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Jiang M, Fan H, Chen Y, Zou Y, Cai X, Wang H, Li M. Study on the Bioactive Constituent and Mineral Elements of the Tibetan Medicine E'seguo from Different Regions of Ganzi Prefecture, China. Molecules 2024; 29:4154. [PMID: 39275002 PMCID: PMC11397417 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29174154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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The Tibetan medicinal fruit E'seguo originates from two species, Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes and Malus transitoria (Batal.) Schneid, both unique to the Hengduan Mountains. These species are predominantly found in high-altitude regions of Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, particularly in the Xianshui River and Yalong River basins. Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes is far more abundant in both resource quantity and distribution compared to Malus transitoria (Batal.) Schneid. However, the nutritional and medicinal differences between the two remain unclear, which significantly impacts the development and utilization of E'seguo resources. This study aimed to measure the mineral content, nutritional components, and medicinal properties of E'seguo from 12 different regions of Ganzi Prefecture to explore the quality differences between these two species and across different regions. ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) was used to determine the mineral content, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry and potentiometric titration to analyze nutritional indicators, and HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) to measure the medicinal components L-malic acid and 2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG). Results indicate that Malus transitoria (Batal.) Schneid contains higher levels of K, Ca, Zn, Mg, and Cu compared to Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes, which has higher Fe and Mn content. Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes from the Kangding and Litang regions showed the highest mineral content, with mineral elements primarily influencing polysaccharide levels, according to Mantel analysis. Nutritional and medicinal analyses revealed that Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes outperformed Malus transitoria (Batal.) Schneid in all metrics except for the sugar-acid ratio. Given the mineral content and taste, Malus transitoria (Batal.) Schneid is better suited for consumption, while Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes has superior medicinal properties, making it more appropriate for medicinal use. In the Malus transitoria (Batal.) Schneid regions, both Luhuo and Daofu are in the Xianshui River basin, with Daofu County producing the higher quality fruit. Among the nine Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes regions, the M10 (Tuoba Township, Ganzi County) near the Yalong River had the highest overall score, followed by M7 (Yade Township, Luhuo County) and M6 (Keke, Xiala Tuo Town, Luhuo County), both of which are near the Xianshui River. In summary, Malus transitoria (Batal.) Schneid generally has higher mineral content, but Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes has larger fruit and higher medicinal value, making the latter more suitable as a medicinal resource. At the same time, the medicinal quality of Xianshui River fruit was higher in the two watersheds of Malus toringoides (Rehd.) Hughes.
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- Menglian Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy/School of Modern Chinese Medicine Industry, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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Dong W, Peng Y, Xu W, Zhou W, Yan Y, Mi J, Lu L, Cao Y, Zeng X. In vivo absorption and excretion in rats and in vitro digestion and fermentation by the human intestinal microbiota of 2- O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid from the fruits of Lycium barbarum L. Food Funct 2024; 15:8477-8487. [PMID: 39054889 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo01894j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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2-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG) from Lycium barbarum fruits has diverse bioactivities, yet its absorption and digestion are poorly understood. Therefore, the in vivo absorption of AA-2βG in rats was investigated in the present study. After oral administration to SD rats, AA-2βG was absorbed intact, reaching a peak plasma concentration of 472.32 ± 296.64 nM at 90 min, with fecal excretion peaking at 4-8 h and decreasing rapidly by 12-24 h, indicating a prolonged intestinal presence. Furthermore, the digestibility under simulated gastrointestinal conditions and the impact on the gut flora through in vitro fermentation of AA-2βG were investigated. The results reveal that AA-2βG resisted in in vitro simulated digestion, indicating potential interactions with the gut microbiota. The results of in vitro fermentation showed that AA-2βG regulated the composition of the gut microbiota by promoting Oscillospiraceae, Faecalibacterium, Limosilactobacillus, and Fusicatenibacter, while inhibiting Enterococcus, Phocaeicola, Bacteroides, and Streptococcus. Furthermore, at the species level, AA-2βG promoted the growth of Limosilactobacillus mucosae and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and inhibited the growth of Enterococcus. F. prausnitzii is a major producer of n-butyric acid, and the results of short-chain fatty acids also demonstrated a significant promotion of n-butyric acid. Therefore, the study on the absorption, excretion, and regulatory effects of AA-2βG on the gut microbiota supported its potential development as a functional food additive to enhance intestinal health and prevent diseases.
