The overall aims of this project were to assess the pharmaceutical quality and consistency of commercially available solid dose Sutherlandia frutescens containing products (viz. tablets & capsules) by exploring the use of monitoring the pharmaceutical presentation, flavonoid profile and antioxidant activity levels and to develop/or adapt methods and specifications that may be used for the quality control of such products.Stability tests were conducted on all of the selected SCP. The products were stored under elevated temperatures and environmental humidity conditions and total phenol, antioxidant and chromatographic analysis was conducted on these samples. Samples of each of the SCP were hydrolyzed using HCL and then analyzed using HPLC to test the stability of the flavonoids present in each product. The SCP investigated in this study physically appeared to be of quite good “pharmaceutical” quality, but generally lacked information on the date of manufacture and lacked package inserts, or when these were present they contained insufficient information.Based on the results obtained, it is recommended that, the manufacturers of SCP pay more attention to the information provided on the package inserts and the storage conditions for their products. Further the levels of antioxidant activity, total phenols and flavonoid (sutherlandins A to D) be used as specifications to control the quality of commercially available solid dose Sutherlandia frutescens containing preparations on an individual basis.

Skeletal muscle is a highly organized tissue that requires cooperation of many different structures and components for proper function. We explored the use of a flexor digitorum brevis (FDB) myofiber culture system to better model highly differentiated aspects of skeletal muscle in an in vitro system. Indirect immunofluorescence of FDB myofibers allowed us to better determine the subcellular localization of KLHL41, a new nemaline myopathy (NM) gene product, to ER-like subdomains of the sarcoplasmic retiuculum. By comparing FDB myofibers from wild type and myotubularin knockout mice with X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM), we were also able to analyze satellite cell populations, showing that the knockout mice suffered a marked decrease in associated myogenic satellite cells. This supports concurrent data from our lab indicating a disease progression-related increase in apoptosis and a decrease in satellite cell proliferation in XLMTM.

The overall aims of this project were to assess the pharmaceutical quality and consistency of commercially available solid dose Sutherlandia frutescens containing products (viz. tablets & capsules) by exploring the use of monitoring the pharmaceutical presentation, flavonoid profile and antioxidant activity levels and to develop/or adapt methods and specifications that may be used for the quality control of such products.Stability tests were conducted on all of the selected SCP. The products were stored under elevated temperatures and environmental humidity conditions and total phenol, antioxidant and chromatographic analysis was conducted on these samples. Samples of each of the SCP were hydrolyzed using HCL and then analyzed using HPLC to test the stability of the flavonoids present in each product. The SCP investigated in this study physically appeared to be of quite good “pharmaceutical” quality, but generally lacked information on the date of manufacture and lacked package inserts, or when these were present they contained insufficient information.Based on the results obtained, it is recommended that, the manufacturers of SCP pay more attention to the information provided on the package inserts and the storage conditions for their products. Further the levels of antioxidant activity, total phenols and flavonoid (sutherlandins A to D) be used as specifications to control the quality of commercially available solid dose Sutherlandia frutescens containing preparations on an individual basis.

This thesis describes the dynamics of mitochondrial RNA-binding protein 1 and 2 (MRP1/2) complex in different cell lines of Trypanosoma brucei under an optimized immobilized condition. This study reveals the influence of RNA on the complex's dynamics. Furthermore, the function of RNA-binding complex 1 (MRB1) core has been studied via reverse genetic, biochemical and molecular techniques, with its role in RNA editing being proposed.

In the experiment, we observed how it affects feeding colored wheat grains with purple color on the antioxidant activity in the liver and in the blood of rats. For the experiment, we used 64 male rats Wistar albino four to six weeks. The experiment was performed four weeks. Experimental group (n=32) rats fed the only color wheat Konini. Purple wheat Konini (14.01 mg/g of anthocyanins). The control group (n=32) are fed conventional wheat Bohemia mixed with gluten to supplement the crude protein content as Konina (16%). During the experiment, we looked at three day intervals additions and weighed daily feed consumption. Antioxidant activity was measured by methods DPPH, FR, FRAP and ABTS. Results of measurement of antioxidant activity in the liver appeared inconclusive for all the methods. Only the results of the FR and FRAP with blood appeared conclusive. At control FR mg/l 297,35+-23,94 and Konini 215,57+-12.16 .FRAP mg/l control 28,78+-1,35 and 23.86 +-1.28 Konin. Other methods for blood came out inconclusive as well as in the liver. We found that liver weight in rats fed wheat Konin was 7% lower than in control rats. The results were processed using a statistical method ANOVA Scheffe test.

