Green extraction of bioactive phenolics from Chinese olive (Canarium album L.) using deep eutectic solvents: optimization, characterization, and antioxidant activities
摘要
Chinese olive (Canarium album L.), a characteristic fruit of South China's Lingnan region, is valued for its diverse bioactive compounds. This study developed a green extraction strategy for its phenolic components using natural deep eutectic solvents (DES). A lactic acid–glucose-based DES system was optimized via response surface methodology to maximize phenolic yield, followed by compositional analysis through HPLC–MS/MS and evaluation of antioxidant capacities in chemical and cellular models. The optimal parameters achieved a phenolic extraction rate of 16.59 mg/g under 373.04 W ultrasonic power, 46.41 °C, and 2.73 min microwave exposure. Twenty-four phenolics were identified, comprising 4 phenolic acids, 9 flavones, 9 flavonoids, and 2 phenylpropanoids. The extract exhibited potent free radical scavenging activities, eliminating 79.8% DPPH, 87.2% ABTS, and 96.0% hydroxyl radicals at 0.5 mg/mL. In H2O2-induced HepG2 cells, the phenolics significantly reduced malondialdehyde levels by 24–34% while upregulating antioxidant enzymes (SOD activity increased 1.1-fold, GSH-Px 1.3-fold), demonstrating cellular antioxidant protection. These findings reveal Chinese olive phenolics as multifunctional antioxidants capable of mitigating oxidative damage through dual mechanisms—direct radical neutralization and endogenous enzyme activation. The eco-efficient DES–ultrasound-microwave assisted extraction (DES–UMAE) extraction protocol, coupled with validated bioactivities, positions Chinese olive as a promising resource for developing nutraceuticals and functional foods targeting oxidative stress-related disorders.