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- Wei Dong
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan, 750002, Ningxia, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, Jiangsu, China.
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Sakhawat A, Awan SJ, Khan MU, Shahid S, Maqbool T, Zubair HM, Manzoor H, Khan S. In silico and in vitro analyses to investigate the effects of vitamin C on VEGF protein. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2024; 19:775-789. [PMID: 39149519 PMCID: PMC11325796 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2024.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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Objectives This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of vitamin C on apoptotic and proliferative genes in injured HepG2 cells. Methods In silico analysis was performed using molecular docking of chemical compounds with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The different computational tools used were AutoDock Vina, BIOVIA DISCOVERY studio, and PyMOL. Drug likeness and toxicity were analyzed by SWISS ADMET. Cells that were 60-70% confluent were treated with different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) (100-2000 μM) and ascorbic acid (30, 60, 90 μg/mL). The MTT cell proliferation assay was performed to compare the proliferative potential of HepG2 cells treated with H2O2 or ascorbic acid with untreated HepG2 cells using 96-well plates. Results The lowest binding energy of VEGF with vitamin C -5.2 kcal/mol and L-ascorbic acid-2 glycoside -4.7 kcal/mol was observed by in silico analysis. Vitamin C was selected because it exhibited a high interaction with VEGF and fulfilled Lipinski's rule, and had better oral viability and pharmacokinetics compared to L-ascorbic acid-2 glycoside. Cell viability assays showed that vitamin C had significant apoptotic effects (P < 0.0001). After treating HepG2 cells with ascorbic acid, reduced VEGF (angiogenesis) was observed as determined by apoptotic and proliferative gene expression. Ascorbic acid treatment of HepG2 cells led to downregulation of the proliferation markers, proliferating cell nuclear antigen, Ki67, and DNA topoisomerase II alpha. Increased apoptosis after treatment with vitamin C was observed due to upregulation of p53 and annexin V. Conclusion The results of this study showed that vitamin C inhibited the growth of cancer cells, thus protecting HepG2 cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin C exhibited antiproliferative activity as observed in silico and in vitro, as well as by the inhibited expression of genes involved in protein synthesis.
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- Azra Sakhawat
- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- Department of Biotechnology, Kinnaird College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Postgraduate Medical College, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, INTI International University Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamic-Based Investigation on the Mechanism of Compound Chrysanthemum in the Treatment of Asthenopia. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:3444277. [PMID: 36619789 PMCID: PMC9822747 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3444277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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As a clinical empirical prescription for ophthalmology, compound chrysanthemum has been used gradually and has a good effect on eye fatigue. However, the detailed mechanisms of antiasthenopia have not been studied. In order to clarify the mechanisms of the compound chrysanthemum in the treatment of asthenopia, network pharmacology was combined with experimental study in this paper. A total of 593 genes and 39 active chemicals were identified, and both were considered to be essential to the advancement of asthenopia research. The results of the molecular docking analysis demonstrated a certain affinity between PRKACA, PRKCA, PRKCB, and their related compounds; molecular dynamic simulations assessed the stability of these receptors and ligands. The effects of compound chrysanthemum extract on ciliary muscle were studied in vitro and in vivo. By using the MTT assay, compound chrysanthemum extracts (50, 100, 200, 400, and 800 g·mL-1) showed no effect on the proliferation of rCSMCs for 24 and 48 hours. It raised nitric oxide and decreased Ca2+ in ciliary muscle cells isolated from the eyeballs of rats. Besides, compound chrysanthemum extract had a direct relaxing effect on the isolated gastric smooth muscle of rats by reducing the contractile tension. Furthermore, in vivo experiment results showed that, compared to the incandescent lamp-irradiated rats (model group), SD rats treated with compound chrysanthemum extracts (660 mg·kg-1 and 1320 mg·kg-1, orally) displayed considerably retracted pupils and increased NO content. It is also found that compound chrysanthemum extract can downregulate the mRNA expression of PKA and PKC in the calcium signaling pathway. Overall, our results suggested that compound chrysanthemum extract may lessen visual fatigue through multiple components, multiple targets, and multiple pathways.
