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... Heat stress disrupts algal growth, development, and physiological processes, such as photosynthesis, and eventually decreases seaweed productivity. Previous studies of crop plants have revealed that exogenous application of phytohormones prior or parallel to stress can alleviate the negative effects of abiotic stressors, including heat stress. However, there is limited information on phytohormone- ...
... Que Zui tea (QT), a traditional herbal tea in China, has a significant hepatoprotective effect. 6′-O-Caffeoylarbutin (CA) is the most abundant chemical compound in the QT. However, the hepatoprotective effect of CA has not been investigated. This study is aimed to evaluate the protective effect of CA on acetaminophen (APAP) induced hepatotoxicity in vivo and in vitro and its possible underlying me ...
... This study reports the extraction of anthocyanins from P. cauliflora peels, its partial characterization and the inclusion into a halochromic film based on cashew gum polysaccharide and polyvinyl alcohol (CGP/PVA). Three kinds of extractions were performed: The classic acidic-alcoholic solvent method; enzymatic method with the cell wall degrading enzymes (cellulase and pectinase) and the combinati ...
Shaikh Jamal Uddin; Mohasana Afroz; S. M. Neamul Kabir Zihad; Md. Shamim Rahman; Sanzida Akter; Ishaq N. Khan; S. M. Sabik Al-Rabbi; Razina Rouf; Muhammad Torequl Islam; Jamil A. Shilpi; Lutfun Nahar; Evelin Tiralongo; Satyajit D. Sarker
... Gallic acid (GA) is a bioactive phytoconstituent that has been reported to prevent a number of diseases. However, there is no systematic review to-date on its anti-diabetic and cardioprotective potential including molecular mechanisms for such activities. This review aims to summarize the anti-diabetic and cardioprotective effects of GA and further propose a molecular mechanism of its anti-diabeti ...
... In this study, the effect of a combination of osmotic shock, the use of carbohydrase enzyme and ultrasound waves was investigated on protein content (PC), total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (AOA) by CUPRAC and DPPH methods of protein extracts from Chlorella vulgaris green microalgae. The extraction parameters (enzyme/substrate ratio (E/S), ultrasound probe time and extraction ti ...
... This study was to determine the effects of different iron sources on the growth performance, iron utilization, antioxidant capacity and non-specific immunity in Eriocheir sinensis. Juvenile crabs (3.29 ± 0.06 g) were fed with six basic diets supplemented with 100 mg/kg iron in the form of ferrous sulfate (S-100), ferrous fumarate (F-100), ferrous glycine (G-100), ferrous sulfate + ferrous fumarate ...
... In this study, a comparative structural and bioactive analysis of collagen extracted from the skin of bony and cartilaginous fishes. The acid-soluble method was followed to extract the collagen from Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (silver carp) and Rhizoprionodon acutus (milk shark) followed by purification using Ion exchange chromatography. A higher yield of collagen was obtained from the skin of SCs ...
Rosa canina; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; bioactive compounds; bioavailability; comparative study; digestion; electric field; gallic acid; gastrointestinal system; heat treatment; nutritive value; pulsed electric fields; rose hips; rutin; specific energy
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... The present study aimed to compare the effects of non‐thermal techniques with thermal treatment on physicochemical properties, bioaccessibility, and antioxidant capacity of bioactives in rosehip (Rosa canina) infusions. High pressure processing (HPP) at 200, 400, or 600 MPa for 5 and 15 min; pulsed electric field (PEF) with 5, 10, and 15 kJ/kg specific energy intakes at 1 and 3 kV/cm electric fiel ...
... The genus Arisaema belongs to the family Araceae, which includes Chinese herbal medicines with wide-ranging pharmacological functions, including those useful for the treatment of stubborn phlegm, cough, epilepsy, tetanus, snakebite, rheumatoid arthritis, and other ailments.The current study aimed to comprehensively review the botany, uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicity, quality control an ...
