Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells

The excessive production of free radicals, such as Nitric Oxide (NO), initiates several diseases. Compounds of nutmeg oil (MFEO) have been reported to exhibit antioxidant activity. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity, cytotoxicity, and NO inhibitory potential of MFEO. This experime...

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Main Authors: Aulia Rahmatun Nufus, Nirwana Lazuardi Sary, Fauzul Husna
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Published: Jurusan Gizi Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Aceh 2025-03-01
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author Aulia Rahmatun Nufus
Nirwana Lazuardi Sary
Fauzul Husna
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Nirwana Lazuardi Sary
Fauzul Husna
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description The excessive production of free radicals, such as Nitric Oxide (NO), initiates several diseases. Compounds of nutmeg oil (MFEO) have been reported to exhibit antioxidant activity. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity, cytotoxicity, and NO inhibitory potential of MFEO. This experimental study was conducted using the MFEO obtained from plantations in South Aceh Regency, Indonesia. The antioxidant activities were tested using the ABTS and FRAP tests, cytotoxicity test used micro-tetrazolium solution and NO production inhibition were carried out on RAW 264.7 cells used Griess Reagent. The IC50 values were determined using linear regression statistical analysis (p<0,05). Results, the IC50 values of MFEO using the ABTS method were 8,400 ppm and 24,949 ppm, respectively, using the FRAP method. These results indicate that MFEO has a very weak antioxidant activity compared to Trolox and ascorbic acid. An MFEO concentration of 250 ppm showed a cell viability of more than 50% (75,57%), and the ability to inhibit NO production began to be shown at an MFEO concentration of 50 ppm (7,5%). The antioxidant activities of MFEO were very weak and MFEO concentrations starting from 50 ppm inhibited NO production, and up to a concentration of 250 ppm, more than 50% viability of RAW 264.7 cell. In conclusion, MFEO needs higher concentrations than Trolox and ascorbic acid for strong antioxidant effects. At lower doses, it remains safe for RAW 264.7 cells and effectively reduces NO production.
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spelling doaj-art-57488ee51ea24ec1a2b4cffc4fc32b7a2025-08-20T03:18:24ZengJurusan Gizi Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes AcehAcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal2527-33102548-57412025-03-01101859510.30867/action.v10i1.2041751Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 CellsAulia Rahmatun Nufus0Nirwana Lazuardi Sary1Fauzul Husna2Magister of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Banda Aceh, Universitas Syiah KualaDepartement of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Banda Aceh, Universitas Syiah KualaDepartment of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Syiah KualaThe excessive production of free radicals, such as Nitric Oxide (NO), initiates several diseases. Compounds of nutmeg oil (MFEO) have been reported to exhibit antioxidant activity. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity, cytotoxicity, and NO inhibitory potential of MFEO. This experimental study was conducted using the MFEO obtained from plantations in South Aceh Regency, Indonesia. The antioxidant activities were tested using the ABTS and FRAP tests, cytotoxicity test used micro-tetrazolium solution and NO production inhibition were carried out on RAW 264.7 cells used Griess Reagent. The IC50 values were determined using linear regression statistical analysis (p<0,05). Results, the IC50 values of MFEO using the ABTS method were 8,400 ppm and 24,949 ppm, respectively, using the FRAP method. These results indicate that MFEO has a very weak antioxidant activity compared to Trolox and ascorbic acid. An MFEO concentration of 250 ppm showed a cell viability of more than 50% (75,57%), and the ability to inhibit NO production began to be shown at an MFEO concentration of 50 ppm (7,5%). The antioxidant activities of MFEO were very weak and MFEO concentrations starting from 50 ppm inhibited NO production, and up to a concentration of 250 ppm, more than 50% viability of RAW 264.7 cell. In conclusion, MFEO needs higher concentrations than Trolox and ascorbic acid for strong antioxidant effects. At lower doses, it remains safe for RAW 264.7 cells and effectively reduces NO production.https://ejournal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/an/article/view/2041myristica fragrans, nitric oxide production, raw 264.7 cells, cytotoxicity
spellingShingle Aulia Rahmatun Nufus
Nirwana Lazuardi Sary
Fauzul Husna
Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells
AcTion: Aceh Nutrition Journal
myristica fragrans, nitric oxide production, raw 264.7 cells, cytotoxicity
title Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells
title_full Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells
title_fullStr Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells
title_full_unstemmed Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells
title_short Antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in RAW 264.7 Cells
title_sort antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibition activities of myristica fragrans essential oil in raw 264 7 cells
topic myristica fragrans, nitric oxide production, raw 264.7 cells, cytotoxicity
url https://ejournal.poltekkesaceh.ac.id/index.php/an/article/view/2041
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