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(−)-5-O-(3-O-β-d-Glucopyranosylcaffeoyl)-quinic acid from the fruits of Lycium barbarum L. var. auranticarpum K. F. Ching: Purification, identification and in vitro bioactivities. Food Chem 2022; 389:133081. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Mechanism of glycometabolism regulation by bioactive compounds from the fruits of Lycium barbarum: A review. Food Res Int 2022; 159:111408. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Vidović BB, Milinčić DD, Marčetić MD, Djuriš JD, Ilić TD, Kostić AŽ, Pešić MB. Health Benefits and Applications of Goji Berries in Functional Food Products Development: A Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:248. [PMID: 35204130 PMCID: PMC8868247 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Goji berries have long been used for their nutritional value and medicinal purposes in Asian countries. In the last two decades, goji berries have become popular around the world and are consumed as a functional food due to wide-range bioactive compounds with health-promoting properties. In addition, they are gaining increased research attention as a source of functional ingredients with potential industrial applications. This review focuses on the antioxidant properties of goji berries, scientific evidence on their health effects based on human interventional studies, safety concerns, goji berry processing technologies, and applications of goji berry-based ingredients in developing functional food products.
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- Bojana B. Vidović
- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (A.Ž.K.); (M.B.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 450, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (A.Ž.K.); (M.B.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, 11080 Belgrade, Serbia; (D.D.M.); (A.Ž.K.); (M.B.P.)
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Wu S, Liu Y, Cui X, Zhang Q, Wang Y, Cao L, Luo X, Xiong J, Ruan R. Assessment of Potential Nitrite Safety Risk of Leafy Vegetables after Domestic Cooking. Foods 2021; 10:foods10122953. [PMID: 34945504 PMCID: PMC8701323 DOI: 10.3390/foods10122953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Improper cultivation can easily cause excessive nitrate accumulation in leafy vegetables, and the cooking processes used to prepare them can upset their nitrate/antioxidant balance, affecting their potential nitrite safety risk (PNSR). We investigated the impacts stir-frying, steaming, microwaving, and boiling on the nitrate, nitrite, and antioxidant capacity in water spinach and cabbage, and observed the impacts of storage duration on the PNSR. The antioxidant/in vivo nitrite ratio (A/N) was used to evaluate the nitrite risks in the cooked vegetables. Boiling achieved the highest A/N ratio (1.57) for water spinach, reducing the nitrate content by 25% without significantly affecting the antioxidant capacity. Stir-frying achieved the highest A/N ratio (6.55) for cabbage, increasing the antioxidant capacity by 140% without significantly affecting the nitrate content. Furthermore, it was found that the storage periods for boiled water spinach and stir-fried cabbage should not exceed 12 h and 24 h, respectively. Appropriate cooking methods and limited storage times are thus required for leafy vegetable to prevent adverse health effects.
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- Songheng Wu
- Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (S.W.); (X.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.W.); (L.C.); (X.L.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (S.W.); (X.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.W.); (L.C.); (X.L.)
- Correspondence:
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- Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (S.W.); (X.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.W.); (L.C.); (X.L.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (S.W.); (X.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.W.); (L.C.); (X.L.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (S.W.); (X.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.W.); (L.C.); (X.L.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (S.W.); (X.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.W.); (L.C.); (X.L.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Biomass Conversion, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China; (S.W.); (X.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.W.); (L.C.); (X.L.)
