Keywords:

ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, freezing, fruit, diluent, sheep.

Abstract

Noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) is a fruit consumed worldwide because of its nutritional and therapeutic properties resulting from the large amount of phenolic compounds, which has aroused interest of the scientific community. In order to identify new natural sources of antioxidants, the objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of noni in diluent for ram semen cryopreservation. A completely randomized design consisting of four treatments and three repetitions per treatment was used. The treatments differed in terms of the concentration of the aqueous extract of noni added to the diluent: control, no addition of the extract, and three concentrations (24, 72, and 120 µg/mL). The physical and chemical variables of the mature fruit were evaluated: total acidity (8.78), pH (4.12), and soluble solids (8.18%). The vitamin C content was 309.42 mg per 100 g fresh matter. The aqueous extract of noni was also evaluated regarding the quantity of total phenolic compounds, antioxidant activity, and lipid peroxidation inhibition capacity. The aqueous extract contained a moderate amount of phenolic compounds (47.96 ± 1.95 mg gallic acid equivalent/100 g extract). The concentrations of the aqueous extract of 72 and 120 µg/mL in diluent used for semen cryopreservation inhibited lipid peroxidation by 21.75% and 51.32%, respectively. There was no positive effect of the lowest concentration (24 µg/mL). The antioxidant activity index of noni was 33.33, corresponding to very strong antioxidant activity. The aqueous extract of noni exhibits very strong antioxidant activity and its addition to the diluent for semen cryopreservation at a concentration of 72 µg/mL is able to inhibit lipid peroxidation. 

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Published

2016-03-31

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Section

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION

How to Cite

Antioxidant activity of aqueous extract of noni in dilutent for ram semen cryopreservation. (2016). Bulletin of Animal Husbandry, 73(1), 68-74. https://doi.org/10.17523/bia.v73n1p68

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