... In this study, the interaction effects of CeO₂ NPs (250, 500 and 1000 mg L⁻¹) and Se NPs (25, 50 and 75 mg L⁻¹) were evaluated in mung bean (Vigna radiata). Single NPs and their combinations were foliar applied to 45-day old mung bean plants under greenhouse conditions. In each pot, a total volume of 100 mL of NPs suspension was sprayed on the plants shoot in two steps and one-week interval. After ...
... With the proposal of the Paris Climate Agreement and double carbon policy, production enterprise is now facing green and low-carbon transformation. To promote green and low-carbon development, optimizing the production process and improving utilization rate of raw materials for the reduction of production cost is an significant technological path for the plant extract industry. Thus, the aim of th ...
... Salvia miltiorrhiza and Carthamus tinctorius are traditional Chinese medicines that have been widely used for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Salvianic acid A (SAA), salvianic acid B (SAB), protocatechuic aldehyde (PCA) and hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) are the major hydrophilic polyphenols of Salvia miltiorrhiza and Carthamus tinctorius, all of which have been documented as active compo ...
... As citrus peels are increasingly used as valuable by-products, it is necessary to provide a more comprehensive view on their phytochemicals and discuss how to improve their use. Phenolic acids, flavonoids, furanocoumarins, total phenolic and flavonoid contents in seven citrus peels, bitter orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, satsuma mandarin, and yuzu were evaluated. The satsuma mandarin and ...
... A new isocoumarin, penicimarin N (1), along with five known compounds (2-6), were isolated from the mangrove-derived fungus Penicillium sp. TGM112. The structure of 1 was elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic data analysis, and the absolute configuration of 1 was determined by comparison of their circular dichroism (CD) spectra with the literature. The structures of known compounds we ...
Rolande Tsafack Nguemo; Roukayatou Mbouangouere; Gabin Thierry M. Bitchagno; Roland Tchuenguem; Elise Vanessa N. Temgoua; Blanche Laure Ndontsa; James Simo Mpetga; Till Opatz; Augustin Silvere Ngouela; Pierre Tane
... A new ceramide is being reported herein together with six known compounds from the methanol extract of the leaves of Lannea schimperi (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Engl. The metabolites were obtained through repeated open column chromatography and were characterized by spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques. The radical-scavenging activity of the crude extract and isolated compounds was evaluated using ...
... The new cyclic polyketide 7,9,11-trihydroxytetracos-2-eneoic acid δ-lactone (1), together with other eleven known compounds, were isolated from Ononis spinosa, growing wildly in Jordan. All isolated compounds were identified by thorough investigation of their spectral data including NMR and HRESIMS. Antioxidant activity testing of puerol B, specionin and the new cyclic polyketide revealed that pue ...
... The recovery of phenolic antioxidants from agro‐industrial by‐products using non‐conventional techniques is a powerful tool to explore the bioactive potential of natural sources. Therefore, it is imperative to analyze the most suitable method to investigate a plant material’s phenolic composition. This study used ultra‐turrax (UTE), ultrasonic bath (BUAE), and pressurized liquid (PLE) for soluble ...
... A novel method of reverse migration micellar electrokinetic chromatography (RM‐MEKC) using 2,2′‐azinobis‐(3‐ethylbenzthiazoline‐6‐sulphonate) as oxidation‐free radical was developed to screen the major antioxidants from Sanyetangzhiqing (SYTZQ), which is a new patent drug for diabetes. For simultaneous detection and separation of 2,2′‐bis (3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulfonic acid) ammonium salt (ABT ...
Mara Lúcia de Campos; Maria Fernanda Fernandes; Marina B. de Castro; Artur D. Campos; Paula P. Pires; Rafaela de O. Andrade; Isadora M. de Oliveira; Aristóbolo M. da Silva; Céphora Maria Sabarense; Maria Christina M.N. Castañon; Ana Eliza Andreazzi; Elita Scio
Cecropia; adipose tissue; adiposity; agricultural biotechnology; antioxidant activity; antioxidants; biocatalysis; blood glucose; diabetes; drug formulations; euthanasia; fatty liver; glucose; glucose tolerance; high energy diet; histopathology; liver; medicine; metformin; models; obesity
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... Cecropia pachystachya is used in popular medicine in cases of diabetes and obesity. This study investigated the effects of a pharmaceutical formulation (ECP) containing C. pachystachya extract on some metabolic alterations caused by a hypercaloric diet in mice. After 12 weeks of being fed with a standard chow diet or hypercaloric diet, the mice were orally treated with ECP at 20, 40, and 80 mg/kg, ...