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- Agricultural Ecology and Resources Protection Station of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang 330046, China;
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- Center for Biorefining and Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, Paul, MN 55108, USA;
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Zhang T, Shen Y, Zhang S, Xie Z, Cheng X, Li W, Zhong C. Monosaccharide removal and effects of
Komagataeibacter xylinus
fermentation on antioxidant capacity and flavor profile of Chinese wolfberry juice. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Tianzhen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology (Ministry of Education) Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology (Ministry of Education) Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology (Ministry of Education) Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
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- Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (Ministry of Education) School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin PR China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin) School of Chemical Engineering and Technology Tianjin University Tianjin PR China
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- College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering School of Science Beijing Jiaotong University Beijing PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology (Ministry of Education) Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
- Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microbiology (Ministry of Education) Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin PR China
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Fan Z, Jaisi A, Chen Y, Shen L, Liu Z, Wu S, Liu Y, Zhang W, Xiao Y. Discovery and Biosynthesis of Ascorbylated Securinega Alkaloids. ACS Catal 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.1c01514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Zhen Fan
- CAS Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences/Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences/Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China
- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, Guangdong Open Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Guangdong Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences/Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, Guangdong Open Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Guangdong Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences/Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences/Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Culture Collection and Application, Guangdong Open Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Guangdong Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Synthetic Biology, CAS Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences/Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China
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Ilić T, Dodevska M, Marčetić M, Božić D, Kodranov I, Vidović B. Chemical Characterization, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Goji Berries Cultivated in Serbia. Foods 2020; 9:foods9111614. [PMID: 33172053 PMCID: PMC7694608 DOI: 10.3390/foods9111614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Since the fruits of Lycium L. species (Fructus lycii, goji berries) are promoted as a “superfood” with plenty of health benefits, there is extensive research interest in their nutritional and phytochemical composition. In the present study, the nutritional value, minerals, fatty acid composition, and bioactive compounds of L. barbarum L., red, yellow, and black goji berry (L. ruthenicum Murray.) cultivated in Serbia were investigated. Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of their methanol extracts were assessed. Red goji berry had the highest content of fats, dietary fiber, iron, total carotenoids, and 2-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG). The yellow goji berry extract showed the highest level of flavonoids and the most prominent antimicrobial (especially against Gram-negative bacteria) properties. The highest total phenolic content and the most potent antioxidant activity were observed for the extract of black goji berry. Therefore, all goji berries could be a valuable source of bioactive compounds in the food and pharmaceutical industry.
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- Tijana Ilić
- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Institute of Public Health of Serbia “Dr Milan Jovanović Batut”, Center for Hygiene and Human Ecology, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +381-11-39-51-395; Fax: +381-11-39-72-840
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Huang K, Yan Y, Chen D, Zhao Y, Dong W, Zeng X, Cao Y. Ascorbic Acid Derivative 2- O-β-d-Glucopyranosyl-l-Ascorbic Acid from the Fruit of Lycium barbarum Modulates Microbiota in the Small Intestine and Colon and Exerts an Immunomodulatory Effect on Cyclophosphamide-Treated BALB/c Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2020; 68:11128-11143. [PMID: 32825805 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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2-O-β-d-Glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG) is a natural and stable ascorbic acid derivative isolated from the fruits of Lycium barbarum. In our present study, cyclophosphamide (Cy) was used to make BALB/c mice immunosuppressive and AA-2βG was used to intervene immunosuppressive mice. It was found that Cy treatment resulted in a series of changes on basic immune indexes including a decrease of thymus and spleen indexes and levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and destruction of leucocyte proportion balance, accompanied with weight loss, reduction in colon length, and changes of hepatic function markers. However, all these changes were reversed in varying degrees by AA-2βG intervention. Notably, AA-2βG could significantly change both mouse colonic and small-intestinal microbiota. The key responsive taxa found in a mouse colon were Muribaculaceae, Ruminococcaceae, Oscillibacter, Rikenella, Helicobacter, Negativibacillus, Alistipes, and Roseburia, and the key responsive taxa found in a mouse small intestine were Muribaculaceae, Anaerotruncus, and Paenibacillus. The results demonstrated that AA-2βG could modulate microbiota in the small intestine and colon and exert an immunomodulatory effect. Further studies should focus on the degradation pathways of AA-2βG and the interaction between AA-2βG and Muribaculaceae.
