Antioxidant and Oxidant Potantials and Element Contents of Chroogomphus rutilus (Agaricomycetes)

Abstract

In this study, antioxidant and oxidant status of ethanol extract of Chroogomphus rutilus (Schaeff.) O.K. Mill. were determined. In addition, the element contents of the cap and stipe parts were measured. Antioxidant (TAS) and oxidant states (TOS) were determined using Rel Assay Diagnostics kits. Element contents (Cr, Cu, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cd, Pb and Zn) were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. As a result of the study, the TAS value of C. rutilus was determined 2.769±0.100, the TOS value was 9.437±0.238 and the OSI value was 0.341±0.007. In addition, it was determined that Cu, Mn, Fe, Cd and Zn elements were accumulated more in the cap part of the mushroom, and Cr, Ni and Pb elements were more accumulated in the stipe part. As a result, it was determined that C. rutilus has antioxidant potential. It can be used as a natural material in pharmacological designs.