Planta Med 2013; 79 - PJ55
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1352259

Determination of phenolic compounds in Pinus eldarica by HPLC

M Sadeghi Afjeh 1
  • 1Endocrinology & Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran (1411413137), Iran

The antioxidant components have been identified in some pine species. Antioxidant properties of proantocyanidins reduce free radicals induced by DNA fragmentation and lipid proxidation and also proanthocyanidines could curb lipid peroxidation. In this study, we analyzed different parts of Pinus eldarica (bark, seed and needle) and assessed their antioxidant contents. The HPLC method (UV detector, C18 reverse phase column, 4.6 mm' 25 cm, and water/H3PO4/methanol/acetonitril as eluant) was employed for evaluating total polyphenols. The highest range of total polyphenols was detected in the bark of this pine. The high amount of total phenolic compounds in P. eldarica bark might be attractive for future research considering its health benefits.