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- Kaiyin Huang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Institute of Wolfberry Engineering Technology, Ningxia Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center, Yinchuan 750002, Ningxia, China
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Abraham AM, Alnemari RM, Jacob C, Keck CM. PlantCrystals-Nanosized Plant Material for Improved Bioefficacy of Medical Plants. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13194368. [PMID: 33008071 PMCID: PMC7578979 DOI: 10.3390/ma13194368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PlantCrystals are obtained by milling plant material to sizes < 10 µm. Due to the disruption of the plant cells, active compounds are easily released, rendering the PlantCrystal technology an effective and low-cost process for the production of environmentally friendly plant extracts. The extracts can be used to produce phytomedicines, nutritional supplements or cosmetic products. Previous studies could already demonstrate the use of PlantCrystals to improve the antimicrobial or antifungal activity of different plants. This study investigated whether PlantCrystal technology is suitable to produce plant derived formulations with high antioxidant capacity. The study also aimed to identify the most suitable production methods for this. Methods: Various plant materials and parts of plants, i.e., seeds, leaves and flowers, and different methods were employed for the production. PlantCrystals were characterized regarding size, physical stability and antioxidant capacity (AOC). Results: PlantCrystals with particles < 1 µm were produced from the different plant materials. Both production methods, i.e., high-pressure homogenization, bead milling or the combination of both were suitable to obtain PlantCrystals. Nano milling of the plant material greatly affected their AOC and resulted in formulations with distinctly higher AOC when compared to classical extracts. Conclusions: Rendering plant material into small sized particles is highly effective to obtain plant extracts with high biological efficacy.
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- Abraham M. Abraham
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (A.M.A.); (R.M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (A.M.A.); (R.M.A.)
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- Department of Bioorganic Chemistry, Universität des Saarlandes, Campus, Geb. B2.1, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Robert-Koch-Str. 4, 35037 Marburg, Germany; (A.M.A.); (R.M.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)-6421-282-5881
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Huang K, Dong W, Liu W, Yan Y, Wan P, Peng Y, Xu Y, Zeng X, Cao Y. 2- O-β-d-Glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic Acid, an Ascorbic Acid Derivative Isolated from the Fruits of Lycium Barbarum L., Modulates Gut Microbiota and Palliates Colitis in Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Colitis in Mice. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2019; 67:11408-11419. [PMID: 31556290 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b04411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In this study, the effects of 2-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG), a natural ascorbic acid derivative from the fruits of Lycium barbarum, on treating the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis in mice were investigated. The results revealed that AA-2βG had palliating effects on DSS-induced inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in terms of slowing down the trends of body weight and solid fecal mass loss, reducing colitis disease activity index, improving serum physiological and biochemical indicators, increasing colon length, blocking proinflammatory cytokines, and increasing tight junction proteins. Additionally, AA-2βG treatment could promote the production of short-chain fatty acids and modulate the composition of the gut microbiota. The key bacteria related to IBD were found to be Porphyromonadaceae, Prevotellaceae, Rikenellaceae, Parasutterella, Parabacteroides, and Clostridium. The results indicated that AA-2βG might treat IBD through the regulation of gut microbiota, suggesting that AA-2βG has the potential to be used as a dietary supplement in the treatment of IBD.
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- Kaiyin Huang
- College of Food Science and Technology , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , Jiangsu , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , Jiangsu , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , Jiangsu , China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center , Yinchuan 750002 , Ningxia , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , Jiangsu , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , Jiangsu , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , Jiangsu , China
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- College of Food Science and Technology , Nanjing Agricultural University , Nanjing 210095 , Jiangsu , China
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- National Wolfberry Engineering Research Center , Yinchuan 750002 , Ningxia , China
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Therapeutic Perspective of Vitamin C and Its Derivatives. Antioxidants (Basel) 2019; 8:antiox8080247. [PMID: 31357509 PMCID: PMC6721080 DOI: 10.3390/antiox8080247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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l-Ascorbic acid (ASA), vitamin C, is a ubiquitous carbohydrate-like compound that has an essential role in a number of cellular processes, such as collagen synthesis, cellular oxidation, and various hydroxylation reactions. ASA is a biomolecule of critical importance for protection of cellular components against oxidative damage caused by toxic free radicals and other reactive oxygen species (ROS) that are involved in the development of various types of chronic diseases. Vitamin C has a switchover role from being an antioxidant in physiological conditions to a prooxidant under pathologic conditions. Moreover, some l-ascorbic acid derivatives exhibit strong and selective antitumor and antiviral activity. This review emphasizes the advances on diverse and potent biological profiles of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives, and their perspective in the development of new bioactive chemical entities in the future. The work is primarily addressed at antioxidant, anticancer, and antiviral potencies of l-ascorbic acid and compounds containing its butenolide structural motif.