... Among the native flora of the Brazilian Cerrado, there is baru (Dipteryx alata Vogel), a sensory pleasing fruit species of the Leguminosae family composed mainly of peel, pulp, and almond, which can be used in full and has high nutritional value and technological potential. Almonds are generally intended for fresh consumption or oil extraction, while the pulp can be minimally processed and become ...
antioxidant activity; bioavailability; biochemical pathways; electric field; ethanol; glycemic effect; human health; multiomics; neuroprotective effect; protein metabolism; regulatory proteins; solvents; structure-activity relationships; toxicity; ultrasonic treatment
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... Selenium (Se) deficiency can cause many diseases and thereby affect human health. Traditional inorganic Se supplements have disadvantages of toxicity and low bioavailability. Se-Enriched proteins exhibit good bio-accessibility and high biological activities. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the preparation, purification, identification, bioavailability, bioactivities and applicatio ...
... This study aimed to evaluate the effects of partial replacement of fish meal (FM) with yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor, TM) on the growth performance, food utilization and intestinal immune response of juvenile largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Seven diets containing increasing levels of TM (FM substitution) were designed (approximately 0% (0%), 4% (11.1%), 8.1% (22.2%), 12.2% (33.3%), 16 ...
... The health-promoting properties and chemical profiles of 30 Jew’s ear mushroom varieties were investigated. The antioxidant properties were determined by ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging, 2,2’-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) free radical scavenging, and metal chelating ability (MCA) assays, while phenol ...
... Bougainvillea glabra bracts extract was encapsulated by freeze drying using the prebiotic fibers polydextrose and inulin as encapsulating materials. The stability and the in vitro gastrointestinal digestion of B. glabra powders were evaluated. High retentions of betacyanins (77–86%) were obtained at 30 °C after 42 days of storage. At 50 °C, took place the highest betacyanins degradation, resulting ...
Schizochytrium; antioxidant activity; astaxanthin; bioprocessing; genes; glucose; health services; monosodium glutamate; nutrition; temperature
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... Astaxanthin is a kind of ketone carotenoid belonging to tetraterpenoids with an excellent antioxidant activity and it is widely used in nutrition and health-care industries. This study aimed to explore the effect of different abiotic stresses on carotenoid production in Schizochytrium sp. Firstly, the characteristics of carotenoid accumulation were studied in Schizochytrium sp. by monitoring the c ...
... In this paper, polysaccharides from Agrocybe cylindracea (ACPs) were chemically acetylated. Effects of reaction time, reaction temperature and acetylated reagent amounts (acetic anhydride) on the degree of substitution (DS) of acetylated groups were investigated based on single factor experiments. Response surface analysis method was used to optimize acetylation process of ACPs. The maximum DS of ...
... Disease development of ‘Lingwu Long’ jujube fruit treated with acidic electrolyzed water (AEW) at 4 ± 1℃ for storing 30 d was evaluated by the reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism, phenylpropanoid metabolism, and cell wall metabolism. Compared to the control, jujube fruit treated with AEW had a lower disease index. At the end of storage, AEW treatment maintained lower malondialdehyde (2.1 μmol ...
... Acremonium terricola culture (ATC) has similar bioactive constituents to Cordyceps and is known for its nutrient and pharmacological value, indicating the potential of ATC as a new feed additive in dairy cow feeding. The primary aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of increasing amounts of ATC in diets on milk performance, antioxidant capacity, and rumen fermentation, and the seco ...
... Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by memory and cognitive impairment, accompanied by the accumulation of extracellular deposits of amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) and the presence of neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) composed of pathological forms of tau protein. Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are also critical elements for AD development. We previously showed that the presence of casp ...
... The protective effects of the peptides Asp-Asp-Asp-Tyr (DDDY) and Asp-Tyr-Asp-Asp (DYDD) against AAPH-induced HepG2 cells are unclear. Our objective was to investigate the active sites of these peptides and their cellular antioxidant mechanism. DDDY and DYDD show a direct free radical scavenging effect in reducing ROS levels and maintained cellular antioxidant enzymes at normal levels. The quantum ...
Diego Henrique de Sousa Miranda; Lucas Campos Maltez; Marina Espírito Santo Campello; Joel Fitzgerald Linares Córdova; Ricardo Vieira Rodrigues; Luís André Sampaio; Marcelo Hideo Okamoto
... This study evaluated the acute toxicity and sublethal effects of nitrite on oxidative stress parameters in early juvenile Brazilian flounder, Paralichthys orbignyanus. Fish were exposed to six concentrations of nitrite: 20, 40, 80, 170, 330 and 550 mg NO₂⁻N‐L⁻¹, plus a control with no added nitrite, all in triplicate for 96 h. Every 24 h, the tanks were monitored to check possible mortality to est ...
... Baobab fruits have been traditionally used in Africa due to their therapeutic properties attributed to their high polyphenol content. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of baobab fruit on postprandial glycaemia in healthy adults and to measure its bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. The study (NCT05140629) was conducted on 31 healthy subjects. The participants were random ...
Aronia melanocarpa; Lavandula; anthocyanins; antioxidant activity; chemical composition; color; nectar; pasteurization; phenolic compounds; rose hips; storage time
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... The present study investigates the effect of the addition of medicinal plants, such as lady’s mantle, lavender, rosehip, and meadowsweet, on the chemical composition, antioxidant activity, and color intensity of ready-to-drink aronia nectar during pasteurization and long-term storage. Pasteurization caused a significant decrease in anthocyanin content of aronia nectar, which reduced to 20% of the ...
... The objective of the present study was to establish whether the addition of l-carnitine (LC), which exhibits antioxidant activity, to the freezing extender improves the quality of cryopreserved Okinawan native Agu pig sperm. Ejaculated sperm frozen in an extender supplemented with 0, 1, 2.5, or 5 mM LC was thawed, and the integrities of mitochondria and the plasmalemma and other sperm characterist ...
... Plant-based proteins are very often used as carriers of different phenolic compounds. For that purpose, complexation of quercetin with almond and brown rice protein matrices was investigated. The amount of protein matrices was constant, while the concentration of quercetin varied (1 mM, 2 mM or 5 mM) during complexation. Dried complexes were investigated for quercetin amount (HPLC analysis) and an ...
... Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is a health problem of great importance worldwide, and endothelial dysfunction underlies SAH development. This condition's main characteristics include vasoconstriction, inflammation, oxidative stress, and procoagulant and proliferative states. This study's objective was to evaluate the antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of the whole e ...
... Effects of age on postmortem redox states were investigated in yak muscles. Extended postmortem time reduced the muscle antioxidant capacity and induced oxidation in lipids, myoglobin, and proteins. Compared with older yaks, muscles of younger ones could delay this oxidation process due to lower initial myoglobin content of 30.7%, lipid peroxidation of 42.4%, H₂O₂ of 41.2%, and intramuscular fat o ...
... This study investigated the protective effects of aged Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae ‘Chachi’ (PCR-C) on tert-butyl hydroperoxide (t-BHP)-induced oxidative damage in HepG2 cells. According to HPLC analysis, PCR-C aged 10 years (PCR-C10) had the highest flavonoids content, especially polymethoxyflavones (PMFs), compared with the fresh peel of Citrus reticulata cv. ‘Chachiensis’ and PCR-C aged 1, 3, ...