This thesis studies an influence of hemp added to feed rations on the organism of tested animals. In this feeding experiment the effect of supplied hemp to weight increments and antioxidant activity was observed. The tested animals were rats of strain Wistar albino. The experiment was performed with 20 male rats which were divided into 4 groups. Two groups were fed with hemp mixture and other two with control mixture. During the experiment subjects were weighed once a week and weight gain and feed consumptions were recorded. Spectrofotometric method Folin-Ciocalteu for determinations of polyphenolic compounds was used. Antioxidant activity was measured for the individual samples of feed and liver tissues of tested animals. They were FRAP and TEAC method used. The results of measurement of antioxidant activity in liver tissue proved inconclusive for both methods. Demonstrable differences were found only in samples of feed. The processing was used ANOVA statistical method using the Scheffe test.

This diploma thesis is focused on the topic The use of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone and possibilities of its regeneration in the beverage industry. The thesis was written in years 2015/2016 at the Department of Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Products, Faculty of Horticulture at Mendel University in Brno. The theoretical part deals with the polyphenolics compounds in wine, antioxidant capacity and wine defects related to polyphenols. The last chapter offers multiple methods of removing defects, where the highest priority is given to the clarifier PVPP. The experimental part is aimed at the regeneration of single used PVPP with four different ways and the determination of its efficiency throughout suitable analyses after its reuse in the wine. The resulting data are statistically processed and shown in the graphs.

This thesis dealing with The influence of sulfur dioxide on on qualitative parameters of the wines was developer between 2014/2016 at the Department of Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Products, Faculty of Horticulture, Mendel University in Brno. In this thesis was studied influence of sulfur dioxide on total polyphenols, which was measured by Folin-Ciocalteu and antioxidant capacity, which was measured by FRAP and DPPH. For this experiment were chosen two wines. The white wine was Rulandské bílé and the red wine was Svatovavřinecké. Doses of sulfur dioxide were applied at 0 mg/l, 25 mg/l, 50 mg/l, 75 mg/l, 100 mg/l. These doses are used in winemaking. Was found, that sulfur dioxide added to wine influence measured values of polyphenols and antioxidant capacity measured by FRAP and DPPH. Also was found, that system FRAP is more affected by sulfur dioxide, than system DPPH.

Magister Scientiae - MSc / The overall aims of this project were to assess the pharmaceutical quality and consistency of commercially available solid dose Sutherlandia frutescens containing products (viz. tablets & capsules) by exploring the use of monitoring the pharmaceutical presentation, flavonoid profile and antioxidant activity levels and to develop/or adapt methods and specifications that may be used for the quality control of such products.Stability tests were conducted on all of the selected SCP. The products were stored under elevated temperatures and environmental humidity conditions and total phenol, antioxidant and chromatographic analysis was conducted on these samples. Samples of each of the SCP were hydrolyzed using HCL and then analyzed using HPLC to test the stability of the flavonoids present in each product. The SCP investigated in this study physically appeared to be of quite good “pharmaceutical” quality, but generally lacked information on the date of manufacture and lacked package inserts, or when these were present they contained insufficient information. Based on the results obtained, it is recommended that, the manufacturers of SCP pay more attention to the information provided on the package inserts and the storage conditions for their products. Further the levels of antioxidant activity, total phenols and flavonoid (sutherlandins A to D) be used as specifications to control the quality of commercially available solid dose Sutherlandia frutescens containing preparations on an individual basis. / South Africa

The work was devoted to the technology of flavored beers and consisted of two parts. In the first one, we dealt with their basic division, commonly used raw materials, the description of individual technological steps and the difference between the production of ordinary and flavored beers. They have also been divided based on their origin and assigned to the typical geographical areas in which they are produced. In the second - experimental part - nine micro samples were created and by help of FermentoFlash destillation, and spectrophotometer the basic parameters were determined. Such as the original extract, weight, volume, alcohol and color of wort. Also, the total polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity were determined using DPPH and FRAP methods. A sensory evaluation was made in order to detect sensory differences depending on the phase in which the fruit was added. The results were subjected to statistical research and reviewed and compared the results published by other authors.