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Wang SF, Liu X, Ding MY, Ma S, Zhao J, Wang Y, Li S. 2-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl- l-ascorbic acid, a novel vitamin C derivative from Lycium barbarum, prevents oxidative stress. Redox Biol 2019; 24:101173. [PMID: 30903981 PMCID: PMC6430735 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2019.101173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Reducing agents are crucial for the management of maladaptive inflammation-induced macrophage death and hematopoietic toxicity of chemotherapy. 2-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG), a unique AA (or vitamin C) derivative identified in Lycium barbarum, exhibited enhanced free radical scavenging activity compared with AA and its synthetic derivative AA-2αG. AA-2βG protected hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death in murine macrophage RAW264.7 cells. Treatment with AA-2βG eliminated oxidative stress and the ratio of cellular glutathione to glutathione disulfide more effectively than AA and AA-2αG. AA-2βG also significantly reduced the fluorescent intensity of DCFH-DA triggered by chemotherapeutic agent camptotehcin-11 but not fluorouracil. AA, AA-2αG, and AA-2βG significantly decreased Keap-1expression, and increased the expression levels of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and heme oxygenase-1. All compounds triggered the nuclear translocation of Nrf2, while the ability of AA-2βG to enhance the Nrf2-DNA binding affinity was approximately two fold as those of AA and AA-2αG. Sodium ascorbate cotransporters (SVCT) inhibitors, sulfinpyrazone, phloretin, and 3-O-methyglucose, potently abrogated the free radical scavenging activities of AA, AA-2αG, and AA-2βG. The cellular uptake efficacy of AA-2αG and AA-2βG was less than 10% of AA, while the inhibition of SVCT with sulfinpyrazone considerably diminished the uptake efficacy of these compounds. AA-2αG and AA-2βG are more stable in the Fenton reagents than AA. In summary, AA-2βG from L. barbarum with excellent free radical scavenging activity is a promising natural AA derivative for further pharmacological evaluation.
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- Shen-Fei Wang
- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China; National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China.
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China.
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Lee SR, Hwang HJ, Yoon JG, Bae EY, Goo KS, Cho SJ, Cho JA. Anti-inflammatory effect of Lycium barbarum on polarized human intestinal epithelial cells. Nutr Res Pract 2019; 13:95-104. [PMID: 30984353 PMCID: PMC6449548 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2019.13.2.95] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has rapidly escalated in Asia (including Korea) due to increasing westernized diet patterns subsequent to industrialization. Factors associated with endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress are demonstrated to be one of the major causes of IBD. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Lycium barbarum (L. barbarum) on ER stress. MATERIALS/METHODS Mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cell line and polarized Caco-2 human intestinal epithelial cells were treated with crude extract of the L. chinense fruit (LF). Paracellular permeability was measured to examine the effect of tight junction (TJ) integrity. The regulatory pathways of ER stress were evaluated in MEF knockout (KO) cell lines by qPCR for interleukin (IL) 6, IL8 and XBP1 spliced form (XBP1s). Immunoglobulin binding protein (BiP), XBP1s and CCAAT/enhancer-binding homologous protein (CHOP) expressions were measured by RT-PCR. Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy (SICM) at high resolution was applied to observe morphological changes after treatments. RESULTS Exposure to LF extract strengthened the TJ, both in the presence and absence of inflammation. In polarized Caco-2 pretreated with LF, induction in the expression of proinflammatory marker IL8 was not significant, whereas ER stress marker XBP1s expression was significantly increased. In wild type (wt) MEF cells, IL6, CHOP and XBP1 spliced form were dose-dependently induced when exposed to 12.5–50 µg/mL extract. However, absence of XBP1 or IRE1α in MEF cells abolished this effect. CONCLUSION Results of this study show that LF treatment enhances the barrier function and reduces inflammation and ER stress in an IRE1α-XBP1-dependent manner. These results suggest the preventive effect of LF on healthy intestine, and the possibility of reducing the degree of inflammatory symptoms in IBD patients.