... Nowadays, choline-based ionic liquids have been predominantly studied compared to other imidazolium, pyrrolidinium or pyridinium based ionic liquids due to low toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradable nature. The knowledge of the thermodynamic and interfacial properties for choline based ionic liquids (Cho-ILs) are now coming under scrutiny due to their importance in specific designing for se ...
... The increase in world population by an average rate of 2% per year causes critical issues on energy and foods. By 2050, food demand will increase to 35~56% more than in 2010 due to the growing population. Agrivoltaic systems allow us to reach sustainable food and electricity-production goals with high land-use efficiency. In this study, the yield, antioxidant capacity, and secondary metabolite of ...
... In a world with eminent scarcity of natural resources and increasing incidence of chronic diseases related to unhealthy eating habits, the search for biologically active and environmentally friendly food products is raising among customers. Agro-industrial by-products have caught special attention from the scientific community for being an available, cost-effective and sustainable source of a wide ...
... The world has faced the challenges of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) for the last two years, first diagnosed at the end of 2019 in Wuhan and widely distributed worldwide. As a result, the WHO has proclaimed the illness brought on by this virus to be a global pandemic. To combat COVID-19, researcher communities continuously develop and implement rapid diagnoses, safe a ...
Microcystis aeruginosa; algicides; animal and human health; antioxidant activity; carbohydrates; fatty acid composition; microcystins; oxidative stress; photosynthesis; pollution; protein metabolism
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... The excessive proliferation of Microcystis aeruginosa can lead to ecological damage, economic losses, and threaten animal and human health. For controlling Microcystis blooms, microorganism-based methods have attracted much attention from researchers because of their eco-friendliness and species-specificity. Herein, we first found that a Paucibacter strain exhibits algicidal activity against M. ae ...
... Kiwifruit is an extremely perishable fruit; postharvest disease and senescence during storage can reduce the fruit quality, resulting in economic loss. Considerable research effort has focused on identifying safe and cost-effective ways to preserve fresh kiwifruit. To this end, the present study investigated the effects of alginate oligosaccharide (AOS) soaking treatment on postharvest quality and ...
... Lipid oxidation is a well-recognized issue in dried food emulsions, such as infant milk formula. Antioxidants can be used to mitigate this issue; however, their efficiency in such complex systems is far from understood. In this study, antioxidant polarity is varied through the alkyl chain length of gallic acid esters (0–16 carbon atoms) incorporated to O/W emulsions that are subsequently spray-dri ...
... Transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) can cause diarrhea, dehydration, and high mortality in piglets, which is closely related to intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis caused by TGEV infection. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is the active metabolite of vitamin A, which has antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties. However, it is unknown whether ATRA can attenuate TGEV-induced IPEC-J2 cells ap ...
... Aflatoxin B1 is a contaminant widely found in food and livestock feed, posing a major threat to human and animal health. Recently, much attention from the pharmaceutical and food industries has been focused on curcumin due to its strong antioxidant capacity. However, the therapeutic impacts and potential mechanisms of curcumin on kidney damage caused by AFB1 are still incomplete. In this study, AF ...
... Shortage in insulin secretion or degradation of produced insulin is the principal characteristic of the metabolic disorder of diabetes mellitus (DM). However, because the current medications for the treatment of DM have many detrimental side effects, it is necessary to develop more effective antidiabetic drugs with minimal side effects. Alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitors are directly i ...
... With recent progress in the manufacture and applications of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiO NPs), concerns about their adverse effects are increasing. Hesperidin (HSP) is a citrus flavonoid that has a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and free radical scavenging activities. This study aims to investigate the protective effect of HSP against testicular and spermatological damages induced by NiO ...
... A hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Amaranthus hybridus (HLEAH) at doses of 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg was investigated for its antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects on thioacetamide (TAA)- induced hepatic damage in rats. Liver damage was induced by administering TAA (300 mg/L) in drinking water for 10 weeks. The total phenolic, flavonoid, and ascorbic acid contents were 14.12±0.01 mg gallic acid equ ...