Research Article

Characterization of the Omija (Schisandra chinensis) Extract and Its Effects on the Bovine Sperm Vitality and Oxidative Profile during In Vitro Storage

Table 2

Chemical composition of the Omija extract.

Dibenzocyclooctadiene lignansRetention time (min)Concentration (µg/g d.w.)
Schisandrin A19.92580.00 ± 70.00
Schisandrin B29.35140.00 ± 10.00
Schisandrin C39.95110.00 ± 10.00
Schisandrol A45.549280.00 ± 110.00
Schisandrol B51.991680 ± 30.00
Angeloylgomisin H65.951890.00 ± 40.00
Gomisin G76.353120.00 ± 90.00
Schisantherin A86.55260.00 ± 20.00
Phenolic compoundsRetention time (min)Concentration (µg/g d.w.)
Gallic acid2.8756.80 ± 2.81
Syringin3.7015.88 ± 1.55
Protocatechuic acid5.03259.50 ± 9.58
α-Resorcylic acid5.764.34 ± 0.09
Rutin6.22131.25 ± 5.85
Neochlorogenic acid6.7421.58 ± 1.12
Chlorogenic acid7.0644.90 ± 1.98
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid7.7631.25 ± 0.72
Caffeic acid8.65ND
Syringic acid9.993.98 ± 0.10
Vanillic acid11.4619.87 ± 0.72
Gentisic acid12.012.52 ± 0.10
p-Coumaric acid12.335.58 ± 0.15
(+) Catechin12.89152.23 ± 6.56
Ferulic acid13.152.88 ± 0.09
Salicylic acid13.452.98 ± 0.12
Isoquercitrin15.0565.80 ± 1.25
Myricetin17.5435.62 ± 0.69
Quercitrin18.6788.56 ± 2.12
Quercetin24.7852.55 ± 1.15

The measurements were performed in triplicates. Mean ± S.D. ND- not detected, below the limit of detection.