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- So-Rok Lee
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Department of Agrofood Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, RDA, Wanju, Jeonbuk 55365, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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- Application Technology Center, Park System, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16229, Korea
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- Application Technology Center, Park System, Suwon, Gyeonggi 16229, Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chungnam National University, 99, Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34134, Korea
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Rodrigues Sá R, da Cruz Caldas J, de Andrade Santana D, Vieira Lopes M, dos Santos WNL, Graças Andrade Korn M, de Freitas Santos Júnior A. Multielementar/centesimal composition and determination of bioactive phenolics in dried fruits and capsules containing Goji berries (Lycium barbarum L.). Food Chem 2019; 273:15-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.05.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Yang J, Wei YQ, Ding JB, Li YL, Ma JL, Liu JL. Research and application of Lycii Fructus in medicinal field. CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Zhao JX, Yu YY, Wang SS, Huang SL, Shen Y, Gao XH, Sheng L, Li JY, Leng Y, Li J, Yue JM. Structural Elucidation and Bioinspired Total Syntheses of Ascorbylated Diterpenoid Hongkonoids A–D. J Am Chem Soc 2018; 140:2485-2492. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.7b10135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jin-Xin Zhao
- State
Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, People’s Republic of China
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Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 19A Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, People’s Republic of China
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Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 555 Zuchongzhi Road, Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
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Kafkaletou M, Christopoulos MV, Tsantili E. Short-term treatments with high CO 2 and low O 2 concentrations on quality of fresh goji berries (Lycium barbarum L.) during cold storage. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2017; 97:5194-5201. [PMID: 28447344 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Revised: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Goji berries (Lycium barbarum L.) are functional fruits but are usually marketed as a dried product. The aim of this study was to investigate the storability of fresh goji berries treated with high CO2 and low O2 concentrations before air storage at 1 °C for 21 days. RESULTS Berries harvested without stems were exposed to air (controls) or subjected for 2 days at 1 °C to the following controlled atmosphere (CA) treatments: 21% O2 + 0% CO2 (21+0), 5% O2 + 15% CO2 (5+15), 10% O2 + 10% CO2 (10+10) and 20% O2 + 20% CO2 (20+20). During 14 days of storage, all treatments decreased weight loss, while treatments 5+15 and 20+20 prevented fungal decay. No fermentation was observed. The treatments did not affect color changes, decreases in soluble sugars and increases in total soluble solids, titratable acidity, ascorbic acid, total carotenoids, total phenolics and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) during storage, apart from the marginally reduced FRAP by treatment 20+20 on day 7. Treatments 5+15, 10+10 and 20+20 resulted in residual decreases in respiration rates and pH values early during storage. After 14 days of storage, panelists rated the CA-treated samples as sweet, with good acceptance. CONCLUSION Treatments 5+15 and 20+20 showed the best results after 14 days of storage. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Mina Kafkaletou
- Laboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Gao Y, Wei Y, Wang Y, Gao F, Chen Z. Lycium Barbarum: A Traditional Chinese Herb and A Promising Anti-Aging Agent. Aging Dis 2017; 8:778-791. [PMID: 29344416 PMCID: PMC5758351 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2017.0725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Lycium barbarum has been used in China for more than 2,000 years as a traditional medicinal herb and food supplement. Lycium barbarum contains abundant Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBPs), betaine, phenolics, carotenoids (zeaxanthin and β-carotene), cerebroside, 2-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG), β-sitosterol, flavonoids and vitamins (in particular, riboflavin, thiamine, and ascorbic acid). LBPs are the primary active components of Lycium barbarum. In this review, we discuss the pharmacological activities of LBPs and other major components. They have been reported to mediate significant anti-aging effects, through antioxidant, immunoregulative, anti-apoptotic activities and reducing DNA damage. Thus, the basic scientific evidence for anti-aging effects of LBPs is already available. However, additional studies are needed to understand mechanisms by which LBPs mediate anti-aging properties. Novel findings from such studies would likely pave the way for the clinical application of traditional chinese medicine Lycium barbarum in modern evidence-based medicine.
