International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.6, 312-326 http://medscipublisher.com/index.php/ijccr 312 Research Insight OpenAcces Chemical Composition of Xanthoceras Sorbifolia Oil and Its Applications in Antioxidation and Cardiovascular Protection Haiyan Chen , Lei Yuan, Jia Zhou, Ailing Jia, Yuchen Zheng, Ke Li, Ye Qiu , Zhidong Qiu 1 College of life sciences,Changchun Sci-Tech University, Changchun, China; 2 College of Pharmacy.Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China; 3 College of Pharmacy,JiLin Agriculture University, Changchun, China Corresponding authors: 100361@cstu.edu.cn; ccyeqiu@163.com; qzdcczy@163.com International Journal of Clinical Case Reports 2024, Vol.14, No.6 doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0031 Received: 11 Sep., 2024 Accepted: 14 Oct., 2024 Published: 16 Nov., 2024 Copyright © 2024 Chen et al., This is an open access article published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Preferred citation for this article: Chen H.Y., Yuan L., Zhou J., Jia A.L., Zheng Y.C., Li K., Qiu Y., and Qiu Z.D., 2024, Chemical composition of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil and its applications in antioxidation and cardiovascular protection, International Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 14(6): 312-326 (doi: 10.5376/ijccr.2024.14.0031) Abstract This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the chemical composition of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil and evaluates its potential applications in antioxidant activity and cardiovascular protection. The oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, linoleic acid, and nervonic acid, which contribute to its antioxidant properties and cardiovascular health benefits. Various oil extraction methods, including supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and microwave-assisted enzymatic aqueous extraction, were explored to optimize the yield and quality of the oil. Additionally, the study highlights the potential of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil in improving lipid profiles, preventing atherosclerosis, and reducing oxidative stress, offering new opportunities for applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. The bioactive components of the oil, such as sterols, tocopherols, and triterpenoids, also demonstrate antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulatory properties. Furthermore, the potential applications of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil in neuroprotection, immunomodulation, and skincare are also discussed. Keywords Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil; Antioxidant activity; Cardiovascular protection; Unsaturated fatty acids; α-Glucosidase inhibition 1 Introduction Xanthoceras sorbifolia, commonly known as yellowhorn, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the northwest region of China. Due to its ability to produce high-quality bioactive oil and adapt to arid and semi-arid environments, Xanthoceras sorbifolia has gained widespread attention (Ruan et al., 2017). This makes it an ideal plant for ecological restoration in arid areas as well as an economically valuable crop in agricultural production, especially in regions such as Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang, where harsh climatic conditions prevail but Xanthoceras sorbifolia can still thrive (Ruan et al., 2017). Thus, Xanthoceras sorbifolia not only plays a role in ecological restoration but also provides an important bioactive resource for health-related applications, with its seeds being rich in oils and other nutrients (Table 1; Figure 1). Table 1 Nutritional Composition of Xanthoceras sorbifoliaOil (%) (Adapted from Venegas-Calerón et al., 2017) Nutrient component Content (%) Total Saturated Fatty Acids 8.0 Unsaturated Fatty Acids 89 Unsaponifiable Matter 1.0 Sterols 0.1664 Tocopherols 0.0437 Xanthoceras sorbifolia seed oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, attracting attention for its health benefits in antioxidant and cardiovascular protection (Zhang et al., 2010; Li et al., 2013). Depending on cultivation conditions and plant line selection, the oil content of Xanthoceras sorbifolia seeds generally ranges from 25% to 34% (Ruan et al., 2017). The main components of Xanthoceras sorbifolia oil are unsaturated fatty acids, such as
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