Within the master's thesis, we determined antioxidant capacity (AOC) and α-amylase inhibition of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) extracts. We analyzed two fresh samples of different origin (Slovenian oyster mushroom – SBO and Hungarian oyster mushroom – MBO) and two dietary supplements (Slovenian oyster mushroom powder – SP and Chinese capsules – KK). First, we examined the impact of different extraction conditions on AOC and determined the optimal preparation of extracts.The parameters of extractions that we were observing were duration (time and stage), temperature, and use of different extraction solvents. We found that different extraction conditions have a great impact on the AOC of the extracts. AOC of the samples was determined by DPPH• assay and using yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. With the DPPH• assay, we determined that ethanol extracts have a higher AOC than aqueous extracts of the same samples. The most noticeable difference in AOC was found in the sample of Slovenian oyster mushroom powder (SP), AOC of aqueous extract of SP was 1.46 mmol/g, while AOC of ethanol extract of SP was 6.27 mmol/g. The intracellular oxidation test revealed that the values decreased, compared to the control samples when cells were treated with ethanol extracts SBO, MBO, and KK and water extracts MBO, and KK. They were lower by 19,8-36,6% when compared to the control samples. Inhibition of α-amylase activity was determined using the DNSA reagent. Aqueous extracts with a concentration of 50 mg / mL were found to inhibit the enzyme α-amylase better than ethanol extracts with the same concentration. No association was observed when comparing the results obtained in the AOC analysis and the results of α-amylase inhibition.
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