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- Yanjie Gao
- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing. China. 100078
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing. China. 100078
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing. China. 100078
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing. China. 100078
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing. China. 100078
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Ducruet J, Rébénaque P, Diserens S, Kosińska-Cagnazzo A, Héritier I, Andlauer W. Amber ale beer enriched with goji berries - The effect on bioactive compound content and sensorial properties. Food Chem 2017; 226:109-118. [PMID: 28254000 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Revised: 01/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Goji berries, traditionally used in Chinese medicine, are nowadays gaining popularity in the Western world. Efforts are made to enlarge the offer of goji containing foods. In this study, goji berries were added to ale type beer at different stages of the production process in order to develop a beverage with desirable sensory characteristic and high antioxidant capacity. The obtained beers differed significantly in terms of appearance, taste and antioxidant activity. Consumers preferred beers to which goji berries were added at the beginning of the brewing process. These beers were also characterized by lower turbidity, high color intensity, caramel- and coffee-like taste, high antioxidant activity and high content of bioactives such as rutin and 2-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic acid. To conclude, an addition of goji berries to traditional brewing process creates a perspective to enlarge the range of goji containing foods.
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- Julien Ducruet
- Changins, Viticulture and Enology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Nyon, Switzerland.
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- Changins, Viticulture and Enology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Nyon, Switzerland.
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- Changins, Viticulture and Enology, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Nyon, Switzerland.
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- HES-SO Valais Wallis, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Sion, Switzerland.
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- HES-SO Valais Wallis, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, Sion, Switzerland.
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Shao LD, Wu YN, Xu J, He J, Zhao Y, Peng LY, Li Y, Yang YR, Xia CF, Zhao QS. Synthesis of l-Ascorbic Acid Lactone Derivatives. NATURAL PRODUCTS AND BIOPROSPECTING 2014; 4:181-188. [PMID: 24955300 PMCID: PMC4050306 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-014-0022-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A small focused library which comprised of l-AA lactone derivatives was built with a facile method. This reported method was optimized by modifying the acidity of the solvent. As a result, 12 l-AA lactones were synthesized. Among these lactones, lactones 8-12 were new compounds. The cytotoxicity of these synthetic compounds were investigated.
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- Li-Dong Shao
- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
- Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, 650201 China
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Henning SM, Zhang Y, Rontoyanni VG, Huang J, Lee RP, Trang A, Nuernberger G, Heber D. Variability in the antioxidant activity of dietary supplements from pomegranate, milk thistle, green tea, grape seed, goji, and acai: effects of in vitro digestion. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2014; 62:4313-21. [PMID: 24745654 DOI: 10.1021/jf500106r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
Abstract
The antioxidant activity (AA) of fruits and vegetables has been thoroughly investigated but less is known about the AA of dietary supplements (DS). We therefore assessed the AA of three to five DS each from pomegranate, milk thistle, green tea, grapes, goji, and acai using four widely used standard methods. The secondary objective was to determine the effects of in vitro digestion on their AA. The AA of the DS prior to digestion ranked as follows: pomegranate > resveratrol > green tea > grape seed > milk thistle and very low in goji and acai with significant group variability in AA. The AA after in vitro simulated digestion of the mouth, stomach, and small intestine compared to undigested supplement was decreased for green tea and grape seed but increased for pomegranate, resveratrol, milk thistle, goji, and acai to various extents. Although polyphenols provide the major antioxidant potency of the tested supplements, our observations indicate that digestion may alter antioxidant properties depending in part on the variations in polyphenol content.
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- Susanne M Henning
- Center for Human Nutrition, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California , Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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Tang WM, Chan E, Kwok CY, Lee YK, Wu JH, Wan CW, Chan RYK, Yu PHF, Chan SW. A review of the anticancer and immunomodulatory effects of Lycium barbarum fruit. Inflammopharmacology 2011; 20:307-14. [PMID: 22189914 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-011-0107-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2011] [Accepted: 11/29/2011] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Abstract
The anticancer effects of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have attracted the attention of the public vis-à-vis existing cancer therapies with various side effects. Lycium barbarum fruit, commonly known as Gou Qi Zi in China, is a potential anticancer agent/adjuvant. Its major active ingredients, L. barbarum polysaccharides (LBP), scopoletin and 2-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG), are found to have apoptotic and antiproliferative effects on cancer cell lines. Moreover, LBP also contributes to body's immunomodulatory effects and enhances effects of other cancer therapies. It is not known whether there are any undesirable effects. Further studies on its pharmacological mechanisms and toxicology could facilitate a safe usage of this TCM herb.
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- Wai-Man Tang
- Food Safety and Technology Research Centre, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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